Nice
An outstanding sunshine record. Tempting shops and boutiques. The sparkling blue Mediterranean. An intriguing mix of former Italian port and turn-of-the-century resort, a holiday in Nice is more than just a beach holiday.
This city stretches along the Baie des Anges, where the Alps and the Paillon River meet the sea, protected by wooded hills and mountains. As the regional capital and the gateway to the beautiful Cote d'Azur, Nice is spitting distance from glamorous resorts like Cannes and Monaco, and within easy reach of the rural villages of Provence. Once the haunt of wealthy aristocrats, these days its population is wildly varied.
Whilst on holiday in Nice, it won't take you long to get a feel for the layout. The Old Town gathers round the hill of Nice's former chateau, a pocket of narrow crammed streets centred on Place Rossetti and the Baroque Cathedrale St-Reparate. Nearby is the entrance to the Parc du Chateau, decked out in a mock-Grecian style harking back to the original Greek settlement of Nikea. Climb the hill to take in the spectacular view over the muddle of the Old Town's rooftops below. Or follow in your ancestors' footsteps and amble along the Promenade des Anglais, originally laid out by 19th century English residents for their afternoon sea-breeze stroll.
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