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Travel to Nice with the TGV high speed train

TGV train to the Côte d'Azur

Start your visit at Vieux-Nice. Leaving from Place Rossetti, criss-cross the neighbouring streets and enjoy the neo-classical architecture around Place Masséna. Admire its black and white tiling, the Fontaine du Soleil and its eighteen umbrella pines. This gives you just some idea of what Nice has in store for you in terms of ambiance.

It’s then up to you whether you’d rather got to the beach or discover other amazing places. The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the observatory, the Parc Phoenix with its greenhouses and tropical climate zones, the Parc du Château and the château’s monumental cemetery in its prime location in the Cœur des Niçois. And you shouldn’t leave this seaside town until you have enjoyed the Promenade des Anglais. This legendary 5km long quay follows the curve of the famous Baie des Anges and looks over a pebble beach where it is nice to take the air. And you should stop to enjoy the Hôtel Negresco, which is one of the city’s treasures.

Nice also has its fair share of museums, of which there are 15 in all. These include the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Musée Matisse and the Musée National Marc Chagall.

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Come and find out about the artistic development of Matisse, who left the city his monographic collection, including many paintings, gouaches, engravings and sculptures.

Address: 164, avenue des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice

More information: http://www.musee-matisse-nice.org/

With around five kilometres of seafront just waiting for you to enjoy, this legendary promenade perfectly matches the curve of the famous Baie des Anges. You can explore it on foot, by bicycle or on roller skates, and look down on the shingle beach from beside the sumptuous seafront hotels.

Address: Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice

More information: http://www.nicetourisme.com

This Baroque-style hotel on the Promenade des Anglais is one of the city’s treasures. A prestigious location ever since it was built by Edouard Niemans, it also now displays several pieces of contemporary art including the works of Niki de Saint-Phalle, a long-term resident of Nice.

Address: 37, Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice

More information: http://www.hotel-negresco-nice.com

Nice Opera House is located in a renovated old building which was the home of a theatre by the name of Maccarani until the 18th century. Over the years, this municipal theatre has undergone numerous renovation projects and was recognised as a historical monument in 1993. Today the opulent surroundings seat up to 1083 visitors, who will be amazed not just by the shows but also by the building itself, which is decorated with magnificent sculptures and paintings.

Address: 4 - 6, rue Saint-François-de-Paule, 06300 Nice

More information: http://www.opera-nice.org

The biggest greenhouse in the world, the Green Diamond, is one of the unique attractions of this 7-hectare park created in 1990. Here you can wander through seven tropical and subtropical climates and discover many thousands of species of rare vegetable. The central lake is home to hundreds of rare fish and bordered by aviaries where parrots and various diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey are kept. The musical fountain is a must-see.

Address: 405, Promenade des Anglais, 06200 Nice

More information: http://www.nice.fr/Environnement/Parc-Phoenix

In the heart of the city, this beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is a great place to take a stroll and meet people. Its exceptional charm comes from its beautiful black-and-white tiles, Soleil fountain and eighteen stone pines, which provide welcome shade.

Address: Place Masséna, 06000 Nice

More information: http://www.nicetourisme.com




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