Queen of the Riviera:
Nice took it´s place as the leading resort in the Cote dÁzur during the rise of tourism in the 19thC, when English travellers were charmed by the location on the Bay of Angels, the temperate climate & colourful old town facades.
It has since enchanted many romantics, writers, poets &, especially, painters, who were inspired by the wonderful light of the city.
Today, Nice continues to attract travellers for its unique atmosphere, location on the most beatiful coast of Europe & 300 days'sunshine a year.
You can enjoy the old & new from your apartmnent in the heart of the old town.
Wake to the sound of the bells of the ancient churches, step out of the apartment into the charming old streets & Italianate squares (Place Rosetti, next to the apartment, being one of the most typical), to buy breakfast in one of the wonderful boulangeries next to the apartment.
Cours Saleya:
In 2 minutes of leaving the apartment you are standing in Cours Saleya with its famous markets of fruit, flowers & antiques. This is THE heart of the city, where locals & tourists alike sit in the cafes, restaurants & bars & enjoy the 'joie de vivre' for which the region is famous. Cross the Promenade from here & you are on the longest beach on the Cote dÁzur, still only 4 minutes walk from the appartment.
Enjoy fine dining amidst the wonderful baroque architecture, and after dinner perhaps take in a performance at the Opera- still only 6 minutes walk from the apartment.
Nice is also the cultural capital of the Cote dÀzure with opera & theatre as well as many museums dedicated to the artists who were drawn here.
For evening entertainment, there is also the casino, as well as numerous outdoor bars, beach parties, nightclubs- all literally on your doorstep from Benoit Bunico.