/ Upon arrival in Nice, France you want to take a look at the beach, then have a stroll through downtown, which has been transformed by recent improvements, including a new tram down the main street, flanked by wide sidewalks, shops and cafes, and a new park with reflecting fountains a trick spray, the Promenade du Paillon. This urban park opened in 2013, replacing an ugly parking structure and bus terminal, transforming the heart of Nice into a world-class city.