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Indoor Activities in Nice

Discover the top Nice indoor activities

Updated 1 September 2021

Whatever you choose to do on your holiday, you are sure to find a huge range of indoor activities across Nice. From relaxation to culture and sports, there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Nice. Check out the selection of things to do below for some holiday inspiration!

Badminton

You can find indoor badminton courts in many of the sport centres all around Nice.

Basketball

Many of the sport centres around Nice have facilities to play basketball.

Cinema

Catch the latest films and releases in Nice on your holiday. Look out for VOST for English speaking films.

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Fitness and swimming in Nice

There are modern and complete gyms in Nice to try and keep fit while on vacation. Many hotels also offer fitness facilities.

Bikram Yoga

Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer

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.
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.
Leader Fitness Club, St Laurent du Var

Located in Nice

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.
Casa Atma Yoga

Located in Nice

Experienced and friendly teachers welcome students and yogis of all ages and levels of proficiency to explore their body with a sense of wonder and deep respect.
Tropic Gym Fitness Club

Located in Nice

Located close to the famous Promenade des Anglais, this sports centre provides all the modern equipment necessary to shape the body.
Complexe Jean Bouin Sports Centre

Located in Nice

Sports complex offering swimming, aquaerobics, ice skating, ice hockey and a variety of gym classes and training programs.

Indoor activities in Nice

Complexe Jean Bouin Sports Centre

Located in Nice

Sports complex offering swimming, aquaerobics, ice skating, ice hockey and a variety of gym classes and training programs.
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.

Museums & Galleries

Nice has a wide range of museums and galleries to keep visitors entertained. From historical buildings and churches to very important art collections, including those dedicated to artists that lived locally like Matisse, Renoir or Giuliano Mancini. The region also offers archaeological sites, history museums and exhibitions dedicated to typical products like perfumes or gastronomy.

Shopping

Nice is not as famous as its neighbours for its luxury, but the shopping is nonetheless good with major clothing chains, some excellent food stores and markets and a growing selection of boutique gift shops offering something a little different.

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Spas and massages in Nice

If it is calm and relaxation you are after then head to a luxury day spa or book in for massage therapies and beauty treatments. A day spa is also the perfect activity when the weather turns. You can revive aching muscles in saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzis, try out the latest beauty treatments or take a refreshing dip in a swimming pool.

Spa Maria Galland

Located in Cap Ferrat

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.
Le Mas de Pierre Spa, St-Paul de Vence

Located in Vence

This wellness space blends Provençal elegance with exclusive treatments, featuring a private hammam and outdoor jacuzzi for couples.
Le Spa at Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Located in 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.
Spa Saint-Martin, Vence

Located in 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.
Cap Estel Spa, Eze

Located in 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.
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.

Squash

Play squash whilst you're in Nice either during winter or summer. Normally located in the main sports centre, you should be able to rent all you need on site. Alternatively some of the hotels or spas have their own squash courts too.

Yoga

There are multiple places where you can practice yoga in Nice. From sports centres to spas and fitness facilities, you're sure to find a place to relax, stretch and find your balance.

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