Nice is a good base for exploring the French Riviera, or Cote d’Azur (Blue Coast), in France. Best of all, it’s not as expensive as its neighbor Cannes, and it has just everything for your delight. Blue beaches, parks and gardens in great numbers, cultural sites, entertainment spots, the craze of a vibrant city, and the traces of old times. You can stay in Nice and cover many other French, and even Italian regions in a few hours, and so broaden your mind with many new experiences.
Being the capital of the Riviera, Nice’s atmosphere is inviting and worth sticking around for a while. Its sparkling sunshine and tranquil life has attracted artists and writers that through the years have filled Nice with a bohemian and charming character. Today, much more developed and visited, it still remains one of the least expensive spots of the Riviera. For nature lovers, its plebby beaches and mild waters are ideal. For the culturally minded, Nice is home to one renowned university, and several fine museums. For the historically enthusiasts, the city keeps alive the spirit of ancient times in the layout of its old town.
