Guidebook for Nice
Parks & Nature
The city’s original site, the Castle Hill once boasted a reputedly impregnable citadel. Surprising waterfall, this wonderful place for strolling offers a wonderful viewpoint over Baie des Anges, Old Nice and the Port.
Access on foot from OId Nice and Place Garibaldi, in an Art-Deco lift or by steps (‘escalier Lesage’) at the end of Quai des États-Unis or on the Little Tourist Train.
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Colline du Château
The city’s original site, the Castle Hill once boasted a reputedly impregnable citadel. Surprising waterfall, this wonderful place for strolling offers a wonderful viewpoint over Baie des Anges, Old Nice and the Port.
Access on foot from OId Nice and Place Garibaldi, in an Art-Deco lift or by steps (‘escalier Lesage’) at the end of Quai des États-Unis or on the Little Tourist Train.
An old garden with olive trees. You can picnic there. Le jardin du Monastère next to it. The Valrose Castle and the Valrose Garden (Science University today) , as well as the Excelsior Regina Palace (all these declared historical monuments), are also located in Cimiez, a historical neigbourhood built for wealthy european travellers in the XIXth and beginning of the XX th century.
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Cimiez Arenas
184 Av. des Arènes de CimiezAn old garden with olive trees. You can picnic there. Le jardin du Monastère next to it. The Valrose Castle and the Valrose Garden (Science University today) , as well as the Excelsior Regina Palace (all these declared historical monuments), are also located in Cimiez, a historical neigbourhood built for wealthy european travellers in the XIXth and beginning of the XX th century.
Mount Boron is a Mediterranean forest located on the east of Nice. It’s also the place where you can find the very photogenic Fort Mount Alban. It offers many walks with beautiful views of the Bay of Angels and the Bay of Villefranche.
To get to Mont Boron, take the city bus number 14 from Nice.
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Mont Boron
Mount Boron is a Mediterranean forest located on the east of Nice. It’s also the place where you can find the very photogenic Fort Mount Alban. It offers many walks with beautiful views of the Bay of Angels and the Bay of Villefranche.
To get to Mont Boron, take the city bus number 14 from Nice.
The Phoenix Park (Parc Phoenix), also called “Nice Floral Park” is a botanical and zoological garden located near Nice Airport, in the Arenas district. On 7 hectares, you will find a very high biodiversity, both fauna and flora, with aviaries, marsupials, porcupines, otters and a pond.
One of the major attractions of the site is the large greenhouse, which has several tropical climates with tropical plants and various bird specimens including pink flamingos. In the park, you will also find a children playground area. Phoenix park is a great place to spend an afternoon with your family in Nice!
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Parc Phoenix
405 Prom. des AnglaisThe Phoenix Park (Parc Phoenix), also called “Nice Floral Park” is a botanical and zoological garden located near Nice Airport, in the Arenas district. On 7 hectares, you will find a very high biodiversity, both fauna and flora, with aviaries, marsupials, porcupines, otters and a pond.
One of the major attractions of the site is the large greenhouse, which has several tropical climates with tropical plants and various bird specimens including pink flamingos. In the park, you will also find a children playground area. Phoenix park is a great place to spend an afternoon with your family in Nice!
Arts & Culture
Recommended ! Quite vast and well displayed. To know the famous Ecole de Nice, Klein (et son bleu), Nikki de st Phalle....
Rainy or hot days !
From outisde you can see "la tête carrée" (square head) taht is now a library
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Musée d'art moderne et contemporain
Place Yves KleinRecommended ! Quite vast and well displayed. To know the famous Ecole de Nice, Klein (et son bleu), Nikki de st Phalle....
Rainy or hot days !
From outisde you can see "la tête carrée" (square head) taht is now a library
Charles Nègre photography museum is small, but usually offers high quality exhibitions. It’s located in the Nice old town, so you don’t need to need to go far away to find it!
67 habitants recommandent
Museum of Photography Charles Nègre
1 Pl. Pierre GautierCharles Nègre photography museum is small, but usually offers high quality exhibitions. It’s located in the Nice old town, so you don’t need to need to go far away to find it!
Small but in a nice area of Nice, next to the Jardin du Monastère and jardin des oliviers de Cimiez.
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Musée Matisse
164 Av. des Arènes de CimiezSmall but in a nice area of Nice, next to the Jardin du Monastère and jardin des oliviers de Cimiez.
MUSEEE OCEANOGRAPHIQUE DE MONACO It’s one of the best museums in the region. (Museum of marine sciences with huge aquariums and beautiful exhibitions)
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Musée océanographique de Monaco
Avenue Saint-MartinMUSEEE OCEANOGRAPHIQUE DE MONACO It’s one of the best museums in the region. (Museum of marine sciences with huge aquariums and beautiful exhibitions)
Our region, more specifically Grasse is famous for perfumes. The MIP in Grasse is quite large but it is interisting to complete your tour with a visit (free - about 30 minutes ) of (very close) :
- Usine historique Fragonard, 20 bd Fragonard
- a tiny museum of Costume Provençal, 2 rue Jean Ossola,
- a small museum of paintings (Collection jean-Honoré Fragonard), 14 rue jean Ossola.
Fragonard Boutiques are excellent for Souvenirs shopping.
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Musée International de la Parfumerie
2 Bd du Jeu de BallonOur region, more specifically Grasse is famous for perfumes. The MIP in Grasse is quite large but it is interisting to complete your tour with a visit (free - about 30 minutes ) of (very close) :
- Usine historique Fragonard, 20 bd Fragonard
- a tiny museum of Costume Provençal, 2 rue Jean Ossola,
- a small museum of paintings (Collection jean-Honoré Fragonard), 14 rue jean Ossola.
Fragonard Boutiques are excellent for Souvenirs shopping.
Located in the middle of a garden planted with Mediterranean species, the museum has the largest collection of works by Marc Chagall in a permanent exhibition space.
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Musée national Marc Chagall
Avenue Docteur MénardLocated in the middle of a garden planted with Mediterranean species, the museum has the largest collection of works by Marc Chagall in a permanent exhibition space.
In relaxing gardens, this municipal museum recounts the Riviera's arts and history since the unification of the city to France.
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Musée Massena
65 Rue de FranceIn relaxing gardens, this municipal museum recounts the Riviera's arts and history since the unification of the city to France.
A MUSEUM IN THE HEART OF A STADIUM : in the heart of the Allianz Riviera Stadium, the new stadium of the city which host the OGC Nice football match but also plentiful of major events (UEFA 2016, shows, concerts…) The only national museum dedicated to sports in France.
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Musee National du Sport
A MUSEUM IN THE HEART OF A STADIUM : in the heart of the Allianz Riviera Stadium, the new stadium of the city which host the OGC Nice football match but also plentiful of major events (UEFA 2016, shows, concerts…) The only national museum dedicated to sports in France.
Food Scene
Le Cénac
18Bis Rue BiscarraA nice, traditional brasserie, French and Mediterranean Food
Fresh qualitative Indian food (plus a little French touch!) - Food budget around 30 euros.
(9 Rue Clement Roassal, 06000 Nice France)
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Cumin & Cannelle
9 Rue Clément RoassalFresh qualitative Indian food (plus a little French touch!) - Food budget around 30 euros.
(9 Rue Clement Roassal, 06000 Nice France)
Frog legs and snails... but not compulsory! provencal and meditteranean food as well. About 30 euros for food.
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Le Frog - Restaurant Nice
3 Rue Milton RobbinsFrog legs and snails... but not compulsory! provencal and meditteranean food as well. About 30 euros for food.
Di Più
85 Quai des États-UnisMediterranean cuisine. Remember we are 80 kms from Italy !
Try this local speciality : la socca are chickpeas flour crepes.
1 rue Pairoliere, 06300 Nice, France
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Chez Rene Socca
2 Rue MiralhetiTry this local speciality : la socca are chickpeas flour crepes.
1 rue Pairoliere, 06300 Nice, France
The best ice-creams, different places in Vieux Nice. 90 different flavours, some unexpected ones like lavender, rosemary, beer...
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Fenocchio
2 Pl. RossettiThe best ice-creams, different places in Vieux Nice. 90 different flavours, some unexpected ones like lavender, rosemary, beer...
Patisserie Canet
25 Bd GambettaFamous top quality chocolate and macarons.
Famous for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Popular with students, a lot of food (!) and good value
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Le Makassar
5 Rue Alexandre MariFamous for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Popular with students, a lot of food (!) and good value
Restaurant Bistronomique i.e. gastronomic food in a relaxed but still traditional atmosphere. "A la carte" only.
For a French experience. One dish + dessert, 25 euros in average.
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Franchin
10 Rue MassenetRestaurant Bistronomique i.e. gastronomic food in a relaxed but still traditional atmosphere. "A la carte" only.
For a French experience. One dish + dessert, 25 euros in average.
A place recommanded by a guest family who made it their favourite place.
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La Casa di Giulia (Casa di Giorgio)
2 Rue Flaminius RaibertiA place recommanded by a guest family who made it their favourite place.
Libanese Food. Vegan and vegetarain, taps, salads, soups, fresh fruit juice and exhibitions... on the wall.
SAJ Nice
35 Rue DroiteLibanese Food. Vegan and vegetarain, taps, salads, soups, fresh fruit juice and exhibitions... on the wall.
A delicious restaurant in which fresh pasta holds the place of honour. The wine selection is also very creative.
From 20 euros at lunch
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Le Bar des Oiseaux
5 Rue Saint-VincentA delicious restaurant in which fresh pasta holds the place of honour. The wine selection is also very creative.
From 20 euros at lunch
A true gourmet bistro that also deserves the palm of conviviality. Simple and seasonal cuisine inspired by the local market.
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Bistrot d'Antoine
27 Rue de la PréfectureA true gourmet bistro that also deserves the palm of conviviality. Simple and seasonal cuisine inspired by the local market.
La Boulisterie Club
16 Rue LascarisEat, drink and plau petanque inside, in a very frenchy atmosphere.
Restaurant La Gauloise
Good fish and seafood
Very close
L'instant
9 Rue Clément RoassalPleasant terrace, friendly staff - good salads and risotto -
Drinks & Nightlife
El Merkado
12 Rue Saint-François de PauleTapas and drinks. Good tapas.
Nice cocktail bar, next to the tram. From 6.00 to 7.30 food is free if you buy at least 1 drink. Great for pre-drinks!
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Paneolio
6 Bd Jean JaurèsNice cocktail bar, next to the tram. From 6.00 to 7.30 food is free if you buy at least 1 drink. Great for pre-drinks!
irish pub, good if you want to eat and drink. 100% of staff is fluent in English
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Ma Nolan's Irish Pub
2 Rue Saint-François de Pauleirish pub, good if you want to eat and drink. 100% of staff is fluent in English
Le Bateleur
12 Cours SaleyaBiggest choice of beers in Nice, not too expensive !
Great after 1 am, live music. Usually 10 to 15 mn queue to get inside, no entry fee.
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Bulldog-Pub Pompei
16 Rue de l'AbbayeGreat after 1 am, live music. Usually 10 to 15 mn queue to get inside, no entry fee.
Irish pub, very crowded! Sometimes live music, great choice of drinks.
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L'Oxford
4 Rue MascoinatIrish pub, very crowded! Sometimes live music, great choice of drinks.
Smart casual, good music, generous coktails, quite expensive, crowded after midnight. Recommended!
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Le choko
6 Rue HalévySmart casual, good music, generous coktails, quite expensive, crowded after midnight. Recommended!
Sightseeing
LA place, historic square in Nice. Busy at all times. From our place, follow the tram tracks towards the see.
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Place Massena
Place MassenaLA place, historic square in Nice. Busy at all times. From our place, follow the tram tracks towards the see.
One of the most famous promenade in the world. (Starting in the second half of the 18th century, the English aristocracy took to spending the winter in Nice, enjoying the panorama along the coast). Access to beaches (public or private).
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Promenade des Anglais
Promenade des AnglaisOne of the most famous promenade in the world. (Starting in the second half of the 18th century, the English aristocracy took to spending the winter in Nice, enjoying the panorama along the coast). Access to beaches (public or private).
Nice Old Town (le Vieux Nice) (without mentioning the Cours Saleya, where is held almost every morning the famous market and flower market). A lively place to have a drink or eat something but think twice before ordering food, some restaurants may be too "touristic".
Pay a visit to Baroque churches and the Palais Lascaris (also a museum for historic musical intruments)
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old nice
Nice Old Town (le Vieux Nice) (without mentioning the Cours Saleya, where is held almost every morning the famous market and flower market). A lively place to have a drink or eat something but think twice before ordering food, some restaurants may be too "touristic".
Pay a visit to Baroque churches and the Palais Lascaris (also a museum for historic musical intruments)
A famous square, pleasant for a drink, not far from the theatre and the Museum of Modern Art.
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Place Garibaldi
Place GaribaldiA famous square, pleasant for a drink, not far from the theatre and the Museum of Modern Art.
From the Old Town it was a worthwhile hike up the steps to the summit for the panoramic views and lovely waterfalls.
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Colline du Château
From the Old Town it was a worthwhile hike up the steps to the summit for the panoramic views and lovely waterfalls.
Entertainment & Activities
From Place Massena? A opular promenade. Hi-tech jets squirt water up to 5 metres into the air, playing tricks on the crowd . Wonderful on hot summer days.
Elsewhere in the park is an original and very popular childrens’ play area. Giant squids, turtles, dolphins and an enormous whale house swings and climbing frames made out of beautifully crafted wood.
323 habitants recommandent
Promenade du Paillon
Promenade du PaillonFrom Place Massena? A opular promenade. Hi-tech jets squirt water up to 5 metres into the air, playing tricks on the crowd . Wonderful on hot summer days.
Elsewhere in the park is an original and very popular childrens’ play area. Giant squids, turtles, dolphins and an enormous whale house swings and climbing frames made out of beautifully crafted wood.
Cinema (e-tickets available), library... newly renovated in what used to be a train station.
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Gare du Sud
6 Place Charles FélixCinema (e-tickets available), library... newly renovated in what used to be a train station.
To go down la Prom (shorter for Promenade des Anglais) about 20 km long, rent bikes, scooters, skateboards etc go to places like Roller Station 49, quai des Etas-Unis 06300 NICE Tel : 04 93 62 99 05)
Roller Station
49 Quai des États-UnisTo go down la Prom (shorter for Promenade des Anglais) about 20 km long, rent bikes, scooters, skateboards etc go to places like Roller Station 49, quai des Etas-Unis 06300 NICE Tel : 04 93 62 99 05)
One of the most popular beaches.
There is also a private version (Opéra Plage - deck chair and drinks)
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Opéra Plage
30 Quai des États-UnisOne of the most popular beaches.
There is also a private version (Opéra Plage - deck chair and drinks)
Everything Else
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Nice beaches - promenade du cap - villa Kerylos -