The Unusual Nice Tram
Nice trams are unusual in that they have batteries so that in areas like the Place Massena, the overhead wires don’t need to be erected to spoil the scene.
In fact the Nice Trams seem to be very much well-designed from an artistic point of view. It seems that the French have resisted the loud colours they like and have used subtle shades to contrast with the bright Nicoise buildings.
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