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Welcome to Nice, the
jewel of the French Riviera.
With its sparkling Mediterranean
waters, pastel-colored old town
and a lifestyle shaped by sunshine, food and art.
I'll take you through some of Nice's
best spots for stunning views,
delicious eats and culture.
Starting with a walk along
Nice's most iconic attraction
with its sweeping sea views,
palm tree lined paths
and just look how blue the water is!
Stretching 7 kilometers, the Promenade des Anglais
is a picture-perfect path for
joggers, cyclists and beachgoers alike.
It's named after the wealthy English visitors
who funded its construction in the 1820s.
It is so hot today — all I want to do is jump in!
And just a few steps inland is another local icon.
This is the colorful flower market of Nice.
Open-air markets are a big
part of southern French life.
But it's not just about the flowers here.
I'm also looking out for something tasty.
Cours Saleya has been a bustling marketplace since 1861
and remains open Tuesday through Sunday year-round.
Locals and visitors come for fresh
produce, Provençal specialties
and colourful flower stalls.
It's even listed as one of France's exceptional markets
by the National Council of Culinary Arts.
And I found what I was looking for:
socca from Chez Theresa!
A local favorite here in Nice.
This crispy chickpea pancake
is hot, savoury and costs 3 euros.
Tastes like chickpeas, very peppery.
It's like a sophisticated version
of a salty crepe, or a galette.
It's good.
I head deeper into the Old Town,
a maze of winding alleyways
and colorful facades.
The layout hasn't changed much since the 1700s.
Today it's filled with cafés,
shops, galleries and restaurants.
I just love how colorful it is here.
The streets are so charming,
it feels like I've stepped right into a painting.
Right in the Old Town is Chez Acchiardo,
a staple in the city and
a beloved family run restaurant.
My great grandparents
started the restaurant in 1927.
My grandfather was born upstairs
here in the apartment upstairs.
Then my parents were here and
my sister, brother and I've got, you know,
even my nephew working with us.
In two years it's going to
be 100 years that we're here.
Niçoise cuisine is a Mediterranean
mix of French and Italian influences,
featuring fresh vegetables,
olives, anchovies and seafood.
In fact, the region's culinary
traditions are on UNESCO's
Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
So I'm going to be trying
the classic Salade Niçoise.
And the pissaladière, which is
a pizza with anchovies and onions.
The onions are really soft and a
little bit sweet, and that's a really
nice contrast with the
really salty anchovies.
Tastes really good.
Now that I've had some lunch, I'm
on the search for something sweet.
In the heart of the Old Town is Place Rossetti.
Here you'll find the 17th century
Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate,
a registered Historic Monument since 1906,
with classic Baroque architecture.
The square is lively and welcoming,
filled with café terraces and shaded awnings.
But what makes this spot so popular
is this legendary ice cream shop.
They've got nearly 100 flavors
and I kind of want to try them all.
The ice cream shop Fenocchio is a
family owned business that has been
making ice cream since 1966.
I don't know how many scoops to get.
I want to get 15, but maybe that's too much.
I went for a scoop of fig and
a scoop of lavender ice cream.
This is exactly what I need right now.
Now that we're fueled up, I want
to dive into Nice's rich art scene.
The city is full of galleries and museums.
The Marc Chagall Museum is a few
bus stops from the center and is
dedicated to one of the 20th
century's most visionary artists.
It's set in a garden
and houses the largest
public collectionof Chagall's work.
Inside is an explosion of color.
Chagall's vivid biblical
themed paintings reflect his
Belarusian Jewish roots,
his spiritual worldview
and the modernist movements of his time.
Could you tell me how
this museum came to be?
So the museum
was inaugurated
in 1973.
It was the first museum inaugurating
with a living artist in France.
Marc Chagall was very involved
in the creation of this museum
with the design of the architecture.
He worked with [French architect
and designer] André Hermant
and together they decided
to conceive a museum with
a modernist architecture,
with this connection with natural light.
What was Marc Chagall's connection to Nice?
Nice and the south of France
were important for these artists.
It was a community of artists.
Here artists like Matisse or
Picasso had the opportunity
to work with different techniques,
for example, with ceramic.
Chagall did some ceramics also,
with stained glass, tapestries.
It was a city of inspiration for Chagall;
with light, with flowers.
After immersing myself in Chagall's
world, it's time for one last
unforgettable view of the French
Riviera up at the Colline du Château.
The Castle Hill is about
93 meters above sea level.
and there is an elevator to get up there.
Let's go check it out.
While I was hoping for an easy
way up on this scorching hot day,
the city had other plans.
The elevators closing.
I guess we just missed it, it closed around 5:25,
so we've got to take the stairs.
All right, let's see if
we can do this in this heat.
I'm definitely sweating.
Oh my gosh.
I think we made it.
The things you do to get a pretty view.
Wait, no, it was here, the view. Right?
Yeah.
Can we take a break first?
Yeah, yeah.
Colline du Château, or Castle Hill,
was once home to an 11th century
fortress protecting the city, which
was demolished in the 18th century.
Today it's a historic site and
public park for people to enjoy.
And thankfully with a spot to cool down.
It feels so good.
But back to the reason we climbed all
the way up here in the first place.
The incredible views.
Wow, you can pretty much
see all of Nice from here.
It really is a beautiful view.
What a perfect way to end the day.
I hope you enjoyed this day in Nice.
If you've got more tips
for Nice or the French Riviera,
let us know in the comments.
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