The capital of the French Riviera and France’s fifth-largest city, Nice has been a magnet for tourists for centuries. It’s the epitome of sunlit sophistication, from its belle-époque architecture to its seaside promenade. It’s beloved by everyone from Queen Victoria to Elton John but there’s more to the city than supermodel good looks. Don’t believe us? From canon bell alarm clocks to Italian roots, we’ll wager you haven’t heard some of these interesting facts about Nice before.