Nice (FRANCE): The best places on the French Riviera

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Named as the capital of the Côte d'Azur due to its great historical and cultural influence in the region, Nice It is the second most important tourist city in France. Located between the cities of Cannes and Monte Carlo, is located near the Italian border, in the foothills of the Alps, and east of Varus river. Its busy airport, Nice-Côte d'Azur, is the second with the highest traffic in the French country.

Owner of a glamorous past and permanent charm, Nice is a seaside resort that annually attracts millions of tourists who seek to enjoy its beaches and its walks along the Mediterranean coast. The city stretches on the shores of a spectacular bay populated with palm trees and surrounded by luxurious hotels, separated from the waters of the Mediterranean coast for the famous "Promenade des Anglais" (Walk of the English).

This city is not very large and traveling around it is easy. Walking from the Paseo de los Ingleses to the train station we will have an idea of ​​its size. Its urban area of ​​small streets is populated with buildings of the "Belle Epoque" and is united around two squares: Masséna's and Garibaldi's, two historical figures that give evidence of his double Italian and French personality.

Next to the old town, it rises Castle Hill that from its 90 mts. high it is possible to observe a splendid panoramic view of the city, including Paseo de los Ingleses, the Bay of Angels and the Maritime Alps.

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Source: Blue-coast-tourism


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