Basel

Nice Ville

Basel ( BAH-zəl, German: [ˈbaːzl̩] ) or Basle ( BAHL; French: Bâle [bɑl]; Italian: Basilea [baziˈlɛːa]; Romansh: Basilea [baziˈleːa] ) is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine. Basel is Switzerland's third-most-populous city (after Zürich and Geneva) with about 180,000 inhabitants.Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany. As of 2016, the Swiss Basel agglomeration was the third-largest in Switzerland, with a population of 541,000 in 74 municipalities in Switzerland (municipal count as of 2018). The initiative Trinational Eurodistrict Basel (TEB) of 62 suburban communes including municipalities in neighboring countries, counted 829,000 inhabitants in 2007.The official language of Basel is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the local Basel German dialect. The city is known for its many internationally renowned museums, ranging from the Kunstmuseum, the first collection of art accessible to the public in Europe (1661) and the largest museum of art in the whole of Switzerland, to the Fondation Beyeler (located in Riehen). The University of Basel, Switzerland's oldest university (founded in 1460), and the city's centuries-long commitment to humanism, have made Basel a safe haven at times of political unrest in other parts of Europe for such notable people as Erasmus of Rotterdam, the Holbein family, Friedrich Nietzsche and in the 20th century also Hermann Hesse and Karl Jaspers. The city of Basel is Switzerland's second-largest economic centre after the city of Zürich and has the highest GDP per capita in the country, ahead of the cantons of Zug and Geneva. In terms of value, over 94% of Basel City's goods exports are in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. With production facilities located in the neighboring Schweizerhalle, Basel accounts for 20% of Swiss exports and generates one third of the national product.Basel has been the seat of a Prince-Bishopric since the 11th century, and joined the Swiss Confederacy in 1501. The city has been a commercial hub and an important cultural centre since the Renaissance, and has emerged as a centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in the 20th century. In 1897, Basel was chosen by Theodor Herzl as the location for the first World Zionist Congress, and altogether the congress has been held there ten times over a time span of 50 years, more than in any other location. The city is also home to the world headquarters of the Bank for International Settlements. In 2019 Basel, was ranked among the ten most liveable cities in the world by Mercer together with Zürich and Geneva.

Nice

City Overview

Located between the tranquil Mediterranean Sea and the majestic Alps, Nice is surrounded by mountains and waters, with transparent sunshine, unique climatic conditions and quality beaches. You can play in the summer and ski in the winter. It has been a favorite place for the nobles since ancient times. It also attracted many art masters to live here, leaving a rich cultural heritage for Nice. Today, Nice is still a favorite holiday destination for the rich. Every summer, the top-class luxury cars and the beautifully decorated luxury shops in front of the luxury hotels on the beach bring the atmosphere of the drunken fans, while the street dance on the open square, the grand parade of the floats, and various art exhibitions make Nice full of art and romance. Breath.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Nice English Walkway Promenade Des Anglais

This famous seaside promenade in Nice was originally a 2 meter wide path. The British Lewis Way was built at the expense of 1820, so the locals also called it the "British road", also known as " Anglo Avenue. After several renovations, this seaside boulevard has become one of the symbols of Nice. It stretches along the Bay of Angels from Nice Airport to the castle hills for up to 5 km. The boulevard is full of luxury hotels, designer shops and art galleries. On the other side there are many walkers, roller skating and cyclists, as well as Artists in street performances. If you don't walk along this road, you can say that you haven't been to Nice.

Transportation: Exit the train station and go south until about 10 minutes.   * ##### Nice Angel Bay La baie des Anges

Nice Bay of Angels is close to the English promenade, named after the angel's wings. The sea is calm and clear, and the beach is full of round cobblestones. It is a good place to spend the summer.

Transportation: Exit the train station and go south until about 10 minutes. Close to the English Walk.   * ##### Nice Old Town Vieille Nice

Going back down from the castle hills is the old town of Nice, which preserves the ancient architecture of various styles since the 18th century, such as Baroque churches and Italian-style buildings. Walk into the maze of the old town, stroll through the winding streets and winding streets, and enjoy the bright colors and different styles of buildings, and treasure in the unique shops. If you walk to Cours Saleya, you will be greeted with a variety of bright fruits, sweets and flowers. If you are tired, you can just find a restaurant or coffee shop, sit in an open-air seat and taste the specialties and famous dishes of Nice. Attractions in the Old Town: the Nice Opera House, the Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, the Place Garibaladi, the Palais Lascaris, the Mercy Chapel (Chapelle de la Miséricorde), the court (Palais de Justice).

Transportation: Traeway V1 station on the Tramway T1 line.   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• #### Gourmet

Nice, the pearl city of South France, because of its proximity to Italy and once belonged to Italy, so the Italian cuisine of the Nice cuisine also occupies a large part. Not only delicious pizzas and pasta, but also a lot of seafood and fresh salads.

Many dessert shops and ice cream shops are waiting for travelers and foodies to explore the family. Nice desserts are not only cute, but also made of localized fresh materials. Even lavender, violets and other flowers are used as ingredients for making desserts.

• #### Accommodation

Nice is the central point of the Côte d'Azur, with TGV and trains to Monaco, Marseille and Paris. Nice Train Station and the city, the Nice Riviera and the Old Town are the areas of choice for most visitors.

• #### Shopping

Nice is the second largest tourist city in France after Paris and the most attractive coastal resort in Europe. Not only that, but Nice also has the second largest airport in France, and visitors to this place are also in constant stream. Therefore, Nice has a large number of department stores, in addition to our familiar Galeries Lafayette, the more famous Nice Etoile.

In addition to department stores, Nice also has a large number of Marchés aux puces and marketplaces where you can not only buy fresh fruits and vegetables, daily necessities, but also many exotic antiques. And junk.

Urban traffic

The Ligne d'Azur offers more than 40 daytime car lines, 5 Noctambus lines (21:10 - 1:10 the next day) and Tramway Ligne 1 (Tramway Ligne 1). The bus number is below the number 100 for the city's traffic lines, and the 100 and 100 or more are inter-city lines.