Destination Information


Paris, France
Paris is a city of beautiful contrasts, a place like no other, where the historically grandiose blends effortlessly with the charming and intimate. Its legendary romantic atmosphere and charm are found everywhere: on busy city streets, at cozy sidewalk cafés, in quiet public gardens, and in bustling bistros. Out of its winding labyrinth of intimate streets and parks, modern skyscrapers, historic buildings, and monuments reach toward the sky, the most famous being the Eiffel Tower, proudly standing guard over the skyline announcing to all: This is Paris.

Just as progressive as it is charming, Paris has throughout history always rested elegantly in the eye of the hurricane. Its momentum moves all who enter within its swift current of commerce and culture. But, within the seeming chaos, the Parisians are born with the innate ability to stop and slow down at all the right moments to enjoy the finer things in life.  

Nice, France
Nice is a brilliant French jewel poised on the edge of the Mediterranean and the premier city of the Cote d’Azur (blue coast). Resplendent with sunshine, caressed by sea breezes, and brimming with color, Nice offers a rich and varied cultural scene with all the pleasures of the seaside.

Resting halfway between Monaco and Cannes, Nice is also the perfect central base for exploring the excitement of the delightful French Riviera. With its ideal location, culture, and climate, Nice plays hostess to numerous events and exhibitions year-round, attracting both tourist and business travelers by the thousands.

Whether you’re interested in art, culture, history, or simple relaxation, opportunities abound in Nice. You can enjoy performances from over 40 official theatre, opera, and ballet companies. Nice boasts hundreds of art galleries and some of the most famous art museums in the world, featuring works by Matisse, Chagall, Renoir, and Picasso.

The Old Town district contains a treasure-trove of baroque art from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, as well as architectural gems, such as the Palais Lascaris. The Cour Salaya is a hive of boutiques, antique shops, and night spots. The Greek and Roman ruins of Cimiez are a well of tranquility neighboring a Fransiscan Monastery, which rests in the olive grove surrounding the Matisse museum.