Nice
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Nice is the fifth most populous city in France and it is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes département.
The natural beauty of the Nice area and its mild Mediterranean climate came to the attention of the English upper classes in the second half of the 18th century, when an increasing number of aristocratic families took to spending their winter there. The city's main seaside promenade, the Promenade des Anglais (‘the Walkway of the English') owes its name to the earliest visitors to the resort.
For decades now, the picturesque Nicean surroundings have attracted not only those in search of relaxation, but also those seeking inspiration. The clear air and soft light has been of particular appeal to some of Western culture's most outstanding painters, such as Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Niki de Saint Phalle and Arman.
Nice inspired many composers and intellectuals in different countries e.g. Berlioz, Rossini, Nietzsche etc.
See also
- Ben Vautier
- Hotel Negresco
- Chemin de Nietzsche
- Nice (pleasant)
- À propos de Nice , a film by Jean Vigo
- Le Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain
- Vignoble de Mr. Rasse