Discover or redicover the magic of Nice, the UNESCO-listed Winter Resort City on the French Riviera, through an exciting set of previously released digital and physical tools and a brand new publication.
Following its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021, the unique winter resort heritage of Nice is now being brought to life like never before.
The Office de Tourisme Nice Côte d’Azur (Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office) unveiled three innovative initiatives last year, designed to immerse visitors and enthusiasts in the city’s storied past and vibrant present.
Video via ExploreNiceCotedAzur on YouTube
These resources have proven hugely successful in making exploring the “Winter Resort City” an engaging experience for everyone and include:
- Immersive Virtual Tour: Journey through the heart of Nice from anywhere in the world. This digital experience features over 70 panoramic viewpoints, enriched with historical anecdotes, archival photos, audio guides, and videos.
- Interactive Mobile App: Let the official Nice Côte d’Azur app be your personal guide. It offers curated walking routes that lead you through the iconic landmarks and hidden gems within the UNESCO perimeter.
- On-Site Signage: As you stroll through the city, discover elegant plaques, totems, and ground markers placed at key locations. This thoughtful signage explains the historical significance of each site, seamlessly blending the past with your present-day exploration.
Courtesy Office de Tourisme Nice Côte d’Azur
Dive deeper into the history, architecture, and allure of the French Riviera’s premier winter destination. Whether you’re planning your visit or exploring from afar, these tools invite you to experience the UNESCO legacy of Nice at your fingertips and on its picturesque streets.
To complement these digital tools, the Nice Côte d’Azur Tourist Office, in partnership with Gilletta Publishing, proudly presents “Nice, Villégiature d’Hiver.” This exquisite photographic volume, featuring the work of Olivier Huitel and texts developed with the Mission Nice Patrimoine Mondial (Mission Nice World Heritage), captures the very essence of the city’s UNESCO distinction. It offers an unparalleled visual journey, providing a deeper, richly documented exploration of the elements that form Nice’s unique DNA.
Via ExploreNiceCotedAzur on Instagram
While Nice dazzles today as a summer haven, its legendary status was forged in the winters of the 19th century. It was then that an elegant, cosmopolitan world flocked to its shores, drawn by a unique alchemy of urban sophistication, spectacular natural beauty, and the famed mildness of its Riviera climate. This era of grand patronage gave rise to an exceptional architectural ensemble, from the lavish splendour of Belle Époque palais to the sleek geometry of Art Deco villas, all set within exuberant gardens.
Celebrate the extraordinary heritage of the city through the evocative lens of photographer Olivier Huitel, in this visual and sensory journey that captures the timeless singularity of Nice. Produced in partnership with the Office de Tourisme Nice Côte d’Azur, this volume is both a celebration and a discovery of the city’s defining spirit.
Courtesy Explore Nice Côte d’Azur | Éditions Gilletta
Nice, Villégiature d’Hiver, Éditions Gilletta – 24 x 27 cm | 112 pages | Hardcover – Bilingual French-English – 125 photographs. Cost €35, available online or from all good bookshops.
PHOTO CREDITS
- Lead image © RIVIERA BUZZ
- All other images and videos as credited
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