6 things to do in Nice

From the old Italian style city center and the rugged natural terrain that offers countless vantage points, Nice offers many activities. Here are 6 of them!

 

1- Visit the Cathedral of Nice

Located in the old town, the exterior of this church is quite amazing. A casual visitor to the square in front of it might not even realize that this is the cathedral of the city. Inside is another story, it was built in the 17th century with a sumptuous baroque design, consisting of ten chapels very decorated with sculptures, paintings and gilding.

2- Parc Phoenix

3- Stroll around the Cours Saleya market

4- Monastère de Cimiez

This monastery on a hill, north of the center, was founded by the Benedictines in the 19th century. It arrives along the Boulevard de Cimiez, one of the most impressive streets of Nice, with extraordinary hotels and palaces of the 19th century. The Gothic buildings of the monastery date back to the 14th and 15th centuries, with delicate frescoes from the 1500s. But most visitors make the climb for a single purpose: to see the gardens, with flowerbeds, topiaries, geometric lawns, pergolas and a terrace with an incredible view of the city. These gardens are the oldest on the French Riviera, designed in 1546.
 

5- Masséna Museum

This 19th century villa on the Promenade des Anglais was donated to the city by the Duke of Rivoli in 1919 on condition that it was open to the public as a museum of local history. Inside is the typical palace of the Belle Époque, and has gardens designed by Édouard André. Inside is a mix of curiosities, such as Napoleon's death mask and the tiara of his wife, Empress Josephine, as well as a collection of 19th century French art on the second floor.
 

6- Admire the view from Cap-Ferrat

Symbol of the luxury of the Riviera, Cap-Ferrat is located 20 minutes east of Nice, on the scenic Boulevard Napoléon III. Here you will find sensational turn-of-the-century residences. Like the renowned Cap d'Antibes trail, Cap-Ferrat is bordered by a coastal path with the greatest photographic opportunities of the legendary jagged coastline of the Riviera and the Esterel Massif. The path is also the easiest way to reach some of the cozy beaches on the eastern side.

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