Nice belongs to everyone and no one. The old town smells of socca and orange blossom, the market at Cours Saleya has been running since 1897, and the light — that particular Mediterranean light — is why the painters came and never left. It sits between the Alps and the sea, which means you can ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon. Come for the Promenade, stay for the backstreets, and don't leave without eating at a table that has no menu in English.
Where to stay
seafront classics and polished stays
For the best overall stay, book Hôtel du Couvent. It feels singular, private, and far more memorable than a standard luxury seafront hotel. For classic Riviera glamour, go with Le Negresco — right for history, spectacle, and Promenade frontage. For sea-view romance in a smaller-scale hotel, start with La Pérouse. For a polished central base with a rooftop, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel is the safest luxury all-rounder.
