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Nice
With its mix of real-city life, old-world opulence, year-round sunshine, vibrant street life and stunning seaside location, no place in France compares with Nice.
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Nice
Getting lost among the dark, narrow, winding alleyways of Nice’s old town is a highlight. The layout has barely changed since the 1700s, and it’s now…
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The most famous stretch of seafront in Nice – if not France – is this vast paved promenade, which gets its name from the English expat patrons who paid…
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For the best views over Nice’s red-tiled rooftops, climb the winding staircases up to this wooded outcrop on the eastern edge of the old town. It’s been…
Nice
Originally built as a holiday home for Prince Victor d’Essling (the grandson of one of Napoléon's favourite generals, Maréchal Massena), this lavish belle…
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This museum, 2km north of the city centre in the leafy Cimiez quarter, houses a fascinating assortment of works by Matisse, including oil paintings,…
Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain
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European and American avant-garde works from the 1950s to the present are the focus of this sprawling multilevel museum. Highlights include many works by…
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Split between its beautiful flower market and rightly famous food market. On Mondays, flowers and food make way for a flea market.
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The strange, dreamlike and often unsettling work of the Belarusian painter Marc Chagall (1887–1985) is displayed at this museum, which owns the largest…
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Things to Know
The queen of the French Riviera, Nice drips elegance and panache. Here are some things to know before you arrive to help you fit in with the glitterati.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Nice has lots of culturally distinct and fun neighborhoods. Whether you're in search of culture, nightlife, sunbathing, or all three – here's your guide.
Read articleMoney and Costs
The French Riviera might be known for its glitz and glam, but follow our top budget tips and Nice needn’t be an expensive destination to visit.
Read articleTransportation
Exploring Nice couldn’t be easier! This compact French city is walkable and easily accessible by public transport. Here are the best ways to get around.
Read articleFree Things to Do
You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy the glamour of Nice. Beach-going, people-watching, architecture-viewing and more, all to be enjoyed for free.
Read article5 Shops
Be prepared to hunt through the stores of Nice and you could find some treasures. Here are the city's best independent shops and markets.
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