The Nice City Centre encompasses the best of the new and old aspects of the city of Nice, France and is situated along the prominent river Paillon. The city centre is a network of colourful intersecting streets offering a concentration of retail and dining destinations and is equally regarded for its collection of monumental cultural landmarks.
The Place Masséna is the main square of the region, oozing lined rows of Italian architecture. The prominent cultural tourist attractions of the city centre are the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain with its striking exhibition of contemporary art and the Théâtre de la Photographie et de l’Image. The main shopping hubs of the area include the two major streets France and Buffa and department stores highlighted by Galeries Lafayette and Nice Etoile.
Walking is the most convenient way of getting around the city centre. The Nice Côte d'Azur Airport serves the entire city of Nice and is situated on the Promenade des Anglais, boasting two passenger terminals. Taxi and bus services are abundant, serving as additional transit options.
The captivating architectural highlights of the city centre attribute to its reference as “Nice la Belle”, which translates to “Nice the Beautiful”. This eventually became the title of the unofficial anthem of the city.