The Cote d’Azur’s Fashion Capital & The French Riviera
We may be biased, but here at Hotels Nice we feel our city is the trendiest city in the south of France. In fact, we feel that we really give all the other coastal Mediterranean hot spots a run for their money. Not only is it known for its fashion but it also attracts visitors to its picturesque cobblestone streets, charming country villas, and delicious sights and smells for all to enjoy. Did we mention the beautiful stretches of white sandy beaches (our fav place to be here at Hotels Nice)? It is everything you would want in a vacation.
A Tram Arrives in Nice's Cosmopolitan Centre
Fashion Trends
Nice is leading in the boutique fashion industry. Not only can you find all the high end retailers everyone enjoys such as Cartier, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton, but you will more likely enjoy the one-of-a-kind shops that offer clothes, jewellery, and accessories that you will not find anywhere else in the world. The newest trends and fashions from all levels can always be spotted near the French seaside or in the old city “Vieux Nice”. Our team here at Hotels Nice feel these two locations hold the most interesting shops that you will not want to miss.
Attractions
Other fav attractions of Hotels Nice include is beautiful Flower Market or Marche aux Fleurs. Here you can always find an array of vegetables, flowers, and fruits that offer reasonable prices year round. The beaches are also a highly visited spot. The warm weather and pebbled coast make Nice’s beaches unforgettable. Not to mention the seaside restaurants will never fail to please your palate. Don’t miss the excitement of the Palais de Mediterranee, a hotel and casino strategically seated right on the coast, or the latest performance at the National Theatre of Nice.
Events
Nice offers lots of events for its tourist and locals alike. Towards the end of February, they have a carnival they hold every year that brings lots of fun, fireworks, and parades filling the streets with a great time for all. In June don’t miss out on a few religious prayer sessions for St. John and St. Peter. And if you are a music lover, then July is the month to visit. During this time the finest Jazz players from all over the world meet and hold the Nice Jazz Festival. Regardless of which month you visit, the weather is always great and there is always something do to.
Popularity
Nice has been one of the most travelled to destinations for hundreds of years. Royalty from the past such as Queen Victoria and King Edward VII have holidayed here as well as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. After the second world war the tourism industry in this area sky rocketed. The airport alone is considered France’s 3rd busiest. People travel here to visit and live from all over the world. Don’t be shocked if you end up running into Elton John or Bridgitte Bardot while sunbathing, they both have real estate in the region.
The French Riviera is the name given to this area where the wonderful town of Nice sits for a reason. The fashion is impeccable, the food is to die for, and the mere sight of blue water and white beaches is just pure bliss to us here at Hotels Nice, we hope you visit and discover this for yourself soon.
