Treat yourself to an ice cream cone as you stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, flanked by the sea on one side and a host of eateries, shops, and hotels on the other. Bear in mind that this is a tourist hot spot, so don’t be surprised if the prices are high, especially in the summer.

Nice birthed the Niçoise salad, both simple and nutritious, consisting of tuna, boiled eggs, tomatoes, onions, and olives. You might want to avoid the creamy dressings in favor of something light like, red-wine vinaigrette, lemon juice, or olive oil with a dash of Dijon mustard.

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