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Nice - France
Located in southern France on the Mediterranean coast, Nice is a popular beach resort on the French Riviera or Côte d'Azur. It lies between Marseille and Genoa and has an old charm which mixes with the cosmopolitan feel to provide the perfect combination. It developed into a popular tourist destination in the 19th century and wealthy people from all over Europe started coming to the city. Nice is renowned for its vibrant seafront promenades. The city is a haven of culture, with many museums, bustling street cafes, a vibrant nightlife and lively festivals the whole year round. Read More

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Hotels In Nice

Wallow in the lap of luxury in a hotel fit for a king. The Negresco, one of...
Stay in a hotel where each room is a unique expression of art and you’re...
The belle époque façade of this six storey hotel is stylish as well as graceful. The bedrooms...
This two star hotel in the centre of Nice is also one of the cheapest. It is...
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Nice - France

Nice History
The first settlements in the area which is now Nice, date back 400,000 years. Nice was created by the ancient Greeks. In the 1st century BC, the Romans made the settlement a provincial capital, which remained so until continued attacks by various invaders during the 3rd to the 10th centuries forced the settlers closer to the sea. Control of Nice passed through many hands from the French King Louis XIV to the new French Republic to the Italians and then back to the French. This constant change in powers lasted nearly 400 years during the 18th century.  During the 19th century Nice started... read more

La Pérouse
If a fabulous view is what you're looking for. then La Perouse is where you...
 Hôtel Négresco
Wallow in the lap of luxury in a hotel fit for a king. The Negresco, one of...
Palais Maeterlinck
Home to Belgian Nobel laureate Maurice Maeterlinck during the period between...
 Palais de la Méditerranée
This 1930's ocean-front hotel has been hailed as the Queen of the Nice...
Radisson SAS Nice
Located on the sea front Promenade des Anglais , this modern, efficient...
 Hôtel Busby
Early 20th century grandeur faded with time is what you can expect at the...
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Galeries Lafayette
This is one of the most famous department stores in France. This store is on...
 Blanc Bleu
This sweater shop is famous for its sweaters which are inspired by sailors....
Chanel
This world-renowned designer house carries fashionable clothes which include...
 Emporio Armani
This renowned Italian designer offers expensive men's clothing ranging from suits, and ties to...
J. C. Planet
JC Planet is a store carrying clothing and accessories from brand names such as Guess, Fornarina,...		 Comptoir des Cotonniers
This shop for women's clothing is located at rue Massena, Nice's pedestrian...
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International Festival of Military Music
This is an international military tattoo that takes place every year in Nice. There are grand...		 Living Nativity Scene
This is a live re-creation of the Nativity Scene and is on display during the week leading to...
Mardi Gras or Carnival
This is a ten day festival dating back to the Middle Ages, that spills over from the middle of...		 La Fete de Mais or May Feasts
This festival, held in Nice's Cimiez Gardens is for honoring the Earth Goddess and celebrating the...
Christmas Star International Regatta
This important annual event taking place in the Bay of Angels is organized by Nice's Water Club. 30...		 Manca Music Carnival
This is an annual festival which the Centre National de Création Musicale (CIRM) in Nice arranges....
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Le Safari
The décor here is simple and the food is served in generous portions. All...
 Flo Brasserie
This is one of a chain of restaurants having a lovely decor and a very good...
Oliveria
This is a restaurant and an olive oil shop. It has a wonderful ambiance and...
 Jouni
This is an amazing restaurant with a chef from Finland. There is an...
Chantecler
This is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Nice. The chef here comes up with a very...		 La Zucca Magica
This is a lovely vegetarian restaurant where the Italian chef creates unique...
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Fast Facts
Location:
South-eastern France, on the Meditteranean Coast

Area:
72 sq km
28 sq miles
Population:
345, 892
Dialing code: +33 04
Currency:
Euro  (€)

Ethnic mix:
47% of the total population of Nice is French while 16% are of Monegasque origin. 16% are of Italian origin and 21% are of other nationalities.

Languages:
French, English

Time zone:
GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)

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Located on the south-east coast of France, Nice is one of the most popular destinations in the country. It is the center of the French Riviera or Cote d'Azur and offers the perfect Mediterranean ...

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Health & Safety

Health & Safety
It is important to have proper travel insurance when traveling to France. No immunizations are necessary for traveling to Nice and there ...

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