Two Nice Days in Nice

Spend two days exploring this charming Mediterranean town, its museums, monuments, parks, galleries and markets.

Your tour starts in one of the oldest public parks in Nice lined with tall palms and adorned with various fountains and statues - the Albert I Garden. As you continue to the Paillon Promenade, you will pass Massena Square, a spacious square bordered by red Italian-style palaces, palms, and pines. Next items on your itinerary are Palace of Justice Square, Sainte Réparate Cathedral, and Lascaris Palace. After you explore the old town, head to the Ponchettes Beach, and finish your day in a park called Castle Hill, the highest point in Nice and the best place for breath-taking panoramic views of the city.

On your next day, start with a bit of hiking. Visit the Mont Alban Fortress and Mont Boron to get some amazing views of the city as well as the Riviera. Then, continue to Marc Chagall National Museum dedicated to the work of painter Marc Chagall. After you explore the museum, head to Valrose Park to get away from the hustle of the town and finish your day in the picturesque Cimiez Monastery.
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Day 1: Two Nice Days in Nice

Albert I Garden

One of the oldest public parks in Nice lined with tall palms and adorned with various fountains and statues.

Massena Square

The spacious main square of Nice is bordered by red Italian-style palaces, palms, and pines.

Paillon Promenade

Situated in the heart of the city, this large promenade is a popular chilling spot both among locals and tourists.

Palace of Justice Square

Thanks to its advantageous location, this place welcomes a big number of tourists every year.

Sainte Réparate Cathedral

This cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, and its name originates in the relics of St.

Nice-Vieille Ville @ Patrice Semeria

Benoît Bunico Street

The picturesque narrow lane full of artists' shops is the site of the former Jewish Ghetto of Nice.

Lascaris Palace

The Palais Lascaris is a seventeenth-century aristocratic building in Nice, France. Currently, it is a musical instrument museum.

Old Town of Nice

Nice's oldest still-standing quarter has much to offer even to today's visitors.

Ponchettes Beach

Nice's second largest public beach. A good option if you're not picky and just want to spend some time near the sea.

Bellanda Tower

An impressive tower overlooking the city, it is perfect for vistas and panoramic views. Photographers, you definitely must come here.

Castle Hill

The highest point in Nice and the best place for breath-taking panoramic views of the city.

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Day 2: Two Nice Days in Nice

Mont Alban Fortress

An impressive fortress with massive bastions and watchtowers; it is possible to see the Alps and all the way to Italy from here.

Mont Boron

This is a pretty yet easy hike, which will reward you with an amazing view overlooking the city as well as the Riviera.

Marc Chagall National Museum

The Marc Chagall National Museum is a French national museum dedicated to the work of painter Marc Chagall - essentially his works inspired…

Church of St. Joan of Arc, Nice

The Church of Saint Joan of Arc is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Nice, France.

Valrose Park

Lovely and peaceful gardens which belong to the University of Nice are a nice chance to get away from the hustle of the town, and just…

Cimiez Monastery

A picturesque convent with an adjacent cemetery, spacious and light, with beautiful decorative chapels and tombstones.

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