Nice is a city on the southeastern coast of France located between the Alpes Maritimes mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of over 340,000, making it France's fifth most populated city. The culture of Nice is influenced by both French and Italian heritage, as the local Niçois dialect contains Italian influences. Nice is renowned for its gastronomy, with famous dishes including socca, a chickpea pancake, and ratatouille, a Provençal vegetable stew.