Nissa La Bella is Nice’s unofficial anthem. You can’t help but feel the same when you visit this largest French Riviera city. Nice’s charm is due to its old mansions along its boulevards and promenades, as well as the Italianate old quarter of the city and the rugged natural terrain which offers countless breathtaking vantage points. It is better to take a guided visit nice to get the perfect vacation out of this beautiful and mesmerizing city.
This unique light has always been a treasured spot for artists. Nice has museums dedicated to Chagall, Matisse and more. It is also one of Europe’s most beautiful places for art galleries. You can make it a truly special place by adding great food, perfect climate, and a touch of Riviera glamour.
Promenade des Anglais
There are many seaside walks. But there is also the Promenade Des Anglais. This promenade was built in 1820s and has been an integral part Nice’s city life.
Parades for the exuberant Nice Carnival are held in February while families, couples, and joggers pass the time throughout the year.
The promenade curves for seven kilometers, and the eastern side is surrounded by palaces from the 19th century.
You can also take a seat at the benches, and seek shade under pergolas or palm trees.
Vieille Ville
This is a departure from Nice’s wide boulevards and large squares such as Place Massena.
It is a network of alleys that are lined with restaurants and shops, and darkened by tall, ochre-painted apartment blocks. The Colline du Chateau dominates the east.
The squares are lively all night, with cafes, creperies, and glaciers flowing onto them.
It has a strong Italian feel to the architecture and setting. This is not a coincidence, as Nice was not French until the Treaty of Turin 1860.
Musee Marc Chagall
Chagall was so involved with the design of this museum, he determined where each of his works should be placed, arranged the gardens, and designed the stained glass windows in the concert hall.
The museum can be seen as a cohesive work of art in itself.
It was built to house Chagall’s 17 paintings depicting biblical themes. They are divided into the New and Old Testaments.
These include the well-known Resistance, Resurrection, Liberation triptych, which was painted before, during, and after World War II.
Cours Saleya Market
This lovely fresh produce and flower market is also located in Nice’s Old Quarter. It’s open every day, except Monday, when it’s taken over by a flea marketplace.
This market is a great place to go if you are holidaying in Nice. It sells fresh produce, local delicacies, and flowers sourced from the Provence or Alpes-Maritimes.
Free samples are a great way to get your business started. The flower stalls are open until 17:30, which is long after the food vendors have closed.
Avoid the tourist crowds and arrive as soon as you can.
Parc Phoenix
It costs three euros to enter the park. However, it is well worth the money considering the amount of land that has been crammed onto these seven hectares at the western end.
It’s free for children and one of the few attractions that they can enjoy in Nice.
There are 20 themed areas, which include 2,500 plant species that grow around ponds in a modern greenhouse, one of Europe’s biggest, and in various gardens.
You will also find animal enclosures and Terrariums with turtles and otters, as well as tropical spiders and mandarin ducks. Iguanas, Chilean Flamingos, and mandarin ducks can roam free in the greenhouse.