Description Nice, France

Nice - the capital of the Cote d'Azur of France, located on the Mediterranean coast. Words can not convey the charm of this magical city. Blazing sun and the relaxing atmosphere of Nice has always attracted artists and writers. Among them were Dumas, Nietzsche, Apollinaire, Flaubert, Victor Hugo, George Sand, Stendhal, Chateaubriand. Nice stretches along the shores of the magnificent Bay of Angels. Unforgettable views are seen on the city from the height of the observation platform, do not miss the opportunity to admire the grand sunsets and views of the coast.

Nice - the perfect place for walking and outdoor activities on the Riviera. Stroll on the Promenade des Anglais, the quiet streets of the old town or the ruins of the ancient era of Rome.

For tourists there in Nice more than 200 hotels and 100 restaurants, a casino "Ruhl", 15 private beaches, clean and equipped municipal beaches, 18 museums and galleries. No region on earth has such a rich historical and cultural heritage.

The city was founded by the Greeks in the 5 th century BC and named in honor of Nike, the goddess of victory. In the 19 century Victorian upper crust and the tsarist aristocrats loved to visit in Nice. Today, this city is more like a commercial center and the resort of the middle class: it's not as fashionable and less expensive than the resort towns located nearby.

Thanks to the international airport and rapid trains from Paris, Nice is the first resort on the Cote d'coast, which is visited by many tourists.

Despite modernization, Nice has preserved its medieval heritage in the old part of town, here you will see close to one another roofs covered with red tiles, narrow winding streets with many shops and small restaurants.

Difficult to Nice without the famous flower, fruit and vegetable market in Cours Saleya, which operates every morning. Separates the market from the sea band low-pitched buildings. Once they had served as a storehouse for fish caught, and now are widely settled fish restaurants. Along the other side of the market lined up in a number of cafes in the beautiful old buildings.