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Cultural Activities in Nice

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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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  1. Aquariums
  2. Archaeological Sites & Roman Ruins
  3. Beach Activities
  4. Boat trips & sailing
  5. Canoeing / Kayaking
  6. Canyoning
  7. Castles & Ruins
  8. Cave & Rock Climbing
  9. Caving / Pot-holing
  10. Cinema
  11. Cookery Schools & Courses
  12. Culture and guided tours
  13. Cycling
  14. Diving & Snorkelling
  15. Fiestas, Fairs & Fetes
  16. Fishing
  17. Fitness and swimming
  18. Flyboarding
  19. Flying
  20. Golf
  21. Horse riding
  22. Houses & gardens
  23. Hydro-speeding
  24. Ice-skating / Hockey
  25. Indoor activities
  26. Indoor climbing
  27. Jet-skiing
  28. Karting
  29. Kayaking
  30. Light Aircraft / Microlight Flights
  31. Live Music
  32. Markets
  33. Museums & Galleries
  34. Paddleboarding
  35. Paintballing
  36. Paragliding / Parapenting
  37. Parasailing
  38. Religious Buildings
  39. Sailing & yachting
  40. Scenic drives
  41. Scenic Flights
  42. Scooter Hire
  43. Spas and massages
  44. Swimming
  45. Tennis and racket sports
  46. Theatres
  47. Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums
  48. Tree-top / Forest adventures
  49. Waterparks
  50. Waterskiing & Wakeboarding
  51. Watersports
  52. Wine tasting & vineyard tours
  53. Yoga
  54. 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.

Boat trips & sailing in Nice

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Canoeing / Kayaking

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Canyoning

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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.

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.

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Cycling in Nice

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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.

Fitness and swimming in Nice

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Flying in Nice

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Golf in Nice

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Horse riding in Nice

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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

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Indoor activities in Nice

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Indoor climbing

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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.

Paragliding / Parapenting

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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

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Spas and massages in Nice

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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

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Waterparks

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Waterskiing & Wakeboarding

Watersports in Nice

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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.

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You will not be short of entertainment in this beautiful French Riviera town throughout the year. The most popular public events take place along the Promenade des Anglais, including the Carnival in February, the Bastille celebrations in July and the Nice marathon in November. There are also plenty of live music and cultural festivals.

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