Flight Nice Nuremberg, a deep dive into History

No city is more steeped in Germanic history than Nuremberg. For centuries, this was the beating heart of the Holy Roman Empire, the forerunner of Germany. Here, Albrecht Dürer was on an equal footing with the greatest Italian painters of the Renaissance. Here, they sang the praises of Nazism and condemned its atrocities. A thousand years are woven into the streets of the city, its old stones, and its museums.

But times are changing. Nuremberg has lived through the turbulent times, and now aspires to a peaceful life. Its old town hums to the simple pleasures of life, and its picturesque scenery makes for a great place to spend time together with the family or as a couple. Are you travelling with children? Head to Zirndorf to discover Playmobil FunPark, a colourful amusement park. Or is it a romantic getaway you are seeking? Don't miss the chance to leave the city and discover its most charming neighbours. A number of towns are vying for the title of Germany's most romantic town!

• Storm the Kaiserburg, the imperial castle. A thousand years after it was first built, this fortified complex dominating the city is still as imposing as ever. Climb to the top of Sinwell Tower for splendid panoramic views.
• Stroll through the Altstadt, the old town. Magnificently restored after the war, it is now mainly a pedestrian precinct. Enjoy the magical atmosphere with its Gothic churches, ramparts, Market Square and the Schöner Brünnen (Beautiful Fountain) with its forty sculpted and gilded figures.
• Do some window shopping on Karolinenstraße, the Caroline street, the main thoroughfare of the old town, where major international retail brands and fashion designers jostle for place. At the end of your shopping trip, make a point of visiting the beautiful church of Saint-Laurent.
• Don't miss Weißgerbergasse, the old tanners' street that has remained virtually unchanged for several centuries, giving you the chance to admire dozens of half-timbered houses that are once striking, charming and colourful.
• Track down Handwerkerhof, the craftsmen's courtyard. This faithful recreation of a medieval quarter is home to small, friendly restaurants and the designs of genuine local craftspeople: wooden toys, dolls, jewellery, leather goods, pottery.
• Dive into the heart of German history thanks to the rich and eclectic collections of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the German National Museum. With exhibits from prehistoric times to the present day, you'll learn the story of an entire people.
• Discover Nuremberg's darkest era, the Third Reich and its black masses. Visit the Fascination and terror exhibition at the Reich Party Congress Grounds Documentation Centre, the complex that hosted the great Nazi parades.
• Head to Tiergärtnertorplatz to explore the House of Albrecht Dürer. The former home of the Nuremberg painter is now a museum dedicated to the work and life of this major Renaissance artist.
• Like Goethe before you, treat yourself to the local speciality: the famous Nürnberger Rostbratwurst, Nuremberg's grilled sausage. Less than ten centimetres of pure pork meat with cardamom, ginger, chervil and, above all, marjoram.
• Head out of Nuremberg to discover its most charming neighbours: Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006, Bamberg and its Little Venice, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany's most beautiful medieval towns.