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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Nice [2025]
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Promenade Des Anglais
4.5
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299 reviews
6.4
Based on 15,648 reviews
Nice Waterfront | 215m from downtown
Phone +33-6-18309431
Address: Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Nice
Highlights:
Palm trees & Azure Angel Bay
Palm-lined seaside path at Angel Bay
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South France is still very beautiful, sweeping away the haze of London and Paris, with the same good sunshine as Barcelona. Many foreigners will bask in the sun here on the English Street.
The Promenade des Anglais was built in 1830 with funds raised by British expatriates in Nice. It is 5 kilometers long and is located along the sea. Art galleries, shops and luxury hotels are lined on both sides.
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old nice
4.7
/5
399 reviews
6.2
Based on 12,673 reviews
Nice City Center | 974m from downtown
Phone +33-6-25632830
Address: Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Nice
Highlights:
Historic cathedrals & architecture abound
Nice cuisine & century-old restaurant
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The old town of Nice has well preserved various styles of ancient buildings since the 18th century, such as Baroque churches and Italian-style buildings. Walk into the maze-like old town, stroll through the winding alleys, admire the brightly colored and different styles of buildings, and shop in the unique shops. If you walk to the Cours Saleya, you will immediately see all kinds of bright fruits, candies, and flowers, which are dazzling. If you are tired of walking, you can find a restaurant or cafe and sit in the open air to taste the specialties and famous dishes of Nice.
As the name suggests, it's an area with an old-fashioned feel. There are a lot of delicious restaurants. In particular, there were a lot of famous gelato shops, so people were waiting in line. ☺️
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Baie des Anges
4.6
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413 reviews
5.4
8.7 km from downtown
Address: France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Nice
Highlights:
Blue waters & coastal arc UNESCO
Pebble beach for sunbathing & swimming
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The Bay of Angels in Nice, France, is named after the shape of the bay that resembles the wings of an angel. It is a very beautiful beach in France and a good place for people to spend the summer. Climbing up the castle and overlooking from the east is a good angle to appreciate the Bay of Angels. The beach of the Bay of Angels is very special. The beach is paved with pebbles. You can directly use your backpack as a pillow, lie on the coast, enjoy a luxurious sunbath, and listen to the sound of sea water flowing through the cracks of the stones when the tide hits the pebbles.
The French Bay of Angels is named after the shape of the bay, which resembles the wings of an angel. It is a very beautiful beach in France and a good place for people to spend the summer. Climbing up the castle and overlooking from the east is a good angle to appreciate the Bay of Angels. The beach of the Bay of Angels is very special. The beach is paved with pebbles. You can directly use your backpack as a pillow, lie on the coast, enjoy a luxurious sunbath, and listen to the sound of sea water flowing through the cracks of the stones when the tide hits the pebbles.
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Le Cap de Nice
4.1
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69 reviews
5.2
Based on 27 reviews
3.1 km from downtown
Phone +33 4 93 56 47 71
Address: 31 Bd Maurice Maeterlinck, 06300 Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Nice
Highlights:
Bus 81 to Maeterlinck stop
Panoramic views & Mediterranean beauty
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Cape Nice is also a very interesting place. This romantic French city of Nice is very beautiful. The whole town includes a very wide coastline, and the cliffs of the cape are also very good. The tourist city of Nice is very lively during the peak tourist season every year.
Nice. There are not many people here. The color of the sea is pretty, but it is still quite different from Bali. But it is still nice to walk on the beach. There are many private yachts docked at the pier. It still feels very rich.
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Castle Hill
4.7
/5
195 reviews
5.0
Based on 56 reviews
Nice Waterfront | 1.1 km from downtown
Phone +33-4-93928282
Address: 06300 Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Nice
Highlights:
92-meter-high tower overlooks Nice
18th-century tower & Nice's history
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The walk to the top of the hill can be completed within half an hour, which is rather comfortable and suitable for family travelers. There were some ruins of an ancient church and fortress. The panorama of Nice is also breathtaking for travelers. The visit could normally be completed within two hours.
Castle Hill, although you may not find the so-called "castle" on the hill, because it was completely destroyed by Louis XIV's army in 1706. But today, Castle Hill still beautifies Nice and is one of the treasured memories of every distant tourist.
Overlooking the elegant and unique Angel Bay, the unique charm of the old town and the port, it is a must-visit "photo-taking" highland! Don't miss it!
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Place Masséna
4.7
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222 reviews
4.7
Based on 5,928 reviews
Nice Waterfront | 396m from downtown
Address: Plassa Carlou Aubert, 06000 Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Nice
Highlights:
Cultural hub for festivals & events
18th-century bridge in Nice
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Nice, on the Cote d'Azur in southern France, has charming sea views. The center of Nice's old town is Place Massena. The statue of the sun god and the fountain are in the center of the square, very close to the Bay of Angels.
A large circular square, good for walking and relaxing, with sculptures and fountains, and many children playing in the water. There are many roads radiating out to the surrounding areas. There is a real estate agency nearby where you can check the local housing prices.
Place Massena is named after the imperial marshal Andre Massena. It was originally 2 squares:
1. Place Carlo Alberto was built in 1820-1830.
2. Place Massena, which is located on the other side of the Palonge River, is built in 18th century style from 1840 to 1852.
The south of Place Massena is the Old Town of Nice, and the north is the rue Jean-Medson. The central part is covered by the Palonge River bed, and the west is adjacent to the Alberto Garden. The Nice Light Rail Line 1 has two stations, Massena and Opera House. The northern half of the Place Massena is rectangular, and the southern half is semicircular. The ground is covered with black and white stones to form a grid shape.
Walking north from the Opera House in the old town of Nice, passing Avenue Jean-Medsay, you will reach Place Massena, where there is a tourist information center. Banks and shops are on both sides of the square, and Lafayette Department Store (a branch of Galeries Lafayette) is here. There is a bus station nearby, and there is an art work placed on the square - 7 sculptures of "Conversation a Nice" created by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, representing 7 continents.
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Pl. Garibaldi
4.3
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58 reviews
4.6
Based on 2,339 reviews
Nice Port | 1.3 km from downtown
Address: 06300 Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
City hub of five streets
City hub with five streets
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In the 18th century, the city started construction work in front of the Pairolière Gate, guaranteed by the King. It was a wasteland, scattered with stones from the demolished walls of the Citadel of Nice. The first draft of the plan was approved in 1761. However, due to lack of funds, the first filling works were delayed until 1773. The ground of the future square was raised to between 10 and 11 meters above sea level. In 1780, the situation changed because King Victor Amedeo III of Sardinia decided to build the Royal Avenue from Turin to Nice, and in order to match the size of the Royal Avenue, the area of Piazza Garibaldi was also enlarged.
Garibaldi is also a very important national hero of Italy. The environment of the square named after him is also quite good. You can experience many good projects here. There are also some relatively simple contents distributed in the square.
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Marc Chagall National Museum
4.4
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78 reviews
4.6
Based on 3,815 reviews
Nice City Center | 1.5 km from downtown
Phone +33 4 93 53 87 20
Address: Av. Dr Ménard, 06000 Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Chagall's 200+ artworks collection
Revelation paintings exhibition space
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Although it was a small space, it was a space where you could immerse yourself in Chagall's worldview and religious views. I think it's a must-see spot when you go to Nice.
If you are a tourist who likes art, you must not miss the Chagall Museum when you come to Nice.
The National Marc Chagall Museum, MUSÉE NATIONAL Marc Chagall, is located in the wealthy residential area of Ville Nouvelle in Nice. The building is designed as a place for contemplation and tranquility, and its interior adds a quiet atmosphere by combining bright materials (mainly plaster and limestone) and using a lot of daylight.
Highlights: Collections and artworks on display The museum's collection is mainly inspired by religious themes donated by Chagall. The core of the series is the famous "Biblical Cycle" (also known as "Biblical Message"), which includes seventeen paintings created by Chagall in the early 1950s, depicting the contents of "Genesis", "Exodus" and "Biblical Jacob".
Transportation: You can walk. Google for public transportation is not very reliable in southern France, and the buses in the off-season are different. Instead of looking for a bus stop, it is better to navigate and walk directly.
Ticket price: It is 10 euros in 2019, and it is estimated that it will rise later.
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Matisse Museum
4.3
/5
80 reviews
4.3
From IDR 368182
Based on 1,947 reviews
Cimiez | 2.7 km from downtown
Phone +33 4 93 81 08 08
Address: 164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Admire Matisse's Still Life Painting
17th-century Genoese illusion-style mansion
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The Matisse Museum is also a very interesting art gallery. The museum has a very important historical structure and is a rare thing. Art is also warmly welcomed in France. The entire museum houses many valuable artworks.
Matisse is considered a betrayal of classicism because of his free and unrestrained works, but after seeing his various works, I quite like them. I think they are very smart and the colors are very beautiful. This art museum has a collection of thousands of his various works of art.
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Cr Saleya
4.4
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67 reviews
4.3
Based on 1,231 reviews
Nice Waterfront | 752m from downtown
Phone +33-4-92144800
Address: 06300 Nice, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Old Town's main pedestrian street
Colorful Friday flower & fruit market
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It's a big open-air market. There's really everything. But it feels more like a fish market or a seafood market. Maybe it's because it's on the coast. There are many types of fish that I've never seen before. Of course, there are many other handicrafts. It's still worth a visit.
I love the market in the old town of Nice. There are so many things I haven't seen before. There are so many kinds of food. It's really amazing. I feel like I can spend a whole day here. It's so interesting! The various colors of goods in the market are neatly arranged, forming a beautiful landscape.
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