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Queen and capital of the French Riviera
Nice
Though no longer exclusively the preserve of rich aristocrats - its demographic is these days is much more diverse, in line with its status as France's fifth largest city - Nice still has an undeniably sophisticated touch, with its café terraces and emblematic, palm-lined seaside Promenade des Anglais stretching for several miles along the water. Nice remains consistently popular with tourists, on account of its enviable climate and beautiful setting against the Baie des Anges.
The heart of the old town - Nice's most colourful quarter - lies behind the seafront, along cours Saleya, a lively street that features a daily market selling fruit, vegetables and flowers, and antiques on Mondays. The Chapelle de la Miséricorde offers shade, tranquillity and a wonderful example of baroque architecture, with frescoes, gilt inlay, lavish chandeliers and a magnificent Bréa altarpiece. North of the market lies the lovely 17th-century baroque Cathédrale de Ste-Réparate (place Rossetti), flanked by its own 18th-century bell tower and known for its glossy ceramic-tile dome.
The Musée des Beaux-Arts has the original plaster of Rodin's Le Baiser (The Kiss). More art is on show at the white-marble Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain, including pieces from the École de Nice. For cutting-edge conceptual art, head to Villa Arson. The onion-like domes of the Orthodox Cathédrale St-Nicolas are also worth seeing.
Don't miss the Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall, which houses a stunning collection of Chagall's late works, superbly displayed in a modern structure bathed in light, and the Musée Matisse which has an equally impressive collection.
Sightseeing :
- The Old Town: flower market and baroque architecture
- The Promenade des Anglais
- The art work around the Tramway and the spectacular renovation of the city centre
- Museums: Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Palais Massena, Matisse, Chagall, MAMAC, l'Eglise Russe...
- The Belle Epoque Itinerary
- Castle Hill
- The arenas and gardens of the Cimiez Monastery
- The prehistoric sites Lazaret and Terra Amata
- The Prefecture
- The Opera House
- The Lascaris Palace
- Albert 1 garden
- Chambrun Park
- The Negresco Hotel (on the ocean front, built in1912)
Events :
- The Nice carnaval: two weeks of festivities in February
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