What to do in Nice in one, two or three days?

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What to do in Nice in one, two or three days?

Nice is a fireworks display of experiences. Therefore, plan what you want to spend your time on. So what to do in Nice?

Here are CityXee’s take on the experiences that will turn your holiday into a true adventure of 1 to 3 days.

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    Day 1 in Nice

    What to see in Nice if you only have a single day available and have not selected a specific museum or sights in advance?

    We would definitely recommend exploring the area around the Promenade des Anglais and the old town of Nice.

    Day 1 in Nice
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    Garibaldi Square in Nice

    Beautifully situated in the North of the old town of Nice, you will find Garibaldi Square. It is the oldest square in Nice, which dates ...
    Nice

    Hop-on Hop-off bus tour in Nice

    Explore Nice with a 1- or 2-day pass to the open-top Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus. Hop on and off as often as you like and ...
    Nice

    Old Town of Nice – Vieille Ville

    There are many reasons to fall in love with Nice. One of the obvious ones is the charming old town with its cozy little streets, ...
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    Colline du Château

    Colin du Chateau is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city and at the same time the place where Nice saw the ...
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    Markets at Cours Saleya

    The markets at Cours Saleya hosts four different markets. Most famous is the Marché aux Fleurs or Flower Market, open Tuesday through Sunday.
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    Place Masséna

    Place Masséna is a historic square in Nice, which connects the old town with the more modern northern part of the city.
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    Jardin Albert 1.

    Jardin Albert 1 is one of Nice's absolutely oldest public gardens and you can hardly avoid meeting it either ..
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    Promenade des Anglais

    The seven km long Promenade des Anglais is the epitome of Nice and the French Riviera. An iconic landmark that celebrated its 200th birthday in ...

    Day 2 in Nice

    If you have 2 days at your disposal, there is of course more time to experience more of Nice’s sights.

    If you are into art museums, there are 2 magnificent ones in the Cimiez area: the Matisse Museum and the Chagall Museum. They are quite close to each other and are both a great experience.

    You can either walk to the museums. They are at 2.2 mi from Place Masséna and it takes about 45 minutes, or you can take a taxi or the bus 05 from Place Masséna.

    If you want to spend a nice and sunny hour on the Mediterranean, then there is a really nice sightseeing trip from the Lympia harbor. From here you sail into the Bay of Villefranche and then along the coast off the Promenade des Anglais, before returning to the port of Nice.

    Day 2 in Nice
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    Boat trip from Nice to Villefranche

    Enjoy the beautiful views of Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on a 1-hour boat trip along the French Riviera.
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    Matisse Museum Nice

    The Matisse Museum in Nice is a city museums and it's dedicated to the life and works of Henri Matisse as he spent much of ...
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    Marc Chagall museum Nice

    Chagall Museum Nice is the first national museum built to pay homage to an artist while he was still alive. It is located on the ...
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    Port Lympia

    This is one of the most popular ports in Europe and it is only quite natural with its central and beautiful location by the Mediterranean. ...

    Day 3 in Nice

    If you have three full days at your disposal, you can really get to experience Nice from its very best sides.

    So depending on whether you just want to stroll around and enjoy the atmosphere, or you are still hungry for more sights, here are a little more you can choose from.

    The Russian Church in Nice is simply unique and is located not far from the Food Mecca of Gare du Sud.

    And depending on the weather, the old Baroque mansion Lascaris, in the old city, is an architectural gem.

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    Russian church in Nice – Cathedral Saint-Nicholas

    This is one of the most beautiful Russian churches of its kind outside of Russia. It is like a section of St. Peter's Square in ...
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    Lascaris Palace

    In the heart of the old town on rue Droite lies this extraordinary mansion. It is a true monument in the French Baroque style, decorated ...

    But it’s all up to you!

    The above is just our suggestion, and perhaps your wishes take you in a completely different direction. You may also check the blogpost from LOVE-LY-SOUTH. Either way, Nice has so much to offer that we can only wish you a great experience.

    You can read about Nice and see all the experiences here: Overview all experiences in Nice

    By Tommy Sverre – 2023

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