The capital of the French Riviera will enchant you from the first moment! It was and still is a resort of the European aristocracy. It is a cosmopolitan city that the sun embraces about 300 days a year. Enjoy the endless kilometers of beach, the exquisite sea and the locals will make you feel part of the city.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +33
Nearest airports from city center: Nice Airport (7km), Genoa Airport (188km) and Marseille Airport (199km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS
Walk on the famous seaside promenade of Nice, enjoy the route and the view of the endless blue of the sea. This is a magical image.
*** MUSEE MARC-CHAGALL (Av. Dr Ménard, 06000 Nice)
In this museum you will find the largest public collection of Chagall exhibits. In fact, you will find in one place all 17 works that he created, having been inspired by the Old Testament.
*** MUSEE NATIONAL DU SPORT (Stade Allianz Riviera, 6 allée Camille Muffat, 06200 Nice)
It opened in 2013 and hosts tens of thousands of exhibits related to technology and the greatest moments of all sports from the 14th century until today.
*** MUSEE MATISSE (164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice)
Visit the house where the artist lived and turned it into a museum in Cimiez’s speech. Paintings, photographs and sculptures of incomparable beauty will parade before your eyes.
*** CATHEDRALE SAINT-NICOLAS (Av. Nicolas II, 06000 Nice)
It began to be built in the middle of the 19th century by Tsar Nicholas. The red bricks and onion-shaped domes refer to Russian architecture. It is one of the most beautiful temples in the world! It belongs to the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate.
*** MUSEE D’ ART MODERNE ET D’ART CONTEMPORAIN (Place Yves Klein, 06000 Nice)
It is one of the most impressive buildings in the city with its four futuristic towers and glass corridors. You will see, among other things, top works by representatives of American pop art.
*** MUSEE DU PALAIS LASCARIS (15 Rue Droite, 06300 Nice)
It was built in the mid-17th century for the Lascaris-Vintimille family and in 1942 was purchased by the city of Nice as a historical monument. It is now a municipal museum and you will see, among other things, ancient musical instruments and the evolution of Baroque architecture from the early 17th to the late 18th century.
*** MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS DE NICE (33 Av. des Baumettes, 06000 Nice)
It is worth spending time in the magnificent mansion of the 18th century, where you will find a rich collection of paintings by Monet and Renoir, but also Picasso pottery having been greatly inspired by the French Riviera.
*** TERRA AMATA (25 Bd Carnot, 06000 Nice)
Travel 400,000 years ago! This is the excavation site with traces of Homo Sapiens of the city and you will see the way of life of the first inhabitants of Nice.
*** VILLA MASSENA MUSEE (65 Rue de France, 06000 Nice)
It is worthwhile to be in this museum, where you will enjoy up close objects of the French Riviera. Among other things, you will see the funeral mask of Napoleon!
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** The meeting point of the city is Place Massena. Do not forget to take a photo in this wonderful square.
*** Of course, Place Garibaldi is one of the most beautiful squares not only in Nice, but also in France. Visit Place Rossetti too…
*** The Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice and the Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption are worth a closer look.
*** The Observatory De La Côte D’azur is also worth a visit.
FOOD AND DRINK
You are in the Mediterranean and consequently you will eat fresh fish and seafood. Also, try the lamb and goat flooded with basil, oregano, thyme and other spices. The city is famous for its nicoise salad. Also enjoy the bourride soup which is something like bouillabaisse, but also the raioles, Beignets, Pan Bagnat, Tourte de Blettes, Petit Farci, Ratatouille and pissaladiere. Rose wine should not be missing from your table.
WHERE TO STAY
We would recommend staying close to the center, Le Port or old town, depending of course on your budget. The Carre d’Or area is also nice.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Be sure to visit Cours Saleya to find porcelain tea tableware, antique stamps and nautical items. And not only that, of course…
*** *** For clothes and jewelry shopping you will find shops on Avenue de la République, Avenue de Verdun, Rue Paradis and Avenue Médecin.
*** Parc Phœnix! The Botanical and Zoo with a large greenhouse is an experience worth living.
*** If you like spectacles, do not forget to check out the Opéra de Nice program
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is by bike, on foot or by bus.
CITIES NEAR TO NICE
Major cities close to Nice are Monte Carlo (21km), Antibes (21,4km), Kannes (33,5km), Genova (195km), Marseille (199km).
