Why choose Nice?
Nice is the capital of the French
Riviera - it is one of the great cities of the world.
One of the main stops of the aristocracy's grand
tour - Nice has certainly retained its sense of grandeur.
Architechture, history, art and gastronomy meet
glamour, sun worship and haute couture.
Enjoy a cocktail in the Casino Ruhl on the world
famous Promenade des Anglais after a day of culture or
head for a night of clubbing in of the many "boites"
of the old town after sunbathing by the med all day - Nice has it all.
Nice's history and architecture span the millenia.
While theres not much left to prove that the area was first
inhabited by prehistoric man, you can visit the
roman ruins at cimiez, explore the medieval rabbit warren of the old town,
and wander around looking at the splendid
palaces of the 19th century where imagination was the only boundary.
For art lovers, a must is the Matisse Museum,
dont miss Chagall's biblical scenes and the fine art museum.
Or try something a bit more contemporary from
the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum.
Surrounding area
Gamble it all away in the glamour of Monaco, or
head down to Cannes for the day to rub
shoulders with the stars on the Croisette - both less than an hour away!
Head inland for stunning mountain vistas, take the scenic provencal train
to the fortified alpine village of Entrevaux
