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The attraction of Nice lies in the sheer range of
activities it makes possible. Rollerblade along the
Promenade des Anglais in the morning, take in a
museum in the early afternoon, stop for flowers,
fresh fruit, or candies on the Cours Saleya on the
way to the beach, dine in the warm open air until
late into the evening. Nice is also a great base to
explore other towns of the region. Visit the
beautiful town of Antibes, the wealthy glittering
resort of Cannes and the romantic principality of
Monaco. Nice is, quite simply, an unforgettable
experience.

the 1900s and is classified as an historic monument.
Nice has many hidden treasures around each corner -
from the early 19th century neoclassical arcaded
buildings in Place Massena to the fantastic flower
market on the Cours Saleya to the winding narrow
streets of the old town. Nice's Matisse Museum boasts
a fine collection of the artist’s work and is well worth a
visit. Don’t miss the Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art
Contemporain which specializes in French and
American avant-garde works from the 1960s onwards
and the Musee National Message Biblique Marc
Chagall.

Stretching out along the Bay of Angels, Nice is
regularly chosen as the town where most French
people would like to live, and it is not hard to see why.
Nice is the capital of the French Riviera, and is a city
filled with palm trees, grand hotels, restaurants, cafe's,
golden sunshine and, of course, the beaches of the
Mediterannean. Its magnificent scenes and beauty
have long been an inspiration for many artists and
musicians. Matisse, Chagall, Berlioz and Verdi to name
but a few who fell under its spell.

The spectacular Promenade des Anglais curves along the seafront and was
established by Nice’s English colony as a seaside walking path. Whether you prefer
to walk, jog, or rollerblade along it is the best way to view the city and to take in
the beautiful coast. Keep your eye out for the pink domed Hotel Negresco, the
most luxurious hotel in Nice. Built in the Belle Epoque style, it dates back to