Nice may be the biggest city on the French Riviera, but it only receives a fraction of the visitors that Paris gets, making it a perfect spot for a holiday.
A riot of colour with the promise of novel experiences in spades, Nice Côte d Azur is a tourist delight. Boasting architectural and cultural heritage, as well as a cuisine that is arguably without parallel, the destination promises an exceptional way of life. Moreover, while being a preferred destination through the year, Nice Côte d Azur holds particular allure during winter.
Here are seven compelling reasons why this destination deserves a coveted spot on your bucket list of places to see, and be seen in.
Nice Côte d Azur, the second-largest international French tourist destination after Paris, is a unique place with a rich architectural and cultural heritage, an incomparable cuisine, and art of living.
Although a destination of choice all year-round with more than 300 days of sunshine, Nice Côte d’Azur’s winter is particularly alluring. The Mediterranean takes on unique shades of turquoise and the Alps don their white down in the distance, while temperatures dip to 12 degrees Celsius.
This winter, head to Nice Côte d’Azur to savour the comforting flavours of Nissarde cuisine, marvel at the floats of the Nice Carnival, discover the rich heritage and find a pure moment of pleasure during a shopping session.
The Freeze family, who spend around seven months each year in Nice and the rest in the U.S., has always felt a strong connection to the historic French city.