Nice is a truly gorgeous city on the extreme south east of France near both Monaco and the border of Italy. This coastal city is the top resort on the French Riviera and is an intriguing convergence of cultures between France and Italy, the Alps and the Mediterranean.

This ancient city was founded by the Greeks who named it after Nike, goddess of victory and it has been a centre of trade and commerce ever since. The city has always been a multicultural centre with strong Italian ties and there are also strong ties with Spain and Portugal but in recent times the city has truly opened up to all the cultures of the world.

One of the largest cities in France and second only to Paris as a tourist destination, Nice enjoys a remarkable micro-climate. Though the city is exposed to the sea, it is nestled in a hollow between wooded hills on either side and the Alps are only 30 kms to the north. The sea breeze serves to cool the city in summer and warm the city during the winter.