Fun Facts about Nice!

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1. What is the road that goes next to the water in Nice called? Promenade des Anglais Rue de la Republique Rue de Napolean Avenue de Chirac

2. Speaking of water, what type of beach are most of Nice's beaches? slate smooth sand rocky grassy

3. Nicois is a type of language that is a mixture of French and what other language? Italian Spanish German Latin

4. There was a chateau in Nice. When was it destroyed? 18th century 8th century 1943 1793

5. What sort of music festival is Nice famous for? Jazz Rap Mozart Rock

6. What sort of people will you most likely find in Vieux Nice in the summer? businessmen tourists French college students old women

7. What type of people will you see on the beach in the winter (according to my penpal)? homeless tourists French college students refugees

8. Why are the beaches deserted in most postcards you find of Nice? The pictures are taken when the beaches were closed for cleaning. The skies are prettier in the winter. All the people ran away because they didn't have all of their bathing suits on. They're all in the water.

9. Why was the one mall named the 'Cap 3000'? It is in a section with 3000 capes. Because when it opened it had 3000 parking spots. There are 3000 stores in it. 3000 people helped design the mall.

10. Something strange I noticed was vendors selling ____ from vans parked in the streets around Nice. crepes bread fruit pizza