Nice

Nice, the fifth-largest city in France, is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes département and the historic heart of the French Riviera. Located on the Baie des Anges, just 30km from the Italian border, its strategic position between the Alps and the Mediterranean has long shaped its identity. Founded by the Phocaeans of Marseille around 350 BCE, the city was later held by the counts of Savoy for centuries before being ceded to France in 1860.
The city's architecture and urban planning reflect its evolution as the original winter resort town, a heritage that earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 2021 under the title "Nice, Winter Resort Town of the Riviera". This legacy is embodied by the Promenade des Anglais, the famed shoreline avenue funded by the city's 18th-century English colony, and is preserved in the narrow streets of the old town. Its artistic pedigree is equally significant, with the Musée Matisse and the Musée National Marc Chagall housing major collections. As France's second-largest tourist centre, the city welcomes approximately 5 million visitors annually and is served by the country's second-busiest airport. Its economic landscape also includes the nearby Sophia Antipolis technology park, a major European hub for innovation.
How to get to Nice
Nice is well connected and has an own international airport and a train station.
Accommodation
There are countless hotels in and around Nice, bookable via international hotel booking portals.