Guidebook for Nice
Sightseeing
Built in 1897 for Queen Victoria of England who stayed several times, this imposing building typical of the Belle Epoque was, until 1934, a luxury hotel named "Excelsior Regina Palace".
71 Bd de Cimiez
71 Boulevard de CimiezBuilt in 1897 for Queen Victoria of England who stayed several times, this imposing building typical of the Belle Epoque was, until 1934, a luxury hotel named "Excelsior Regina Palace".
Composed of ancient arenas (third century) and the beautiful Matisse Museum, the Cimiez gardens are planted with centuries-old olive trees.
117 Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez
Composed of ancient arenas (third century) and the beautiful Matisse Museum, the Cimiez gardens are planted with centuries-old olive trees.
Inaugurated in 1912 after 10 years of works, visits are allowed outside of religious services. Change of scenery guaranteed!
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St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Avenue Nicolas IIInaugurated in 1912 after 10 years of works, visits are allowed outside of religious services. Change of scenery guaranteed!
The castle no longer exists, but a lovely big park awaits you, with or without children. Take the stairs or elevator (free) to admire the Bay of Angels a little higher. The view is breathtaking!
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Ancien Chateau
The castle no longer exists, but a lovely big park awaits you, with or without children. Take the stairs or elevator (free) to admire the Bay of Angels a little higher. The view is breathtaking!
The old town, fully pedestrian, has a typical architecture that is reminiscent of the border villages. Must the old town offers many shops and restaurants of all kinds, but also rich story buildings
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old nice
The old town, fully pedestrian, has a typical architecture that is reminiscent of the border villages. Must the old town offers many shops and restaurants of all kinds, but also rich story buildings
The Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain (MAMAC) is worth a visit. An interesting architecture houses a fine collection of contemporary artists that have marked the region.
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Museum för modern och samtida konst
Place Yves KleinThe Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain (MAMAC) is worth a visit. An interesting architecture houses a fine collection of contemporary artists that have marked the region.
Moved away from the tourist center, the Villa Arson is both the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Nice and a place for temporary exhibitions. Pines trees in the garden are also wonderful!
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Villa Arson
20 Av. Stephen LiegeardMoved away from the tourist center, the Villa Arson is both the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Nice and a place for temporary exhibitions. Pines trees in the garden are also wonderful!
Contemporary art gallery and workshop of, La Station is brilliantly held by Cédric Teisseire from few years. Contiguous to the old slaughterhouse of Nice , La Station still has a current event.
La Station
89 Rte de TurinContemporary art gallery and workshop of, La Station is brilliantly held by Cédric Teisseire from few years. Contiguous to the old slaughterhouse of Nice , La Station still has a current event.
The "connectif Keskon fabrique" is also a contemporary art gallery and workshop, but focused on the recuperation of everyday objects. They always make improbable things....
3 Rue Molière
3 Rue MolièreThe "connectif Keskon fabrique" is also a contemporary art gallery and workshop, but focused on the recuperation of everyday objects. They always make improbable things....
Among the paintings, you can admire works by Brueghel the Elder, Fragonard, Constant, Boudin, Monet, Sisley, Bonnard, Dufy, Laurencin. The sculpture is also present by Carpeaux, Rude and Rodin.
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
33 Av. des BaumettesAmong the paintings, you can admire works by Brueghel the Elder, Fragonard, Constant, Boudin, Monet, Sisley, Bonnard, Dufy, Laurencin. The sculpture is also present by Carpeaux, Rude and Rodin.
This Belle Epoque building has six rooms with their walls all the trends of the image, from photojournalism to art photography, photographs of the nineteenth to the current digital technology.
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Museum of Photography Charles Nègre
1 Pl. Pierre GautierThis Belle Epoque building has six rooms with their walls all the trends of the image, from photojournalism to art photography, photographs of the nineteenth to the current digital technology.
Shopping
The main street of Nice is located on the avenue reserved for the tram. There, you will find all the shops, including the imposing "Nice Etoile" shopping center or Galeries Lafayette.
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Avenue Jean Medecin
Avenue Jean MédecinThe main street of Nice is located on the avenue reserved for the tram. There, you will find all the shops, including the imposing "Nice Etoile" shopping center or Galeries Lafayette.
For 5 generations (1820!), The Maison Auer deserves a detour. The confectioner offers chocolates, candied fruit, fruit pulp, frozen chestnuts and other goodies stunning!
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Maison Auer
7 Rue Saint-François de PauleFor 5 generations (1820!), The Maison Auer deserves a detour. The confectioner offers chocolates, candied fruit, fruit pulp, frozen chestnuts and other goodies stunning!
The artisan glacier of Nice, this is him! Mainly located in Vieux-Nice (it has several addresses, but beware of fakes), its main store offers a wide terrace. Forget all. Just enjoy!
2 Pl. Rossetti
2 Place RossettiThe artisan glacier of Nice, this is him! Mainly located in Vieux-Nice (it has several addresses, but beware of fakes), its main store offers a wide terrace. Forget all. Just enjoy!
If you need or want books, prefer the (independent) bookstore Massena rather than Fnac Av. Jean Médecin. I am active in my surroundings for this beautiful bookstore live many more years! Thank you...
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Librairie Masséna
55 Rue GioffredoIf you need or want books, prefer the (independent) bookstore Massena rather than Fnac Av. Jean Médecin. I am active in my surroundings for this beautiful bookstore live many more years! Thank you...
Opened recently, this "responsible bakery" offers only organic products, including many original things. And besides, it's very good!
44 Boulevard Gambetta
44 Boulevard GambettaOpened recently, this "responsible bakery" offers only organic products, including many original things. And besides, it's very good!
Everything Else
This place stands daily a large food market popular with locals. You'll find everything from fruits, vegetables, flowers, beautiful fish and some products from local producers (honey, cheese, etc.).
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Place du Général de Gaulle
Place du Général de GaulleThis place stands daily a large food market popular with locals. You'll find everything from fruits, vegetables, flowers, beautiful fish and some products from local producers (honey, cheese, etc.).
Over the decades, it has become a hub of the city, ideally located between the Vieux-Nice, the avenue Jean-Médecin and close to the famous Promenade des Anglais.
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Place Massena
Place MassenaOver the decades, it has become a hub of the city, ideally located between the Vieux-Nice, the avenue Jean-Médecin and close to the famous Promenade des Anglais.
You might meet other shops of this typically pastry and bakery, but it is right next to the studio. From 7am, you will find bread, croissants and local specialties.
5 Rue Maccarani
5 Rue MaccaraniYou might meet other shops of this typically pastry and bakery, but it is right next to the studio. From 7am, you will find bread, croissants and local specialties.
There are hundred of VB stations, which is closest to the apt is located there, in front of the Théâtre de Verdure. Each bike can be rented by the hour, day, week, etc., using a credit card.
20 Avenue de Verdun
20 Avenue de VerdunThere are hundred of VB stations, which is closest to the apt is located there, in front of the Théâtre de Verdure. Each bike can be rented by the hour, day, week, etc., using a credit card.
Learn all about Nice and its surroundings during your journey, do not hesitate to open the doors of the Office of Tourism.
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Office de Tourisme Metropolitain Nice Cote d'Azur
5 Prom. des AnglaisLearn all about Nice and its surroundings during your journey, do not hesitate to open the doors of the Office of Tourism.
The famous "Prom" is no longer presented. Its wide range allows the front sidewalk to walk on foot, running, rollerblading or cycling.
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Promenade des Anglais
Promenade des AnglaisThe famous "Prom" is no longer presented. Its wide range allows the front sidewalk to walk on foot, running, rollerblading or cycling.
Bordering Vieux-Nice by northwest, Place Garibaldi offers beautiful architecture. Its sham facades and pedestrian galleries are also good to live in happy hour...
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Place Garibaldi
Place GaribaldiBordering Vieux-Nice by northwest, Place Garibaldi offers beautiful architecture. Its sham facades and pedestrian galleries are also good to live in happy hour...
All private beaches like themselves (chairs, umbrellas, bars, restaurants, etc.), but I think the team Neptune particularly friendly and attentive. From 15h, prices fall.
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Neptune plage
Promenade des AnglaisAll private beaches like themselves (chairs, umbrellas, bars, restaurants, etc.), but I think the team Neptune particularly friendly and attentive. From 15h, prices fall.
The most popular gay club of the French Riviera is a good choice for night owls. The Glam (6 rue Eugène Emmanuel) is open Thursday to Sunday from 11pm to 5am.
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Le Glam
6 Rue Eugène EmanuelThe most popular gay club of the French Riviera is a good choice for night owls. The Glam (6 rue Eugène Emmanuel) is open Thursday to Sunday from 11pm to 5am.
Essentials
250 meters from the apartment is a supermarket "Intermarché" which gives you what you need. It is open everyday (mon-sat: 8.30am-8.30pm ; sun : 9.00am-1.00pm).
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Rue Maccarani
Rue Maccarani250 meters from the apartment is a supermarket "Intermarché" which gives you what you need. It is open everyday (mon-sat: 8.30am-8.30pm ; sun : 9.00am-1.00pm).
On the other side of the place Grimaldi is an organic supermarket "Le Marchand Bio". It is open Monday to Saturday from 9h to 19h.
2 Rue de la Buffa
2 Rue de la BuffaOn the other side of the place Grimaldi is an organic supermarket "Le Marchand Bio". It is open Monday to Saturday from 9h to 19h.
This delicatessen in Vieux-Nice delight the most discerning palate. In a beautiful space, the PPP team will explain all the secrets of olives.
15 Rue du Pont Vieux
15 Rue du Pont VieuxThis delicatessen in Vieux-Nice delight the most discerning palate. In a beautiful space, the PPP team will explain all the secrets of olives.
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in the French Riviera. David and Laurence Vaqué did not steal their Michelin stars. Between lovers, you will have an unforgettable moment (count 60 euros per person)
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Le Bistrot Gourmand
10 Rue du Dr Pierre GazagnaireOne of the best restaurants in the French Riviera. David and Laurence Vaqué did not steal their Michelin stars. Between lovers, you will have an unforgettable moment (count 60 euros per person)
Of all the restaurants of Rue Massena, Mary's House offers good value for money (expect a twenty euros per person). The setting is nice and the patio has an appreciable tranquility.
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La Maison de Marie
5 Rue MassenaOf all the restaurants of Rue Massena, Mary's House offers good value for money (expect a twenty euros per person). The setting is nice and the patio has an appreciable tranquility.