Nice is one of the most visited tourist resorts, offering a relaxed combination of history, culture and nature.
The city is filled with art, music and culinary delights, and unspoilt natural landscapes are only a short drive away.
The old town bursts with character, full of colorful buildings with quaint wooden shutters and wrought iron balconies.
Along its cobbled streets are open-air cafes, old churches and charming little squares.
Here you can buy everything: from Provencal spices to handmade jewelry and cosmetics.
Just come in and let yourself be fascinated by the past.
Foodies will love Nice for its incredibly delicious cuisine that combines Mediterranean, Provençal and Italian influences.
You'll find plenty of fresh seafood, flavorful soups, and sweet and savory pastries.
One of the most famous dishes is the Niçoise salad (salad with vegetables, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, tuna and olives).
Another popular dish is ratatouille, a tomato-based stew made with eggplant, zucchini, and peppers.
For outdoor enthusiasts, one of the best reasons to visit Nice is its range of hiking trails.
For example, the Mercantur Park - a huge conservation area covers an area of 650 square kilometers and boasts a variety of stunning landscapes, from lush valleys to quiet meadows with wild flowers.
You will find several charming alpine villages and ski resorts, as well as Lac d'Allos, the highest mountain lake in Europe.
Thanks to its fantastic landscapes, Nice was a popular destination for such famous artists as: Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh and Chagall.
Visit the Matisse Museum to discover a wonderful collection of his paintings, drawings, sculptures and gouache prints.
Also not to be missed is the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
It houses the collection where you can admire exquisitely decorated rooms filled with amazing works of art.
From the outside, the thematic gardens offer an unparalleled view of the sea.
Meanwhile, architecture lovers can admire the mix of architectural styles found throughout Nice.
