48 hours in… Nice
WHERE TO STAY
For a unique experience on the Cote d’Azur, try Le Hi-Hotel, with its eye-wateringly bright interiors, private stretch of beach and roof terrace. Its 38 rooms are split into nine innovative designs, from sofas with in-built speakers to beds that turn into bathtubs. Visit Hi-hotel.net
WHERE TO GO
A resplendent marble landmark in the middle of the city, the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain (MAMAC) is home to one of the best collections of modern art outside Paris.
Free, visit mamac-nice.org
WHERE TO DRINK
The south of France is all about wine, and La Cave de l’Origine is the most stylish wine bar in Nice. Proprietors Carlo Ferreira and Isabelle Ponsolle keep punters on their toes with a wide and varied selection.
Tel. 0033 4835 00960
WHERE TO EAT
L’Acchiardo was opened in 1927, and now the Acchiardo grandchildren are the ones serving up Provencal classics like cod stew and fresh seafood. A vast cellar of wine lies underneath the restaurant, too. Call +33 4 93 85 51 16