A great start to the month of October with a nice card
from Nice!
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| Nice. Wikipedia |
WHERE IS NICE?
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| Location of Nice in France. Wikipedia |
Nice is located in the Côte d'Azur area on the south
east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea. It is about 13 kilometres from
the principality of Monaco, and its airport is a gateway to the principality as
well.
NICE IS FAMOUS FOR...
...its natural beauty and its mild Mediterranean
climate, which make the area a favourite holiday destination for tourists
worldwide.
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| Baie des Anges. Nice. Wikipedia |
The city's main seaside promenade, the Promenade des Anglais
("Walkway of the English') owes its name to British upper classes who
spent their winters here in the 18th century seeking relaxation and good
weather. The clear air and soft light have also appealed to some outstanding
painters, such as Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Niki de Saint Phalle and Arman.
Their work is commemorated in many of the city's museums, including Musée Marc
Chagall, Musée Matisse and Musée des Beaux-Arts.
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| Baie des Anges by Chagall. Rogallery.com |
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| The Bay of Nice by Henri Matisse. Henri-matisse.net |
PLACES TO VISIT
Promenade des Anglais
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| Promenade des Anglais |
This walkway extends from the airport on the west to the Quai
des États-Unis (United States Quay) on the east, a distance of approximately 7
km. On Sundays, bicyclists, baby strollers, and whole families can be seen out
for a stroll along the Promenade. It has also become a favorite place for
skateboarders and in-line skaters.
Hotel Negresco
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| Hotel Negresco. Wikipedia |
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| Hotel Negresco. Wikipedia |
Located on the Promenade des Anglais, this beautiful
hotel was inaugurated in 1913 and stands today as one of the most amazing
buildings in the city. The Negresco has a total of 119 guest rooms plus 22
suites and was listed by the government
of France as a National Historic Building in 2003.
Nice Castle
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| Nice Castle. Viator.com |
The Castle of Nice was originally a citadel used for
military purposes. Built at the top of a hill, it stood overlooking the bay of
Nice from the 11th century to the 18th century. It was besieged several times,
especially in 1543 and in 1691, before it was taken by French troops in 1705
and finally destroyed in 1706 by command of Louis XIV.
Nowadays, Castle Hill is used as a park. It's the most
famous public garden in Nice, and a "must see" place for the numerous
tourists who visit the city. It offers many amazing panoramas, and provides a
beautiful view all day long from sunrise to sundown, highlighting various
landscapes depending on where one looks: the Harbor at sunrise, the Promenade
des Anglais at sundown. That's why Castle Hill is called "the cradle of
the sun".
Nice Cathedral
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| Nice Cathedral. Wikipedia |
Located in the old town, the cathedral of Nice was
built between 1650 and 1699, the year of its consecration. It is dedicated to
the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Reparata. It has been classed as a
monument historique since 9 August 1906.
LIFESTYLE
Apart from being a holiday resort, Nice has a very
rich cultural offer. There are numerous museums of all kinds: Musée Marc
Chagall, Musée Matisse (arenas of Cimiez containing Roman ruins), Musée des
Beaux-Arts, Musée international d'Art naïf Anatole Jakovsky, Musée Terra-Amata,
Museum of Asian Art, Musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain which devotes
much space to the well-known École of Nice ”), Museum of Natural History, Musée
Masséna, Naval Museum and Galerie des Ponchettes.
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| Matisse Museum |
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| Chagall Museum |
Nice also hosts many festivals throughout the year,
such as the Carnaval de Nice and the Nice Jazz Festival and has a diverse
cuisine given its geographical location: it is especially close to those of
Provence but also Liguria and Piedmont
in Italy and uses local ingredients (olive oil, anchovies, fruit and
vegetables).
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| Floats at the Nice carnival 2010. Wikipedia |
Watch this video to find out more about this
breathtaking destination:
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