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Etihad operates seasonally from Abu Dhabi to Nice. Getty Images
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With colourful architecture, stunning coastlines and a wealth of culture, Nice in the French Riviera is well worth a visit. Photo: Nice Tourism
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The seven-kilometre Promenade des Anglais is a must-visit. Photo: Nice Tourism
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Nice is one of France's most popular tourist destinations. EPA / Sebastien Nogier
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The coastal city sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Photo: Nice Tourism
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Nice's Musee Matisse is worth a visit for art aficionados. Photo: Nice Tourism
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With Mediterranean views and rich history, the city in the South of France attracts holiday-makers year-round, but is most popular in summer. AFP
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A girl cools off in Nice's urban park. Reuters
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Palm trees flank the promenade which back on to Nice's pebble-strewn beaches. Photo: Nice Tourism
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The Colline du Chateau in the city of Nice. Getty Images
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Market shopping in Cours Saleya. Getty Images
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The Radisson Blu Hotel in Nice has a great location on the Promenade des Anglais. Photo: Radisson
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Etihad operates seasonally from Abu Dhabi to Nice. Getty Images
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With colourful architecture, stunning coastlines and a wealth of culture, Nice in the French Riviera is well worth a visit. Photo: Nice Tourism
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The seven-kilometre Promenade des Anglais is a must-visit. Photo: Nice Tourism
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Nice is one of France's most popular tourist destinations. EPA / Sebastien Nogier
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The coastal city sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Photo: Nice Tourism
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Nice's Musee Matisse is worth a visit for art aficionados. Photo: Nice Tourism
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With Mediterranean views and rich history, the city in the South of France attracts holiday-makers year-round, but is most popular in summer. AFP
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A girl cools off in Nice's urban park. Reuters
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Palm trees flank the promenade which back on to Nice's pebble-strewn beaches. Photo: Nice Tourism
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The Colline du Chateau in the city of Nice. Getty Images
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Market shopping in Cours Saleya. Getty Images
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The Radisson Blu Hotel in Nice has a great location on the Promenade des Anglais. Photo: Radisson
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Etihad operates seasonally from Abu Dhabi to Nice. Getty Images
Beside the seaside: how to spend 48 hours in Nice on the French Riviera
The Unesco-listed Cote d’Azur city offers Michelin-starred dining and Mediterranean charm by the bucketload
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