Nice,
the pearl of the French
Riviera, is a busy commercial city and the capital
of the Alpes Maritimes department. Once the seaside retreat
for the turn of the century English aristocracy, today
the city of Nice is France's fifth largest city. Both elegant
and simple, Nice's charm comes from its exceptional climate
as well as its beauty. Even in the winter the café terraces
are filled with people happily drinking and contemplating
the ultra famous Promenade des Anglais. Always in flower
this wonderful walk follows along the bay, looking out
onto the Baie Des Anges and the beaches on one side, and
on the other such luxury hotels as the Negresco. Just outside
Nice, the visitor has the chance to visit some truly beautiful
villages perched up in the valleys which cut through the
mountains to the north. And as home to the France's second
busiest airport it's probably one of the easiest destinations
to fly into in France. |
