Nice sits on the shores of Baie des anges and is the capital city of the Alpes-Maritimes, located in France, One of the best features of Nice is its beautiful sea, the beach is 7 kilometers long and is well known as one of the longest and most famous beaches in the french Riviera, however the beach of Promenade des Anglais isn’t known for its sand but for its Small pebbles.

When visiting Nice, you really get to explore the fashionable boutiques and restaurants, the castle hill offers visitors a stunning view of the city.

Statistics and facts

Number one tourist destination after Paris: with over 4 million tourists visiting the city each year.

One of the top French cruise ports: over 300 sh Highest concentration of museums after Paris, with 19 museums and art galleriesips mooring in the port each year.

1st city in France with vineyards within the city limits

Density: 12,000/sq miles

Time zone: CET (UTC+1)

Province: Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Coordinates:7° 16′ 18.3” E, 43°41′ 50.9” N

Altitude: 34m Land Area: 72.00 sq. km

Museums: 20

Theaters: 15

Higher Schools/Universities: 14

Currency: EUR(€ )

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