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Nice, the capital and emblem of the French Riviera, heart of the Jet Set and acclaimed playground for the enthusiasts of sea and sun is also the carnival city with its extravagant parties and wild night-life, throbbing to the Mediterranean heat. The County of Nice is a mountainous territory, covering 3000 km2, with a coastline running from Nice to Cap d'Ail. Its long and complex history gave Nice its special identity that is maintained till now.Nice has mainly lived from a modest trading activity between Marseille and Genoa, the Mediterranean and inland ‘Piemonte’, essentially exporting olive oil, wood and leather originating from the mountainous hinterland.A strategic position as well as an outlet on the sea and easy passage to the Alps gives extra value to this area.The Nice-Côte d’Azur airport is the second largest in France. More than 8 million passengers travel through each year (of which 49% are foreigners) and as such it represents an ideal gateway to the South of Europe.Its worth taking the time to discover Nice: wandering through the narrow streets of the old town and then stroll along the famous "Promenade" before entering into the heart of the city with its rich architectural and cultural heritage and its parks and gardens. Nice counts with 19 museums and galleries, 32 classified historical monuments and 300 ha of parks and gardens, woodland and green areas in addition to 150 ornamental lakes and fountains. |
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