Nice is a city located in southeastern France, on the Mediterranean coast at the foothills of the Maritime Alps. Also known as Nice la Belle or "Beautiful Nice," this city is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes region and one of the oldest settlements in all of Europe. Terra Amata, an archaeological site found here, dates back to 350 BCE. Over time, the city has been ruled by various peoples, and in the 18th century, it caught England’s attention due to its stunning scenery, leading many English families to settle there. Today, Nice has a population of 360,000, making it the fifth-largest city in France.
Nice is the second-largest hotel hub in France, primarily due to its large number of tourists, estimated at 4 million visitors annually. This is no surprise given that Nice is world-renowned for the Promenade des Anglais, a walkway offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and one of the city’s iconic symbols. The city’s sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters are another major attraction. Visitors can also explore wonderful sites such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret, Musée Matisse, Musée Marc Chagall, Hotel Negresco, Opéra de Nice, Place Masséna, Château, Jardin botanique de la Ville de Nice, Monument aux morts, the port, Cours Saleya, Marché aux fleurs, the Old Town, Grand Hôtel Impérial, or the Fort on Mont Alban. A delightful and unique way to continue your journey in Nice is to take a trip along the French Riviera, anywhere near Nice.
Nice is famous not only for these tourist attractions that draw millions of visitors annually but also for its much-loved annual events. Among them are the Nice Jazz Festival, Mars aux Musées, Festival C'est Trop Court, Festin des Cougourdons, Ironman France Nice Triathlon, Festival de Musique Sacrée, and the Carnaval de Nice. If you've decided to visit, airlines such as TAROM, Air France, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, KLM, Czech Airlines, SAS, ITA Airways, LOT, Vueling Airlines, TAP, Air Europa, Hisky, Austrian Airlines, Iberia, Royal Jordanian, Air Berlin, Swiss, and Aegean operate flights throughout France, including to Nice.