Nice - France

Nice (French pronunciation [nis]) is a french city situated in the department of Alpes Maritimes, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, and the second largest french city in the Mediterranean coast, with a population of 348,721, The Nice urban area extends beyond the city limits with a population over 950,000.

Nice in one of the centers of the touristic region named French Riveira. Located in the south east coast of France in the Mediterranean Sea, near the Italian border, and locates between Cannes and Montecarlo. the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the third most important airport in France.

Nice Attractions

The city is nicknamed Nice la Belle, which means Nice the Beautiful, it is also the unofficial anthem of Nice. Nice is blessed by a sunny, temperate climate, Nice attracts visitors from around the world. Among its many attractions are its beautiful beaches, lovely seaside promenade, interesting museums, famous city landmarks and other tourist attractions.

Nice itself is an attraction: the rich blue-green sea, diverse shopping, splendid dining and lovely art-deco façades. But there are several spots that a tourist simply must see, such as the Cours Saleya Flower Market, the Matisse Museum, ancient Roman ruins, the Russion Cathedral and more.

One of Nice's lushest attractions is the Cours Saleya Flower Market, a cornucopia of ripe produce, sidewalk cafés, souvenir shops and, yes, flowers simply bursting with colors. Find out the best way to navigate through the mass of humanity that is the Nice Flower Market.

Sources:
http://nicefrance.ca/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nice
http://gofrance.about.com/od/nice