Guidebook for Nice

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Guidebook for Nice

Shopping

Shopping mall
589 locals recommend
Nice Etoile
30 Av. Jean Médecin
589 locals recommend
Shopping mall
Galeries Lafayette
297 locals recommend
Galeries Lafayette
6 Av. Jean Médecin
297 locals recommend
Galeries Lafayette
Supermarket
84 locals recommend
Carrefour Express
7 Pl. Saint-François
84 locals recommend
Supermarket
supermarket
124 locals recommend
Casino supermarché
29 Rue Alphonse Karr
124 locals recommend
supermarket
Confectionery and chocolate
24 locals recommend
Confisierie Florian
14 Quai Papacino
24 locals recommend
Confectionery and chocolate
traditional olive oil
27 locals recommend
Moulin a huile d'olive Nicolas Alziari
318 Bd de la Madeleine
27 locals recommend
traditional olive oil

Everything Else

railway station
441 locals recommend
Gare de Nice Ville
Avenue Thiers
441 locals recommend
railway station
supermarket
78 locals recommend
U Express
11 Av. Baquis
78 locals recommend
supermarket

Sightseeing

the "Vieux Nice"...the old town of the city with its cozy restaurants and markets
1123 locals recommend
old nice
1123 locals recommend
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.
303 locals recommend
Musee Massena
65 Rue de France
303 locals recommend
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.
the Modern Art Museum
749 locals recommend
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Place Yves Klein
749 locals recommend
the Modern Art Museum
the famous "Cathedrale Russe"
223 locals recommend
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Avenue Nicolas II
223 locals recommend
the famous "Cathedrale Russe"
Opera house
159 locals recommend
Opera de Nice
4-6 Rue Saint-François de Paule
159 locals recommend
Opera house
Musée National Marc Chagall
534 locals recommend
Marc Chagall National Museum
Avenue Docteur Ménard
534 locals recommend
Musée National Marc Chagall
Matisse Museum
700 locals recommend
Musee Matisse
164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez
700 locals recommend
Matisse Museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
155 locals recommend
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
33 Av. des Baumettes
155 locals recommend
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
a finest example of baroque
214 locals recommend
Palais Lascaris
15 Rue Droite
214 locals recommend
a 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.
67 locals recommend
Museum of Photography Charles Nègre
1 Pl. Pierre Gautier
67 locals recommend
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.
the new green belt of Nice
323 locals recommend
Promenade du Paillon
Promenade du Paillon
323 locals recommend
the 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.
88 locals recommend
Albert I Garden
2-16 Av. de Verdun
88 locals recommend
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.
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 Hugo
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
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.
8 locals recommend
Chapelle de la Misericorde
Cours Saleya
8 locals recommend
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.
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.
63 locals recommend
Nice Cathedral
3 Pl. Rossetti
63 locals recommend
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.
The largest church in Nice and the first modern religious structure, the basilica of Notre-Dame was built after Nice became French (1864-1868).
44 locals recommend
Basilique Notre-Dame de Nice
2 Rue d'Italie
44 locals recommend
The 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.
25 locals recommend
Quai Rauba Capeu
Quai Rauba Capeu
25 locals recommend
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.
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.
6 locals recommend
Hôtel de Ville de Nice
5 Rue de l'Hôtel de ville
6 locals recommend
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.
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
43 locals recommend
Rauba Capeu
15 Quai Rauba Capeu
43 locals recommend
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
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.
9 locals recommend
Courthouse
Vieille Ville
9 locals recommend
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.
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.
7 locals recommend
Palais de la Prefecture
Place Pierre Gautier
7 locals recommend
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.
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.
495 locals recommend
Place Garibaldi
Place Garibaldi
495 locals recommend
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.
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.
15 locals recommend
Place de l'Île de Beauté
Place de l'Île de Beauté
15 locals recommend
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.

Drinks & Nightlife

the famous Hotel Negresco
213 locals recommend
The Negresco
37 Prom. des Anglais
213 locals recommend
the 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 Joffre
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.

Food Scene

The chef works directly with local fishermen and creates fashionable and fresh regional cuisine with finesse. Guests delight in the sunny terrace.
13 locals recommend
Restaurant L'Ane Rouge Nice
7 Quai des Deux Emmanuels
13 locals recommend
The 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.
25 locals recommend
Flaveur
25 Rue Gubernatis
25 locals recommend
Enthusiastically 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.
21 locals recommend
KEISUKE MATSUSHIMA
22 Ter Rue de France
21 locals recommend
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.
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.
21 locals recommend
Les Pêcheurs
18 Quai des Docks
21 locals recommend
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.
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 Hugo
The ambiance, service and food is first class. Well worth a visit, even if not a guest of the hotel
vue imprenable sur la Baie des Anges au coucher du soleil
145 locals recommend
La Belle Excuse
26 Bd Victor Hugo
145 locals recommend
vue imprenable sur la Baie des Anges au coucher du soleil
Produits et préparations à base de Truffes
14 locals recommend
Terres de Truffes Nice
11 Rue Saint-François de Paule
14 locals recommend
Produits 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.
74 locals recommend
Jan
12 Rue Lascaris
74 locals recommend
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.
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
35 locals recommend
Le Canon
23 Rue Meyerbeer
35 locals recommend
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
Cuisine Mediterranean
Hôtel Windsor
11 Rue Dalpozzo
Cuisine 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.
17 locals recommend
Le Chantecler
37 Prom. des Anglais
17 locals recommend
Regency decor with magnificent wood panelling, Aubusson tapestry, damask curtains and silk covered lamps. The fine and delicate dishes are not to be outdone.
Cuisine Traditional
Hôtel West End Nice
31 Prom. des Anglais
Cuisine Traditional
Cuisine modern
Le 3e Restaurant - Terrasse
13 Prom. des Anglais
Cuisine modern
In association with a famous city gallery, works from the École de Nice - the famous modern art gallery - adorn this very understated restaurant.
10 locals recommend
L'école de Nice
16 Rue de la Buffa
10 locals recommend
In 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.
21 locals recommend
Le rolancy's
22 Rue Alphonse Karr
21 locals recommend
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.
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.
44 locals recommend
Le Séjour
11 Rue Grimaldi
44 locals recommend
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.
Cuisine Mediterranean
70 locals recommend
La Terrasse du Plaza
12 Av. de Verdun
70 locals recommend
Cuisine 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 Guitry
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.
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.
19 locals recommend
Les Epicuriens
6 Pl. Wilson
19 locals recommend
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.
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.
54 locals recommend
Le Bistrot Gourmand
10 Rue du Dr Pierre Gazagnaire
54 locals recommend
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.
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.
65 locals recommend
La Merenda
4 Rue Raoul Bosio
65 locals recommend
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.
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 Préfecture
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
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.
75 locals recommend
Comptoir du Marché
8 Rue du Marché
75 locals recommend
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.
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!
166 locals recommend
Bistrot d'Antoine
27 Rue de la Préfecture
166 locals recommend
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!
traditional brasserie
Brasserie Le Mozart
11 Bis Av. Baquis
traditional brasserie
the old castle with a stunning view on the city
600 locals recommend
Castle of Nice
600 locals recommend
the old castle with a stunning view on the city

Arts & Culture

if you want to play at a Casino
78 locals recommend
Casino Barrière
1 Prom. des Anglais
78 locals recommend
if you want to play at a Casino
National theatre
88 locals recommend
Théâtre National de Nice
4-6 Promenade des Arts
88 locals recommend
National theatre