Best Spots in Nice for The Landmark Hunters
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From the classic Colline du Château and Fontaine du Soleil, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 25,892 reviews
Climb Colline du Château for the best panorama over Nice's Old Town, port and sea. Follow the paths up past the waterfall, pause at the viewpoints, and stop at the cafe before heading back down.
★ 4.7 · 5,253 reviews
Meet Apollo at Fontaine du Soleil, the bronze centrepiece of Nice's Place Masséna. Circle the fountain, take in the red-ochre square and walk on towards the seafront.
★ 4.7 · 10,395 reviews
Visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a seaside villa on Cap Ferrat wrapped in nine themed gardens. Tour its furnished rooms, then wander the terraces and garden styles with the Mediterranean in view.
★ 4.8 · 1,054 reviews
Spend a full day on the Riviera with this guided minibus tour from Nice. Explore hilltop Èze, tour the Fragonard perfumery, walk Monaco's Rock, then finish with free time at Casino Square.
★ 4.5 · 4,660 reviews
Walk up to the Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez, where a Roman amphitheatre sits among rose-scented gardens. Explore the ancient arena, then spread out a picnic on the lawns.
★ 5.0 · 145 reviews
Drive the French Riviera's coastline from Nice to Menton with a knowledgeable guide. Pass Cap Ferrat and Monaco and see Menton's gardens.
★ 4.6 · 6,732 reviews
Step into Le Negresco, the grand seafront hotel that anchors the Promenade des Anglais. Admire the historic, characterful interiors and, if the mood strikes, settle in for an evening cocktail in its sophisticated bar.
★ 4.6 · 10,858 reviews
Discover the onion domes of Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas, a corner of Russian Orthodox Nice. Step inside the richly decorated church, then stroll its gardens and photograph the exterior.
★ 4.5 · 1,972 reviews
Escape the seafront and head up to Cascade de Gairaut, a 19th-century waterfall tucked into the hills above Nice. Admire the falls, peek into the cavern, and photograph the Swiss-style chalet in a quiet, leafy setting.
★ 4.7 · 1,225 reviews
Stroll around Port Lympia, Nice's colourful harbour lined with pastel facades. Watch fishing boats and yachts bob in the basin, and settle at a quayside spot for a slow look at the waterfront.
★ 4.7 · 4,649 reviews
Step into Nice's neo-Gothic landmark, the Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Assomption. Admire the twin-towered facade, then walk the nave to see the stained glass colour the stone interior.
★ 4.6 · 5,275 reviews
Step into Sainte-Réparate, the Baroque cathedral on Place Rossetti in Nice's Old Town. Admire its colourful chapels and altar before rejoining the square's cafés.
★ 4.6 · 1,513 reviews
Climb to the Monastère de Cimiez for a quiet escape above Nice. Wander the frescoed church, stroll the formal and wild gardens for city views, and pay respects at Matisse's grave next door.
★ 4.7 · 483 reviews
Visit the perfume capital and some of Provence's loveliest hill villages in one day from Nice. End with a walk through Saint-Paul-de-Vence's medieval lanes.
★ 4.8 · 965 reviews
Climb to Bellanda Tower for a free lookout over Nice's curving bay. Walk up from the Promenade des Anglais and take in the beach, coastline and sea breeze from the top.
★ 4.6 · 3,661 reviews
Hop aboard the one-hour Villefranche Bay sightseeing cruise from Nice's port. Listen to bilingual commentary as you pass hilltop villages, Cap Ferrat villas and the Promenade des Anglais from the sea.
★ 4.2 · 3,291 reviews
See Nice from the top deck of its hop-on hop-off bus. Ride past the waterfront and old town, then hop off wherever a stop catches your eye, including Villefranche-sur-Mer.
★ 4.7 · 112 reviews
Slip into St Martin and St Augustin, a quiet parish church near Nice's old port. Look up at the ceiling and wander the side chapels with their artworks before heading on.
★ 4.6 · 337 reviews
Duck into Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, an unassuming old town church with a lavish Baroque interior. See the frescoes, cherubs, and statues in an intimate setting before returning to the lanes outside.
★ 4.6 · 68 reviews
Climb Tour Saint-François for a 360-degree look over Nice's old town. Follow a guide up 261 steps, hear how the city grew, and pick out landmarks from the top.
★ 4.4 · 722 reviews
Visit Saint-Tropez and the canals of Port Grimaud on a day trip from Nice. Cross by boat from Port Grimaud and browse the harbour.
★ 4.3 · 691 reviews
Detour to Villefranche-sur-Mer for Chapelle Saint-Pierre, a tiny chapel transformed by Jean Cocteau. Study his drawings covering the walls in the cool, quiet interior.
★ 4.3 · 316 reviews
Leave Nice behind for a half-day run along the Riviera through Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Stroll the Croisette, browse Antibes' market and waterfront, then get lost among the galleries of a medieval hilltop village.
★ 4.6 · 131 reviews
Step inside Église Saint-François-de-Paule, an old town church with ornate walls and ceilings. Take in the interior in a short visit, or catch a concert if one is on.
★ 4.4 · 557 reviews
Seek out Église Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc, the Nice church that breaks every rule of Provençal style. Spend a short visit studying its fortress-like exterior, then step into the spacious, quiet nave inside.
★ 4.7 · 744 reviews
Pause at the Monument aux Morts, a solemn war memorial cut straight into Castle Hill's cliffs. Take in its sheer scale from the coastal path, then continue towards the harbour.
★ 4.5 · 1,820 reviews
Head up to Fort du Mont Alban, a clifftop fortress between Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer. Walk or drive to the ridge and take in the sea and mountain views from the park.
★ 4.3 · 204 reviews
Plan a short visit to Chapelle de la Miséricorde, one of Vieux Nice's most colourful Baroque interiors. Look up at the painted dome during the brief weekly opening.
★ 4.1 · 143 reviews
Cross the square of the Palais de Justice, a busy local hub in Nice's Old Town. Admire the courthouse facade, browse any market stalls, and linger on a bench with a coffee.
★ 4.2 · 189 reviews
Discover Villa Arson, a 1960s art school and contemporary arts centre perched above Nice. Wander the concrete architecture, see current exhibitions, and finish in the olive-tree gardens looking out over the city.
Nice · 🌳 Nature
Colline du Château
1h30
Nice · 🏛️ Landmark
Fontaine du Soleil
15 min
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
2h30
Nice · 🧭 Tours
Full-Day Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Eze Tour
10h
Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez
45 min
The Riviera from Nice to Menton: Between Pearls and Palm Trees
Le Negresco
20 min
Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
Cascade de Gairaut
Port Lympia
30 min
Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice
Monastère de Cimiez
Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour
Bellanda Tower
Nice · 🎭 Entertainment
1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay
1h
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
3h
St Martin and St Augustin church
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Nice
Tour Saint-François
Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud Day Tour
Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Villefranche-sur-Mer
Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Half-Day Tour
5h
Église Saint-François-de-Paule de Nice
Église Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc
Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù
Fort du Mont Alban
Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Palais de Justice
Nice · 🎨 Museum
Villa Arson Nice
