Nice: Latest 2025 Travel Guide
🌴 Nice Travel Package
🏖️ Must-visit tourist hotspots
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Promenade des Anglais
- Nice's most famous seaside promenade, strolling or cycling along the azure coastline, super enjoyable!
- The editor recommends: Come at dusk to watch the sunset cast on the sea, it is extremely romantic.
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Colline du Château / Castle Hill
- It overlooks the old town of Nice and the Baie des Anges, making it a great place for taking photos.
- Although there is no real castle, the viewing platform is really worth climbing.
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Nice Old Town (Vieux Nice)
- Narrow alleys, colorful buildings, and bustling markets are full of Mediterranean atmosphere.
- Don’t miss Cours Saleya Market , where you can find flowers, spices, fruits, and experience the local life.
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Matisse Museum
- Matisse spent most of his life in Nice, and this place showcases his classic works. A must-see for art lovers!
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Nice Cathedral
- Located in the center of the old city, it has a gorgeous Baroque style, and both the exterior and interior are worth admiring.
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Sunny Beach (Plages de Nice)
- Unlike fine sand, Nice has a pebble beach where you can rent a lounge chair to sunbathe or go into the sea in the summer.
- Editor's reminder: It is best to wear water shoes, which will make it more comfortable to go into the water.
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Day trip recommendations
- Monaco : 20 minutes by train to experience the land of the rich.
- Èze : A medieval mountain town, I especially recommend the perfume factory.
- Cannes : famous for its film festival, beaches and boutiques.
🍴 Must-try food in Nice
Nice combines French and Mediterranean flavors, and its cuisine is very unique:
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Salad Niçoise
- A local classic, it is mainly composed of tomatoes, olives, tuna and eggs, and is refreshing and healthy.
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Chickpea Pancakes (Socca)
- Nice street food, made from chickpea flour pancakes, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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Onion Tower (Pissaladière)
- The quiche is topped with caramelized onions, olives, and anchovies, making it a savory and appetizing dish.
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Ratatouille
- A classic southern French vegetable dish, perfect for vegetarians.
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Nice-style seafood cuisine
- Fresh fish, mussels and shrimp from the Mediterranean coast are often found in traditional restaurants.
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Gelato
- There are many ice cream shops in the old town, which are a must-try in the summer. There are so many flavors that it’s dizzying.
🚆 Transportation Tips
City transportation
- Walking : The Old Town and waterfront area are great for exploring on foot.
- Tram : Convenient and cheap, the T1 line runs through the main attractions in the city.
- Bus : Can go outside the city and suburban towns.
External transportation
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Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- It is only 7 km away from the city center and can be reached directly by Tram 2 or bus.
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Train (SNCF)
- You can go to Monaco, Cannes, and Marseille, and enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean scenery along the way.
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Self-driving
- Driving along the Cote d'Azur is beautiful, but there are few parking spaces in the city, so it is recommended to combine short-distance driving with public transportation.
💡 A friendly reminder from the editor
- The summer tourist season is very busy, so it is recommended to book accommodation in advance.
- Nice Beach is pebbled and you need to rent a beach chair to sit down, otherwise it will be a bit uncomfortable.
- The market is usually closed on Mondays, so if you want to visit the Saleya market, remember to avoid Mondays.
- It is recommended to stay in Nice for at least 3 days so that you can explore the city and the surrounding towns at the same time.
📅3-day itinerary in Nice
🗓️ Day 1: Seaside and Old Town
- Morning: Promenade des Anglais ➝ Stroll along the beach and take photos
- Noon: Socca chickpea pancakes in the Old Town
- Afternoon: Visit Vieux Nice , Cours Saleya Market, and Nice Cathedral
- Evening: Climb up Castle Hill to watch the sunset and night view
🗓️ Day 2: Arts and Culture
- Morning: Matisse Museum
- Afternoon: Marc Chagall Museum (Musée Marc Chagall) ➝ Experience another artistic atmosphere
- Evening: Return to the old town and enjoy a Nicoise salad and Ratatouille at a traditional restaurant
🗓️ Day 3: Small town day trip
- Select a nearby town:
- Monaco : Luxurious casinos, royal palaces, and the F1 circuit
- Èze : A medieval mountain town with a perfume factory experience
- Cannes : Film Festival City, Relaxed Beaches
- Return to Nice in the evening and end your trip with a cocktail by the sea
📅 Nice + Monaco/Cannes 5-day itinerary
🗓️ Day 1: First arrival in Nice
- Arrival in Nice → Luggage storage
- Afternoon: Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais and relax at the beach
- Evening: Dinner in the Old Town with Pissaladière and Onion Tart
🗓️ Day 2: Nice Old Town & Castle Hill
- Morning: Visit the Souq de Saray and stroll through the alleys of the old city
- Afternoon: Nepal Garden & Castle Hill Observation Deck
- Evening: Seine Riverside restaurant (seafood platter recommended)
🗓️ Day 3: Nice Art Tour
- Morning: Matisse Museum
- Afternoon: Chagall Museum or free time to sunbathe on the beach
- Evening: Drinks at a bar in the Old Town
🗓️ Day 4: Monaco Day Trip
- Morning: 20 minutes by train to Monaco
- Palace Square ➝ Maritime Museum ➝ Casino Square
- Afternoon: Stroll along the harbor and see the luxury yachts
- Evening: Return to Nice to rest
🗓️ Day 5: Cannes or Eze
- choose:
- Cannes : beaches, red carpets
- Èze Village : Medieval Stone Town and Perfume Factory Tour
- Afternoon: Return to Nice and have ice cream by the sea for a perfect ending
🎒 Editor's Tips
- 3-day itinerary → Suitable for those with limited time and just want to experience Nice + a small town.
- 5-day itinerary → Visit Nice, Monaco, and Cannes at the same time and experience the diverse charm of the Cote d'Azur.
- If you come in the summer, remember to bring a swimsuit, sunglasses, and sunscreen, because you will be tempted to jump into the sea all the time!