Chateau Cemetery (Cimitiere du Chateau)
Situated on the Chateau hill, this large cemetery has more than 2,800 tombs on terraces, and boasts wonderful views overlooking Nice and the Mediterranean.
City Sights Car Tour
2hr open-top, two-seater city sights car tour of Nice
This tour is a new and exciting way to explore Nice and the coastline.
The NiceCar tour is a self-guided driving tour in a special three-wheeled mini-car. Following your GPS you can explore the sights of city of Nice and the surrounding areas. Skip the crowded tourist buses or guided excursions and take to the streets in your very own NiceCar to explore at your own pace and see whatever you want to see!
The views will astound you as you ride along the coast and discover this beautiful holiday getaway.
Your GPS will allow you to explore Nice, Villefranche sur Mer & Jean Cap Ferrat. Visit the beautiful sandy beach of Villefranche-Sur-Mer; explore the millionaires mansions in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat; zip along the Promenade des Anglais. Make pit-stops wherever you want, whenever suits you!
Each car can take 2 people and is equipped with GPS.
What to bring
Bring a small backpack or satchel with your sun-cream, sunglasses, hat and of course your camera. Gloves are required in winter and autumn.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Saint-Martin-Saint-Augustin Church
This church, dedicated to Saints Martin and Augustin, was built in the 17th century and holds a number of important works including one considered to be a Bréa panel from the turn of the 16th century.
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Colline du Chateau
Named Castle Hill in French, the ancient Greeks first chose to settle on this site several millennia ago.
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Galerie Lympia Cultural Gallery
The former prison building and clock pavilion in the port of Nice have recently been renovated to include several exhibition spaces and galleries for the public to enjoy.
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Parc de la Colline du Chateau, Nice Centre
Just a few minutes walk from the centre of Nice you can find yourself in a lush green park, shaded from the intense Mediterranean sun, high enough to benefit from a cool breeze and with showstopping views of the bay of Nice. Colline du Chateau translates as “Castle Hill” and, once upon a time, there was indeed a castle up here. All that remains now are the ruins but they are open to the public and there are information boards telling you what part of the castle they would have been.
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Tour Bellanda
Guarding the Bay of Angels, this 19th-century tower is where composer Hector Berlioz created the opening of the famous King Lear overture in 1831, whilst staying here.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Nice
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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
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Le Chantecler Restaurant
In a Regency-style dining room decorated with magnificent 18th century woodwork, Jean-Denis Rieubland proposes two menus, "Découverte" and "Chantecler".
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Coco & Rico Restaurant, Nice Centre
Small restaurant near Promenade Anglais that has been nicely refitted with a great decor and the open kitchen lets you see the chefs cooking.
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La P'tite Cocotte Restaurant
La P'tite Cocotte is a small traditional restaurant in the typical colours, stone-work and wooden beams of Old Nice. Enjoy its wooden deck in the rise of St. Augustine street with a breathtaking view of the Treille.
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Maison Gusto Restaurant
Located between the Port and Place Garibaldi, Maison Gusto restaurant is a must for lovers of burger in Nice.
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Le Patio Restaurant, Nice Area
The delicious spirit that fills dishes made using fresh, seasonal products from local markets is in perfect harmony with the site.
What to do
Things To Do in Nice
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The Alps self-guided motorbike tour
A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.
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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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Road bike hire
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
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Motorbike hire
Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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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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Motorbike day tour
A fantastic way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the South of France.
Child policy
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
