Guidebook for Nice
Shopping
Nice Etoile
30 Av. Jean MédecinShopping mall
Galeries Lafayette
6 Av. Jean MédecinGaleries Lafayette
Carrefour Express
7 Pl. Saint-FrançoisSupermarket
Casino supermarché
29 Rue Alphonse Karrsupermarket
Confisierie Florian
14 Quai PapacinoConfectionery and chocolate
Moulin a huile d'olive Nicolas Alziari
318 Bd de la Madeleinetraditional olive oil
Everything Else
Gare de Nice Ville
Avenue Thiersrailway station
U Express
11 Av. Baquissupermarket
Sightseeing
the "Vieux Nice"...the old town of the city with its cozy restaurants and markets
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the "Vieux Nice"...the old town of the city with its cozy restaurants and markets
Listed in the Historic Monuments inventory, the Villa Masséna is an architectural jewel in a tree-lined setting on the Promenade des Anglais that presents the history of Nice in the 19th Century.
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Musee Massena
65 Rue de FranceListed in the Historic Monuments inventory, the Villa Masséna is an architectural jewel in a tree-lined setting on the Promenade des Anglais that presents the history of Nice in the 19th Century.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Place Yves Kleinthe Modern Art Museum
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Avenue Nicolas IIthe famous "Cathedrale Russe"
Opera de Nice
4-6 Rue Saint-François de PauleOpera house
Marc Chagall National Museum
Avenue Docteur MénardMusée National Marc Chagall
Musee Matisse
164 Av. des Arènes de CimiezMatisse Museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
33 Av. des BaumettesMusée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
Palais Lascaris
15 Rue Droitea finest example of baroque
Located in the city centre, the Théâtre de la Photographie et de l’Image with its wood panels, mouldings and painted ceilings, has retained the refinement of the Belle Epoque era.
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Museum of Photography Charles Nègre
1 Pl. Pierre GautierLocated in the city centre, the Théâtre de la Photographie et de l’Image with its wood panels, mouldings and painted ceilings, has retained the refinement of the Belle Epoque era.
Promenade du Paillon
Promenade du Paillonthe new green belt of Nice
These gardens feature an open-air theatre, a fountain by Volti and a huge arc-shaped sculpture by Bernar Venet. Casino Ruhl is on the corner of avenue de Verdun and promenade des Anglais.
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Albert I Garden
2-16 Av. de VerdunThese gardens feature an open-air theatre, a fountain by Volti and a huge arc-shaped sculpture by Bernar Venet. Casino Ruhl is on the corner of avenue de Verdun and promenade des Anglais.
main thoroughfare lined with plane trees and buildings with fantastic façades, including Palais Meyerbeer at n. 45 with wrought-iron work and cherubs, and the neo-Classical Villa Abbo at n. 22
Boulevard Victor Hugo
Boulevard Victor Hugomain thoroughfare lined with plane trees and buildings with fantastic façades, including Palais Meyerbeer at n. 45 with wrought-iron work and cherubs, and the neo-Classical Villa Abbo at n. 22
This chapel, built in 1740 from plans by the Italian Guarini, belongs to the Black Penitents. Volutes (spiral scrolls) and S-curves decorate its bowed façade and oval oculi.
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Chapelle de la Misericorde
Cours SaleyaThis chapel, built in 1740 from plans by the Italian Guarini, belongs to the Black Penitents. Volutes (spiral scrolls) and S-curves decorate its bowed façade and oval oculi.
Its Genoese-style 18C dome brightens up the old town with its 14 000 varnished tiles; its fine 19C façade, meanwhile, balanced and colourful in line with Baroque tastes.
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Nice Cathedral
3 Pl. RossettiIts Genoese-style 18C dome brightens up the old town with its 14 000 varnished tiles; its fine 19C façade, meanwhile, balanced and colourful in line with Baroque tastes.
The largest church in Nice and the first modern religious structure, the basilica of Notre-Dame was built after Nice became French (1864-1868).
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Basilique Notre-Dame de Nice
2 Rue d'ItalieThe largest church in Nice and the first modern religious structure, the basilica of Notre-Dame was built after Nice became French (1864-1868).
On Quai Rauba Capeu which links Promenade des Anglais to the Port, a most unusual sundial gives the time thanks to the shadow of the human head.
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Quai Rauba Capeu
Quai Rauba CapeuOn Quai Rauba Capeu which links Promenade des Anglais to the Port, a most unusual sundial gives the time thanks to the shadow of the human head.
Neoclassical on the outside and Art-Deco inside, this structure, built in 1730, was used successively as a seminary for the Diocese, a hospital and a barracks. Since 1860, it has been the Town Hall.
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Hôtel de Ville de Nice
5 Rue de l'Hôtel de villeNeoclassical on the outside and Art-Deco inside, this structure, built in 1730, was used successively as a seminary for the Diocese, a hospital and a barracks. Since 1860, it has been the Town Hall.
At the foot of the Castle Hill, the War Memorial was inaugurated in 1928 in the old quarries cut into the sides of the hill, in honour of the 4,000 people of Nice who died in World War I
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Rauba Capeu
15 Quai Rauba CapeuAt the foot of the Castle Hill, the War Memorial was inaugurated in 1928 in the old quarries cut into the sides of the hill, in honour of the 4,000 people of Nice who died in World War I
Built from 1890-1892 on the site of the former Dominican convent, the Hall of Justice was built according to the very traditional principle of a colonnade and a great Neoclassical staircase.
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Courthouse
Vieille VilleBuilt from 1890-1892 on the site of the former Dominican convent, the Hall of Justice was built according to the very traditional principle of a colonnade and a great Neoclassical staircase.
The palace of the Dukes of Savoy in the 17th century, a hospital during the French Revolution and the Prefecture when Nice became French in 1860, this building has been renovated several times.
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Palais de la Prefecture
Place Pierre GautierThe palace of the Dukes of Savoy in the 17th century, a hospital during the French Revolution and the Prefecture when Nice became French in 1860, this building has been renovated several times.
Place Garibaldi today is lined by elegant yellow ocher façades with green shutters and vaulted porticoes, in which the Blue Penitents’ chapel, Chapelle du Saint-Sépulcre, is perfectly integrated.
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Place Garibaldi
Place GaribaldiPlace Garibaldi today is lined by elegant yellow ocher façades with green shutters and vaulted porticoes, in which the Blue Penitents’ chapel, Chapelle du Saint-Sépulcre, is perfectly integrated.
Aligned symmetrically on either side of the church of Notre-Dame du Port (Church of the Immaculate Conception),the buildings and houses form an exemplary complex in the Neoclassical style.
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Place de l'Île de Beauté
Place de l'Île de BeautéAligned symmetrically on either side of the church of Notre-Dame du Port (Church of the Immaculate Conception),the buildings and houses form an exemplary complex in the Neoclassical style.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Negresco
37 Prom. des Anglaisthe famous Hotel Negresco
A simple and authentic little sushi restaurant. The very experienced chef prepares real Japanese cuisine and visits the market every day, before choosing the best local fish.
Yuzu Sushi Bar
35 Rue du Maréchal JoffreA simple and authentic little sushi restaurant. The very experienced chef prepares real Japanese cuisine and visits the market every day, before choosing the best local fish.
Food Scene
The chef works directly with local fishermen and creates fashionable and fresh regional cuisine with finesse. Guests delight in the sunny terrace.
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Restaurant L'Ane Rouge Nice
7 Quai des Deux EmmanuelsThe chef works directly with local fishermen and creates fashionable and fresh regional cuisine with finesse. Guests delight in the sunny terrace.
Enthusiastically run by three friends - two brothers in the kitchen and a friend front of house - this restaurant has plenty of character.
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Flaveur
25 Rue GubernatisEnthusiastically run by three friends - two brothers in the kitchen and a friend front of house - this restaurant has plenty of character.
The decor is Japanese-style minimalist but the cuisine is definitely French! Fascinated by France's gastronomy, Keisuke Matsushima reinterprets it, with the finesse of his origins and the inspiration.
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KEISUKE MATSUSHIMA
22 Ter Rue de FranceThe decor is Japanese-style minimalist but the cuisine is definitely French! Fascinated by France's gastronomy, Keisuke Matsushima reinterprets it, with the finesse of his origins and the inspiration.
This harbour restaurant is an invitation to travel with its Captain Nemo boat atmosphere, lagoon colours and pleasant sun terrace. Seafood delivered on beautifully presented plates.
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Les Pêcheurs
18 Quai des DocksThis harbour restaurant is an invitation to travel with its Captain Nemo boat atmosphere, lagoon colours and pleasant sun terrace. Seafood delivered on beautifully presented plates.
The ambiance, service and food is first class. Well worth a visit, even if not a guest of the hotel
Restaurant La Pescheria
12 Bd Victor HugoThe ambiance, service and food is first class. Well worth a visit, even if not a guest of the hotel
La Belle Excuse
26 Bd Victor Hugovue imprenable sur la Baie des Anges au coucher du soleil
Terres de Truffes Nice
11 Rue Saint-François de PauleProduits et préparations à base de Truffes
A chef on private yachts in Monaco then a reporter and photographer for a major magazine, the young South African, Jan Hendrik, has already had several lives.
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Jan
12 Rue LascarisA chef on private yachts in Monaco then a reporter and photographer for a major magazine, the young South African, Jan Hendrik, has already had several lives.
This little place, which opened in 2014, offers simple, well-made dishes i.e. brandade de corb with Meyer lemon, roast Limousin beef and tabbouleh with local herbs. Fresh with nice Mediterranean touch
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Le Canon
23 Rue MeyerbeerThis little place, which opened in 2014, offers simple, well-made dishes i.e. brandade de corb with Meyer lemon, roast Limousin beef and tabbouleh with local herbs. Fresh with nice Mediterranean touch
Hôtel Windsor
11 Rue DalpozzoCuisine Mediterranean
Regency decor with magnificent wood panelling, Aubusson tapestry, damask curtains and silk covered lamps. The fine and delicate dishes are not to be outdone.
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Le Chantecler
37 Prom. des AnglaisRegency decor with magnificent wood panelling, Aubusson tapestry, damask curtains and silk covered lamps. The fine and delicate dishes are not to be outdone.
Hôtel West End Nice
31 Prom. des AnglaisCuisine Traditional
Le 3e Restaurant - Terrasse
13 Prom. des AnglaisCuisine modern
In association with a famous city gallery, works from the École de Nice - the famous modern art gallery - adorn this very understated restaurant.
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L'école de Nice
16 Rue de la BuffaIn association with a famous city gallery, works from the École de Nice - the famous modern art gallery - adorn this very understated restaurant.
The annexe of famed seafood restaurant Rolancy's offers diners a simplified version of the main restaurant's expertise. It also features the quality of its fish and seafood.
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Le rolancy's
22 Rue Alphonse KarrThe annexe of famed seafood restaurant Rolancy's offers diners a simplified version of the main restaurant's expertise. It also features the quality of its fish and seafood.
Shelves filled with books, knick-knacks and plants, paintings and photos adorning the walls: you feel as if you are in the living room of a lovely private home.
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Le Séjour
11 Rue GrimaldiShelves filled with books, knick-knacks and plants, paintings and photos adorning the walls: you feel as if you are in the living room of a lovely private home.
La Terrasse du Plaza
12 Av. de VerdunCuisine Mediterranean
Les Brasseries Georges. The locals are very familiar with this place, which had numerous incarnations - as a casino, a theatre, a restaurant - before becoming this beautiful brasserie-tea room.
4 Rue Sacha Guitry
4 Rue Sacha GuitryLes Brasseries Georges. The locals are very familiar with this place, which had numerous incarnations - as a casino, a theatre, a restaurant - before becoming this beautiful brasserie-tea room.
A fine representative of the bistronomie or 'bistro gastronomic' concept. In this contemporary setting, tuck into simple market-based dishes, specialities from Nice or the classics of French cuisine.
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Les Epicuriens
6 Pl. WilsonA fine representative of the bistronomie or 'bistro gastronomic' concept. In this contemporary setting, tuck into simple market-based dishes, specialities from Nice or the classics of French cuisine.
This elegant bistro is always full, and rightfully so! Opened in 2010 by a team with bags of enthusiasm, it has already made its mark. Everything is cooked to perfection and with undeniable expertise.
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Le Bistrot Gourmand
10 Rue du Dr Pierre GazagnaireThis elegant bistro is always full, and rightfully so! Opened in 2010 by a team with bags of enthusiasm, it has already made its mark. Everything is cooked to perfection and with undeniable expertise.
No telephone booking (you have to go in) and credit cards are not accepted - but the diners who pack this place out every day are not put off thanks to the authentic Niçoise cuisine.
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La Merenda
4 Rue Raoul BosioNo telephone booking (you have to go in) and credit cards are not accepted - but the diners who pack this place out every day are not put off thanks to the authentic Niçoise cuisine.
Carré Llorca : The former bakery is now a restaurant. The concise menu is based on regional recipes: Nice-style courgette flowers,veal ravioli with ricotta and olives, etc
3 Rue de la Préfecture
3 Rue de la PréfectureCarré Llorca : The former bakery is now a restaurant. The concise menu is based on regional recipes: Nice-style courgette flowers,veal ravioli with ricotta and olives, etc
Armand Crespo has done it again: his Bistrot d'Antoine was such a hit that a second eatery was almost a matter of public interest! A pretty, retro bistro.
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Comptoir du Marché
8 Rue du MarchéArmand Crespo has done it again: his Bistrot d'Antoine was such a hit that a second eatery was almost a matter of public interest! A pretty, retro bistro.
Tartine of mullet, tongue with horseradish sauce -the hearty bistro cuisine, with some southern French accents, has foodies hooked. Antoine has a great success on his hands!
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Bistrot d'Antoine
27 Rue de la PréfectureTartine of mullet, tongue with horseradish sauce -the hearty bistro cuisine, with some southern French accents, has foodies hooked. Antoine has a great success on his hands!
Brasserie Le Mozart
11 Bis Av. Baquistraditional brasserie
Castle of Nice
the old castle with a stunning view on the city
Arts & Culture
Casino Barrière
1 Prom. des Anglaisif you want to play at a Casino
Théâtre National de Nice
4-6 Promenade des ArtsNational theatre