1921 Nice Travel Guide – Syndicat d’Initiative Brochure “Reine de la Côte d’Azur” – French Riviera Ephemera

Offered here is a rare original 1921 travel brochure for Nice, France, issued by the Syndicat d’Initiative (tourist office). Titled “Nice – Reine de la Côte d’Azur” (“Queen of the French Riviera”), this beautifully produced booklet captures the glamour of the Côte d’Azur during the early 20th century.

• Date: 1921 (Carnival & festival listings confirm the year)

• Language: French

• Publisher: Syndicat d’Initiative, Nice

• Cover Design: Gold and black printing with sunrise motif and seagulls in flight

• Interior: Illustrated with color artwork and black-and-white photographs of Nice, including the Casino Municipal and prominent opera performers of the era

• Size: Approx. 9 x 6 inches (23 cm x 15 cm)

• Original Price: 2 francs (printed on cover)

This guidebook highlights events, casinos, artists, and cultural attractions of Nice during the Roaring Twenties, making it both a travel artifact and a snapshot of Riviera society. A must-have for collectors of French Riviera ephemera, early 20th-century travel memorabilia, or Carnival history.

Condition: Very good for its age. Light edge wear and some mild cover toning. Interior pages remain clean, with illustrations and photos well-preserved. Tight binding. No missing pages.