Jean Medecin Street
Description:
Jean M decin is one of the main highways of Nice.
The street appeared in 1864 during the reign of the Count of Savoy and met all the requirements of the modern city. Since then, it has changed several names: Saint-Michel Valley, Avenue du Prince-Imp rial, Avenue de la Gare, Avenue de la Victoire.
Since 1876, the Flower Parade has been held annually in this historic place.
In 1966, the street was renamed in honor of the mayor of Nice, who ruled the city for 33 years.
The tourist area is the southern part, where most shops are located. The shopping center "Gallery Lafayette" offers a huge selection of goods for every taste and wallet. It is also home to the headquarters of France’s largest banks, including Credit Lyonnais and Soci t G n rale.
From 2003 to 2007, tramways were built on the street, and from December 2008 a pedestrian zone appeared.