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The Greeks and Romans did it, as did rich lords, film stars, artists, and thousands of tourists. They were just going to pass by but instead remained in Nice and along the Riviera. Some for just a few weeks, others for months and years. They were too captivated by the light, enchanted by the scents, and charmed by the taste of olives and wine. Additionally, a Nice Nouveau has evolved – a sassy Mediterranean metropolis with pulsating nightlife, modern hotels, and daring art galleries. All this with a chance to dabble their toes in a turquoise sea.

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Phœnix Parc Floral de Nice

Phœnix Parc Floral de Nice is the world’s largest greenhouse. Seven different tropical climates (damp, in other words) covering seven hectares, packed with 2,500 different plants. You can walk in the shadow of an (almost) unknown palm tree here, look at a baby shark, smell a thousand flowers and listen to bird song- on the loudspeakers.

Beach

Many tourists travel to Nice to enjoy its warm weather and the beautiful long beaches. Not one, but 30 amazing beaches stretch as far as the eye can see. Along the beaches, you'll find the city's famous Promenade des Anglais, lined with cafés, restaurants, and hotels. Some of the notable beaches in Nice are Plage Beau Rivage, the private Le Sporting beach, and Ruhl Plage.

Lérins Islands

The islands of L’île Sainte-Marguerite and L’île Saint-Honorat are two beautiful getaways from the city of Cannes. Just a boat ride away from the harbour, behind the palatial cinema, you can travel to these islands which are fifteen and thirty minutes respectively away from Cannes. L’île Sainte-Marguerite used to be a prison island, where a mysterious, masked prisoner was held in the 17th-century. The peaceful, flower-decked island of Saint-Honorat houses a monastery.

Modern & Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC)

Nice wants to make a name for itself as a centre for pop art. Admire Nice’s famous local artists such as Ben and Niki de Saint Phalle in this imposing building. The latter has donated 170 of her works, but there are also works of Andy Warhol, Picasso, and the like.