Nice is well recognized for its culinary contributions, and retirees can enjoy some of the finest restaurants in all of France.
Much like Paris, each neighborhood has its own set of restaurants, cafés, and boutiques. A sort of scaled-down version of Paris, but with decidedly sunnier weather, retirees will enjoy the ability to wander easily from neighborhood to neighborhood, becoming connected to the daily rhythms of French life. The walk from Place Massena to La Promenade des Anglais can be made in around five minutes, with the vibrant farmers market on Cours Saleya just around the corner. Whether you’re wandering the colorful, auburn-hued alleyways of rustic Vieux Nice (Old Nice), or admiring the ochre-red Italian-style buildings surrounding stately Place Massena-the city’s main public square-there’s always something to draw your attention. With eye-catching baroque facades and Belle Époque “hotels” transformed into luxury apartments, the city is an architectural wonderland. First off, Nice is a particularly beautiful destination. Living in a larger, cosmopolitan city in the south of France brings a host of advantages. Antibes, Cannes, and other enticing beach cities can be explored by train from Nice’s central station, which also includes routes to European cities like Milan, Venice, and Vienna.
Direct ferries leave for Corsica and Sardinia, and the city has its own modern tramway and bus system. The Nice international airport lies on the far end of La Promenade des Anglais, whisking residents to Paris (in about one hour), or other continental destinations, on a daily basis. With a host of outdoor activities, an arts scene second only to Paris in size, and one of the most attractive climates in all of France, it’s easy to see why.Ī haven for travel lovers, the city is exceptionally well connected. More and more Americans have also moved to the area, enamored with the idea of retiring along the French Riviera. Long home to a loyal set of international tourists, Nice also has a dynamic expat community-with strong Italian, North African, and even English influences. Blue and white umbrellas add a chic, French touch to the pebbly beaches of Beau Rivage, Castel, and Opéra (just a few of the numerous public and private beaches along La Promenade). Beachside restaurants, bars, and cafés line the elegant boulevard, with the pedestrian zone laying claim to a daily parade of walkers, joggers, and cyclists. The iconic pedestrian walkway, La Promenade des Anglais, runs about four and a half miles along the coast and passes some of Nice’s most majestic buildings to the north (Hotel Negresco, Le Royal Hotel, and the Massena Museum) and large swaths of prime sunbathing territory to the south. It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful setting then this sparkling gem nestled between the mountains and the sea. On the edge of the Italian border, a mere 18 miles away, and facing the deep blues of the Mediterranean Sea, the living is easy and the weather is near perfect. As France’s fifth largest city in terms of population, and the second largest city in the fabled Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region (Marseille takes the top spot), Nice has long been considered one of the most attractive cities to live in the country.
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