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Promenade des Anglais Must-see
This legendary avenue runs for several kilometres along the Baie des Anges, lined with palm trees, Belle Époque hotels and beaches — a must at both sunrise and sunset.
See on the map →Jewel of the French Riviera on the Baie des Anges, Nice blends Mediterranean art of living, the Baroque lanes of Old Nice and sweeping views from its Castle Hill. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Nice, places to visit near Nice or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Nice on the interactive mapThe 9 must-see places in Nice
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Castle Hill Must-see
A former fortress dismantled by Louis XIV in 1706, this hill rises to 93 metres and offers the finest view over Nice, the Promenade des Anglais and the Baie des Anges.
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Old Nice and Cours Saleya
Shaded lanes, colourful façades and louvred shutters make up this Mediterranean quarter. Every morning, the Cours Saleya hosts a renowned flower and farmers' market.
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Place Masséna
Recognisable by its black-and-white chequered paving, this square built between 1820 and 1830 in honour of Marshal Masséna links the old town to the seafront.
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Sainte-Réparate Cathedral
On Place Rossetti, this Baroque cathedral dedicated to the patron saint of Nice is the spiritual heart of Old Nice, steps from the square's ice-cream parlours and cafés.
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Saint-Nicolas Orthodox Cathedral
With golden onion domes typical of Russian architecture, this Orthodox cathedral is a surprising, exotic sight in the heart of the Mediterranean.
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Musée Matisse
Nestled among the olive trees of the chic Cimiez district, this museum traces the life and work of Henri Matisse, who lived and painted in Nice for several decades.
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Marc Chagall National Museum
This museum holds the largest public collection of works by Marc Chagall, including the famous Biblical Message cycle, donated by the artist himself.
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Promenade du Paillon
This vast green corridor laid out over the former bed of the Paillon river links the Museum of Modern Art to Place Masséna, with water features and shaded areas.
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