tourists in large numbers in the 18th century. At that time, many families of the English

aristocracy were fond of spending there winters here, with an evening walk along the sea shore

as one of the highlights.

The main seaside promenade is named after them, and a stroll along the Promenade des

Anglais - the Walkway of the English - is still popular with the many tourists who visit

Nice each year. In fact, it's the second most visited French city after Paris.

Its rich, mixed Italian and French history has endowed the city with a wealth of fine

public buildings and open spaces, as befits a city where life is best lived largely outdoors.