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Trip.Best Top 14 Best Things to Do in Nice [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Nice! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Jun 2024
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    "The old town of Nice is intact with a variety of ancient buildings from the 18th century, such as baroque churches, Italian-style buildings, etc. Walk into the maze of old cities, stroll in the high and low, winding alleys, enjoy the bright colors and different styles of buildings, Taobao in each characteristic small shop. If you walk to the Plaza Market in Sareya (Cours Saleya), all kinds of bright fruits, candy, flowers immediately come into view, which is dizzying. If you are tired, you can find a restaurant or cafe and sit in the open-air seat and taste the specialties and famous dishes of Nice."
    Nice.Nice City Center
    974m from downtown
    Highlights: Today, the old town of Nice still maintains the appearance of the 17th and 18th century AD. You can hunt for treasures in the labyrinth of alleys, experience old-fashioned French shopping in the square market in Sarea, and enjoy the traditional delicious food of Nice in the square! Nice was first built by the Greeks, then conquered by the Roman Empire, and only broke away from Italian rule in 1860. Therefore, the old town of Nice (VieuxNice) is full of old buildings full of Italian style, the buildings are bright and bright, the alleys twist and turn with the hills, those characteristic shops hidden in the alleys, century-old restaurants and bars always give Visitors are amazed. Sights to visit in the old town: Nice Opera House built in 1855, Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, Place Garibaladi, Palais Lascaris, Chapelledela Miséricorde .
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    "The British Boulevard was built in 1830 by the British expatriates in Nice, and built by the sea, a 5 km long avenue, with art galleries, shops and luxury hotels on both sides."
    Nice.Promenade des Anglais
    215m from downtown
    Highlights: The English Promenade was built by the British colonists of Nice in 1822. The whole site is 5 kilometers away, next to the Bay of Angels, connecting Nice Airport and the Castle Hill. The avenue is adorned with palm trees all year round, and is lined with boutiques and luxury hotels on both sides. In the 19th century, a large number of Britons chose Nice's Bay of Angels as their holiday destination to escape the harsh winter. In 1820, Lewis Wei, an Englishman, initiated social fundraising and built the pedestrian street, which was only 2 meters wide at the time, into the current-scale avenue, and named "Anglais, the British" as the name of the avenue.
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    "Nice Angel Bay, France, named after the bay shaped like angel wings, is a beautiful beach in France, is a good place for people to spend the summer, climbing the castle from the east overlooking the Angel Bay is a better angle to enjoy. The beach in Angel Bay is special, the beach is covered with pebbles, can directly use the backpack as a pillow, lie on the coast, enjoy a luxurious sun bath, listen to the tide hit the pebbles when the sea water flows from the stone."
    Nice
    8.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Angel Bay is adjacent to the English Promenade, named after the shape of the wings of an angel. It is a very beautiful beach in France and a good place to spend summer. Climbing up the castle and overlooking from the east is a better angle to appreciate Angel Bay. The beaches of Nice are very special. The beach is paved with pebbles. You can directly use your backpack as a pillow, lie on the coast, enjoy the luxurious sunbathing, and listen to the sound of the sea flowing through the cracks of the rocks as the tide hits the pebbles.
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    4.8/5
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    "Castle Hill, though, on the mountain you may not find the so-called "castle" because it was completely destroyed by Louis XIV's army in 1706. But today Castle Hill is still beautiful and one of the treasures of every distant visitor. Overlooking the elegant and chic Angel Bay, the magnificent panoramic view of the unique old town and port, is a must-check in "take beautiful photos" highlands! Don't miss it!"
    Nice.Nice Old Town
    1.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Nice Castle Hill is located on a hill at the eastern end of the American Pier, 92 meters high, overlooking the old city of Nice and the Bay of Angels to the west, and overlooking the Port of Limbia to the east. The castle here has been destroyed in 1706, only the Bellanda Tower (TourBellanda) remains to this day, and it is still possible to imagine the momentum of the castle overlooking the coastline. The park features an 18th-century man-made waterfall and children's playground, making it a great spot for a picnic.
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    "Nice on the South French coast with stunning sea views, the center of Nice's old town is Masena Square, the Sun Statue and the Fountain Times Square, close to Angel Bay."
    Nice.Nice Waterfront
    396m from downtown
    Highlights: Place Masséna is one of the more lively squares in Nice. It was built around the 1730s and now connects the old town and the new town of Nice. The northern half of the square is rectangular and the southern half is semi-circular. The ground is made of black and white stones to form a lattice shape, with 36 stone pine trees in the middle. There are tourist information offices, a central bus stop, banks, shops, Lafayette department stores, and numerous restaurants and cafés on both sides of the square. You can also see many street performers performing in the square, and there are street performances or float parades in the evening. There is a large fountain on the square, the bronze decoration on the fountain symbolizes the major planets of the solar system, and the seven sculptures designed by the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa: "Conversation à Nice" representing seven continents.
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    "The Côte d'Azur refers to the vast coastal area in southeastern France, from the town of Cassis next to Marseille to the small town of Menton, which borders Italy, with a total length of about 400 kilometers. As a world-renowned resort, there are many beautiful small towns here, but the most famous It's Nice."
    Nice
    4.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The emerging observatory can see the olive trees scattered under this stone mountain, and can enjoy a more spectacular view. From here you can see pretty bays, including the Promenade des Anglais and the Bay of Angels. There are also international research centers in the field of astrophysics.
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    "In the 18th century, the city was built in front of the Pairolière gate, guaranteed by the king. It was a wasteland, scattered with stones to demolish the walls of the castle of Nice. The first draft of the plan was adopted in 1761. However, due to lack of funds, the first filling was delayed until 1773. The future square floor is raised to between 10 and 11 meters above sea level. In 1780, the situation changed because King Vittorio Amedio III of Sardinia decided to build the Royal Boulevard from Turin to Nice, and to match the specifications of the Boulevard, the area of the square was expanded."
    Nice.Nice Port
    1.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Garibaldi Square is the oldest square in Nice, built in the 18th century, with a statue of Garibaldi standing in the middle of the square. The square is located in the northeast corner of the old city of Nice, at the intersection of Jean Jaurès Avenue, Ciaudo Doctor Street, Republic Street, Cassini Street and Catherine Ségurane Street. Named after Garibaldi, the legendary hero of the unification of Italy, there is a statue of him in the square. Nice was transferred from the Kingdom of Sardinia to France in 1860 as a condition of French support for the unification of Italy.
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    "It was a small space where you could immerse yourself in Chagall's world view and religious view. I think it's a must-see spot when going to nice ✨"
    Nice.Nice City Center
    1.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Chagall Museum is a famous museum in France, located near the quiet residential area of Nice. There are more than 200 paintings by the famous white painter Marc Chagall in the museum. The most famous is his 17 "Bible series" works, which are cleverly conceived and brightly colored. Chagall hopes that his important works on the Bible can be stored in the same place. So this museum was built.
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    "The Cape of Nice is also a very interesting place. The romantic French city of Nice is very beautiful. The whole small city includes a very wide coastline. The cliffs of the Cape are also very good. The tourist city of Nice is very lively every year."
    Nice
    3.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Cape Nice is located near the seaside park in the southeast of the city. From the Parc Vigier, take a stroll along the BV Franck Pilatte to the Jardin Félix Rainaud. La Cape and Mediterranean viewpoints. On the promontory close to the ocean, you can see the panoramic view of Nice, as well as the port in the distance, with ships of all sizes, and in front of you is the azure Mediterranean Sea, with different levels of blue, so there will be distant shadows against the blue sky. Fun, full of comfortable and leisurely mood. In the evening, the light is very soft, and the people and scenery will be beautiful.
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    "I visited the cathedral, which is said to be the most beautiful in Russia and abroad on Easter Day. Surprisingly, there were fewer Russians and more tourists."
    Nice
    1.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The church is an old and famous Orthodox church, built between 1902 and 1912 by Tsar Nicholas II. The design of the building is inspired by the Moscow church style, and the architectural style of the early 17th century is very obvious. The interior decoration is rich, decorated with many icons, frescoes, carved joinery, and embossed and carved metal. Icon screen. Friends who like architectural culture should not miss it.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Nice?
Some Best Things to Do in Nice include:old nice, Promenade Des Anglais, Baie des Anges, Castle Hill, Place Masséna
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Nice?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Nice include:old nice:4.7, Promenade Des Anglais:4.6, Baie des Anges:4.7, Castle Hill:4.8, Place Masséna:4.6
At what locations in Nice can Best Things to Do in Nice be found?
The Best Things to Do in Nice are mainly located in:old nice:Nice, Promenade Des Anglais:Nice, Baie des Anges:Nice, Castle Hill:Nice, Place Masséna:Nice
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