Cheap Holidays to Nice
With an international airport and the fast train from Paris, Nice is the first experience of the renowned Côte d'Azur. The city was established by the Greeks and named for Nike, goddess of victory, but the Romans started the tourism industry here when they popularised their mineral baths on Cimiez.
In spite of modernization, the city retains its medieval heritage in the Vieille Ville (old town), with its closely-packed red-tiled roofs and narrow winding streets packed with shops and small restaurants. The Cours Saleya has a flower market and food market every morning.
Musée des Beaux-Arts: Housed in the former residence of the Ukrainian Princess Kotchubey is a fine collection of 19th- and 20th-century art, including works by Boudin, Ziem, Raffaelli, Renoir and Monet. The gallery also includes great sculptures including works by J. B. Carpeaux, Rude and Rodin.
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