Nice, France - History

Nice, France

Informative Travel & Hotel Guides to Nice, France

HISTORY IN BRIEF

Founded around two thousand years ago by the Greeks of Marseille, Nice was received the name of Nikaïa in honour of a victory over the neighboring Ligurians (Nike being the goddess of victory). It soon became one of the busiest trading stations on the Ligurian coast; but as a city it had an important rival in the town of Cemenelum, which continued to exist till the time of the Lombard invasions, and has left its ruins at Cimiez, which is now a quarter of Nice.

Nice had its share in the wars and disasters of Italy. In the course of the 13th and 14th centuries, it fell more than once into the hands of the counts of Provence. And at length in 1388, the commune placed itself under the protection of the counts of Savoy.

In 1543, Nice was attacked by the united forces of Françis I and Barbarossa. And in 1600, Nice was taken by the Duke of Guise. Charles Emmanuel in 1626 gave a great stimulus to the commerce of the city by opening the ports of the courtship to all nations, and proclaiming full freedom of trade. Captured by Catinat in 1691, Nice was restored to Savoy in 1696, but it was again besieged by the French in 1705, and in the following year, its citadel and ramparts were demolished.

Once more, the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 gave the city back to Savoy. From 1744 till the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748), the French and Spaniards were again in possession. The king of Sardinia destroyed all that remained of the ancient liberties of the commune in 1775. Conquered in 1792 by the armies of the French Republic, the county of Nice continued to be part of France till 1814; but after that date it reverted to Sardinia.

By a treaty concluded in 1860 between the Sardinian king and Napoleon II, Nice was again transferred to France.

Recommended Accommodations in Nice, France:

Hotel Agata - Nice International Airport Is 10 Kilometers From The Hotel. Sncf National Train Services Run To And From The Airport Every 30 Minutes From Cannes (Gare St Laurent Du Var) And Every 45 Minutes From Nice (Gare Nice Ville). Taxis And Regular Public Buses Also Serve The Area.
The 45 Guestrooms At The Hotel Agata Feature Bright Decor And Simple Furnishings.

Massena Hotel Nice - In The Guest Rooms, Decorated In The Provencal Style, Guests Will Find All The Modern Amenities That They Could Want. Room Service Is Available 24-Hours A Day. The Hotel Offers A Refined And Intimate Atmosphere, That Makes It A Special Place For Any Visit To Nice. The Hotel Massena Is Minutes To Fine Dining, Shopping And Entertainment Venues.

Park Inn Nice- The Hotel Offers 150 Newly Renovated Guest Rooms, All Featuring: Safety Box, Hairdryer, Direct Dial Telephone, Easy Wifi Internet Access, Satellite Tv, Play Station, High Speed Internet Access, And A Comfortable Working Area. The Hotel Also Has Non-smoking Floors And Rooms Equipped For The Disabled. Hotel Address : 179 Boulevard Ren? Cassin, Nice, 6200 France

Busby Hotel - Enjoy A Pleasant Stay While Residing In Rooms Whose Abundant Space And Amenities. Such As Private Bathrooms, Hair Dryers, Air Conditioning, Free Satellite Tv, Direct Dial Telephones And Internet Access Are All Reflective Of The Hotel's Star Rating. Bask In The Gentle Glow Of Southern Light Through Mesmerizing Stained Glass, Windows Worthy Of The Most Luxurious Dwellings.

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