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
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.
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