 | Nice today
Located in southern France on the Mediterranean coast, Nice is a popular beach resort on the French Riviera or Côte d'Azur. It lies between Marseille and Genoa and has an old charm which mixes with the cosmopolitan feel to provide the perfect combination. It developed into a popular tourist destination in the 19th century and wealthy people from all over Europe started coming to the city. Nice is renowned for its vibrant seafront promenades. The city is a haven of culture, with many museums, bustling street cafes, a vibrant nightlife and lively festivals the whole year |
 | Nice back then The first settlements in the area which is now Nice, date back 400,000 years. Nice was created by the ancient Greeks. In the 1st century BC, the Romans made the settlement a provincial capital, which remained so until continued attacks by various invaders during the 3rd to the 10th centuries forced the settlers closer to the sea. Control of Nice passed through many hands from the French King Louis XIV to the new French Republic to the Italians and then back to the French. This constant change in powers lasted nearly 400 years during the 18th century. During the 19th century Nice started |
 | La Pérouse
If a fabulous view is what you're looking for. then La Perouse is where you s |  | Hôtel Négresco
Wallow in the lap of luxury in a hotel fit for a king. The Negresco, one of t |
 | Palais Maeterlinck
Home to Belgian Nobel laureate Maurice Maeterlinck during the period between |  | Palais de la Méditerranée
This 1930's ocean-front hotel has been hailed as the Queen of the Nice Rivier |
 | Radisson SAS Nice
Located on the sea front Promenade des Anglais , this modern, efficient hotel |  | Hôtel Busby
Early 20th century grandeur faded with time is what you can expect at the Hot |
 | Galeries Lafayette
This is one of the most famous department stores in France. This store is on |  | Blanc Bleu
This sweater shop is famous for its sweaters which are inspired by sailors. Y |
 | Chanel
This world-renowned designer house carries fashionable clothes which include |  | Emporio Armani This renowned Italian designer offers expensive men's clothing ranging from suits, and ties to trous |
 | J. C. Planet JC Planet is a store carrying clothing and accessories from brand names such as Guess, Fornarina, Mo |  | Comptoir des Cotonniers
This shop for women's clothing is located at rue Massena, Nice's pedestrian s |
 | Manca Music Carnival This is an annual festival which the Centre National de Création Musicale (CIRM) in Nice arranges. |  | La Fete de Mais or May Feasts This festival, held in Nice's Cimiez Gardens is for honoring the Earth Goddess and celebrating the s |
 | International Festival of Military Music This is an international military tattoo that takes place every year in Nice. There are grand milita |  | Celebration of Catherine Segurane The story behind this festival is rather amusing. The Turkish armies were about to attack Nice in 15 |
 | Living Nativity Scene This is a live re-creation of the Nativity Scene and is on display during the week leading to Christ |  | The Gourd Festival Held in the Cimiez Gardens annually, this festival honors the gourd vegetable and marks the end of t |
 | Le Tire Bouchon This is a small restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere located in the heart of the city. The menu is |  | Jouni
This is an amazing restaurant with a chef from Finland. There is an ever-chan |
 | Le Safari
The décor here is simple and the food is served in generous portions. All au |  | Flo Brasserie
This is one of a chain of restaurants having a lovely decor and a very good s |
 | L'Occitanie This restaurant is located in the Musician's Quarter near the Promenade des Anglais. It is a very ni |  | Chantecler This is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Nice. The chef here comes up with a very creative |
 | Fast Facts Location: South-eastern France, on the Meditteranean Coast Area: 72 sq km 28 sq miles Population: 345, 892 Dialing code: +33 04 Currency: Euro (€) Ethnic mix: 47% of the total population of Nice is French while 16% are of Monegasque origin. 16% are of Italian origin and 21% are of other nationalities. Languages: French, English Time zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time) Emergency Numbers: Average January Temperatures: Average July Temperatures: Annual Rainfall : Electricity: |
