Not only worthy of a summer visit, Nice is a place of history, culture and art, boasting attractions to take in around the calendar. Whether you are seeking outstanding monuments of architecture, a splash in the sea, or a chance to take in impressive collections of art from many eras, Nice offers an inspiring range of sights and attractions for all ages and preferences.
The Cote d’Azur offers no shortage of water sports and activities to enjoy: from jet skiing to wakeboarding, kayaking and canoeing, to snorkelling below and parasailing above, don’t leave without dipping your toe in the Bay of Angels. See link for one of several watersports providers in Nice.
Not only an ode to the Baroque period and a look-in on how the nobility lived in the 17thand 18thcenturies, the Lascaris Palace today houses one of the most important collections of historical musical instruments.
Opened in 1963 and located in a stunning 17th century Genovese villa, the Musée Matisse houses one of the largest collections of the artist's works in the world.
The largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, the St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral was built to cater for the growing population of Russians, who have long had a love affair with the French Riviera.
Amble your way through the charming streets of the Old Town and explore the myriad of chic boutiques, cafés, restaurants and cultural venues and admire the historical architecture to get a real sense of the city’s soul.
This thoroughly modern museum housing nearly 1000 graphic works of Jean Cocteau is a feast of colour and multimedia examples of the artist’s vast body of work.