Nice Things to Do

The parkland extends over the hill of the chic residential Cimiez district, presenting a different panorama at every turn. It includes a charming olive grove, Roman amphitheaters and a monastery garden, which together make up a... more

Tucked away in a corner of the old town, this original café is about as easy to find as a needle in a haystack. Once you find it, Bar des Oiseaux offers a refreshing blend of live theater, concerts and philosophical discussions... more

Pouffes and low tables give this interior design boutique-cum-tea room a Zen-like feel. Complementing its attractive location in the old town, the shop's carefully chosen décor (right down to the trays and pretty lights) make i... more

Cathédrale Sainte Réparate's calm green façade belies its astonishingly luxurious interior. Marble columns, furnishings decorated by mosaics in colored stone (marquetry), gold moldings, and massive murals combine to create true... more

Situated on one of the city's most prominent hills, far from the hustle and bustle of the town centre, Nice's archaeological museum is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved Roman baths dating back to the 2nd & 3rd centurie... more

The Fort du Mont Alban is a fine example of 16th-century military architecture. Built on the hilltop at 220m above sea level, it offers a striking 360° panorama. To one side you have Nice itself, the bay opening out onto the se... more

On Mont Boron you can't help but notice the large pink castle amidst the throng of stunning villas. It's a rather peculiar sight, like something created out of a fairy tale as a treat for a good little girl. This fascinating st... more

If you didn't arrive in Nice by train and you like architecture, then the city's main railway station, known as the Gare Central, is worth paying a visit to. Found at the juncture of Avenue Jean Médecin and Avenue Thiers, it is... more

This delightful chapel stands amid Cours Saleya, a bustling pedestrianized street with a fantastic Provençal market. It is a fine example of Italian baroque influence in the religious buildings in the region, particularly aroun... more

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