Nice

Nice sits on the sun-drenched south coast of France, where the snowy Alps tumble down to meet a sparkling blue sea. For nearly two centuries, artists, royals, and travellers have been falling in love with this city, and it is easy to see why. The light here is extraordinary — bright and golden in a way that inspired the painter Henri Matisse to make Nice his home for decades.

Wander into the Old Town and you will find yourself in a maze of narrow streets lined with buildings painted in warm shades of orange, yellow, and terracotta. In the mornings, the Cours Saleya square bursts into life with flower and food stalls overflowing with the colours and scents of the region.

What ties it all together is the famous seafront walkway stretching along the bay, where you can stroll with the glittering Mediterranean on one side and elegant cafés on the other. Nice is lively, beautiful, and endlessly surprising.

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Quick fact

Nice is the biggest city on the French Riviera and has been a favourite holiday destination for European royalty and artists since the 19th century.

Fun fact

Nice actually belonged to the Kingdom of Sardinia until 1860 — it only became part of France when its citizens voted to join in a referendum, making it one of France's newest major cities!

Landmarks

Promenade des Anglais

This world-famous seaside walkway stretches for 7 kilometres along Nice's glittering blue bay and was actually paid for by English tourists who loved the city!

Old Town (Vieux-Nice)

A labyrinth of narrow streets painted in warm yellows, oranges, and reds, the Old Town smells of fresh herbs and flowers from its lively morning market.

Castle Hill (Colline du Château)

Climb or take the lift up this rocky hill for a stunning view over the sparkling Baie des Anges and the colourful rooftops of the city below.

Matisse Museum

The great painter Henri Matisse loved Nice so much he spent most of his life here, and this sun-filled museum holds one of the world's finest collections of his work.

Cours Saleya Market

Every morning except Monday, this lively square in the Old Town explodes with colour as flower sellers and food vendors fill it with the scents of Provence.