Named after Napoleon’s general, this impressive large square, framed by wine-red buildings,
links Nice’s main shopping street, Avenue Jean Medecin, with the famous Old Town.
Just 100 metres from the seaside.
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The Marché aux Fleurs is one of the most memorable scenes in the Old Town.
Enter the Marché from the waterfront via one of three arches, or from the
esplanade on the north side of the Old Town. It is open daily from 7am to 1pm
except Mondays. Climb the hill (or take the lift) next to the flower market for
great views of Nice and the port.
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Walk from the Promenade des Anglais, near the Old Town, around the point to see the port’s yachts and restaurants.
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Franciscan Monastery, Roman Ruins, Archeological Museum: From the Gravier bus stop in Nice,
take the No. 20 bus to these sites, which are grouped on Cimiez hill. Visit the monastery,
then go through the iron gates of the Franciscan park for a fine view of east Nice. The Matisse
is set in an ancient park of olive trees. Entry is free into the Roman ruins next to Queen Victoria’s
Regina Palace. The Chagall museum is just 600m downhill.
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In the old town, Waynes is best known of the tourist bars for live music. A Danish bar called Thor
in the flower market square (Cour Saleya) is less crowded. Le Bar Des Oiseaux is quiet, and has
excellent live Jazz (behind Waynes).
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Take the No. 100 bus from the Gare Routiere bus station in Nice (or from the foot-end of the port) to get to
this former Italian fishing village. It has a sandy beach with a small bay full of picturesque fishing boats.
Discover the fort and, especially, wander through the old town behind the church and waterfront.
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A spectacular medieval village on the hill halfway to Monaco with a panoramic view of the coast.
This is as close as one can get to the Middle Ages. Reach Eze in 20 minutes by bus from the Gare
Routiere bus station in Nice (platform No. 14). Spend an hour in Eze-then continue bybus to Monaco.
On Sundays the bus to Monaco doesn’t run. You can walk down the steep Eze hill trail to Eze sur Mer
(40 minutes) and then continue from there by train or bus to Monaco.
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The best beach, accessible via this small roadside village. It is one stop before Monaco.
Exit the train station, cross the tracks and head downhill to the beach Plage Mala. There
are caves to swim to, and also cliff diving. From the left hand side of the beach, take
the sign-posted walk along the sea past some impressive villas.
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Visit the world famous Casino. Entry is free....except the gambling rooms (
€10)....see gambling free in Café de Paris opposite the Casino.
Walk down to the port to see the luxury yachts, and visit the Prince’s Palace.
View the splendid aquarium (Museé Océanographique) with its sea-life.
Savour the atmosphere of this exclusive principality and tax haven. Return by train
(approx. every 30 minutes) or by bus No. 100 (more scenic, every 15 mins. till 8PM).
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A lovely medieval town 20 minutes by train on the way toward Cannes.
From the station walk to the yacht harbour and along the ancient sea
walls to the fisherman’s port. Go through the arch to see the covered
fruit market (not on Mondays) and many restaurants. Walk on top of the
sea walls past the Picasso Museum, and then along the picturesque fishermen’s
houses. Return to the station and in 8 minutes arrive in Cannes.
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Has 7 miles of beautiful sandy beach and many designer boutiques for shopping on the rue d´Antibes.
The Congress Center hosts the world-renowned film festival each May. The pretty Old Town is clustered around
the Old Port and the hill offers fine views.
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The centre of Impressionism in southern France in about 1910. A spectacular walled village full of art
galleries, boutiques, and great restaurants. Take the bus from Nice’s Gare Routiere bus station.
Just 500m below the village, visit the Maeght Foundation, with fine paintings and sculptures
(Miro, Giacometti, Braque, Kandinsky...9 to €11 entry).
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Visit the cathedral with its Marc Chagall mosaïc, and especially the Chapelle du Rosaire, decorated entirely by Matisse.
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Take the train to St. Raphael, and from there, travel by bus (or boat in summer) to this famous jet set
fishing village with striking port, cafés and beaches. Beware of summer traffic congestion, if entering by road.
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