The checked plan · Nice

Nice in 2 days, day by day

In January, Feluka's planner fills 2 full days in Nice, fitting each place around its listed opening hours and visit length. Here is that plan, day by day, in the order the planner visits them.

The opening hours behind this plan come from each place’s listing and are unverified; they may have changed, so check before you go.

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Day 1: Castle Hill, Old Nice

  1. Bellanda Tower

    about 45 min

    A tower on Castle Hill with a diorama of the hill's history and, says the tourist office, one of the finest views of the Bay of Angels.

    What to do there
    • See the history of the hill told on a diorama
    • Take in the view of the Bay of Angels from the tower

    Castle HillParc du Château Escalier, Mnt Lesage, 06300 NiceBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

  2. Lascaris Palace

    about 60 min

    A 17th-century Baroque palace in Old Nice with a frescoed staircase, painted ceilings and a collection of antique musical instruments.

    What to do there
    • Climb the monumental frescoed staircase
    • Look up at the painted ceilings and tapestries
    • See the collection of antique musical instruments

    Old Nice15 Rue Droite, 06300 NiceBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

  3. Chez Thérésa

    about 40 min

    A socca counter on Rue Droite with a wood-fired oven from 1867, open for lunch Tuesday to Sunday.

    What to do there
    • Taste socca cooked in the wood-fired oven
    • Take away a pissaladière or a Swiss chard tart

    Old Nice28 Rue Droite, 06300 NiceBest: lunch, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?

  4. Fenocchio

    about 30 min

    An artisan ice-cream maker on Place Rossetti, with over 96 flavours including violet and tomato-basil.

    What to do there
    • Taste unusual flavours such as violet or tomato-basil
    • Sit out on the terrace on the square

    Old Nice2 Pl. Rossetti, 06300 NiceBest: afternoon, golden hour, late morningWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?

  5. Castle Hill

    about 90 min

    A hilltop park above Old Nice with panoramic views over the Bay of Angels, a waterfall and free entry.

    What to do there
    • Walk up to the viewpoint over the Bay of Angels
    • See the waterfall in the woods
    • Picnic under the trees
    • Take the free lift up the hill

    Castle Hill06300 NiceBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

  6. Chez Acchiardo

    about 75 min

    A family-run Niçois restaurant on Rue Droite since 1927, in a stone-walled dining room.

    What to do there
    • Order the classic Niçoise salad
    • Try the ravioli or the gnocchi

    Old Nice38 Rue Droite, 06300 NiceBest: lunch, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

Day 2: Jean-Médecin, Old Nice, Promenade des Anglais

  1. Notre-Dame Basilica

    about 25 min

    A vast neo-Gothic basilica founded in 1864, known for its twin towers and stained glass.

    What to do there
    • Look up at the twin towers and the stained glass

    Jean-Médecin2 Rue d'Italie, 06000 NiceBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

  2. Cours Saleya Market

    about 60 min

    The flower market of Old Nice, which also sells produce and crafts; antiques dealers take over on Mondays.

    What to do there
    • Stroll the flower, fruit and vegetable stalls
    • Browse the antiques market on Mondays
    • Come back in summer for the evening arts and crafts market
    • Climb the Ponchettes steps for a view over the square

    Old NiceCr Saleya, 06300 NiceBest: morning, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?

  3. Plage Beau Rivage

    about 90 min

    A beach restaurant on the Quai des États-Unis with a terrace over the pebbles and Mediterranean cooking.

    What to do there
    • Rent a deck chair or mattress on the pebble beach
    • Have lunch on the terrace with a sea view

    Promenade des Anglais107 Quai des États-Unis, 06300 NiceBest: lunch, dinner, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

  4. Nice Cathedral

    about 30 min

    The Baroque cathedral of Old Nice on Place Rossetti, with paintings, three organs and the remains of Saint Reparata.

    What to do there
    • See the Baroque paintings and the three organs
    • Find the altar with the remains of Saint Reparata

    Old Nice3 Pl. Rossetti, 06300 NiceBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

  5. Gesù Church

    about 20 min

    A 17th-century Baroque church in Old Nice whose interior is adorned with frescoes, cherubs and statues.

    What to do there
    • See the frescoes, cherubs and statues inside

    Old Nice1 Rue du Jésus, 06300 NiceBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

  6. La Merenda

    about 75 min

    A small Niçois bistro in the old town, serving pissaladière, courgette-flower fritters and pistou pasta.

    What to do there
    • Order the pissaladière or the courgette-flower fritters
    • Try the pistou pasta or the daube

    Old Nice4 Rue Raoul Bosio, 06300 NiceBest: lunch, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

In short

2 full days, 12 places, planned for January. The app adjusts the plan to the day you go.

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