Nice
France · French Riviera · 10 m
Description
Nice is the largest city on the French Riviera and an elegant center of Mediterranean culture, art, and lifestyle. The city is known for its palm-lined Promenade des Anglais, pebble beaches, colorful Old Town, and Castle Hill, which offers sweeping views over the Baie des Anges. Nice blends French savoir-vivre with Italian-influenced charm, a distinctive culinary tradition, and a rich artistic heritage, including museums dedicated to Matisse and Chagall. Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the Maritime Alps, this sun-drenched city is one of the main gateways to the French Riviera.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Promenade des Anglais and Baie des Anges
- Vieux Nice (Nice Old Town)
- Castle Hill (Colline du Château)
- Monaco and Monte Carlo(Day trip)
- Cours Saleya Market
- Èze Medieval Village(Day trip)
- Nice Beaches
- Place Masséna
- Promenade du Paillon
- Port Lympia
- Marc Chagall National Museum
- Matisse Museum
- Cimiez Monastery and Gardens
- Cimiez Roman Ruins and Archaeological Museum
- Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
- Nice Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate)
- Place Garibaldi
- Place Rossetti
- Quai des États-Unis
- Mont Boron and Fort du Mont Alban
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
- Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain
- Villa Masséna and Masséna Museum
- Palais Lascaris
- Nice Carnival (February - March)
- Niçoise Cuisine (Socca, Salade Niçoise and Pan Bagnat)
- Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Gardens(Day trip)
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Coastal Walk(Day trip)
- Villefranche-sur-Mer Old Town and Bay(Day trip)
- Saint-Paul-de-Vence(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- NCE
- Train stations:
- Nice - CP, Nice-Ville, Nice Riquier
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry