High Season

For centuries, Nice was a tranquil Mediterranean city, a blend of French, Italian, and Provencal cultures built on ancient ruins. Its serene existence changed in the mid-eighteenth century when English traveler Tobias Smollett's bestselling chronicle brought it to the attention of high society. Over time, figures like Jefferson visited, F. Scott Fitzgerald partied in its villas, and both Nazis and Jews sought refuge there during World War II. Though the rich and famous may now look elsewhere, Nice remains the captivating queen of the Riviera, dazzling in its light and loveliness.