82st Monaco Grand Prix

Nice provides direct access to the Mediterranean Sea and Alpine terrain within less than thirty minutes. This proximity makes it possible to practise road cycling, running, trail running, mountain biking, open water swimming and other outdoor sports without complex logistics. Its geography, stable climate and specialist local services explain why committed amateurs and professional athletes choose Nice as a year-round training base. Introduction Nice is often associated with the sea, sunlight and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. Yet its geographical configuration deserves closer attention. The city centre sits at sea level. The first hills rise within a few kilometres. In under an hour, altitude exceeds 2,000 metres. This continuity between coastline and mountains shapes the territory in very practical terms. For an active visitor, this means varied training environments are immediately accessible. You can run along the seafront in the morning, cycle sustained climbs by midday, ride forest tracks in the…

Nice naturally brings to mind the sea and light.But in winter, another landscape takes over : snow-covered mountains, clearly visible from the city. In January, you can walk along the waterfront with your coat open while looking at white peaks on the horizon. This contrast is nothing unusual here it’s part of everyday life. And most importantly, these mountains aren’t just a distant backdrop: in less than two hours by car, you’re there. It’s one of the Riviera’s most overlooked sides. A region where moving from sea to snow is easy, sometimes driven by nothing more than a spontaneous desire. Among the most accessible resorts from Nice, three stand out. The first is also the most obvious place to start. Valberg — A family-friendly resort, reached by a remarkable road Getting to Valberg already feels like a change of pace.The road gradually leaves the city behind and winds into the…

Nice isn’t just a postcard of Belle Époque façades and sunlit terraces. Behind the polished Riviera image lies a vibrant independent music scene, powered by vaulted cellars where jazz and funk echo until dawn, intimate venues showcasing tomorrow’s talent, and bars where closeness to the artists turns every gig into a shared moment. From spontaneous jam sessions to improvised acoustic sets, Nice reveals an unexpected, contemporary face: a city that nurtures underground energy. For curious travellers, couples seeking original experiences, or music lovers in discovery mode, this hidden side of Nice offers an immersion into a world where authenticity matters more than spectacle, where you come as much for the atmosphere as for the music. Ready to swap the Promenade des Anglais for a trail of discreet venues and live-music bars? Follow the guide. Le Stockfish: the smallest of the big venues Set inside the Maison de l’Étudiant on the…

Why you should visit Nice’s New Promenade du Paillon The sea is still there calm, blue, familiar. But now, Nice has something new: a long green spine running through its heart. The Promenade du Paillon just doubled in size, turning what used to be a few blocks of fountains into a real urban park one that connects the Old Town, the city center, and the northern neighborhoods. For locals, it’s become part of daily life. For visitors, it’s one of the easiest ways to see how Nice really lives and breathes. What It Is – and why it matters Stretching over two kilometers, the Promenade du Paillon is more than a park. It’s where the city slowed down a little. Here, kids play in the fountains, families picnic under olive trees, joggers loop around new paths, and older locals read their paper in the shade. The extension now links the…

When the last glass of rosé empties and the cicadas go quiet, Nice starts to smell different. Olive oil warming in a pan. Garlic. Rosemary. The slow promise of something simmering. The tables feel heavier, the wine deeper, and the city somehow even more generous. From Rosé to Slow Cook Summer in Nice is about freshness tomatoes, sea air, and plates that don’t need time. But when autumn arrives, the kitchens reclaim the stage. You can hear it in the clatter of pots, smell it in the streets of the Old Town daube bubbling on a stove, beef and olives melting into red wine. It’s the kind of cooking that asks for patience and rewards it with flavor. The daube niçoise is the season’s anthem slow-cooked beef in local red wine with olives, thyme, and orange zest. It’s served with homemade ravioli at La Table Alziari, where the chef sometimes…

If you think you know the Riviera, think again. Forget the blue clichés the umbrellas, the Aperol, the selfies on the Promenade. Let me tell you about the other Riviera, the one that glows in shades of amber and gold when the crowds go home. Just a couple of hours north of Nice, the Mediterranean gives way to mountains, and summer’s soundtrack fades into something quieter the crunch of leaves, the whisper of wind through pines, the distant echo of a cowbell in the valley. The air shifts too: sharper, cleaner, scented with pine and wood smoke. This is the Other Riviera where the sea’s blue gives way to the forests’ copper, and where you remember that Nice isn’t just a coastal beauty, but the gateway to some of France’s most stunning wilderness. The Golden Trails We Love You don’t need to be an athlete just curious, and ready to…