Capital of the Côte d'Azur region, Nice is one of Europe’s most elegant cities. The southeastern French city sits on La Baie Des Anges, with its city-front bay stretching almost five miles. This Mediterranean city is famous for its history, with human life believed to have been present for 400,000 years. Today the city has a great array of historic landmarks and monuments, alongside contemporary art galleries, a popular beach and a top-flight French football team. To take in some of the city’s famous culture, Nice Airport offers car rental so enjoy the trip into town, where among other activities, attending a performance at the Opéra de Nice would suit classical fans very nicely.
The old town of Vieux Nice is known for its scenic cobbled streets; enjoy the intricate interior of Eglise due Gesu and bask in the vibrancy of the fantastic flower market at Cour Saleya. Nice’s long association with art is best exemplified at Musée Matisse and Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain. Head towards the beach and explore Palais Masséna, whose gardens and eclectic exhibitions are among the city’s favourites. Inland the Côte d'Azur countryside provides a breathtaking drive - hire a car from Nice Airport and visit the magnificent natural beauty of Mercantour National Park just 35 miles away.
