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.
Riviera Car Tour
4hr open-top, two-seater sightseeing tour of Nice and the Riviera
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 and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. You can be guided to the beautiful panoramic views of Fort Alban, the highest viewing point in Nice; on to the beach at Villefranche-Sur-Mer; the Villa Ephrussi gardens in Jean Cap Ferrat. Make pit-stops wherever you want - the Monte Carlo Casino... the Galimard fragrance factory at Eze... the choice is yours!
Each car can take 2 people and is equipped with GPS.
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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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Attimi Restaurant, Nice Centre
Attimi restaurant and pizzeria is located right by the fountain in Massena square with indoor and outdoor seating on two levels.
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Papayou Restaurant, Vieux Nice
From March until the end of October the restaurant proposes refined Mediterranean cooking, with Niçois dishes like the pissaladière (onion pizza) and also delicious Asian dishes, from Thai to Chinese and Japanese favourites, as well as some Italian delicacies.
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Le Sejour Cafe, Nice Centre
A family-run restaurant located in a charming contemporary house, designed to be as warm and cosy as home.
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HANgout Restaurant
Modern open kitchen serving French creative and inventive seasonal cuisine with a twist of Japan.
What to do
Things To Do 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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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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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.
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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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Motorbike hire
Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
Child policy
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
