The seaside city in Europe named the world’s most popular weekend break | World | News

When deciding on the perfect spot for a cheeky weekend getaway there are a number of factors tourists will look at.

A quick journey that provides irresistible sights, a rich heritage to soak up, mouthwatering foods in every corner that’s all easily accessible are all some of the big deciders.

One stunning region has been named the most popular city by the Titan Travel agency and its easy to see why.

The European hotspot provides a real feast for the eyes thanks to its azure blue from the Mediterranean Sea that offers a unique charm felt throughout.

Think pristine beaches, sophisticated architecture and a cornucopia of cobbled streets to explore each corner and you’ll get the perfect spot for your next weekend break.

Nice is as the name states and is the ultimate French destination recognised by Unesco as the original winter resort town.

The spot favoured by the rich and the famous perfectly encompasses all the senses thanks to the smells of crunchy socca, bright colours found among its colourful stalls of the Cours Saleya with sounds of bell bikes and the chatterings from locals all mixed with tasty delights found in almost every corner.

Nice has been described as being a harmonious melange of Italian and French culture that perfectly straddles the two.

Travel agency Titan Travel ranked Nice as the most popular destination in the world for a weekend break thanks to the number of posts generated on TikTok and Instagram that crunched its competition.

The region boasts stunning ocean views that can be enjoyed while taking a leisurely stroll along the Promenade des Anglais with impressive weather thanks to its Mediterranean climate.

Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera which was founded by the Greeks and later became the ultimate retreat for the 19th-century European elite.

Since then, the city has attracted a host of visitors including some long attracted artists including two masters who left their mark on modern painting – Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall.

When visiting Nice, you’ll be spoiled for choice with how to spend your time with the region being home to a number of gastronomical delights and attractions.

Showcasing the region’s fresh, local produce and the region’s star dish, the Salade niçoise is a must with a hearty ratatouille also highly recommended, that’s a famous vegetable casserole export from Provence.

Other top dishes in Nice include Tourte de blettes which is a sweet French tart made of Swiss chard, parmesan, pine nuts and cinnamon or a seasonal delicacy made with zucchini blossoms known as Beignets de fleurs de courgette.

Must visit sights worth a stop and gander include the city’s Old Town with an array of museums, vineyards nearby and even a place to make your own signature scent all wait to be explored.

This French destination is not only for the rich and the famous and deserves a spot on your next weekend break list.