- NICE
Evidence suggests that Nice is one of the oldest cities in the Western Mediterranean, the city is also the fifth largest metropolis in France. Matisse, Chagall and Picasso were all lured to the city and the Cote d’Azur in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Points of Interest
St. Nicholas Cathedral
This 1875 church was built on the site of a 13th century church in the heart of the old city. It’s the final resting place of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco.
Old Monaco
Vaulted passageways and twisting lanes make up this quaint section which dates back to the 14th century. A stroll through these narrow lanes will give the feeling of being transported back in time
Old Town Nice
The jewel of the French Rivera hosts stunning sites such as the Matisse Museum established by Matisse himself, and the Promenade des Anglais that hugs the bay.
Cannes
Cannes’ motto is “Life is a festival.” Enjoy the old quarter probably best known as the climbing, winding cobbled lane lined with charming local restaurants and its lively nightlife, luxurious beaches.
Prince’s Palace
Visit the Throne Room, which has hosted important ceremonies since the 16th century, and the ornate state apartments. Home to the Prince, the palace began as a fortress built by the Genoese in 1215.
Monte Carlo and Casino
Visit the legendary Casino designed by Charles Garnier in 1878 and offers the atmosphere you’d expect in a James Bond film.
Menton
This beautiful year round resort boasts charming beaches and also claims to possess the warmest climate on the Riviera.
Eze
Stroll the cobbled streets lined with pink tiled roofed stone houses and artist galleries in this charming medieval village which is perched like an eagle’s nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean.
