Located in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region, Nice is a city in France. It has an approximate population of one million, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the French Riviera. There are many things to see and do in Nice, including beaches, museums, and historical neighborhoods.

One of the most famous attractions of Nice is its light. Nice’s light has been said to attract artists since the 2nd century AD. It has also attracted notable writers such as Friedrich Nietzsche, who spent six consecutive winters here. This light has also been said to inspire composers such as Berlioz and sculptors such as Klein.

Nice has several museums, including the Musee Matisse. It displays nearly 200 paintings and drawings by Henri Matisse, as well as dozens of photographs.

Nice has a large number of festivals and events held throughout the year. These include Nice Light Festival, the Festival de la Lumiere, and the Nice Festival of Arts. Other attractions include the Nice TNL shopping centre, and the Nice Lingostiere shopping centre. Nice is also home to several business parks.

Nice is known for its sunny days and a relaxed atmosphere. It is also known for its cuisine, which is based on local ingredients and combines Provence with Liguria. Some of the dishes include salade nicoise, which is made with tuna, green peppers, olives, and eggs. In addition, Pissaladiere tart is a local dish made with anchovies and onions.

In the mid-19th century, Nice was home to a number of notable painters. Among them were Auguste Renoir, who had a studio in the city’s Quai St Jean Baptiste. The city was also home to Anton Chekhov, who completed his Three Sisters.

The city also has several museums, including the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Asian Art, and the Musee Matisse. The Nice TNL shopping centre is the largest shopping mall in the city. Nice also has a number of business parks, including the Nice Trinity and the Polygone Riviera shopping centres.

Nice is home to one of the largest refractor telescopes in the world. This 76-cm (30-inch) telescope became operational in 1888. The port of Nice is the primary harbour installation of the city. The port is managed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The port has links to treatment plants for rollers in the Paillon valley.

The Terra Amata archaeological site was the site of a Greek settlement in 350 BC. The site contains flint, the earliest known uses of fire, and a variety of houses and buildings. There is also an undersea slide that caused two tsunamis in 2009.

Nice has many museums, including the Museum of Natural History, which displays exhibits on the history of the city. It also has a number of museums devoted to art, including the Musee Matisse and the Musee Massena.

Despite its name, the city does not have a capital. Christian Estrosi, a member of the Republicans, is the mayor of Nice.