Things to do in Nice

Perfect day at COURS SALEYA

Built on the ramparts dismantled in the early 18th century, Cours Saleya is a pedestrian area in the heart of Old Nice that offers picturesque alleys, art galleries, restaurants and markets.

The flower and vegetable markets are held every day except Monday, when they are replaced by an antiques market. It is a feast for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds.

DON’T MISS : MARCHÉ ARTISANAL NOCTURNE (An evening craft market) at Cours Saleya. It is held every evening in summer (from mid-May to mid-September) from 6 pm to midnight.

MARCHÉ A LA BROCANTE SALEYA - Lovers of old furniture and knick-knacks as well as lovers of curios should visit this secondhand market that takes place at the Cours Saleya on Mondays from 7.30 am to 6.00pm except on the day before a national holiday. It is also held at Place Garibaldi every 3rd Saturday in the month.

ALSO SPEND SOME TIME AT LA PLACE ROSSETTI - One of the most picturesque in Old Nice, La Place Rossetti offer ochre façades, fountains, flower-decked balconies, baroque cathedral and café terraces.

One perfect day in Nice

Start with a pictures view at COLLINE DU CHATEAU

The “Castle Hill” was the site chosen by the Phocaean Greeks to set up their trading-post and thus found the City of Nice several thousand years ago. Castle Hill (Colline du Château) has preserved only a few foundations and fragments of walls, but this park and botanical garden offers unique panoramic views over Nice and its surroundings.

TIP: Free Access by lift at Cours Saleya or on foot along rue Rossetti, Montée Monica-Rondelly and rue Catherine Ségurane. Quai des Etats-Unis, 06300 – NICE

See - LE CADRAN SOLAIRE on Quai Rauba Capeu. It’s one of the most unusual sundial that gives the time thanks to the shadow of the human head. Côté Est de la Promenade des Anglais, 06300 – NICE

Continue to LA PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS - Originally a footpath no more than 6 feet wide, it was widened by an Englishman, Reverend Lewis Way, at his expense in 1820 and today is one of the most famous seaside promenade decorated with palms and flowers.

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MARCHÉ AUX POISSONS

Freshly caught fish and not that extensive, you will certainly find something for your dinner.

Daily, except Mondays, from 6 am to 1 pm., Place Saint-François, 06300 – NICE

MARCHÉ AUX PUCES

Opening times10:00-18:00 (du 01/10 au 31/05) 10:00-19:00 (du 01/06 au 30/09).

Weekly closing : Monday, Place Robilante, 06300 – NICE

MARCHÉ AUX PEINTURES ET ARTISANS D'ART

Here you’ll have an opportunity to purchase some local paintings, art and craft as well as see various artists painting as you watch. It takes place in the Place du Palais de Justice on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 7 am to 5 pm in Winter and from 7 am to 7 pm in Summer. Place du Palais de Justice, 06300 - NICE

More to see in Nice

BASILIQUE NOTRE-DAME

The largest church in Nice and the first modern religious structure, the basilica of Notre-Dame is adorned with 19th-century stained-glass windows and a sumptuous rose window with scenes of the Assumption.

Av Jean Médecin, 06000 - NICE, Website notredame-nice.com

LE NEGRESCO

This Belle-Époque landmark is the only museum and luxury hotel in Nice that houses collections retracing five centuries of art history. 37 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 - NICE

LA PLACE MASSÉNA

The jewel of Nice was built in the 1840s, and has elegant arcaded buildings, painted with the famous Pompeian red as well as splendid perspective on the hills with their Tuscan charm.

LE PORT

Nice-Villefranche is the first port for Mediterranean cruises.

It is surrounded by 18th-century buildings in the Genoese style and is to place to stroll and explore.

Museums worth visiting in Nice

MUSÉE D'ARCHÉOLOGIE DE NICE - SITE DE TERRA-AMATA

25 bd Carnot, 06300 - NICE
Musee-d-archeologie-de-Nice

MUSEE D'ARCHEOLOGIE DE NICE - SITE DE CIMIEZ

160 av des Arènes de Cimiez

06100 - NICE
Musee-d-archeologie-de-nice

MUSÉE D'ART MODERNE ET D'ART CONTEMPORAIN M.A.M.A.C

Place Yves Klein, 06300 - NICE
www.mamac-nice.org

MUSÉE DES BEAUX ARTS

33 av des Baumettes, 06000 - NICE
www.musee-beaux-arts-nice.org

MUSÉE MATISSE

164 av des Arènes de Cimiez
06000 - NICE
www.musee-matisse-nice.org

MUSÉE NATIONAL MARC CHAGALL

Av Docteur Ménard
(Angle Bd. de Cimiez), 06000 - NICE
www.musee-chagall.fr

VILLA MASSÉNA

65 rue de France
35 Promenade des Anglais
06000 - NICE
Villa-Massena

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Cultural activity - OPÉRA DE NICE

Located in Old Nice and across from the sea was built on the site of the previous theatre, destroyed by fire. This listed historic building remains today the heart of the city’s cultural life.

4-6 rue Saint-François-de-Paule, 06300 - NICE
www.opera-nice.org

Gastronomy

For some delicious places please visit gastronomy

Night life

Have a great time at night - visit night-life

Beaches

Over 7km available for all sun-seekers. Choose between 15 private and 20 public beaches.

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