Nice: News and Updates on the Town, Culture, and Travel in Southern France

When you think of Nice, a coastal city in southeastern France on the Côte d'Azur, famous for its pebble beaches, colorful markets, and rich artistic heritage. Also known as the jewel of the French Riviera, it draws travelers, artists, and expats year-round with its mix of Mediterranean warmth and European elegance. This isn’t just another tourist spot—it’s a living city where history meets modern life, and where local culture shapes everything from food to festivals.

Nice ties closely to the Côte d'Azur, the sun-drenched stretch of coastline stretching from Saint-Tropez to the Italian border, known for luxury, art, and year-round outdoor living. The region’s economy runs on tourism, but it’s also home to growing tech startups, historic architecture, and a deep-rooted arts scene. You’ll find traces of Matisse and Chagall in its museums, while the Promenade des Anglais buzzes with joggers, cyclists, and street performers. Nearby towns like Antibes and Cannes may steal headlines, but Nice is where the real rhythm of the Riviera lives—cheaper, quieter, and more authentic.

Travelers come for the weather, but stay for the markets. The Cours Saleya market turns every morning into a sensory explosion—fresh herbs, local cheeses, lavender soaps, and bouquets of wildflowers. The city’s food scene is just as real: socca, pissaladière, and ratatouille aren’t just menu items—they’re family recipes passed down for generations. And when summer hits, the city fills with events: jazz festivals, open-air cinema nights, and the famous Nice Carnival, which turns the streets into a parade of giant floats and confetti storms.

Recent updates show Nice is adapting—new bike lanes, cleaner beaches, and efforts to reduce overtourism without losing its charm. Locals are pushing back against cookie-cutter hotels and pushing for more community-led spaces. Meanwhile, the city’s museums, like the Matisse Museum and the Marc Chagall National Museum, keep drawing crowds not just for the art, but for the quiet spaces they offer away from the crowds.

What you’ll find in this collection isn’t just travel tips or postcard photos. It’s real stories from people who live here, updates on local events, and insights into how Nice is changing while holding onto its soul. Whether you’re planning a trip, curious about life on the French Riviera, or just love places that feel alive, these articles give you more than a view—they give you context.