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What to See in Nice
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Overview
Tourist Sites and Areas
Promenade des Anglais
Even if some find its reputation overrated, it remains the symbol of the city. Stretching 7 kilometres, this legendary avenue runs along the seafront in the Baie des Anges, while on the land side, elegant old villas and the first grand palaces of the Côte d'Azur, such as the Negresco, line up.
Even if some find its reputation overrated, it remains the symbol of the city. Stretching 7 kilometres, this legendary avenue runs along the seafront in the Baie des Anges, while on the land side, elegant old villas and the first grand palaces of the Côte d'Azur, such as the Negresco, line up.
Old Nice
This district, which developed as early as the 14th century, is a "must-see" in the city of Nice. At the foot of Castle Hill, it’s a maze of narrow streets lined with beautiful yellow-hued facades. Lively and bustling, the area is home to both small local shops and trendier spots (bars, restaurants, galleries).
This district, which developed as early as the 14th century, is a "must-see" in the city of Nice. At the foot of Castle Hill, it’s a maze of narrow streets lined with beautiful yellow-hued facades. Lively and bustling, the area is home to both small local shops and trendier spots (bars, restaurants, galleries).
Monuments and Architectural Landmarks
Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas
This Russian Orthodox cathedral dates from 1912 and is one of the most important in the world outside Russia. It reflects the large Russian community that lived in the city in the early 20th century. As with this type of building, its architecture (with its onion domes) is striking, as is its interior decoration.
This Russian Orthodox cathedral dates from 1912 and is one of the most important in the world outside Russia. It reflects the large Russian community that lived in the city in the early 20th century. As with this type of building, its architecture (with its onion domes) is striking, as is its interior decoration.
Sainte-Réparate Cathedral
This beautiful 17th-century building is the largest sanctuary in Old Nice. Its façade, like its interior, is Baroque in style.
This beautiful 17th-century building is the largest sanctuary in Old Nice. Its façade, like its interior, is Baroque in style.
Lascaris Palace
This 17th-century aristocratic residence in Old Nice now houses the Museum of Early Musical Instruments. Beyond the museum, it’s a chance to explore its interiors with their period decoration and furnishings.
This 17th-century aristocratic residence in Old Nice now houses the Museum of Early Musical Instruments. Beyond the museum, it’s a chance to explore its interiors with their period decoration and furnishings.
Place Garibaldi
The oldest of the large squares in Nice. Partly pedestrianised, it’s surrounded by beautiful ochre-coloured façades and numerous bars and restaurants, making it a lively spot.
The oldest of the large squares in Nice. Partly pedestrianised, it’s surrounded by beautiful ochre-coloured façades and numerous bars and restaurants, making it a lively spot.
Saint-François Tower
With 288 steps and standing 42 metres tall, Saint-François Tower offers a lovely panorama of the city and its surroundings from the top.
With 288 steps and standing 42 metres tall, Saint-François Tower offers a lovely panorama of the city and its surroundings from the top.
Museums
MAMAC
Also known as the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice. In total, over a thousand works showcasing an avant-garde panorama of artistic creation from the late 1950s to the present day.
Also known as the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice. In total, over a thousand works showcasing an avant-garde panorama of artistic creation from the late 1950s to the present day.
Nice-Cimiez Archaeological Museum
Built on the site of the Roman city of Cemenelum, where remnants such as the baths can still be seen, this museum focuses on ancient history. Along with the Terra-Amata paleontology museum, it makes up the Archaeological Museum of Nice.
Built on the site of the Roman city of Cemenelum, where remnants such as the baths can still be seen, this museum focuses on ancient history. Along with the Terra-Amata paleontology museum, it makes up the Archaeological Museum of Nice.
Museum of Asian Arts
This is a collection of Buddhist art and exhibitions dedicated to the arts of Asia, approached from historical, artistic, and ethnological perspectives.
This is a collection of Buddhist art and exhibitions dedicated to the arts of Asia, approached from historical, artistic, and ethnological perspectives.
Anatole Jakovsky Museum of Naïve Art
This is a presentation of paintings, drawings, posters, and sculptures representative of naïve art from the 17th to the 20th century. The collection comes from the donation of Anatole Jakovsky, after whom the museum is named.
This is a presentation of paintings, drawings, posters, and sculptures representative of naïve art from the 17th to the 20th century. The collection comes from the donation of Anatole Jakovsky, after whom the museum is named.
Museum of Fine Arts
Behind the remarkable façade of a "princely residence" from the late 19th century, you’ll find several collections of European paintings and sculptures, mostly created between the 17th and early 20th centuries.
Behind the remarkable façade of a "princely residence" from the late 19th century, you’ll find several collections of European paintings and sculptures, mostly created between the 17th and early 20th centuries.
Marc Chagall Museum
The museum is dedicated to the work of the painter Marc Chagall, particularly his religiously inspired pieces, featuring 17 of his canvases illustrating Genesis, Exodus, and the Song of Songs.
The museum is dedicated to the work of the painter Marc Chagall, particularly his religiously inspired pieces, featuring 17 of his canvases illustrating Genesis, Exodus, and the Song of Songs.
Masséna Museum
Housed in one of the prestigious 19th-century villas on the Promenade des Anglais, right next to the Hôtel Negresco, the venue is dedicated to regional art and history.
Housed in one of the prestigious 19th-century villas on the Promenade des Anglais, right next to the Hôtel Negresco, the venue is dedicated to regional art and history.
Matisse Museum
One of the city's major museums. Dedicated to the painter, this 17th-century villa houses countless works (paintings, drawings, engravings, and sculptures) tracing the artistic journey of the man who died in Nice in 1954.
One of the city's major museums. Dedicated to the painter, this 17th-century villa houses countless works (paintings, drawings, engravings, and sculptures) tracing the artistic journey of the man who died in Nice in 1954.
Parks, Gardens, and Natural Spaces
Castle Hill
While this hill once housed a fortress with remnants still visible today, it is now a large landscaped park in the heart of Old Nice, much loved by locals and tourists alike.
While this hill once housed a fortress with remnants still visible today, it is now a large landscaped park in the heart of Old Nice, much loved by locals and tourists alike.
Albert I Garden
One of the oldest green spaces in the city, located behind the Promenade des Anglais.
One of the oldest green spaces in the city, located behind the Promenade des Anglais.
Botanical Garden
It sits on the heights of the city and offers a rich panorama of Mediterranean plants; in total, more than 3,500 species spread over three hectares.
It sits on the heights of the city and offers a rich panorama of Mediterranean plants; in total, more than 3,500 species spread over three hectares.
Mont Boron Park
A small forested park on the heights of Nice with hiking trails between sea and mountain, and a lovely view of the city. Nearby, the Mont Alban fort is a 16th-century military fortification.
A small forested park on the heights of Nice with hiking trails between sea and mountain, and a lovely view of the city. Nearby, the Mont Alban fort is a 16th-century military fortification.
Phoenix Park
A botanical and zoological park featuring around twenty themed areas (oued, jungle, ponds, gardens, etc.) and several spaces dedicated to animals, primarily birds.
A botanical and zoological park featuring around twenty themed areas (oued, jungle, ponds, gardens, etc.) and several spaces dedicated to animals, primarily birds.
Additional Information
Must-see & highly recommended
Promenade des Anglais
★★★★ Even if some find its reputation overrated, it remains the symbol of the city. Stretching 7 kilometres, this legendary avenue runs along…
Recommended
Old Nice
★★★ This district, which developed as early as the 14th century, is a "must-see" in the city of Nice. At the foot of Castle Hill, it’s a…
Worth a look / Other
Saint Nicholas Cathedral (Nice)
★★ This Russian Orthodox cathedral dates from 1912 and is one of the most important in the world outside Russia. It reflects the large Russian…
Castle Hill
★★ While this hill once housed a fortress with remnants still visible today, it is now a large landscaped park in the heart of Old Nice, much…
Fine Arts Museum (Nice)
★★ Behind the remarkable façade of a "princely residence" from the late 19th century, you’ll find several collections of European…
Matisse Museum (Nice)
★★ One of the city's major museums. Dedicated to the painter, this 17th-century villa houses countless works (paintings, drawings, engravings…
Lascaris Palace
★★ This 17th-century aristocratic residence in Old Nice now houses the Museum of Early Musical Instruments. Beyond the museum, it’s a…
Mont Boron Park
★★ A small forested park on the heights of Nice with hiking trails between sea and mountain, and a lovely view of the city. Nearby, the Mont…
Phoenix Park
★★ A botanical and zoological park featuring around twenty themed areas (oued, jungle, ponds, gardens, etc.) and several spaces dedicated to…
Sainte-Réparate Cathedral
★ This beautiful 17th-century building is the largest sanctuary in Old Nice. Its façade, like its interior, is Baroque in style.
Albert I Garden
★ One of the oldest green spaces in the city, located behind the Promenade des Anglais.
Botanical Garden (Nice)
★ It sits on the heights of the city and offers a rich panorama of Mediterranean plants; in total, more than 3,500 species spread over three…
MAMAC
★ Also known as the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice. In total, over a thousand works showcasing an avant-garde panorama of…
Nice-Cimiez Archaeological Museum
★ Built on the site of the Roman city of Cemenelum, where remnants such as the baths can still be seen, this museum focuses on ancient…
Anatole Jakovsky Museum of Naïve Art
★ This is a presentation of paintings, drawings, posters, and sculptures representative of naïve art from the 17th to the 20th century. The…
Asian Arts Museum (Nice)
★ This is a collection of Buddhist art and exhibitions dedicated to the arts of Asia, approached from historical, artistic, and ethnological…
Marc Chagall Museum
★ The museum is dedicated to the work of the painter Marc Chagall, particularly his religiously inspired pieces, featuring 17 of his canvases…
Masséna Museum
★ Housed in one of the prestigious 19th-century villas on the Promenade des Anglais, right next to the Hôtel Negresco, the venue is dedicated…
Garibaldi Square (Nice)
★ The oldest of the large squares in Nice. Partly pedestrianised, it’s surrounded by beautiful ochre-coloured façades and numerous bars…
Saint-François Tower
★ With 288 steps and standing 42 metres tall, Saint-François Tower offers a lovely panorama of the city and its surroundings from the top.
- Promenade des Anglais
- Old Nice
- Fine Arts Museum (Nice)
- Matisse Museum (Nice)
- Marc Chagall Museum
- MAMAC
- Asian Arts Museum (Nice)
- Anatole Jakovsky Museum of Naïve Art
- Nice-Cimiez Archaeological Museum
- Masséna Museum
- Botanical Garden (Nice)
- Phoenix Park
- Albert I Garden
- Mont Boron Park
- Saint Nicholas Cathedral (Nice)
- Lascaris Palace
- Garibaldi Square (Nice)
- Sainte-Réparate Cathedral
- Saint-François Tower
- Castle Hill