Nice is the embodiment of the French Riviera, enjoying the sun all year round, where the dazzling blue Mediterranean sea elegantly cradles the old town of Nice. To discover without waiting…
The story of the magnificent city of Nice dates back to 350 BC., then called Nikaia, from “Nike”, the Greek goddess of Victory. However, in reality, you should know that to get an adequate picture of the history, from today Nice area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Some archaeological finds prove that the area was populated even 400,000 years ago!
For several centuries, Nice was separated between the French and the Italian domination. It was not until 1861 that Nice finally became part of France.
Ideally situated on the waterfront, Nice is the envy of many with its exceptional sunshine. The people of Nice appreciate being on the blue chairs overlooking the sea.
You will find character properties dating from the 20th century with a panoramic sea view.
At the end of the street, you will taste the many local specialties such as, Socca, Pissaladières, Ratatouille, Salade Niçoise or Pan Bagnat drizzled with olive oil. Every morning in the great courtyard, the “Cours Saleya”, there is the stunning flower market in the quaint historic centre. A colourful district, guaranteed to be lively from daybreak, and well into the night, share the local merchants’ dialect its charming shops and restaurants serving southern Mediterranean cuisine.
A few steps away from here, is located the Castle Hill. From the top, you will be able to admire the “Promenade des Anglais” , the seaside boulevard, the baie des Anges, pebble beaches and its famous hotel the ‘ Negresco Palace’.
The city also boasts a modern city centre crisscrossed by trams and wide shopping avenues, wonderful parks with fountains, all within easy reach on foot.
Cours SaleyaThis is one of the liveliest squares in Old Nice, where the vegetable and flower market is held, full of bright colours and sublime scents coming from the greenhouses of the hills of Nice. In the winter time, the perfume essences overpower the mimosa that is spreading within the atmosphere.
C’est l’une des places les plus animées du Vieux-Nice où se tient le marché aux primeurs et aux fleurs. Là on y trouve des jolies couleurs et des parfums sublimes provenant des serres des collines de Nice. En hiver, des senteurs subtiles de mimosa s’y répandent.
