The Baie des Anges and the old town of Nice from above

Itinerary · the French Riviera, France

Nice in a day

The flower market and the castle hill, socca by the port, Matisse and Chagall on Cimiez, and sunset on the Promenade.

One day, on foot and by tram

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  1. 9:00

    1Vieux Nice and the Cours Saleya

    Nice·Old town

    The flower market (not on Mondays).

  2. 11:00

    2Colline du Château

    Nice·Hilltop park

    Climb for the view over the bay.

  3. 12:30

    3Chez Pipo

    Nice·Socca

    Socca by the port.

  4. 14:30

    4Musée Matisse

    Nice·Museum

    Bus or taxi up to Cimiez.

  5. 16:30

    5Musée national Marc Chagall

    Nice·National museum

    Closed on Tuesdays.

  6. 18:30

    6Promenade des Anglais

    Nice·Seafront promenade

    Walk the bay at sunset.

  7. 20:30

    7Flaveur

    Nice·Creative cuisine

    Two MICHELIN stars; book ahead.

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