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See. Adam and Eve House↗ See the impressive 1584 sgraffito facade at 8 rue Poissonnerie, one of the last in Nice. Poste Thiers↗ Visit this iconic 1931 red brick Art Deco post office at 21 Avenue Thiers. Train des Merveilles Take this scenic train route from Nice into the Alpes-Azur mountains and Mercantour national park.

Eat. Nice Jazz Festival Book tickets months ahead for this popular festival to avoid missing out. Opéra Nice Book tickets months ahead for performances at this historic opera house.

Stay. Hotel du Couvent↗ Find birdsong-quiet at this former convent in the French Riviera, with August availability. AC Marriott Hotel Stay at this hotel on Promenade des Anglais, notable for Sasha Sosno's imposing goddess statues.

Atlas ObscuraSep 15, 2026

The Adam and Eve House in Nice, France

Located at 8 rue Poissonnerie, this ancient house is famous for its impressive façade dating back to 1584. This makes it one of the last remaining examples of such a painted house from that period left in the city. The facade was decorated using "sgraffito" a technique popular in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries. Sgraffito is done by applying different layers of plaster tinted in contra…

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Atlas ObscuraSep 11

Poste Thiers in Nice, France

Poste Thiers is the most famous red brick building in Nice. This iconic Post Office is located at 21 Avenue Thiers. Poste Thiers was built in 1931 by government architect Guillaume Tronchet. The construction used about 300,000 red bricks which were imported from Sarzana, Italy. The distinctive red brick masonry stands out in Nice because it is a sharp contrast to all the surrounding white Medit…

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  • Poste ThiersSightFamous red brick Post Office building built in 1931
  • Jacques GruberPlaceGlassmaker who created cubist stained-glass accents
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 28

Our Favorite Hotels—From the Hamptons to the South of France—That Still Have August Availability

Don't count summer travel out just yet—these editor-approved properties make for excellent last-minute getaways.

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  • Hotel du CouventHotelFormer convent in the French Riviera.
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  • Asticou HotelHotelNortheast Harbor, United StatesRefreshed coastal classic on Acadia National Park edge.
  • Hotel 1898HotelBarcelona, SpainOffers 15% off summer stays in Barcelona.
  • Gurney’sHotelMontauk, United StatesLuxury resort with 158 rooms and beachfront cottages.
  • Gigi'sRestaurantMontauk, United StatesSeafood-forward celebration of Long Island's coasts.
  • The Dolce & Gabbana Beach ClubSightMontauk, United StatesFashion brand's first beachfront takeover in the US.
  • PiauleHotelCatskill, United StatesBoutique hotel combining sustainable design and wellness.
  • The SagamoreHotelLake George, United StatesVictorian-era resort, premier family-friendly institution.
  • The RecSightLake George, United StatesDedicated daily activity space with indoor mini-golf.
  • The Lodge at WoodlochHotelHawley, United StatesSerene resort on 500 wooded acres with a private lake.
  • Marquesa HotelHotelKey West, United StatesHistoric hotel on National Register of Historic Places.
  • Café MarquesaRestaurantKey West, United StatesOften cited as Key West’s top restaurant.
  • Dahlia’sRestaurantNortheast Harbor, United StatesStylish dining at the Asticou Hotel.
  • Moss BarRestaurantNortheast Harbor, United StatesIntimate bar at the Asticou Hotel.
  • Woodstock Inn & ResortHotelWoodstock, United StatesGoldilocks property with quintessential New England charm.
  • Ocean HouseHotelWatch Hill, United StatesVictorian structure overlooking Little Narragansett Bay.
  • The Jay, Autograph CollectionHotelSan Francisco, United StatesUltra design-forward hotel with laid-back cool.
  • La IsabelaBarBarcelona, SpainRooftop terrace with pool, restaurant, and 360-degree views.
  • The HoxtonHotelParis, FranceUpdates Haussmann vibe for hipsters in Paris.
  • Café AmericainRestaurantParis, FranceLocated in the Hoxton Paris courtyard.
  • Torel Palace LisbonHotelLisbon, PortugalOriginal Torel brand hotel with stellar service.
  • 2MonkeysRestaurantLisbon, PortugalMichelin-starred restaurant at Torel Palace Lisbon.
  • SonnwiesHotelSouth Tyrol, ItalyExclusively family-only wellness, farm, and ski hotel.
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 22

A Last-Minute Solar Eclipse Trip is Still Possible—Here's How to Pull it Off

Solar eclipse FOMO getting you down? Hotels, flights, and cruises in the path of totality are still available.

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  • SilverseaPlacecruise from Nice to Nice, August 6–12
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  • UnitedPlaceReykjavík, Icelandsearches for flights to Reykjavik increased 20%
  • Hotels.comPlaceValencia, Spainrecorded substantial year-over-year growth in searches
  • Holland America LinePlaceLisbon, Portugalcruise from Lisbon to Athens, August 9–22
  • Windstar CruisesPlaceRome, Italycruise from Rome to Barcelona, August 6–13
  • HXPlaceGreenlandcruise to Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard, August 3–19
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 22

These 16 Affordable Hotels in Europe Are Buzzy, Beautiful, and Under $300 a Night

From boutique city breaks to seaside stays, these are the budget-friendly gems to know about in Europe.

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  • Hotel AmourHotelNice hotel.
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  • The Hoxton, FlorenceHotelFlorence, ItalyOccupies a Renaissance palazzo and a modernist structure.
  • BornetaHotelBarcelona, SpainCozy hotel in Barcelona's Born neighborhood with rooftop access.
  • Hotel RochechouartRestaurantParis, FranceArt Deco relic with well-designed rooms and a nightclub.
  • The VintageHotelLisbon, PortugalBoutique hotel with a chic midcentury theme and vintage bar carts.
  • The July - Boat & Co.HotelAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFormer warehouse with open-plan bar, restaurant, and colorful rooms.
  • Il Palazzo ExperimentalHotelVenice, ItalyBased in a former shipping company head office on Zattere promenade.
  • Numo IerapetraHotelIerapetra, GreeceAdults-only retreat on a black-sand beach with a standout restaurant.
  • Ace Hotel & Swim Club AthensHotelAthens, GreeceHomage to Greek Riviera's golden era with a French-American restaurant.
  • Mama Shelter RomaHotelRome, ItalyBold, pop-art themed hotel with candy-colored decor and yellow bathrooms.
  • Palacio de TaviraHotelTavira, PortugalRenovated palace and Moorish-style cubes with a restaurant serving seafood.
  • The DeanHotelBerlin, GermanyPairs bold design with cultural connectivity and a food concept.
  • Hotel OttiliaHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkHoused in a former grain storage building with a rooftop bar.
  • Lopota LakeHotelLopota, GeorgiaSprawling resort with lake or mountain views and diverse dining options.
  • Palazzo PreviteraHotelSicily, ItalySicily hotel.
  • Savona 18 SuitesHotelMilan, ItalyMilan suites.
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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

AC Marriott in Nice, France

The Promenade des Anglais has a lot of interesting architecture and some rather imposing buildings. The AC Marriott Hotel does not initially appear to be one of the standout structures, but it has a distinctive feature, which is rather striking once you spot it. Two 19 m tall bronze statues of a goddess stand in niches running the full height of either end of the 28 m tall building. Some say th…

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

Things to know before visiting Nice, France

Read these top tips before you strut your stuff in Nice.

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The GuardianMay 24

The return of France’s train of marvels: from the Côte d’Azur to the Southern French Alps

The reopened Train de Merveilles route takes passengers from the glamour of Nice to a grandiose alpine landscape Nine-thirty on a sunny Tuesday morning, and the platforms at Nice-Ville station are buzzing. Office workers nudge their way past backpackers, passengers clamber on to trains heading east to Monaco and Italy, or west to Antibes and Cannes. My husband and I, however, are heading away f…

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AfarApr 3, 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the best new and renovated hotels in the world. For 2025, we’ve selected 25 ...

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  • Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection HotelHotelMinimalist decor in a 17th-century space, pool overlooks sea.
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  • Cape GraceHotelCape Town, South AfricaHandsome lobby lounge with geometric chandeliers.
  • Palazzo TalìaHotelRome, ItalyGrand common spaces, modern furnishings.
  • PopulusHotelDenver, United StatesAwe-inspiring facade, impressive sustainability program.
  • Corinthia Grand Hotel AstoriaHotelBrussels, BelgiumElegant restoration of a historic grand dame.
  • Palais RoyalAttractionBrussels, BelgiumMulticourse, Japanese-inflected tasting menus.
  • Le Petit Bon BonRestaurantBrussels, BelgiumUpdates comforting Belgian classics.
  • Dar Tantora The House HotelHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaStylish pool with views out over a date palm oasis.
  • JoontosRestaurantAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUses ingredients from the date palm oasis.
  • Dusit ThaniHotelBangkok, ThailandLarger, modernized guest rooms with park views.
  • Four Seasons Hotel OsakaHotelOsaka, JapanPilgrimage-worthy restaurants, rooms evoke an urban ryokan.
  • GensuiHotelOsaka, JapanCity's first urban ryokan with 21 rooms.
  • Jiang Nan ChunRestaurantOsaka, JapanCantonese restaurant serving dim sum at lunchtime.
  • Sushi L’Abysse OsakaRestaurantOsaka, JapanPairs French bites with unique sushi twists.
  • Janu TokyoHotelTokyo, JapanMore relaxed take on luxury, unique perks.
  • Kibale LodgeHotelKasenda, UgandaAccess to primate tourism, feel-good nonprofit attached.
  • Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, LondonHotelLondon, United KingdomDramatic interiors, statement art, see-and-be-seen F&B.
  • One&Only One Za’abeelHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesCool new building with restaurants and bars.
  • Stellar JayRestaurantDenver, United StatesRooftop restaurant with a wall covered in dried leaves.
  • Raffles JaipurHotelJaipur, IndiaPersonalized service, ornate interiors nod to historic structures.
  • Regent Santa Monica BeachHotelSanta Monica, United StatesUnbeatable location across from beach, destination dining.
  • Orla by Michael MinaRestaurantSanta Monica, United StatesDraws on chef's Egyptian heritage.
  • Rosewood Schloss FuschlHotelHof bei Salzburg, AustriaMix of traditional and contemporary art, Alpine activities.
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