Nice, located on the French Riviera next to the Mediterranean, is the fifth largest city in France and the undisputed jewel of the French Riviera. With its famous 7 kilometer Promenade des Anglais, pebble beaches, the charming Vieux Nice (old town) with its colorful market and Italian architecture, Nice combines belle époque elegance, exceptional art and unique Mediterranean atmosphere. Known for being the birthplace of the École de Nice with artists such as Yves Klein and César, for its world-class art museums, its proximity to Monaco and the Alpine mountains, and for its distinctive Niçoise cuisine, Nice offers an unrivaled cultural and hedonistic experience that attracts international travelers all year round.