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Niçois
/niːˈswɑː/

Nice is the fifth largest city in France and the cultural heart of the French Riviera, located on the Mediterranean coast near the border with Italy. The city enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, sunny weather, and a long pebbled beach that attracts visitors throughout the year. Nice has a historic character shaped by Italian influences, visible in its colorful old town and its architecture. The famous Promenade des Anglais, a seafront boulevard, is one of the city's best-known sights. Nice is also a major cultural center, with museums including the Musée Matisse, which houses works by the painter Henri Matisse, who lived in the city. Monaco is only a short train ride away, and the surrounding coastline offers beautiful scenery, making Nice a classic Riviera destination.
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From Greek 'Nikaia', meaning 'victory', named to commemorate a victory over the Ligurians.
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Discover 15 places that don't mean what you think—from Paris, Texas to Greenland—and the surprising stories behind their misleading names.
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