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Arrondissement of Nice

Nice

Nice is a large city in on the . It's a popular destination for vacationers young and old, with something to offer nearly everyone.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice and Musée Marc Chagall.

Museum
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The in , at 33 av. des Baumettes was built in the former private mansion built in 1878 by the Russian Princess, Elizaveta Vasilievna Kochubey.

Museum
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The Marc Chagall National Museum is a French national dedicated to the work of painter Marc Chagall – particularly his works inspired by religion – located in in the .

Theater building
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The is the principal opera venue in , France, which houses the Ballet Nice Méditerrannée and the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra. It offers three types of performances: operas, ballets and classical music concerts.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

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is a small beach resort and residential town on the . The deep water harbour is home to Mediterranean cruise boats, whose tenders routinely disgorge several thousand passengers on organised trips to nearby Eze Village and Monaco.

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is a commune in the département of . Its tranquility and warm climate make it a favourite holiday destination among the European aristocracy and international rich who visit the French Riviera.

Nice

Latitude
43.7019° or 43° 42′ 7″ north
Longitude
7.2683° or 7° 16′ 6″ east
Population
343,000
Elevation
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
8FM9P729+Q8
Geo­Names ID
6454924
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Occitan—“Nice” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Niça”
  • French: “Nice”
  • German: “Nizza”
  • Occitan (post 1500): “Niça”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Carabacel and Musiciens.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Centre Commercial Nice Etoile and Hotel Nice Riviera.

Alpes-Maritimes: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Nice, Cannes, Antibes, and Menton.

Curious Places to Discover

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