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NICE
POP 344,460
With its unusual mix of real-city grit, old-world opulence, year-round sunshine and excep-
tional location, Nice's appeal is universal. Everyone from backpackers to romance-seeking
couples and families will love sitting at a cafe on cours Saleya in Vieux Nice or a bench on
the legendary Promenade des Anglais for an epic sunset. Eating options are some of the
best you'll find in France, the nightlife is buzzing and the art scene thriving. You could
happily spend a week here and still be hungry for more.
NICE IN…
Two Days
Spend the morning mooching around atmospheric
Vieux Nice
. Browse the market on
cours Saleya
and head to the
Parc du Château
for a picnic. Spend the afternoon on the
promenade des Anglais
, either at the beach or skating
around. Settle down for dinner at the
Bistrot d'Antoine
. The following day, trace Matisse's artistic evolution at the
Musée Matisse
. Grab some Nice-style tapas at
Chez René Socca
for lunch before immersing yourself in Nice's
belle époque history at the beautiful
Musée Masséna
. Finish your day with a long aperitif at
Les Distilleries
Idéales
and a flamboyant dinner of Italian fare at
Luna Rossa
.
Four Days
Head to
Èze
for extraordinary views of the Riviera. Walk down
chemin de Nietzsche
to Èze-sur-Mer and catch the
train to
Monaco
for a punt at the
Casino de Monte Carlo
, a tour of the aquarium at the
Musée Océanographique
de Monaco
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and a taste of the principality's culinary delights. On the fourth day,
cruise the mighty heights of the
Grande Corniche
. Stop for lunch at
Café de la Fontaine
in La Turbie and spend
the afternoon in
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
or at the
Musée Cocteau
in Menton.
Sights
Vieux Nice
HISTORIC QUARTER
( food markets 6am-1.30pm Tue-Sun)
Nice's old town, a mellow rabbit
warren, has scarcely changed since the 1700s. Retracing its history - and therefore that of
the city - is a highlight, although you don't need to be a history buff to enjoy a stroll in this
atmospheric quarter. Vieux Nice is as alive and prominent today as it ever was.
