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  • Vieux Nice - Old Town, Nice

    1. Vieux Nice - Old Town

    Wow! One of the best memories of Nice is the old town market called Cours Saleya. Old town, Vieille Ville, is another wow, but this is just about the market. Wake up early, walk from your hotel to the...   more
  • Beach, Nice

    2. Beach

    You must wear Jellies ! The stony beaches can hurt and be hot in the summer so wear the right thing on the beach. If you don't like the look of the person next to you then move away some were else. I...   more
  • Le Château, Nice

    3. Le Château

    I had read that the views from atop Castle Hill, site of the original city of Nice and its virtually secure citadel and chateau, were magnificent, especially at sunset. Having seen the sunset the...   more
  • Promenade des Anglais, Nice

    4. Promenade des Anglais

    Buying and selling property is one of the main heavy industries of the Cote d'Azur. Browsing real-estate agents windows is an absolutely must-do activity in Nice. Everybody is at it. What's on offer?...   more
  • Cours Saleya, Nice

    5. Cours Saleya

    The Cours Saleya flower market is a must to visit at least twice. Once in the daytime when it sells flowers, produce and some souvenirs, and again at night when the market stalls have transformed into...   more
  • Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice

    6. Russian Orthodox Cathedral

    Considered # 1, because: 1) It’s the biggest Russian church in Europe – outside Russia 2) It is indeed so spectacular that it was adopted by the French government as its own historic and cultural...   more
  • Place Massena, Nice

    7. Place Massena

    As soon as I saw these seven pillared statues, I knew immediately what they were and who the artist was – simply because I had recently seen one of his similar exhibitions on display in Bamberg,...   more
  • Chagall Museum, Nice

    8. Chagall Museum

    This museum is located in the district of Cimiez and contains the largest collection of works by this artist. Marc Chagall Russian-French artist was born in 1887 and died in 1985, He was a pioneer...   more
  • Musée Matisse, Nice

    9. Musée Matisse

    The MATISSE Museum is located " Villa des arenes" in the Cimiez park just near the gallo-roman ruins. This museum shows various works (paintings,sculptures,drawings..) from the artist who lived in...   more
  • Carnival, Nice

    10. Carnival

    When we planned our trip to Nice, we did not know it would be the start of Carnival season. But, while in town, we were able to watch the opening night show (free to all on that first night!) and...   more
  • Negresco Hotel, Nice

    11. Negresco Hotel

    The Negresco is the most user-friendly world class museum.Think of the Vatican with room service,having your own suite inside the Prado.You wake up 2AM and at your leisure photograph 6 floors of...   more
  • Roman Ruins, Nice

    12. Roman Ruins

    Two thousand years ago, the Romans - who knew a thing or two about conquering - arrived in Nice.The south of France seemed a good place to do this kind of empire building. At Cimiez the Roman...   more
  • Jardin Albert 1er, Nice

    13. Jardin Albert 1er

    The Albert 1st Gardens are the essential place to stop and sit a while and enjoy the lush mediteranean vegetation that thrives in this frost free climate. Finest among the palms and flowers is the...   more
  • Antibes, Nice

    14. Antibes

    Antibes is a well known pleasure yacht port with a scenic old town. We arrived from Nice by train and walked around the harbour which was full of private yachts. One of them, the Octopus is supposedly...   more
  • Opera House, Nice

    15. Opera House

    On this place, the old theatre of nice used to be. It however burned down to the ground in 1881 after the Nicoise people decided to erect an Opera house. It was built incredably fast and was finished...   more
  • Musee d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain - MAMAC, Nice

    16. Musee d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain - MAMAC

    I'm not a big fan of museums and I wasn't impressed by Mamac, however the entrance is free and besides all the art stuff, they also offer clean and free toilets, but also free luggage storage. Apart...   more
  • Cannes, Nice

    17. Cannes

    The only thing here that is even slightly worth a visit is the stars hand prints outside the Conference center, but not actually that many you have heard of - majority are French actors/actresses...   more
  • St Paul de Vence, Nice

    18. St Paul de Vence

    The village of ST PAUL DE VENCE, 18km away from Nice, is an absolutely charming coble stoned place. There are dozens of art galleries, ateliers and gift shops and from what I know in July/August the...   more
  • Cathedral Sainte-Reparate, Nice

    19. Cathedral Sainte-Reparate

    The Cathedrale Sainte Reparate is located in the Place Rossetti, the central square of Old Town. The 18th century bell tower can be seen and heard from afar. The exterior is impressive with many...   more
  • The Ferris Wheel, Nice

    20. The Ferris Wheel

    Located in the huge main plaza of Nice right next to Old Town and the beach, the Ferris Wheel is one of the most recognizable sights in Nice. The plaza itself is a major gathering place for both...   more
  • Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nice

    21. Musee des Beaux-Arts

    This gallery has occupied the villa of the Ukranian Princess since 1928. Built in 1878, this magnificent building sits in its own grounds. Its collection is an extensive one, but I was especially...   more
  • Cimiez, Nice

    22. Cimiez

    Cimiez is an upscale neighborhood which is well worthy of your attention while in Nice. During Roman times this community was a rival of Nice. Today it is a community in the northern part of Nice. It...   more
  • Marie Bashkirtseff, Nice

    23. Marie Bashkirtseff

    The English-language public can read about Marie Bashkirtseff, the Russian artist, sculptor and diarist, here: "Marie & the Duke of H" by Doris Langley Moore, a well-known Byron scholar, wrote a book...   more
  • Marché aux Fleurs, Nice

    24. Marché aux Fleurs

    The heart of Nice beats in the Cours Saleya. The daily morning flower market offers much more than just cut flowers. Plants, cacti, fresh fruit, vegetables, delicatessen, bread, olives, socca,...   more
  • Eglise Du Jesus, Nice

    25. Eglise Du Jesus

    Built between 1612 and 1642, this little local church has maintained most of its original built without much restoration work being done on it. I spend a few minutes here enjoying the details on the...   more

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