Let yourself be bewitched by the spirit of historic Nice, nestling at the foot of its castle. A stroll through its lanes, sheltered from the wind in winter, is delightfully cool in the heat of summer. Its southern charm cannot fail but weave its spell, further enhanced by the shuttered facades, painted every colour of ochre. Do not however think that Historic Nice is old and stuffy: it is a hive of creativity and rich in adventurous restaurants, art galleries and bars greatly loved by the local youth.