1. Place Massena
It is a vibrant central square. The buildings with red ochre facades and arcades enclose a square with checkerboard black and white paving. There are a monumental statue of Apollo above the baroque fountain and seven modern art statues.
15 minutes
2. Opera de Nice
Opera House, the oldest candies shop, Baroque church
15 minutes
3. Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya
It is a nice market in old Nice. You will have some free time to walk around or taste local street food.
All roads lead to Rome; here in the Old Town, they lead to the Cours Saleya.
It is a historic square with its ochre weather-worn facades, enchanting backdrop of green woods and waterfall cascading down from the Castle Hill where an ancient citadel had once stood.
This is a place to take time out to enjoy the cheery bustle of the markets or linger on a cafe terrace watching the world go by.
15 minutes
4. Palais de Justice
Beautiful square, excellent storytelling
15 minutes
5. Promenade des Anglais
The most popular street in Nice. The palm trees silhouetted against the turquoise blue of the Baie des Anges. Redesigned and extended several times since its creation in 1822, the Promenade des Anglais has become the showcase of Nice. Its name refers to the wealthy English tourists who throughout the 19th century spent the winter season here and enjoyed strolling along the seashore, a tradition kept alive by the residents of Nice today.
15 minutes
6. Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate
The main Cathedrale of the old town in Nice
15 minutes
7. Old Town
We walk through the ancient beautiful streets of the old town.
15 minutes
8. Colline du Chateau
An amazing view over Nice.
Nice has always held a key strategic position. The first semblance of the castle was perhaps built in or around the 1100s. By the 17th century, successive innovations and improvements had transformed it into one of the most powerful fortresses in Europe. That is until Louis XIV decided differently..
15 minutes