The Negresco hotel is a symbol of the Cote d'-Azur. Built in the early twentieth century in the neoclassical style, it is included in the list of historical heritage sites in France. The interior of the hotel is magnificent, especially the Royal carpets created hundreds of years ago, and the fact that the interior of the apartments is not repeated. Many world celebrities have stayed in Negresco, including Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Marlene Dietrich, Michael Jackson, and others.

The Promenade des Anglais is the most famous and luxurious street in the city. Here are the best hotels, including the Negresco. The history of the embankment began in the XIX century with an amazing history of charity: the road was built to support the unemployed, and later numerous palaces, casinos and hotels grew along it.

The old town
It is difficult to distinguish individual attractions of the historical center, since there are several dozens of them in this area. The appearance of the Old city is familiar to many from photos of colorful houses, which are often published in guides to Nice. Walking along the winding streets, you can see the famous Lascari, Justice and Ruska palaces, Baroque and classicist cathedrals, as well as the famous market, which is worth mentioning separately.

The Flower Market is not only the place to buy things. The aromas of flowers and fruits, a variety of sweets and unique local dishes attract Hedonists from all over the world. Here you can eat delicious food, enjoying views of the architecture of the historical center, and the lively atmosphere of the street gives a sense of celebration. The flower market is open 6 days a week, and on Monday, antiques are sold in its place.

The Russian Nice
Russian aristocrats, intellectuals and forced migrants of the beginning of the twentieth century left their mark on the architectural appearance of the city. Built with the participation of the Royal family, St. Nicholas Cathedral is one of the largest Orthodox churches in Europe. Famous poets are buried in the Russian Caucade cemetery, and the chapel of St. Nicholas is located in the center of the cemetery. The grave of Alexander Herzen, who lived here for several years, is also among the Russian sights of Nice.

The Croisette Embankment is a beautiful place for walks along the sea. The most expensive hotels of the city are situated here complimented by seascapes and views of the islands. Promenade de la Croisette is only 2,8 km long, but the abundance of architectural wonders, shops and cafes makes this stretch of the coast rather attractive for tourists.

Le Suquet quarter is an old part of the city with beautiful medieval architecture. Here is the famous Suquet tower with the height of 22 m, the Church of Notre-Dame de L'Esperance in the Gothic style, the Chateau de La Castres, where today the Museum of Art and Ethnography is located. But no less interesting in the quarter are the narrow streets, simple small houses, and, of course, the incredible panoramas of the city.

Lerin Abbey is a Catholic monastery located on the island of St. Honorat off the coast of Cannes. The monastic brotherhood settled here at the beginning of the fifth century, in the XI century a large fort and chapels were built. Despite the fact that some buildings were destroyed, newer buildings organically complemented the overall picture. Today the ensemble of the monastery is a combination of architecture from the fifth century to the present day.

The Festival Palace, which hosts the city's most exciting events every year, and the Avenue of Stars, which stores the prints of celebrities, are especially interesting on event dates. However, it is quite difficult to get here during festivals, but at other times you can walk and appreciate the beauty of the place, see the handprints of Charlie Chaplin, Princess Diana, Quentin Tarantino and other celebrities.

The Palace of the princes of Monaco is one of the main attractions of the country. The luxurious building in Monaco-Ville has been the only official residence of the Royal family for seven centuries. Some parts of it are open to the public, and the Napoleon Bonaparte Museum is located here.

Monte Carlo casino is the starting point in the modern reputation of the Principality. The first building was opened in 1863. After the fire, a new casino was built, which has survived to the present day. It would be extremely difficult to list the celebrities who left mind-boggling amounts of money here – the monarchs and aristocrats of Europe appreciated the proposed conditions and liked to spend time here.

St. Nicholas Cathedral serves as the tomb of the princes of Monaco. The white-stone building looks openwork and almost weightless, the interior decoration is striking in luxury and artful decoration, and regular concerts of organ music allow you to double the pleasure of visiting this place.

The Japanese garden in Monte Carlo is a place whose beauty can be envied by the Japanese themselves. The landscape Park is built in the best traditions of the land of the Rising Sun and, perhaps, reflects the philosophy of the Principality itself very well: everything that is taken in Monaco is made of the highest quality, with taste and Royal scope.

The Church of Christ the Savior with five domes looks very exotic against the background of palm trees. It was opened in 1913, but according to the architects ' idea it was built in the tradition of Orthodox architecture of the XVII century. Outside, the temple impresses with its beauty and refinement, and inside, in addition to the rich decoration, visitors will find an exhibition of Russian icons.

The Villa of Alfred Nobel was not only his home in the last years of his life, but also the laboratory of the famous chemist. Today there is a Museum, which is worth visiting not only for those who are interested in science. The building itself, the luxurious and unusual park, the interior of the house accurately convey the atmosphere of rich houses of the XIX century.

San Remo Casino is famous not only for gambling, but also for cultural events. Literary Mondays, concerts and performances are no less popular here than roulette, and in general, the building itself, built in 1905, deserves attention.

Villa Hanbury with luxurious botanic gardens is a great place for walks. Thousands of plants are collected here, many of which can rarely be found in other places.

The La Pigna Quarter is a picturesque district of medieval architecture. There are many interesting ancient buildings, but it is difficult to single out separate sights. Winding streets, ancient houses, alleys and squares, and mainly the cozy atmosphere of the quarter, leave unforgettable impressions of the walk.

Perhaps the most difficult thing is to choose the city you want to visit. Each of them is beautiful, and ideally you should see them all, which can be done with a tour group, by public transport or in a rented car.

The nearest airport to San Remo is in Genoa. Trains and buses run between these cities, and the travel time is about two hours.

It is convenient to get to Cannes and the Principality of Monaco from Nice airport – there are trains and buses in both directions, and the journey takes 30-45 minutes.

If the Cote d'Azur is not the main goal of your trip, you can visit it with a two-day tour. This time is enough for visiting the main attractions and exploring the fashionable region with a minimal budget.