Guidebook for Nice
Parks & Nature
The Chateau at the turn of Quai des Etats Unis, also known as Castle Hill. You can spend a couple of hours up on top of the hill, following the signs for the walking trails one of which brings you to the fountain, which you will see lit up at night from the Cours Saleya (the flower market in the Old Town). There is also a lovely park up there for a picnic with some fantastic panoramic views of Nice bay and Nice Port. It’s a bit of a climb but there is a lift at the base if you don’t want to take the steps. If you do want to do the walks, I advise wearing comfortable shoes!
It may be a bit too morbid for some tastes! but there is the most beautiful graveyard with fantastic sculptural tombs and headstones up on the top of Castle Hill also, follow the signs for it.
674 locals recommend
Castle Hill
The Chateau at the turn of Quai des Etats Unis, also known as Castle Hill. You can spend a couple of hours up on top of the hill, following the signs for the walking trails one of which brings you to the fountain, which you will see lit up at night from the Cours Saleya (the flower market in the Old Town). There is also a lovely park up there for a picnic with some fantastic panoramic views of Nice bay and Nice Port. It’s a bit of a climb but there is a lift at the base if you don’t want to take the steps. If you do want to do the walks, I advise wearing comfortable shoes!
It may be a bit too morbid for some tastes! but there is the most beautiful graveyard with fantastic sculptural tombs and headstones up on the top of Castle Hill also, follow the signs for it.
Cap Ferrat
A green belt through the city. A large park space with fountains and plenty seating. You can get some shade and have a picnic under a tree while soaking up the ambiance and vibe of the city
87 locals recommend
Promenade du Paillon
Plassa Carlou AubertA green belt through the city. A large park space with fountains and plenty seating. You can get some shade and have a picnic under a tree while soaking up the ambiance and vibe of the city
A great private beach 5 mins away at the end of Boulevard Gambetta. The public beach right next to it is life guarded in summer
17 locals recommend
Hôtel Amour à la plage
47 Prom. des AnglaisA great private beach 5 mins away at the end of Boulevard Gambetta. The public beach right next to it is life guarded in summer
Sightseeing
Promenade des Anglais
Promenade des AnglaisThe boat trip which leaves from Nice Port around the headland to Villefranche and back down along Nice bay is a lovely trip. It takes about an hour, the captain gives plenty information about celebrities homes in the bay and you get to see Nice from the sea view. It runs daily in high season.
Trans Côte d’Azur
The boat trip which leaves from Nice Port around the headland to Villefranche and back down along Nice bay is a lovely trip. It takes about an hour, the captain gives plenty information about celebrities homes in the bay and you get to see Nice from the sea view. It runs daily in high season.
The Tourist bus and train leave from the Promenade. They take about an hour to an hour and a half and they give you an overall feel for the city and a lot of interesting information.
16 locals recommend
Departure of the Little Train
The Tourist bus and train leave from the Promenade. They take about an hour to an hour and a half and they give you an overall feel for the city and a lot of interesting information.
Arts & Culture
Massena Museum
65 Rue de FranceSt Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Avenue Nicolas IINearby places to visit
Èze
Eze is a rooftop village not far from Nice
A trip to Monaco is definitely a must! Get the train, (it takes about 20mins) or the bus No. 700 which leaves from Rue Arson in the Port (45mins). There is a lovely coastline view on this route and to get the best of the view, go upstairs on the train and sit on the side nearest the station house, or on the bus, sit on the opposite side to the driver. Other picturesque towns along this route are Villefranche and Beaulieu and are worth a visit if you have time.
511 locals recommend
Monaco
A trip to Monaco is definitely a must! Get the train, (it takes about 20mins) or the bus No. 700 which leaves from Rue Arson in the Port (45mins). There is a lovely coastline view on this route and to get the best of the view, go upstairs on the train and sit on the side nearest the station house, or on the bus, sit on the opposite side to the driver. Other picturesque towns along this route are Villefranche and Beaulieu and are worth a visit if you have time.
Antibes
Cannes and Antibes are other towns close by which are also worth a visit. You can get there by bus, but the train is quicker.
128 locals recommend
Cannes
Cannes and Antibes are other towns close by which are also worth a visit. You can get there by bus, but the train is quicker.
Grasse
If you feel like another day trip, go to St. Paul de Vence or Eze. Both of these are old, quaint rooftop villages and well worth going to see but if you are caught for time, only go to one as they are quite similar
773 locals recommend
Saint Paul de Vence
If you feel like another day trip, go to St. Paul de Vence or Eze. Both of these are old, quaint rooftop villages and well worth going to see but if you are caught for time, only go to one as they are quite similar
Food Scene
Nice is full of good restaurants, some of which are listed below.
The Cours Saleya in the Old Town (a market by day) also has numerous restaurants of every type, seafood, French, Italian and most of these are of a good standard. Also ask Claire/Christophe (your apartment managers) as well when you arrive as they live in Nice full time and would know the latest up to date hot spots to eat!
An Italian family run restaurant. In business for 50yrs, so they are definitely doing something right!
15 locals recommend
Taverne Masséna | Maison Cresci
25 Rue MassenaAn Italian family run restaurant. In business for 50yrs, so they are definitely doing something right!
Bistrot d'Antoine
27 Rue de la PréfectureFrench food is their speciality
La Villa d'Este
6 Rue MassenaLovely, good value set lunch and dinner menus on the ground floor restaurant of this hotel on the promenade des anglais looking out at the sea
Le Prom' Restaurant - Casino Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
15 Prom. des AnglaisLovely, good value set lunch and dinner menus on the ground floor restaurant of this hotel on the promenade des anglais looking out at the sea
Cafes and Bars
Galerie des Ponchettes
3 Pl. Charles FélixVolupté Anytime
26 Bd Victor HugoMa Nolan's Irish Pub
2 Rue Saint-François de PauleLa Liberte
9B Rue de la LibertéWayne's Bar
15 Rue de la Préfecture