Riquier Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Port of Nice
Explore the waterfront in Nice with a trip to Port of Nice. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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
Hôtel Negresco
You can learn about the history of Nice when you stop by Hôtel Negresco. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in this quaint area.
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.
Allianz Riviera
Watch sports at the highest level at Nice’s premier stadium, where you can attend soccer and rugby matches as well as concerts and shows.
Activities
From Nice : French Riviera Full-Day Tour (T1)
Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling
From Nice : Monaco, Monte Carlo & Èze Tour (T2)
Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus
from Nice , Italian Market & Menton (T11)
Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice
Our pick of the best Riquier Hotel Deals
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
"Centrally located and clean room with great aesthetic and comfortable bedding."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
"Property was beautiful but just too far from Nice downtown… staff was ok, area immediately walkable in back of the hotel seemed sketch. The promenade out front was better but again, 3-4 miles east of where you want to be."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
"My husband and I stayed here in May for 2 nights. We arrived late at night and were made very welcome by the reception staff. Our room was lovely, with a very large bed, a small fridge, a safe, complimentary water and a city view which looked out onto a dead-end road making it extremely quiet, particularly ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais
"My room was clean and overlooked the beach. I did not try the breakfast. There was no bar to speak of, though a rooftop bar would be ideal at this location on the promenade."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hôtel Saint Georges
"Broken elevator"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Le Meridien Nice
"Room had a bed and 1 very small table with 2 chairs. No furniture with counter tops. Only place to place items was on the floor. Also the small refrigerator was locked. Even after requesting access, no one came to unlock. Great view, crappy room, high cost."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riquier
Quartier du Port
While you're in Quartier du Port, take in top sights like Place Garibaldi and jump on the metro at Garibaldi Tram Station to see more of the city.
Mont Boron
While visiting Mont Boron, you might make a stop by sights like Nice Ferry Terminal and Port of Nice.
Lazaret
Lazaret is known for its waterfront views, and you can plan a trip to Nice Ferry Terminal and Port of Nice while you're in town.
Carabacel
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Carabacel. A stop by Nice Theatre or Theatre de la Photographie et de l'Image might round out your trip.
Old Town Nice
Known for its beaches and abundant dining options, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Nice. Top attractions like Promenade des Anglais and Cours Saleya are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Opera - Vieille Ville Tram Station or Cathedral - Vieille Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Old Town
Amazing beaches a bustling port and top sights from Place de la Paix to Chapelle de St-Pierre – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
