Nice City Centre Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Promenade des Anglais
Take a stroll along this pretty promenade for great across the Bay of Angels, and access to some of Nice’s best beaches.
Place Massena
Nice’s main square is dotted with pretty cafés and plenty of shopping opportunities. It’s also the ideal location for a bit of people-watching
Cours Saleya
Spend a few hours shopping for souvenirs in the colorful stalls of one of Nice’s most famous markets, which overflows with exotic flowers and local produce.
Nice Étoile Shopping Center
This shopping complex lives up to its billing as a major retail destination, filled with upscale boutiques and bakeries serving tasty French pastries and desserts.
Avenue Jean Medecin
During your visit to Nice, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Jean Medecin. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Nice Opera
Get tickets for a show at Nice Opera, a popular theatre in Nice. Discover the fascinating museums and casinos in this quaint area.
Activities
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Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks
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Other neighbourhoods around Nice City Centre
Musicians Quarter
While visiting Musicians Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Avenue Jean Medecin and Theatre Athena.
Carre d'Or
While you're in Carre d'Or, take in top sights like Promenade des Anglais and jump on the metro at Massena Tramway Station to see more of the city.
Jean-Médecin
While you're in Jean-Médecin, take in top sights like Promenade des Anglais or Nice Étoile Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Massena Tramway Station or Jean Medecin Tramway Station.
Centre Ville-Gare
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Centre Ville-Gare. Check out top attractions like Basilique Notre Dame and Avenue Jean Medecin, and jump on the metro at Thiers Tramway Station or Jean Medecin Tramway Station to see more of the city.
Les Baumettes
Known for its pristine beaches and ample dining options, there's plenty to explore in Les Baumettes. You can visit top attractions like Promenade des Anglais and Florida Beach, and jump on the metro at Magnan Tram Station or Lenval - Hôpital Tram Station to see more of the city.
Carabacel
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Carabacel. A stop by Nice Theatre or Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art might round out your trip.
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