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5 Reasons Why People Visit Nice
Henri Matisse summed up the appeal of Nice thus: “Do you remember the light through the shutters?” he said. “It came from below, as if from theater footlights. Everything was fake, absurd, amazing, delicious.”
If you’re flying into the French Riviera, you’ll most likely arrive to Nice’s airport on the coast. You might notice a sign announcing this is the “Gateway to the Côte d’Azur” — and it is!
Nice is the most famous tourist destination in France, aside from Paris. Rich in history, architecture, heritage, seafront, festivities, and many other surprises, this amazing spot on the Riviera francese ha molto da offrire ai suoi visitatori, incluso possibilmente il miglior mercato in Francia.
Located on the southeast coast of the Mediterranean Sea in France, Nice has two large bays in its coastline. It’s near an enclosed bay, Villefranche-sur-Mer. La regione principale della città si trova sull'altra baia ricurva, appena a ovest. Circondata dalle Alpi, la distesa della città inizia da una spiaggia piatta e sale in dolci colline della Costa Azzurra.
Se desideri una fuga sull'isola, c'è un traghetto di cinque ore che fa la spola avanti e indietro per la Corsica tutti i giorni della settimana.
With its central location, an international airport, trains to almost everywhere, and plenty to do, Nice is a perfect place to stay while you’re exploring the region. Colorful and busy, Nice is a bit more casual (and less expensive) than many of its ritzier neighbors. Set aside at least a day for the city itself, even if it’s your home base.
Here are five more reasons why people visit Nice:
#1: Nice’s Seaside Area
Nice is first-and-foremost a beach destination. It’s probably best known by images of the Promenade des Anglais , a beach-side boardwalk is a tourist attraction in itself. It is one of the most beautifully-paved seafront promenades in the world. This palm-lined Promenade has been written about by James Joyce, Vladimir Nabokov, and Ernest Hemingway.
Con edifici decorati del XIX e XX secolo da un lato e l'oceano dall'altro, puoi camminare, saltare nell'acqua, continuare a camminare e poi ripetere lungo questo tratto di quattro miglia. Se laOpéra de Nice‘s elaborate exterior captures your attention, stop inside for a 2pm tour after getting lunch at one of the many cafés and seaside restaurants that line the pebbly beach and make Nice the perfect location to experience the Mediterranean sun and the turquoise French Riviera sea.
Sulla spiaggia, tuffati su una sedia in uno dei tanti stabilimenti balneari privati: la costa rocciosa non è esattamente comoda per sdraiarsi su un asciugamano. Poco prima del tramonto, sali le scale fino a Castle Hill per viste panoramiche sulla costa e sulla città sottostante.
#2: Gastronomia nizzarda e vino
Nice is well known for its cuisine—a Franco-Italian mashup that ditches butter for olive oil and veers heavy on the garlic, chard and tomatoes.
There are many local specialties to be found in Nice, and the best way to sample them has to be in the Old Town. Here you will find “Pissaladière”, una pasta simile alla pizza con cipolla dolce e condimento di acciughe.“Les Petits Farcis Niçois”, peperoni al forno, zucchine e fiori di zucca ripieni di carne macinata e riso, e naturalmente i famosissimi“Insalata nizzarda”.
Nice has some of i migliori mercati alimentari e ristoranti nel mondo. Puoi trovare molte varietà di prodotti come le olive e l'olio d'oliva, i vini di Bellet, i fiori delle colline di Niçois e la frutta candita. Il loro sapore intenso è una testimonianza della ricchezza del territorio.
E se ti piace il vino (e davvero, chi non lo è?!) Ci sono quasi 80 vigneti sulle colline dietro il lungomare, che producono alcune delle bottiglie più pregiate di Francia. Dimentica Nappa! La Costa Azzurra è l'autentico epicentro della vinificazione, e questo è il posto migliore al mondo per visitare le cantine.
Check-out our guide to Nice’s unique cuisine, and where to try it.
#3: Nice’s Incredible Festivals
Nice hosts many artistic festivals and holiday events that attract and charm tourists. With a legacy shaped by artists and writers who came to visit and sometimes stayed (ahem, Matisse), Nice is home to the world’s first-ever jazz festival (since 1948) and the world’s first, and largest, carnival (since 1876). They help to give Nice a lively vibe year-round. Don’t miss the incredible Carnaval de Nice, La Nice Jazz Festival, e i numerosi concerti gratuiti, festival in spiaggia, festival musicali, ecc. E, naturalmente, Christmas in Nice is a huge spectacle.
Vedere il nostro list of events and festivals in Nice.
#4: Nice’s Sporting Events
A center of major world-class sporting events, Nice hosts many high-level competitions. Examples are the Maratona delle Alpi Marittime (from Nice to Cannes), the Paris-Nice cycling race, the international triathlon of Nice, the Nice Côte d’Azur Tennis Open, and the Martial Arts Festival.
Inoltre, questo è uno dei posti migliori al mondo per le immersioni subacquee, lo sci d'acqua, lo snorkeling e altri sport acquatici.
#5: Nice’s Historic Sights
Nice is full of historical buildings, ruins, and landmarks, and its history can be felt and explored through visiting them.
Nice’s sprawling metropolis—the fifth largest in France—includes a vibrant old-town district (with charming, narrow streets that don’t allow cars) with a down-home feel that’s not to be overlooked.
Puoi conoscere le due principali aree storiche, il centro storico e Cimiez, nel ns guide to experiencing Nice’s history e la nostra list of Nice’s historic sights.
Abbiamo anche creato un guide to the best art museums in Nice e lungo la Costa Azzurra.
Nice is a Mediterranean Jewel…
Nice, France is a real city of wonders and a must-see. One of the jewels on the Mediterranean coast, Nice is certainly worth a visit thanks to its wealthy heritage and contemporary atmosphere. It is a perfect combination of beaches and the gentle Mediterranean climate during the summer.
