Nice: French Elegance, Italian Charm

A day out in Nice and looking for a good beach spot on the Promenade des Anglais? Then the beach of Hotel Amour might be something for you! There is a lot of space and the atmosphere is relaxed. You can have lunch or dinner at your table under a p...

Castel Plage beach club is located more towards the port. Here you can dine in a bohemian-chic atmosphere with a beautiful view over the entire Promenade des Anglais. It is also possible to rent sun beds, umbrellas and towels on the pebble beach.

Plage Beau Rivage is a classic Beach tent with a typical Mediterranean atmosphere; blue-white striped umbrellas and sun beds and nicely set tables. You can sip cocktails, eat tapas and enjoy live music every Friday.

Having lunch with a priceless view? Then beautifully situated restaurant Le Plongeoir is definitely worth it! This iconic restaurant is built on top of the old diving tower (at the port) and open all year round. Lunch only! In our opinion, an ...

La Terrasse has a magnificent view of both the Mediterranean Sea and old Nice. That alone is enough reason to have lunch here, but the ambiance and the price/quality of the food are also very good, especially for southern French standards and at t...

See and be seen in this restaurant, and according to many, one of the best restaurants in the center of Nice. The price level is above average and booking is recommended. They have delicious food and great wines. In the summer, the terrace is also...

There is a relaxed atmosphere in this no-nonsense restaurant near the old port of St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Lots of locals eat here. Delicious and honest food is served, such as a tasty salad with avocado and shrimps or a salad with 'fruits de la mer'. ...

The food prepared by (co-)owner Sébastien and his team is of high quality and for a reasonable price. The service is friendly, the food is fresh and the wines are tasty too! The restaurant is more or less hidden in the center of the medieval city ...

In the heart of Nice, a short distance from Place Massena is a restaurant where you should definitely eat when you are in Nice. In our eyes a hidden gem! It is an oasis of peace, the daily menus are delicious and the service is friendly. Prices ar...

Tired of French cuisine? Then grab a bite to eat at tapas restaurant El Merkado, located in the heart of old Nice. The interior is a bit funky, but the atmosphere is very cosy! Outside there is a very spacious terrace, in the middle of all the hus...

Although the outside of the restaurant looks like many others, inside you will experience that it is different here. We think it's a great place to eat! The overwhelming range of the many delicious dishes is presented on large chalkboards. Many...

According to many, Les Amoureux serves the best pizzas in the region. If you want to taste the real Neapolitan pizza, this is the place to be. A real treat is the pizza calzone with ricotta, ham, arugula and Parmesan cheese. It is a small and popu...

A visit to Nice is not complete without eating socca. If you've never tried this traditional delicacy, check out Chez Pipo! It is a traditional restaurant with a very small menu because it solely revolves around socca. Head off early, otherwise wa...

A small restaurant (only room for 24 people) in the old town of Nice. The menu is small, but also surprising. All dishes are delicious, prepared with local ingredients, so you taste Nice! Enjoy the zucchini fritters, or their pasta with pesto acco...

The restaurant of Alain Llorca (the famous chef who has secured a Michelin star in different establishments) is just a 15-minute drive from Vence. You will enjoy a delicious traditional French cuisine at the highest level. And the beautiful view a...

In the trendy nightlife area between Place Garibaldi and the port of Nice you will find this charming Italian restaurant with delicious, home-made delicacies. Order an antipasti platter to share and then a delicious pasta with truffle. It is also ...

Looking for restaurant Mr Caramel? Unfortunately it no longer exists. But in its place is now the new Italian restaurant Senso! We haven't visited yet, but the pizzas and pastas look good. The reviews are also positive. Good prices and a nice terr...

Its privileged position and unrivaled panoramic view make it the ideal place for lunch on the terrace, close to the water's edge. Or for a dinner with a stunning view of the Bay of Nice as you admire the sunset. The restaurant has 3 separate areas...

La Terrasse du Plaza is on the top floor of hotel Boscolo and offers a breathtaking view of the azur blue Mediterranean Sea, the Promenade des Anglais, the famous Castle of Nice and the old town. You can have lunch or enjoy a drink in the lounge. ...

Even though we love the French cuisine, sometimes it is nice to be able to order something different than croissants, nicoise salad or a Croque-Monsieur. You can have a delicious breakfast or lunch here. Everything is fresh and you can see that. T...

In the old part of Nice you will find the best Italian ice cream on Place Rosetti. Due to its reputation, there is usually a queue, but for real ice cream lovers, the wait is definitely worth it! Choose from more than 90 flavours, from strawberry ...

Have you ever eaten socca? Socca is a specialty from Nice, consisting of a pancake made from chickpeas, flour, salt, water and olive oil. Sprinkle some black pepper on top and you're done! Try this local specialty at the market stall of Chez Th...

Delicious draft beer and good wines in this bar in vieux Nice. This bar may look ancient, but it isn't. The interior is quite special; the decoration exudes 'retro'. There is a busy, pleasant atmosphere. Overall, it's a nice place to grab a dri...

Opening hours Mon-Sa 8:00 - 21:00. On sundays from 8:00 to 12:30.

Opening hours daily from 8.30 - 22.00. On Sunday from 8.30 - 12.30.

Opening hours daily from 07:30 - 21:00. On Sunday from 7.30 - 20.00.

The Cours Saleya market is held every day. On Monday, there is a nice antique and flea market, the rest of the week you'll find fruits and vegetables, but also many stalls with flowers. At the end of the afternoon the same square is cleaned and tr...

On this well known square in the old town of Nice (Vieux Nice) you can enjoy (every Monday morning) a colorful Brocante market. Here you will find the most beautiful China, silver cutlery, paintings etc. On all other days there is a regional marke...

You might not expect it, but the best antique and brocante shops are in the port area of Nice. Cosy strolling along the more than 100 shops.

Here you can find the more luxurious shops from brands like Wolford, Escada, Max Mara and Furla. Do visit the shop of the popular French footwear brand Repetto. Even more shopping? Walk through the streets Avenue de Verdun and Rue Paradis. On the ...

Rue Massena is located right in the Centre. This cosy street has a mix of nice shops, like the French fashion chain Sudexpress, Pain du Sucre and shoe store San Marina.

Last April we went to Nice for a day and we happened to walk into this nice interior store. How impressed we were! Beautiful furniture, books and posters; every corner of this store has been thought through. Really a store where you unconsciously ...

Unfortunately, it sometimes rains in the South of France. But never mind, there is a beautiful shopping center in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, near Nice airport. Go for a lovely time of indoor shopping, before you know the sun shines again. Fashion, spor...

This beautiful shopping center is a good addition for a day in Nice. Shop till you drop, go see a movie, grab a bite to eat and the (rainy) day is over! Polygone is located in Cagnes sur Mer, 10 minutes from Nice Airport.

Nicetoile shopping centre is thé Department store of Nice and has more than 100 shops and restaurants. There is something for everyone. Done shopping? Grab a bite to eat.

Climbing course in the woods and also the ability to practice canyoning and caving.

This leek forest is a small climbing park and playground. Discover the gnome in you in this adventure park for everyone from 2 to 102 years! Climbing in trees, slides, hide yourself in a hut in the trees, it's all possible. The park is in a forest...

Here the children can enjoy themselves on all kinds of playgrounds, jumping cushions and slides.

Fondation Maeght is an exceptional place where you can see one of the largest collections of modern art of the 20th century. Paintings, statues, drawings and graphics of, among others, Bonnard, Braque, Calder, Chagall, Chillida, Giacometti, Léger,...

This museum in Nice houses Marc Chagall's largest public collection of works.

This museum contains a large collection of 'Belle Époque' paintings and modern works including Sisley, Braque, Degas and Monet paintings. There is also a collection of Picasso ceramics.

At Galimard perfume House you can take a tour or join a workshop 7 days a week. Galimard is outside the Centre of Grasse and is easily accessible by car.

Botanical park with beautiful flora, fauna and zoo (birds, butterflies). There is also a theme garden with dinosaurs.

Discover the Provence by train and make a wonderful trip between Nice and Digne-les-Bains! The train uses a narrow-track with a total length of 151 kilometers.

Historic steam train that takes a beautiful route in Provence from Puget to Theniers, and this every Sunday from May to October.

Here you are at the right place to rent a boat, for sailing lessons (optimist, catamaran) etc. Look at the site for the possibilities and rates.

One of the best things to do in Nice: Cycling !!!! And then of course it is nice to have a good bike. At Holland Bikes, they simply rent out good old-fashioned Dutch bikes: Gazelle's, with or without a basket. For an hour, but also for a day. And ...

A visit to this beautiful villa is truly a must if you are near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. The pink villa was built in 1905 by Barones De Rothschild. The villa, the interior of the villa and the gardens with many fountains and palm trees are breathtak...

The only working mill in Nice where you can see how olive oil is made. Opening hours: from 9h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 18h00, closed at weekends.

This Russian church in Nice is the second oldest Russian orthodox church in Western Europe. The church was built in 1912 and is perhaps also the largest Russian orthodox building outside of Russia. Inside as breathtakingly beautiful as the outside...

This palace is one of the largest and most luxurious buildings in the region. The palace was built in baroque style in the 17th century for the noble Lascaris-Ventimiglia cousins. It has a large collection (500 pieces) of old instruments. The muse...

Confiserie Florian in Vieux Nice is open every day of the year from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. You will get a free tour where you can see how to make candy, chocolates and / or jam of flowers and fruit. After the tour you (of course) ...

A villa built in the early 1900s by the French archaeologist Theodore Reinach and his wife Fanny Kann, a daughter of the Ephrussi family. This family later built villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Cap Ferrat. Villa Kerylos is characterized by mosaic ...

For the best views of Nice and surroundings go to La Colline du Château! After you have taken the stairs (over 200 steps) you have a spectacular view of the old city of Nice, the harbour, the promenade des Anglais and Baie des Anges. You can take ...

This museum is housed in an aristocratic villa dating back to 1898. The villa itself is already a reason to visit the museum! In the museum you will find religious wall paintings, classical paintings, sculptures and antique furniture. The museum h...

This museum and former residence of Matisse offers a collection of paintings, sculptures, preparatory sketches, personal possessions and publications of Henri Matisse. The museum is located in a beautiful park. Free entrance, closed on Tuesdays. O...

This museum of naive art is housed in Château Saint Hélène, the former residence of perfume François Coty. The museum is located in a large park. You will find paintings, sculptures and drawings of painters like Henri Rousseau and Grandma Moses. T...

Maybe not really a museum because it doesn't have a lot of work from him. Still, it's worth a visit, just to see where Renoir spent the last 12 years of his life. The house 'Les Collettes' is located in an idyllic setting and has a beautiful garde...

A jewel in the history of French gastronomy, this recently restored birthhouse of Auguste Escoffier. It is a small museum devoted to the love of French cuisine and especially to one of its founders, Escoffier (inventor of the Peche Melba). A nice ...

This typical French wine bar is probably one of Nice's best kept secrets! A great place to spend an evening relaxing and enjoying jazz sounds or Brazilian bossa nova. The wines are delicious, but it is also possible to enjoy some (vegetarian) tapa...

The sea and beaches are always close by. In Nice you will find no less than 7 km of beach with beautiful grey and white pebbles. These are not very comfortable but luckily there are a lot of nice beach bars where you can spend the day!

Would you like to spend a day on the beach near Nice, then drive to Villefranche-sur-Mer (a 7 km drive). The colourful old town has many nice shops, a nice port and there are sandy beaches (on the other side of the port).

If you are wondering how it feels to lay down your towel on the most expensive piece of land in the world, then Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is the place to be. The sea water is all shades of blue and there's a beautiful Bay with a pebble beach (Paloma B...

From mid June to September, Nice hosts a host of free performances in many different locations. The program is varied and ranges from classical music, song and dance, traditional and modern music to jazz and pop.

The highlight of the Côte d'Azur in winter and one of the largest carnivals in the world! For 15 days there are colorful parades day and night with hundreds of dancers and musicians from all over the world. The decorated floats with the most beaut...

One of the oldest jazz festivals in Europe (since 1948), which takes place annually in the first half of July. An international event which has become one of the main events on the Cote d'Azur over the years.

Almost all month of July, you can enjoy live music while enjoying a drink and / or snack. Cards can be purchased online in advance and often cost you around 25 euros per person. For children under 12 years the entrance fee is free.

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