Nice
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Discover the history of Nice
Nice, on the French Riviera, stands out for its iconic Promenade des Anglais stretching along the coastline, offering pebble beaches perfect for swimming and paddleboarding in the calm Mediterranean waters. The Old Town features charming baroque alleyways and the vibrant Cours Saleya market, while the Matisse Museum showcases the region's artistic heritage. Nice is ideal for outdoor activities and day trips to nearby Villefranche-sur-Mer or Eze. Nature enthusiasts can explore trails in the Mercantour National Park and enjoy spectacular views over the Bay of Angels. Jazz festivals, film culture, and local cuisine, including socca, round out the experience.
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Discover the best attractions in Nice and its surroundings
Colline du Château
This historic hilltop park offers dramatic city & sea views, a man-made waterfall & a cafe.
Parc national du Mercantour
Mercantour National Park is a high-altitude protected area in the southern Alps featuring dramatic peaks, alpine lakes, and extensive hiking trails across pristine mountain wilderness.
Verdon Gorge
A limestone canyon 25 kilometres long and up to 700 metres deep, opening onto the Lac de Sainte-Croix flooded in 1974. Electric boats are hired at the Galetas bridge, and the one-way Route des Crêtes starts from La Palud-sur-Verdon.
Mount Ventoux
Mont Ventoux's 1,912-meter summit offers a challenging alpine hike with panoramic views across Provence and the Alps on clear days.
Parc du Mont Boron
Fifty-seven hectares of Aleppo pine on the hill above the port of Nice, threaded with eleven kilometres of paths that climb to the 16th-century Fort du Mont-Alban. The view runs from Cap Ferrat round to the Baie des Anges.
Cours Saleya
Long-running outdoor market featuring fresh cut flowers as well as local produce & food products.
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