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Nice is a city on the French Riviera, with a population of nearly one million and a rich history of Greek, Roman, Savoyard and French influences. It is known for its mild Mediterranean climate, its artistic and literary attractions, and its role as a winter resort for the English and Russian aristocracy.
Nice-Ville station is the main railway station of Nice, France, opened in 1864 and served by TER, Intercités and TGV trains. It is located on the Marseille–Ventimiglia railway and the Nice–Breil-sur-Roya railway, and has a rich architectural and historical heritage.
The French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur, is the Mediterranean coastline of southeast France, extending from the Alpes-Maritimes to the Italy border. It is a popular resort area with a mild climate, a rich cultural heritage, and many famous attractions, such as Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and the Principality of Monaco.
Postcard of the Avenue Jean Médecin, then Avenue de la Victoire (posted 1922). Laid out in 1864 [3] under the general plan of the Consiglio d'Ornato dating to the period when Nice was ruled by the Counts of Savoy, the street was constructed in a natural valley, the Saint-Michel Valley [4] beginning at Place Masséna and lining up with the Pont-Neuf.
Learn about the tramway system in Nice, France, which opened in 2007 and has three lines serving the city and the airport. See the map of the tramway network and its stations, as well as the history and future extensions.
Nice metropolitan area (French: aire d'attraction de Nice) as defined by INSEE in 2021 is the functional urban area or commuting zone of the city of Nice, southeastern France. It covers 100 communes, has 1,103,527 inhabitants (2021) and an area of 2,073 km 2 .
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (French: Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur) (IATA: NCE, ICAO: LFMN) is an international airport located 3.2 NM (5.9 km; 3.7 mi) southwest [2] of Nice, in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. It is the third busiest airport in France and serves as a focus city for Air France and an operating base for easyJet. In 2023, it ...
The County of Nice is a historical region of France around the city of Nice, formerly part of the Savoyard state. It was ceded to France in 1860 after the Second Italian War of Independence and became part of the Alpes-Maritimes department.