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A lure for sun seekers since holidaying first became fashionable in the 19th Century, the French coastal resort of Nice always seems to hold its position among the most sought after destinations in Europe. And it isn’t hard to see why. The largest city in the Cote d’Azur is blessed with glamorous good looks that seem only to improve over time. You hardly find a more romantically named place than the Bay of Angels, and the bewitching blue waves certainly don’t disappoint if you’re looking for sunset beach walks down the world-famous Promenade des Anglais. The beauty and romance of this Mediterranean city extends through the meandering cobbled streets off the old town, many of which are lined with fabulous restaurants boasting the best seafood on the French Riviera. But don’t think Nice is all style and no substance. Over the generations, eminent poets, writers and artists such as H.G. Wells, Pablo Picasso and Aldous Huxley have flocked to the city, captured by the magic of the landscape.

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