Nice, France Travel Guide

The tourist city of Nice is located in the southeastern coast of France and is also known as one of the important cities of the Mediterranean Sea. This scenic and beautiful city mesmerizes visitors with its sunny weather and gorgeous views of the Mediterranean sea. In the following, we will discuss about the most beautiful attractions of this city.

France is known as a hexagonal country among its people. This country with an area of 643,801 square kilometers has a population of 68 million people in the last census. France has a temperate and oceanic climate and borders important countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. Most of the people are members of Christianity, but you can see some religions such as Muslim, Jewish and other Religious groups. The largest and most populous cities in France are Paris, Marseille and Lyon. In this article, we want to take a dreamy trip to the city of love "Paris".

Where is Nice?
Nice is one of French city on the Mediterranean coast, which is located in the south east of France. This city with an area of 71.92 km² and the population of 1 million people is the fifth largest city in this country. Nice is one of the most beautiful coastal cities of the Mediterranean, which hosts many international festivals every year. This city is full of must-see attractions, the best restaurants, exciting art museums and galleries and many things to do.

Unbelievable Facts about Nice

• Nice was originally Nike that  is named after the Greek goddess.
• According to the archaeological excavations in the hills of Nice, humans entered this city 400,000 years ago.
• The Cimiez area in the city of Nice was the resort of the Roman Empire, which today has become a luxury residential area.

Top Sights in Nice

Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
The St Nicholas Orthodox cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks of the city. This cathedral is one of the largest Orthodox churches in Western Europe and is also recognized as a French National Monument. This cathedral was built by Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia in 1912. The interior of the church is like a jewelry box, which is full of historical and religious objects that were brought here from Russia. the Byzantine Garden and the Tsarevich Chapel are the most famous parts of St. Nicholas Church.

Address: Av. Nicolas II, 06000 Nice, France

Parc Phœnix
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Nice is Phoenix Park. This park with an area of 7 hectares includes a botanical garden and a zoo. This beautiful park is one of the largest greenhouses in Europe, which includes a variety of plants, flowers and species of orchids. Phoenix Park also includes waterfalls, diverse gardens, fascinating wildlife and a stunning lake, where is a vibrant place for both kids and families.

Address: 405 Prom. des Anglais, 06200 Nice, France

Colline du Château
Castle Hill is one of the most impressive places in Nice. Castle Hill offers beautiful and eye-catching views of the port and the city of Nice. Castle Hill was built for military purposes on top of a hill in the 11th century and later destroyed by the order of Louis XIV. Castle hills height is about 92 meters that you can walk, drink coffee or have a picnic and enjoy it.

Address: 06300 Nice, France

Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
Notre Dame de Nice is a Roman Catholic church, which is located in the heart of the city. This church is the largest church in Nice, which was built in the 19th century in Neo-Gothic style.This church was built between 1864 and 1868 and designed by Louis Lenormand. This church has a spectacular view at night.

Address: 2 Rue d'Italie, 06000 Nice, France

Villa Masséna Musée
This magnificent and beautiful building is another landmarks of the city, which was built between 1898 and 1901 in the Neoclassical and Italianate style. The Musée Masséna was originally built as a pleasure palace for Prince Victor d'Essling who was the grandson of one of Napoleon's favorite generals. This museum is dedicated to the history of Nice, the region and also the history of kings' holidays and American immigration and valuable memorabilia of Napoleon.

Address: 65 Rue de France, 06000 Nice, France

Musée Matisse
Matisse Museum is one of the beautiful attractions of Nice for art lovers. This museum is located in a building belonging to the 18th century, which is dedicated to the artworks of famous French artist, "Henri Matisse". Matisse Museum includes 68 paintings, 236 drawings, 218 prints and 57 sculptures, which were donated by his heirs.

Address: 164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice, France

Best Local Dishes From Nice

Nicoise Salad
This dish consists of tuna, tomatoes, salad, anchovies and boiled eggs and Nice olives.

Pan bagnat
is a famous sandwich and meal for the people of Nice, which is usually made with tuna, basil and olive oil.

Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a traditional dish that uses mushrooms, eggplant, and zucchini, all of which have roots in the city of Nice.