Nice 3-Day Itinerary

Nice · 3 days · 16 places

1. Promenade des Anglais
Best time: Sunset · Admission: Free — A 7 km seafront promenade — sitting in the blue chairs is very Nice / Great for a bike-share ride
2. Place Massena
Best time: Evening · Admission: Free — The statues on tall poles light up at night / The main square between the old and new towns
3. Promenade du Paillon
Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Free — The fountain plaza with jets from the ground is refreshing in summer / Connects directly to Place Masséna
4. Cours Saleya
Best time: Morning (market) · Admission: Free to browse — Flower and produce market in the morning, antiques on Mondays / Try socca (chickpea pancake)
5. Nice Cathedral (Sainte-Réparate) (Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice)
Best time: Morning · Admission: Free — A Baroque cathedral on Place Rossetti in the old town / The gelato shop on the square is famous
6. Colline du Château
Best time: Sunset · Admission: Free (lift free too) — The hill with the full view of the Baie des Anges / Take the seaside lift if the stairs are too much
7. Port Lympia
Best time: Evening · Admission: Free — A harbour ringed by colourful buildings and seafood restaurants / Walk over Castle Hill to get here

1. St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice)
Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid (small fee) — One of the largest Orthodox cathedrals outside Russia / Modest dress required; photos limited inside
2. Marc Chagall National Museum (Musée National Marc Chagall)
Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid — The Biblical Message series is the highlight / Closed one weekday — check first
3. Matisse Museum (Musée Matisse Nice)
Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Paid — A red villa in the Cimiez olive grove / Usually closed on Tuesdays — check first
4. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, also called Villa Île-de-France, is a French seaside villa located at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera. Wikipedia
Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid — A seaside villa with nine themed gardens / Don't miss the musical fountains

1. Èze Village (Èze-Village)
Best time: Morning or sunset · Admission: Free — A clifftop medieval village of steep cobbled lanes — wear good shoes / Free tours at the Fragonard perfume factory
2. Jardin Exotique d’Èze (Le Jardin Exotique)
Best time: Clear morning · Admission: Paid — A cactus garden at the top of Èze with endless sea views / Almost no shade
3. Prince's Palace of Monaco (Palais Princier)
The Prince's Palace of Monaco (French: Palais princier de Monaco; Monégasque: Palaçi principescu) is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Wikipedia
Best time: 11:55 am (changing of the guard) · Admission: Square free · State Apartments paid (seasonal) — The changing of the guard happens just before noon daily / The State Apartments open roughly spring to autumn
4. Oceanographic Museum of Monaco (Musée océanographique de Monaco) Wikipedia
Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Paid — An aquarium-museum built into the cliff / The rooftop terrace overlooks the Monaco coast
5. Monte-Carlo Casino (Casino de Monte-Carlo)
Best time: Evening · Admission: Lobby free · gaming rooms paid — Passport and smart dress needed for the gaming rooms / Many come just to see the supercars out front

These courses are compiled from public sources. Hours, prices, and closing days can change — check official info before you go.