Guidebook for Nice
Arts & Culture
This theatre hosts shows of every imaginable variety. The packed programme features first-time productions, classic pièces, cabaret style shows, concerts and puppet shows (children shows 2pm Wed).
Théâtre de la Cité
3 Rue PaganiniThis theatre hosts shows of every imaginable variety. The packed programme features first-time productions, classic pièces, cabaret style shows, concerts and puppet shows (children shows 2pm Wed).
Pathé Masséna
31 Av. Jean MédecinMovie theater in case you're looking to veg for a night.
Food Scene
An aquarium full of fish, junkboats : asian ambiance with food that transports you to Vietnam. Spicy chicken & crab soup, grilled prawns are good. Wide variety for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
21 locals recommend
La Langouste
7 Avenue Georges ClemenceauAn aquarium full of fish, junkboats : asian ambiance with food that transports you to Vietnam. Spicy chicken & crab soup, grilled prawns are good. Wide variety for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
Restaurant L'Orchidée
2 Rue PaganiniTrue vietnamese cooking at unbeatable prices...what more could you ask for.
Dinner to go...super fresh, huge portions. The spring rolls and shrimp dumpings are diving and the beef with black mushrooms is pretty good too.
20 Rue Paganini
20 Rue PaganiniDinner to go...super fresh, huge portions. The spring rolls and shrimp dumpings are diving and the beef with black mushrooms is pretty good too.
Great charcuterie and cheese plates, plus a décent selection of tapas and local dishes. Not to mention to wine list!
42 locals recommend
Le Tono
18 Av. Georges ClemenceauGreat charcuterie and cheese plates, plus a décent selection of tapas and local dishes. Not to mention to wine list!
Huge selection of delicious gelato. My favorite is chocolat piment (chocolate with hot peppers).
297 locals recommend
Fenocchio
2 Pl. RossettiHuge selection of delicious gelato. My favorite is chocolat piment (chocolate with hot peppers).
Don't leave without sampling the main local dish, socca. This is a delicious pancake made of chick pea flour, water and olive oil and baked on a very wide cast iron pan (~3 euros/slice)
25 locals recommend
Chez Thérésa
28 Rue DroiteDon't leave without sampling the main local dish, socca. This is a delicious pancake made of chick pea flour, water and olive oil and baked on a very wide cast iron pan (~3 euros/slice)
Amongst the best places to sample Nicois specialities, located on a small square at 10 rue du Collet, not too far from Place Rosset. Cheap food and rose with great outdoor eating and people watching.
36 locals recommend
Lou Pilha Leva
10 Rue du ColletAmongst the best places to sample Nicois specialities, located on a small square at 10 rue du Collet, not too far from Place Rosset. Cheap food and rose with great outdoor eating and people watching.
Niçois cuisine. Family owned. Great value for money and delicious typical dishes. Try the Daube with ravioli (15€). Accepts cards. Reservations good call. Chez Acchiardo (38, rue Droite)
169 locals recommend
Chez Acchiardo
38 Rue DroiteNiçois cuisine. Family owned. Great value for money and delicious typical dishes. Try the Daube with ravioli (15€). Accepts cards. Reservations good call. Chez Acchiardo (38, rue Droite)
Nicois cuisine. Best resto in Nice in my opinion. Reservations recommended. Bistro d’Antoine (27, rue de la Préfecture)
166 locals recommend
Bistrot d'Antoine
27 Rue de la PréfectureNicois cuisine. Best resto in Nice in my opinion. Reservations recommended. Bistro d’Antoine (27, rue de la Préfecture)
Essentials
Monoprix is the closest grocery store, a 2 minute walk from the apartment. You'll find everything hère from fresh salon filets to toothpaste. Just remember, there's always a wait at the cash register.
42 Avenue Jean Médecin
42 Avenue Jean MédecinMonoprix is the closest grocery store, a 2 minute walk from the apartment. You'll find everything hère from fresh salon filets to toothpaste. Just remember, there's always a wait at the cash register.
The locals market is just a short walk from the apartment. Great produce at great prices 6 days a week!
22 locals recommend
Arrêt de tram Libération
The locals market is just a short walk from the apartment. Great produce at great prices 6 days a week!
A precious little frenchchocolate and sweet shop dating from 1820 when Napoleon was still alive (beautiful interior!). Come here to try some special Nicois sweet treats!
21 locals recommend
Maison Auer
7 Rue Saint-François de PauleA precious little frenchchocolate and sweet shop dating from 1820 when Napoleon was still alive (beautiful interior!). Come here to try some special Nicois sweet treats!
Sightseeing
Thiers Station
TGV train station
Drinks & Nightlife
Another of the nerve centres of the Old Town and an ideal place to just sit down and have a drink on a terrace, under the shade of the beautiful baroque Cathédrale Sainte Réparate (17th century).
130 locals recommend
Place Rossetti
Place RossettiAnother of the nerve centres of the Old Town and an ideal place to just sit down and have a drink on a terrace, under the shade of the beautiful baroque Cathédrale Sainte Réparate (17th century).