If one starts to contemplate over a couple of destinations that are immediately associated with this country, he or she might first of all recall Paris with its Eiffel Tower, museums such as the famous Louvre, and the fabulous French Riviera. Nice is a city situated in the southeastern coast of France and boasts of its exquisite beauty that represents France well. In this article, I will explain where Nice is located, why Nice is famous, and why is Nice is popular that everybody should get to visit.

1. The Beautiful Beaches

One of the attractions that contributed to the popularity of this city is the beautiful beaches. Nice boasts several kilometers of pristine coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. The guests are able to sunbathe, swim in the clear water and sun their skins on the shores of small stones. These are natural sandy beaches that are well maintained, easily accessible and opportunities for water activities like snorkeling, jet skiing among others, and sailing.

2. The Promenade des Anglais

The Promenade des Anglais is a famous pedestrian street for a stroll which is located along the seafront in the city of Nice. This is a vibrant and rather lively zone which may be compared with a promenade and is populated by citizens and tourists. Here there is such activities like walking, cycling, or rollerblading as you watch the beauty of the Mediterranean sea. It has also some cafes, restaurants and shops along the promenade where one can sit down and enjoy people watching or have some good meals.

3. The Old Town (Vieux Nice)

Another attraction which is also a major pull towards Nice’s millions of tourists is the Vieux Nice or Old Town. This attractive district is great for walking as streets are rather narrow and there are numerous twigs as well as markets. It is a walking area where you will get the merchant shops situated with the locally made trinkets and replicas, localized French foods and drinks, and flowers. Also don’t miss Cours Saleya, the open-air market with local vegetable and fruits as well as flowers and other crafts as well.

4. The Cuisine

However, any traveler who travels to Nice is likely to benefit from its appropriate delicious food. Nice has always been popular for its exquisite cuisine that share close relation with the Mediterranean cuisine. Unfortunately, I missed the local specialities as the major visible dish, Salade Niçoise, a fresh vegetables, tuna, anchovy, and olives salad, looked more like a dinner than lunch. The local cuisine also features a dish known as Socca – it is a sort of a pancake which is prepared, surprisingly, from chick-pea flour. Also the area is famous for mostly sea food especially fish, good wine and mouth-watering confectionery known as tarte aux citrons.

5. The Vibrant Carnival

Nice hosts one of the biggest and most colorful carnivals in the world. This carnival is one of the highly acclaimed Parades and attracts many tourists eyeing the spectacular floats, great costumes most especially during waxing carnival that entertains thousand of people every year. The carnival has those that happen in the day and those at night including battles involving flowers, music festivals and tronco fireworks. It is a bumper cook up of fun that reveals the cultural taste of the city and also an entertaining festival that everyone would not want to miss.

6. The Art and Culture

Nice is city that would be considered one of the arts and cultural center. Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) is another important destination for art lovers as it offers to see works of Yves Klein, Niki de Saint Phalle, among others. Further, Nice has many theatres offering numerous performing arts including music and stage performances all through the year.

Conclusion

Nice, France, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and gastronomic delights. If it comes to cultural landmarks and historical sites; Nice’s beautiful beaches, the picturesque old town, and even the festivals that are hosted in the city are wonderful. Ensure that you visit this city at some point for yourself and taste the reason why many tourists visit this beautiful city.