Striking shots of Nice, France | CNN

Striking shots of Nice, France

iReport
1 minute read
Updated 2:21 PM EDT, Thu August 7, 2014
"The South of France has an enchantment of its own, unlike any other place I've ever been to," says <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-826644">Neslyn Talavera Monroig</a>, who spent a portion of her honeymoon there. "It's the kind of place you look forward to visiting again."
Nice, France —
"The South of France has an enchantment of its own, unlike any other place I've ever been to," says Neslyn Talavera Monroig, who spent a portion of her honeymoon there. "It's the kind of place you look forward to visiting again."
Courtesy Neslyn Talavera Monroig
The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-826524">clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea</a> are a major draw in Nice.
Nice, France —
The clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea are a major draw in Nice.
Courtesy Irene Fanizza
"Nice is like a Paris on the sea, very poetic," <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-826524">says Irene Fanizza</a>. The city's colorful Place Massena hosts markets and outdoor events.
Nice, France —
"Nice is like a Paris on the sea, very poetic," says Irene Fanizza. The city's colorful Place Massena hosts markets and outdoor events.
Courtesy Irene Fanizza
Fanizza loves the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-826524">flea market and Place Charles Felix</a>, a street full of shops and bars.
Nice, France —
Fanizza loves the flea market and Place Charles Felix, a street full of shops and bars.
Courtesy Irene Fanizza
The city's Cimiez neighborhood is home to <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-826524">Roman ruins and an archaeology museum</a>.
Nice, France —
The city's Cimiez neighborhood is home to Roman ruins and an archaeology museum.
Courtesy Irene Fanizza
Urmi Guha spent <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-826963">three days on the French Riviera</a> during a 10-day anniversary trip. "All three days were very bright and sunny, a nice change after Paris. It also was very relaxing after the hectic sightseeing in Paris," Guha writes.
Nice, France —
Urmi Guha spent three days on the French Riviera during a 10-day anniversary trip. "All three days were very bright and sunny, a nice change after Paris. It also was very relaxing after the hectic sightseeing in Paris," Guha writes.
Courtesy Urmi Guha
Duangmon Chaturapitaporn<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-829157"> took this photo</a> at the market at Cours Saleya. "Honey, fish, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, local desserts can be found in this market."
Nice, France —
Duangmon Chaturapitaporn took this photo at the market at Cours Saleya. "Honey, fish, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, local desserts can be found in this market."
Courtesy Duangmon Chaturapitaporn
Duangmon Chaturapitaporn <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-829157">captured this image</a> at sunset on the beach along Nice's Promenade des Anglais.
Nice, France —
Duangmon Chaturapitaporn captured this image at sunset on the beach along Nice's Promenade des Anglais.
Courtesy Duangmon Chaturapitaporn
Striking scenes of Nice, France

Story highlights

iReporters share photos of Nice, France

Share your best travel photos with iReport

CNN  — 

The Mediterranean city of Nice, France, draws celebrities and tourists from all over the world – for good reason. Check out iReporters’ snapshots above to see why and get some ideas for your trip.

Related story: Live it up on the French Riviera