Nice, France Guides, Vacations, Tourism

The capital of the Riviera and fifth largest city in France, NICE lives off a glittering reputation, its former glamour now gently faded. First popularized by English aristocrats in the eighteenth century, Nice reached its zenith in the belle époque of the late nineteenth century, an era that left the city with several extraordinary architectural flights of fancy. Nice has all the advantages of a major city: superb culture, wonderful street life and excellent shopping, eating and drinking, all set against a backdrop of blue skies, sparkling sea and sub-tropical greenery kept lush by sprinklers. more »