Pebble beaches, turquoise waters and pastel facades, Nice has always shined under the Côte d'Azur sun. But this year, she seems even more radiant than ever. The travel agency Titan Travel has just revealed its ranking of the most popular destinations in the world for 2024 and Nice takes a top spot. So, simple fashion effect or confirmation of eternal adoration?
Why does everyone want their share of Dolce Riviera?
Among heavyweights like Bali, Tokyo and New York, the beautiful Nice native proudly stands out. According to Titan Travel, Nice has seen its popularity explode thanks to a subtle blend of Mediterranean tradition and seductive modernity. It must be said that the city relies on its timeless charm while renewing itself. Between the renovation of the legendary Promenade des Anglais and the emergence of new trendy neighborhoods like Port Lympia, Nice attracts both nostalgic people and trend hunters.
The clichés? We love them and we take responsibility for them. Because yes, Nice is a bit of an antidote to a complicated year. At a time when we are looking to slow down without giving up beauty, the city ticks all the boxes. Its old Nice with its colorful streets, its markets where the smell of socca rivals that of Menton lemons, and its museums (hello Chagall and Matisse) promise that little shot of sweetness that the whole world covets. And there is also that “little something” that makes all the difference: light. Nice in January, it’s already spring. An unrivaled luxury when you're escaping the gray. Titan Travel makes no mistake: the mild weather and ease of access (thanks to the international airport) make Nice a city to visit all year round.
Nice, star city of the Côte d’Azur: obvious?
But then, is Nice THE most popular city on the Côte d'Azur? Faced with neighbors like Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Monaco, it stays one step ahead thanks to a rare asset: it manages to remain accessible. You can enjoy a pissaladière for €3 or indulge in a night in a palace with a breathtaking view of the Bay of Angels. In Nice, the exclusive and the popular coexist without stepping on each other's toes.
Above all, it is a big city. There is a real local life there, far from the simple postcard decor which fades away at the end of the high season. With nearly 350,000 inhabitants, Nice vibrates all year round: markets, terraces, cultural events like Carnival or the jazz festival… It's impossible to be bored here in February, when Saint-Tropez sleeps and Cannes only wakes up. 'at the first screenings of the Festival.
Finally, when it comes to shopping and gastronomy, Nice has nothing to be ashamed of either. The city is full of small places where Nice cuisine – which needs no introduction – meets the new trends of the moment. Socca, pan bagnat, pissaladière, but also starred restaurants and bistronomic cafés: the offer is wide, authentic and less formatted than in ultratourist spots. Nice has therefore not stolen its title of star destination in 2024. More beautiful, more dynamic and as sunny as ever, it seems to have found the perfect recipe to seduce. So, are you ready to pack your bags at the Prom' or go shopping at the Cours Saleya market?
