Cimiez is a neighbourhood in Nice which contains the spectacular ruins of the old Roman town. In ancient times, it was known as ‘Cemenelum’, and it existed as a separate city until it gradually became part of Nice itself. Cemenelum was a rival city to the Greeks city ‘Nikaia’ located on the seafront. Cimiez eventually […]
The Cap de Nice is located at the eastern end of Nice and it boasts a beautiful path along the coastline. It is worth walking and a great work-out while enjoying the beautiful blues of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal path winds around the cliff edge with magnificent views. You can start your walk from […]
If you are looking for local products, you absolutely have to visit the Cours Saleya market, but the Libération Market as well. It is easily accessible by tramway as there is a tram stop right in front of the square, also called Libération. You will find fresh fruits and vegetables, olives, honey, a wide selection […]
The Casino Barrière le Ruhl is an ideal spot for night life entertainment, with 280 slot machines and table games such as English Roulette, Black Jack and Texas Hold’em Poker. You will also find two bars, Golden Bar and Golden Club, and a restaurant aptly named Golden Restaurant, which offers traditional food. If you are […]
The Palais Lascaris is a stunning museum located in the heart of Nice’s Old Town, housing a remarkable collection of old musical instruments. Once an aristocratic residence, you can see its monumental staircase decorated with frescoes as well as its luxuriously decorated lounges. One of the first noble families in Nice, the Lascaris-Ventimiglia, originally built […]
Located in the Old Town, right next to the famous Cours Saleya flower market, you will spot the Opéra de Nice, the stunning principal opera venue in Nice. It offers three types of performances: operas, ballets and classical music concerts. The Opera was designed by François Aune, who was the official architect of Nice back […]
The ’Neuf Lignes Obliques’’ is a monument which can be found on the Promenade des Anglais, close to Masséna. It is a huge metal sculpture which may give the first impression of a combination of nine enormous toothpicks. Its name translates as ‘’Nine Diagonal Lines’’. The nine poles are meant to symbolise the nine valleys […]
The Basilique Notre-Dame de Nice is situated on Avenue Jean Médecin and is a Roman Catholic basilica built in the Neo-Gothic architectural tradition. In Ancient Rome, a basilica was originally used as a large public building with multiple functions. It would typically be built alongside the town’s forum. The Notre Dame was built around 1864 […]
Nice Étoile is located right in the city centre, on the bustling thoroughfare of Avenue Jean Médecin and just north of Place Masséna. It’s an easy-going shopping mall with a variety of shops as well as places to relax, drink and get something to eat. There are nearly ninety shops and restaurants for you to […]
The Avenue Jean Médecin is the main shopping street in Nice where you will find all kinds of shops, from retail stores to organic shops and supermarkets. You can also find the Nice Étoile shopping mall, some restaurants, coffee shops and other leisure and entertainment venues. The surrounding buildings are eye-catching and beautiful. You will […]
