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Take a trip to Nice on your France Vacation

Nice is the fifth largest city in France and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes located on the southeast coast of the country on the Mediterranean Sea. It is also the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast.

The natural beauty of the Nice area and its mild Mediterranean climate came to the attention of the English upper classes in the second half of the 18th century when an increasing number of aristocratic families took to spending their winters there. The city's main seaside promenade, the Promenade des Anglais (‘the Walkway of the English') owes its name to the earliest visitors to the resort. It has been home to some of the Western culture's most outstanding painters. Many of their works are in the city's museums. Among its many attractions on trips to France are its beautiful beaches, lovely seaside promenade and interesting museums.

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Jacqueline Fagioli

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What I love about France is its deep history and how the French truly embrace their motto of liberty, equality, and fraternity

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Edwina Brislane

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Paris is best explored on foot. Wander beyond the core and into local neighbourhoods for an authentic experience.

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Edwina Brislane

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My first time in France was unforgettable. The culture, the food, and the atmosphere made me fall in love with the country

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Blessed by a sunny, temperate climate, Nice attracts visitors from around the World. You don’t necessarily go bathing or generally sit on the beach as the beaches of Nice consist mainly of pebbles.

Nice has a hot summer Mediterranean climate and mild winters with moderate rainfall. It is one of the warmest Mediterranean climates of its latitude. Summers are hot, dry, and sunny. Rainfall is rare in this season. Winters are characterized by mild days and cool nights. Days can be either sunny and dry, or damp and rainy when on France tours.

Geographically, Nice consists of two large bays. Villefranche-sur-Mer sits on an enclosed bay, while the main expanse of the city lies between the old port city and the airport across a gently curving bay. The city rises from the flat beach into gentle rising hills and is then bounded by surrounding mountains that represent the Southern Ligurian Alps range.

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Take a trip to Nice on your France Vacation

What do the experts say?

Jacqueline Fagioli

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