Lonely PlanetJul 15, 2026
Things to know before visiting Nice, France
Read these top tips before you strut your stuff in Nice.
25 things in this story
- Villa Ephrussi de RothschildMuseumBelle Époque villa in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
- Elsewhere
- Nice Jazz FestivalFestivalNice, FranceNice Jazz Fest, is an annual jazz festival first held in 1948 in Nice, on the French Riviera.
- Promenade des AnglaisSightNice, FranceDon't move the blue chairs; watch for jellyfish.
- Théâtre de VerdureTheatreNice, FranceOpen-air venue for live jazz beneath the stars.
- FlaveurRestaurantNice, FranceBest modern Niçois gastronomy; Tourteaux brothers.
- Carnaval de NiceFestivalNice, FranceRequires planning months in advance.
- Monaco Grand PrixAttractionMonacoWorld-famous affair in nearby town.
- Fête du CitronFestivalMenton, FranceWorld-famous affair in Menton.
- Opéra Nice Côte d’AzurIce cream shopNice, FranceSeason runs September to June; sell like hotcakes.
- JanRestaurantNice, FranceDiscover Restaurant JAN in Nice, a Michelin-starred dining experience inspired by South African heritage, French…
- Pass MuséesPlaceNice, FranceCovers admission to all municipal museums and galleries.
- Musée MatisseMuseumNice, FranceSite officiel du Musée Matisse de Nice.
- Musée Marc ChagallMuseumNice, FranceThe Marc Chagall National Museum is a French national museum dedicated to the work of painter Marc Chagall –…
- French Riviera PassCaféNice, FranceAdmission to regional museums and monuments.
- Cathédrale Ste-RéparatePlace of worshipNice, FranceOld-town church requiring modest dress.
- Chapelle de la MiséricordePlace of worshipNice, FranceOld-town chapel requiring modest dress.
- Cours SaleyaMarketNice, FranceOpen-air market in Vieux Nice.
- Marché de la LibérationMarketNice, FranceJam-packed market for produce and goods.
- EvrlstPlaceNice, FranceOn-trend concept and vinyl store on rue du Lycée.
- Opéra NiceIce cream shopNice, France
- Vieux NiceNeighborhoodNice, France
- Carré d’OrQuarterNice, France
- New TownNeighborhoodNice, France
- L’AromateRestaurantNice, France
- Musée National du SportMuseumNice, France