The curve of the Baie des Anges and the Promenade des Anglais, Nice

Itinerary · the French Riviera, France

48 hours in Nice

Vieux Nice and the castle hill, socca and Niçoise cooking, Matisse and Chagall, the port and a day on the coast east of the city.

Two days, on foot and by tram

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  1. Day 1, 9:00

    1Vieux Nice and the Cours Saleya

    Nice·Old town

    The flower market (Tuesday to Sunday).

  2. Day 1, 11:00

    2Colline du Château

    Nice·Hilltop park

    The view over the Baie des Anges.

  3. Day 1, 12:30

    3Chez Pipo

    Nice·Socca

    Socca by the port.

  4. Day 1, 15:00

    4Musée national Marc Chagall

    Nice·National museum

    Closed on Tuesdays.

  5. Day 1, 20:00

    5La Merenda

    Nice·Niçoise

    Niçoise cooking; go in person to book.

  6. Day 2, 9:30

    6Musée Matisse

    Nice·Museum

    On the Cimiez hill.

  7. Day 2, 11:30

    7Jardin du Monastère de Cimiez

    Nice·Monastery garden

    Next door.

  8. Day 2, 14:00

    8Promenade des Anglais

    Nice·Seafront promenade

    An afternoon by the sea.

  9. Day 2, 18:30

    9Le 1913 – Le Negresco

    Nice·Hotel bar

    A drink at the Negresco.

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