Activities in Nice
Discover the top Nice activities
Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Nice area.
From relaxing to full on adrenaline there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Nice. Check out the selection of things below for some holiday inspiration!
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Boat trips & sailing in Nice
Explore the beautiful coastline around Nice on a boat. Many of these trips include stops for swimming in the crystalline Mediterranean waters, as well as snorkelling and even scuba diving.
Boat Trips in Nice
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Luxury A4A Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Solar Powered Boat Trip
Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
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Luxury Chantella Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Sunset Boat Trip
Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Good Times Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Climbing in Nice
Nice is without a doubt one of Europe’s most beautiful and varied sports climbing venues. An abundance of top quality limestone means that the island has an unparalleled variety of routes of all grades - suitable for experienced and beginner climbers.
Culture and guided tours in Nice
Explore the best that Nice's has to offer with an expert local guide. From natural tracks to traditional buildings and crafts, food and drink... there's lots to be discovered in Nice.
Sights in Nice
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Palais de la Prefecture
This palace is thought to have been built in the early 17th century and was home to the Dukes of Savoy until 1860.
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Musee de Paleontologie Humaine de Terra Amata
The museum of palaeontology is located on the excavation site of the Terra Amata where there is evidence of human inhabitation going back 400,000 years.
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National Sport Museum
Located in the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, this museum houses more than 45,000 objects ad 400,000 dedicated to all sports, showing their history from the Antiquity to the present.
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Reserve des Mont d'Azur
Come and see bison, deer, horses, boars and hawks roaming on 700 hectares of land, just one hour from the French Riviera
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Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse
Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. At this museum you can discover the ancient tradition of parfumerie and learn how to create your own, unique scent.
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Ferrero Gallery
Founded as a photographic studio in 1958, and opened as a gallery in 1972, Jean Ferrero exhibited works from the School of Nice and the New Realism genre.
Cycling in Nice
Enjoy a number of cycling trails and routes in Nice and what better way to explore Nice than on a bike when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Have a look at our cycling guide for more information and explore the cycling routes that are in the area. If you are in Nice without your biking gear there are a number of cycle hire shops in who rent and sell bikes, gear and more.
Road Bike Bike Hire in Nice
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E-bike hire
This company is based in Nice and offers a range of e-bikes.
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Road bike hire
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
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Road bike hire
This company offers a great choice of bicycles, scooters and motorbikes for any duration - whether it’s a day, a week or even a month, you’ll have a bike at your disposal to explore the best of the Côte d'Azur.
Flying in Nice
Flying in Nice
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Azur Parapente, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Enjoy a tandem paraglide with a qualified instructor with incredible views over the Mediterranean, Nice, Monaco and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
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Imagin'air Paragliding School, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Not far from Nice and Monaco you will find one of the best paragliding sites in Europe that will offer you views over the French Riviera and Beausoleil, La Turbie, Menton and even into Italy.
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Helicopter Charter Flights
Heli Securite offer transfers on a helicopter from the airport to your yacht or various destinations in and around the Cannes area, St Tropez and Monaco. In addition to this they also service all of the main French ski resorts from their base in Courchevel.
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Helicopter Airport Transfers & Scenic Flights
Created in 1976 this company has grown and has now transported well over 100,000 passengers. They have a fleet of 12 craft to meet client demands.
Golf in Nice
Golf Courses in Nice
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Golf Course de Villeneuve-Loubet, Villeneuve Loubet
A great course for beginners to experienced players, slightly hilly, the greens are linked in a calm and exotic atmosphere in the heart of the Riviera.
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Opio Valbonne Golf Course, Opio
Set between Cannes, Nice and Grasse, the Golf Club of Opio Valbonne is one of the jewels in the crown of the Riviera.
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Saint Donat Golf Course, Grasse
This beautifully situated golf club has two courses, one 18 hole and one 9 hole, plus a practice range and practice bunker.
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Cannes-Mougins Golf Country Course
The Cannes-Mougins Golf Club provides all features you are expecting from a modern golf within an historical environment. The Cannes Country Club was founded in 1923 by a group of illustrious gentlemen such as Aga Khan, Prince Pierre of Monaco and Baron Edouard de Rothschild.
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Golf Course de la Grande Bastide, Opio
Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.
Indoor activities in Nice
Indoor Activities Things To Do in Nice
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Complexe Jean Bouin Sports Centre
Sports complex offering swimming, aquaerobics, ice skating, ice hockey and a variety of gym classes and training programs.
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Vesubia Mountain Park, Saint-Martin-Vesubie
Indoor fun for all the family, regardless of the weather on the outside. The new centre provides a unique experience for those wanting to try caving, canyoning and climbing.
Sailing & yachting in Nice
With plenty of coastline to explore you would be silly not to hire a boat, charter a yacht or join one of the many boat trips up and down the French Riviera to some of France's best beauty spots.
Yacht Charter in Nice
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Black & White Motor Boat
Built in 2010, the 34m Sunseeker motor yacht Black and White is a brilliant example of the amazing design work of the world renowned Sunseeker shipyard. As its name suggests this stunning motor yacht has a captivating black and white outer body. The stark colour contrast and sharp design lines create a head turning effect. Ensuring you will be the star of the show up and down the Riviera.
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Mach One Superyacht
Mach one is a stunning 32m superyacht charter Cannes. Built in 1999 and refitted in 2013, this Mangusta 105 superyacht is simply awesome. With the rare licence to cruise with 16 guests at sea, Mach One is perfect for event superyacht charter Cannes.
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Princess Lona Motor Boat
34m Croatian Motor Yacht Princess Lona is an exquisite blend of style and modernity. Built in 2006 by famous shipyard Tecnomar, Princess Lona underwent an extensive refit in 2019 meaning she has all modern furnishings and materials. In spring of 2019, 34m Croatian Motor Yacht Princess Lona had a full interior refit, she was entirely gutted, new walls were constructed and all furnishings including carpets, bedding, curtains, towelling and furniture were replaced and updated. Princess Lona now stands as a trailblazer in the Croatian commercial yacht charter market leading the way for modernity and grandeur.
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Yacht Jurata For Charter Superyacht
Jurata – on the med; enjoy a yacht charter holiday on a beautiful Riva yacht
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Silver Wave Superyacht
French superyacht Silver Wave is a spectacular 45.7m motor yacht crafted in 2009 in the world-renowned Palmer Johnson American shipyard. Her futuristic and elegant exterior lines are a tribute to the Palmer Johnson design team. She effortlessly cause heads to turn and admire her beauty. Her Iconic ‘Silver wave’ colour exterior paint provides a stunning contrast to the deep blue waters she navigates.
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Luxury 12 Person Motor Yacht
Lizard is a stunning 21.7-metre (72-foot) Sanlorenzo 72, built in 1998 and beautifully refitted in 2022. Making her debut on the charter market, she offers the perfect blend of style and comfort. Her spacious layout includes a flybridge sun deck, an open-plan main salon, and four ensuite cabins - ideal for a family getaway. With two dedicated crew members on board, guests can enjoy impeccable service and a truly effortless yachting experience.
Spas and massages in Nice
Spas in Nice
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Cap Estel Spa, Eze
This spa 2 heated pools and an outdoor jacuzzi with wonderful views of the sea, as it is located in the Cap Estel Hotel, on a peninsula. They also have a sauna and steam room, plus a huge range of beauty treatments with Sothys skin care products.
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Le Mas de Pierre Spa, St-Paul de Vence
This wellness space blends Provençal elegance with exclusive treatments, featuring a private hammam and outdoor jacuzzi for couples.
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Le Spa at Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Superbly spacious at 750 square metres, the facility features five lavish treatment rooms, including a luxury VIP suite for couples, as well as two outdoor treatment pavilions with mesmerising Mediterranean views.
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Spa Maria Galland
The spa welcomes you for a moment of all-round well-being and relaxation you would only expect to find on a transatlantic cruise - once on board, you will find a hammam (steam room), a jacuzzi, a fitness room and ten cabins dedicated to relaxation and body care for men and women.
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Spa Saint-Martin, Vence
This spa is located in the Château Saint-Martin Hotel. They have a large treatments menu to choose from, including face and body services, a fitness centre and yoga lessons.
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Thalassoleil Spa, Villeneuve Loubet
Located in the heart of the Riviera between Nice and Cannes, on the Marina Baie des Anges in Villeneuve Loubet, Thalas Soleil offers over 30 years of care provided by qualified personnel.
Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Nice
Try an adventure playground or a theme park for a day of family fun. There are a number of adventure playground and theme parks, where both adults and children can play for hours.
Theme Park Theme & Adventure Parks in Nice
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Pitchoun Forest Theme Park, Villeneuve-Loubet
An adrenaline packed outing which will have visitors swinging, climbing and sliding from suspended platforms, bridges and zip lines.
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Paintball 06, Tourrettes sur Loup
This paintball site is spread over 3 hectares of woodland with a lot of natural obstacles to dive behind, jump over and fire from.
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Koaland, Menton
A fun-packed mini-theme park for children, just a few minutes walk from the beaches at Menton.
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AMF Acropolis Bowling
Located behind the Acropolis, the AMF centre is one of the largest bowling alleys in France.
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Astrorama Theme Park
Open sky evening are available for everyone, children and adults, and provide a greater understanding of the universe and the laws governing it.
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Vesubia Mountain Park, Saint-Martin-Vesubie
Indoor fun for all the family, regardless of the weather on the outside. The new centre provides a unique experience for those wanting to try caving, canyoning and climbing.
Walking, hiking and running in Nice
Hikes in the Alpes-Maritime region can generally be split into two categories: coastal and mountain. The coastal routes are all very accessible and mostly very easy, more like strolls than hikes, but still worth doing for the unbeatable views of the coastline and access to fabulous beaches along the way. The mountain trails take a little more effort. They are a great way to explore the terrain behind Nice and the many medieval villages that are dotted around the countryside.
Watersports in Nice
Nice is perfect for water sports with its warm summers, gentle breezes and interesting coastline. There are plenty of watersports centres where you can learn to sail or enjoy thrilling rides in speedboats, and everything in between.
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Paddleboarding along the coast is a fun for the whole family!
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Parasailing, Villefranche Sur Mer
Fly at 50 metres above the sea by yourself or with friends security attached, enjoy a spectacular view of the gorgeous Baie des Anges, mountains and surroundings.
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Nice Diving School
Nice Diving unveils to its clients the underwater marvels of the Mediterranean ocean along the shores of the Cote d'Azur.
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Air Eau Terre Nature Activity Company, Breil-sur-Roya
This company are based in Breil sur Roya and offer a huge range of outdoor sports and activities for groups and individuals.
Wine tasting & vineyard tours in Nice
Take a tour around one of the beautiful vineyards in Nice. Taste the carefully made wines, learn more about them, the grapes and the wine making process whilst enjoying the wonderful vineyard scenery.

Adrenaline rush in Nice
Whilst many visitors to the French Riviera seek a leisurely vacation of wining, dining, and sunbathing, we know that some of you seek something a bit more daring during your break than sneaking in a cheeky glass of rosé before midday.

Coolest bathing spots in Nice
The clearest waters to make a splash this summer

Day trip to Biot
On a sunny Tuesday morning in April I found myself getting quite lost in the maze of narrow streets and lanes in the stunning, and slightly quirky, hilltop town of Biot.

Train des Merveilles
The Train des Merveilles takes you from the coastline of Nice into the rugged mountains of the Vallée des Merveilles and the Mercantour National Park.

Train des Pignes
The Train des Pignes runs on the Chemins de Fer de Provence railway line and connects the Riviera town of Nice with the historic city of Digne Les-Bains, taking you from seaside to snowy mountains in just three hours and 30 minutes.