Design is woven into Nice more than meets the eye. Art and culture are cornerstones of its heritage. Unlike some of its Côte d'Azur neighbours, Nice holds both the sophistication of the past and innovation for the future. Upcoming is Studio Libeskind’s sculptural and faceted new rail station development, Gare Thiers-Est, currently under construction in collaboration with Fevrier Carre Architectes and landscape architect Jean Mus, and set to include a hotel, offices, and a 200-seat auditorium, along with retail and dining offerings. Existing attractions include the MAMAC (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art), which houses a mix of American Pop Art and European New Realism, including work by locally born artist Yves Klein. And Nice’s candidature for the 2028 European capital of culture awards shows just where this cosmopolitan city wants to go.
Here, for our design-led guide to Nice, freelance writer Imogen Green explores the city.
