Nice

Vieux Nice, also known as Old Nice, is the historic heart of the city of Nice, located on the French Riviera. It’s a charming area full of narrow, winding streets, colorful buildings, and picturesque squares. Vieux Nice is a vibrant district, brimming with cultural venues, shopping opportunities, and restaurants. It’s an ideal setting for a sightseeing tour, a shopping spree, or a gastronomic experience. The area is dotted with remarkable buildings that recall Nice’s eventful history.

The Colline du Château, also known as Castle Hill, is a significant landmark in Nice, France. It is situated on the eastern end of Nice, looming over Vieux Nice from a height of 92m. By day, the park offers unforgettable views over the Baie des Anges, and by night, the illuminated hill cuts a striking figure against the sky. Much of the top of the hill is a vast playground and sports center. With its spacious parkland, sweeping views, and evocative ruins, the Colline du Château is a great place to visit with kids. Despite its name, there’s very little of the medieval defensive fortress that remains, which is a shame considering the Chateau’s importance in Nice history.

The Promenade des Anglais is a world-renowned promenade along the Mediterranean coast of Nice, France. It extends from the airport on the west to the Quai des États-Unis on the east, for a distance of approximately 7 km (4.35 miles). The Promenade des Anglais was built in 1820 at the initiative of the Englishman, Reverend Lewis Way. It starts between Parc Phoenix and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, extending to the Quai des Etats Unis, at the foot of the Colline du Château. The promenade provides an unlimited and uninterrupted view of the Mediterranean Sea on one side and palm trees and stunning architecture on the other.

The Musée Matisse is a municipal museum in Nice, France, devoted to the work of French painter Henri Matisse. It is located in the Villa des Arènes, a seventeenth-century villa in the neighborhood of Cimiez. The museum gathers one of the world’s largest collections of Matisse’s works, tracing his artistic beginnings and his evolution through his last works. The museum houses 68 paintings and gouaches, 236 drawings, 218 prints, 95 photos, 57 sculptures and 14 books illustrated by Matisse, 187 objects that belonged to the painter, and prints, tapestries, ceramics, stained glass, and documents.