Sandya & Ali
Things To Do
Promenade des Anglais (English Promenade)
Nice place for a walk along the seaside ! You can also rent one a "Blue Bikes" (Vélo Bleu) and don't forget to sit one of the iconic bleu chairs.
La Colline du Château (Castle Hill)
It's a bit of a hike but the view is breathtaking from up there. There is also a lift if you are feeling less sporty on the day. Once you finish checking out the view, you can visit the waterfall, the Belanda Tower, or the old cemetery.
Nice Observatory
On top of the Mont Gros at 370 meters above sea level and in the heart of a forest of thirty-five hectares you will find one of the biggest European observatories. You can visit the observatory and in the same time get one of the best panoramic views of Nice every Wednesday and Saturday at 14.45. The visit is 2 hours and you need to be there 10 mins in advance. The visit is also a good opportunity to improve (or start learning) your french as the tour is only in French !
Marché aux Fleurs (Flower Market)
The Flower Market is a great place to discover specialities from Nice, from souvenirs to local food. It is located on one of Nice's busiest streets, it is full of restaurants and right in the middle of the old town. The market is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
César Milano Ice Cream Parlour
Once named the best ice cream parlour in France, this is definitely a place not to miss!
Chez Pipo
There you can taste some of the specialities of Nice such as the socca and pissaladière. The restaurant gives you an opportunity to visit the colourful port of Nice!
Le Comptoir du Marché
If you are looking for typical french food and a friendly atmosphere dont go any further! This restaurant, in the heart of the old town, will make you feel french!
Village Médieval de Eze (Eze Medieval Village)
The perched village of Èze dominates the sea of 427 meters. The view is really breathtaking! This flowery village has retained a beautiful architectural unity and is full of intimate conners. The exotic garden decorated with cactus offers an exceptional panorama of the sea and the surroundings.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
The small town, less than 10km from Nice overflows with restaurants and shops. One of its best features is the boat trips that takes you to meet dolphins and whales!
Antibes
Antibes is a very popular location, primarily due to its port, Marina Port Vauban, which is Europe's biggest and first marina. It is also known for its, old town surrounded by 16th-century ramparts, which shelter the square castle that is shaped like a star. If you feel that you need to gain some culture, the city is full of art and you can also find the museum of Picassso.