Nice on the French Riviera

The way to get to know the real Nice is by strolling through the ochre colored streets listening to the locals speaking their own language „Nissart“ and by tasting their savory cooking.

Make sure not to miss the onion, anchovy and olive tarts called Pissaladieres, the Pan Bagnat vegetable and tuna sandwiches, the Salade Nicoise and the famous Ratatouille.

Each quarter in Nice is alive with markets, boutiques and restaurants making the whole city a lively place to visit.

Even in the winter the cafe terraces are filled with people. Each day on the Cours Saleya there is the great flower market where one can also find fruit and vegetables in the mornings Nice is a city of art and culture and after Paris, Nice has the most museums in France.

The city is animated at night as well as in the day especially in the summer with the Nice Jazz Festival held in the arena, the gardens of Cimiez, and the flower war on the Promenade des Anglais.

Colline du Chateau is one of the most popular things to do in Nice. 92 meters above sea level, it is not only the point of highest altitude in the city, it is also where you can visit the ruins of Chateau de Nice.

The ruins there are well worth checking out but one of the best things about visiting Castle Hill is the fantastic viewpoint which overlooks the Bay of Nice.

Amongst other must see, is the Lascaris Palace, with huge assortment of musical instruments on display, Musee Marc Chagall with its incredible work of stained glass and large paintings, the Nice Cathedral, Parc du Mont Boron, Place Massena and the Old town "Vielle Ville" just to name a few.

The key French Riviera event in winter, is one of the largest Carnivals in the world and offers an unforgettable program of shows and parades.

These giant and colorful parades, which take place day or night, are animated by more than 1000 musicians and dancers from all over the world. During a fortnight, the city lives to the rhythm of this authentic and magical event.

Come and forget the harshness of winter under the sun of the Cote d'Azur! In addition to Nice's Carnival and Jazz Festival, a host of international events take place, totalling around two thousand cultural, festive or sporting events in any season of the year, bringing the city to life.