Cultural Activities in Nice
Discover the top Nice cultural activities
Whatever you choose to do on your holiday you are sure to find a huge range of cultural activities across the Nice area. From museums to archaeological sites, live music or wine tastings, there is something for everyone in Nice. Check out the selection of things to do & see below for some holiday inspiration!
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- Aquariums
- Archaeological Sites & Roman Ruins
- Beach Activities
- Boat trips & sailing
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Canyoning
- Castles & Ruins
- Cave & Rock Climbing
- Caving / Pot-holing
- Cinema
- Cookery Schools & Courses
- Culture and guided tours
- Cycling
- Diving & Snorkelling
- Fiestas, Fairs & Fetes
- Fishing
- Fitness and swimming
- Flyboarding
- Flying
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Houses & gardens
- Hydro-speeding
- Ice-skating / Hockey
- Indoor activities
- Indoor climbing
- Jet-skiing
- Karting
- Kayaking
- Light Aircraft / Microlight Flights
- Live Music
- Markets
- Museums & Galleries
- Paddleboarding
- Paintballing
- Paragliding / Parapenting
- Parasailing
- Religious Buildings
- Sailing & yachting
- Scenic drives
- Scenic Flights
- Scooter Hire
- Spas and massages
- Swimming
- Tennis and racket sports
- Theatres
- Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums
- Tree-top / Forest adventures
- Waterparks
- Waterskiing & Wakeboarding
- Watersports
- Wine tasting & vineyard tours
- Yoga
- Other surface watersports
Archaeological Sites & Roman Ruins
Nice boasts a very long history, with the first settlement in the area established by the Greeks in the 4th century BC. You can visit the hill where they settled, the Colline du Chateau, or walk around the Cimiez Roman arenas located in a beautiful natural park.
Beach Activities
Boat trips & sailing in Nice
Boat Trips in Nice
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Luxury Tayarrah 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.
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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 To Escape 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 Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Canoeing / Kayaking
Canoeing / Kayaking Watersports in Nice
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Nikaia Watersports
The beach front of Nice is the best place for watersports and situated at the heart of the city front is the company Nikaia Watersports.
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Glisse Paradise Watersports, Saint Laurent du Var
Jet-ski, waterskiing, wakeboard, wakesurf, parachute, canoe and paddleboard, Glisse Paradise have it all!
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Go Kayak
They adapt to the overall level of the group so that everyone can spend an unforgettable day together whether you are a family of beginners or a group of experienced kayakers.
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Nice Rafting, Breil-sur-Roya
For those looking for an adrenalin rush, Nice Rafting is the place to go to!
Canyoning
Canyoning Watersports in Nice
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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.
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Nice Rafting, Breil-sur-Roya
For those looking for an adrenalin rush, Nice Rafting is the place to go to!
Castles & Ruins
Around the city of Nice you can find castles and forts dating from the 16th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Many have been turned into hotels or administrative buildings, but can still be visited.
Cave & Rock Climbing
Nice is surrounded by beautiful countryside and spectacular natural features such as the Gorges du Loup or the caves of Saint Cezaire and Baume Obscure, full of magnificent rock formations.
Caving / Pot-holing
Cinema
If you want to catch the latest releases, Nice offers a few cinemas showing films in English version (look for the VOS sign). If it's more artsy films you're after, at the Cinematheque you can learn about world cinema heritage and history.
Cookery Schools & Courses
Nice, like the whole of France, is a paradise for foodies. Local delicacies include nougat, olives and pastis, while there are delicious regional recipes like boullabaise soup, pissaladiere, ratatouille, beignets de fleurs de courgettes or socca. Many culinary schools and restaurants around Nice offer cookery classes where you can learn to prepare traditional dishes or discover the newest trends in French cuisine.
Culture and guided tours in Nice
Sights in Nice
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Musee des Merveilles, Tende
This museum was created to protect one of the most important petroglyph sites in Europe, in the Merveilles Valley (valley of Wonders).
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Goetz-Boumeester Museum
This museum's collection is composed of the donation of Henri Goetz to the town of Villefranche. It is located on the ground floor of an old barrack building in the 16th-century citadel, which houses many museums.
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Palais Lascaris Museum
This grand noble residence dates to the early 17th century and was the property of the Lascaris-Vintimille family. It has an interesting collection of Baroque art and furniture.
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Parfumerie Galimard, Eze
Free guided tours of a historic perfume factory in the medieval village of Eze.
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Cote d'Azur Observatory
This astronomical observatory is located on top of mont Gros. It was built in 1881 and was designed by Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris Opera House, and Gustave Eiffel, the celebrated creator of the Eiffel Tower.
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Marc Chagall National Museum
Housing the largest collection of the Russian painter, Marc Chagall, the Chagall museum is one of Nice's top attractions.
Cycling in Nice
Road Bike Bike Hire in Nice
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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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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 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.
Diving & Snorkelling
Fiestas, Fairs & Fetes
There are many village festivals around Nice where you can mingle with the locals, dance to traditional music and taste local specialities while learning more about the region's history and customs.
Fishing in Nice
Fitness and swimming in Nice
Sports & Fitness in Nice
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Tropic Gym Fitness Club
Located close to the famous Promenade des Anglais, this sports centre provides all the modern equipment necessary to shape the body.
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Leader Fitness Club, St Laurent du Var
Located in St Laurent du Var between Nice and Antibes, this fitness club is run in a friendly and sporting atmosphere. Free parking makes access to the facility very easy.
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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.
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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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Bikram Yoga
Classes of bikram yoga's 26 postures take place in a heated classroom every day in the port area of Nice. English speaking Yoga instructors.
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Yoga
Either indoors and outdoors.
Flyboarding
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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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.
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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.
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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Claux Amic Golf Course, Grasse
This golf course is located on a charming old private hunting estate dating back to the 17th century.
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Old Course Golf Course, Cannes-Mandelieu
The Cannes-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.
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Nice Golf Country Course
Close to the city, this nine hole compact course offers a range of different situations with its relief, bunkers and water hazard. It is aimed at both beginners and low handicaps wishing to improve.
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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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Biot Golf Course, Biot
The course of Biot Golf Club extends over 4511m, and has been designed so that it is suitable for players of all levels, but also to enhance the beauty of the site.
Horse riding in Nice
Horse-riding in Nice
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Hippodrome Côte d'Azur Horse Riding, Cagnes-sur-Mer
The Hippodrome de la Côte d'Azur has a splendid position on the waterfront in Nice and held its first horse race in 1956.
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Club Hippique de Nice Horse Riding
Located in Nice, this equestrian centre has received a major overhaul in 2012 giving way to a brand new equestrian centre spread over 10 hectares.
Houses & gardens
From the municipal botanical garden, to stunning villas or historical townhouses, Nice has a wide range of houses and gardens to visit.
Hydro-speeding
Hydro Speeding Watersports in Nice
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Nice Rafting, Breil-sur-Roya
For those looking for an adrenalin rush, Nice Rafting is the place to go to!
Ice-skating / Hockey
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.
Indoor climbing
Climbing Sports & Fitness in Nice
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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.
Jet-skiing
Karting
Light Aircraft / Microlight Flights
Live Music
Nice is one of France's largest cities, so it comes as no surprise that it boasts one of the liveliest music scenes in the country. From the world-famous Nice Jazz Festival, to small pubs hosting live rock bands or nightclubs with some of the best DJs, Nice has something to suit all tastes.
Markets
Nice and the surrounding area have a whole host of markets where you can hunt a bargain, check out the local crafts and antiques, or buy regional produce. There are also a couple of night markets perfect for those balmy summer evenings.
Museums & Galleries
Nice has a wide range of museums and galleries to keep visitors entertained. From very important art collections, including those dedicated to artists that lived locally like Matisse, Renoir or Giuliano Mancini, to history museums and exhibitions dedicated to typical products like perfumes or gastronomy.
Paddleboarding
Paintballing
Paragliding / Parapenting
Paragliding 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.
Parasailing
Religious Buildings
Nice has a very long history, featuring a whole host of religious buildings that are true masterpieces. There are ancient buildings like the charming 5th-century monastery of Lerins, Baroque wonders like the Misericorde Chapel, or gems such as the Rosaire Chapel designed by Matisse.
Sailing & yachting in Nice
Yacht Charter in Nice
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Chakra Superyacht
Chakra is one of the most in demand super yachts in the world at the moment and for good reason. This majestic vessel stands at 86 metres long and can cruise and sleep with 24 guests. This paired with her stunning design makes this Devonport superyacht charter the perfect vessel for large groups.
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Miss Superyacht
Embark on a memorable journey with Miss, an impressive Sunseeker yacht charter Fréjus. Accommodation on-board consists of 3 cabins, 2 of which are double. All cabins are decorated with light colors, creating a pleasant sense of tranquility on-board. Air conditioning is available in all cabins. 3 bathrooms are found on-board.
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Raoul W Superyacht
Experience the majesty of Sunseeker with Raoul W. This brand new yacht combines classic Sunseeker design with a stunning chic touch. Available with a crew of 3 for your next Mallorca superyacht charter.
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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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Vogue Of Monaco Superyacht Superyacht
The famous and much loved Vogue of Beaulieu has recently undergone a name change. Introuducing, The Vogue of Monaco, a stunning example of the acclaimed Sunseeker Manhattan 74 superyacht. It is her flawless lines, gorgeous interior and impressive performance that earned her a place in the exclusive list of top five best designed motor yachts in the world. Built in 2001 and refitted to an impeccable standard in 2008, this stunning motor yacht boasts unfounded luxury and lavish comfort to ensure your Sunseeker yacht charter is everything that you dreamed it to be.
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Northcoast 36.58m Motor Yacht
This 36.58m Northcoast built vessel is a stand out yacht, sleeping eight guests in four cabins and offering everything you could ask for of a yacht. She is the ideal yacht for socialising and entertaining guests, whether they be family or friends due to her remarkable leisure and entertainment facilities.
Scenic drives in Nice
Scenic Flights
Scooter Hire
Spas and massages in Nice
Spas in Nice
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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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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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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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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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Splendid Spa
A sanctuary of wellness, the Spa Splendid is a unique place in the heart of the musicians quarter of Nice.
Tennis and racket sports in Nice
Theatres
Nice is a large city with a bustling cultural scene, so there is no shortage of theatres. Many of the shows are in French, but you can also head to a dance or circus performance, or try out Nice's Opera.
Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Nice
Theme Park Theme & Adventure Parks in Nice
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Antibes Land Theme Park
Open from April to September, this major amusement park includes a large range of entertainment attractions and rides such as mechanised thrill machines (Roller coasters, train rides, water ride, etc.) and carnival games.
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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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Le Bois des Lutins Theme Park, Villeneuve Loubet
Great for children and adults, this adventure park has 2 hectares of games including a spectacular net walk and a village of huts perched the trees.
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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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Riviera Nature, Adventure Park, Grasse
Try these tree top adventures, all with various levels of difficulty and with plenty of adrenalin pumping fun!
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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.
Tree-top / Forest adventures
Waterparks
Waterparks & Aquariums in Nice
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Marineland Waterpark
Four parks in one... Marineland, Kid's Island, Adventure Golf and Aquasplash. You can buy a ticket for one or more of these parks and make your way between them.
Waterskiing & Wakeboarding
Watersports in Nice
Watersports in Nice
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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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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Paddleboarding along the coast is a fun for the whole family!
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Roya Evasion Activity Company, Breil-sur-Roya
This company offers a range of outdoor activities mostly based around canyoning and rafting white water, as well as via ferrata and mountain biking experiences and snowshoe walks in the winter.
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Nikaia Watersports
The beach front of Nice is the best place for watersports and situated at the heart of the city front is the company Nikaia Watersports.
Wine tasting & vineyard tours in Nice
The region of Provence produces some of the best wines in the world. 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.