  Nice, the fifth largest city in France, acts as a magnet
attracting people from all over the world, for a multitude
of reasons, Not only renowned for its grace, Nice has
become a hub for research in industry, science and advanced
technology since the creation of such centers as Acropolis
and Sophia Antipolis. The Palais de Congrès, a convention
center, can accomodate diverse functions and the international
airport has a capacity that only Paris can better.
Both
elegant and simple, Nice's charm comes from its exceptional
climate as well as its beauty. Even in the winter the
café terraces are filled with people happily drinking
and contemplating the ultra famous Promenade des Anglais.
Always in flower this wonderful walk follows along the
bay, looking out onto the Baie des Anges and the beaches
on one side, and on the other such luxury hotels as
the Negresco.
The
architecture of Nice can be astonishing with the wild
exaggerations of the Belle Epoque style or the Baroque
influenced houses and marisions on the hills of Mont Boron.
Fabulous
creations have been realized in the floral gardens and
parks of the hills of the Chateau, the Chambrun park or
the Espace Masséna. 
The
only way to get to know the real Nice is by strolling
through the ochre colored streets listening to the "Niçois"
speaking their own language (Nissart) and by tasting their
savory cooking, One musn't miss the onion, anchovy and
olive tarts called Pissaladières, the vegetable
and tuna sandwiches known as Pan Bagnat, the Salade
Niçoise or the famous Ratatouille (tomatoes
eggplant and zucchini squash stew). The main cooking ingredient
is olive oil ot course, and many of the dishes are garnished
with the succulent little black Nice olives called Caillettes.
 Nice
is also a city of art and culture and after Paris, has
the most museums in France. The city is animated at night
as well as in the day especially in the summer with the
Nice Jazz Festival held in the arena, the gardens of Cimiez,
and the flower "war" on the Promenade des Anglais
in which participate the prettiest women on the Côte d'Azur
(French Riviera). Each day on the Cours Soleya there is
the great flower market where one can also find fruit
and vegetables in the mornings. Each quarter in Nice is
alive with markets, boutiques and restaurants making the
whole city a lively place to visit.
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On Highway A8 and route N7,