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From the classic Colline du Château and Jardin Exotique d’Èze, 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 · 10,899 reviews
Climb to the Jardin Exotique d'Èze, a clifftop succulent garden crowning a medieval village. Follow the terraced paths past cacti and sculptures, and pause at the lookouts above the Mediterranean.
★ 4.6 · 4,837 reviews
Stroll through Promenade du Paillon, a green ribbon of fountains and shade in the heart of Nice. Let the kids splash by the water jets, then linger by the reflecting pool as evening lights come on.
★ 4.6 · 562 reviews
Settle onto the pebbles at Ponchettes Public Beach, right on the Promenade des Anglais. Look out over the Baie des Anges while you swim, sunbathe, or simply watch the sea.
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★ 4.6 · 3,594 reviews
Climb Parc du Mont Boron for sweeping views of Nice, its bay, and the mountains beyond. Follow the woodland trails, picnic with a view, and perhaps hike down toward Villefranche-sur-Mer.
★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 13,002 reviews
Spend a relaxed morning at Parc Phœnix, where gardens and animals share the same green grounds in Nice. Walk through the tropical glasshouse, then watch otters, wallabies, flamingos, and tamarins in their habitats.
★ 4.7 · 171 reviews
Tackle the Sentier Nietzsche, the winding trail that tumbles from Èze village toward the sea. Pick your way down rocky switchbacks, pausing at open viewpoints over the Mediterranean before reaching the shore.
★ 4.4 · 1,117 reviews
Spend an afternoon at Plage des Marinieres, a calm bay beach right by the train station. Swim in clear water, rinse off at the open showers, and unwind on the sand and pebbles.
★ 4.6 · 685 reviews
Set out from Nice on the French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise, a wooden-boat trip to Villefranche Bay beside Cap Ferrat. Anchor in calm water, slip on a mask and spend time swimming among the coastal scenery and marine life.
★ 4.8 · 51 reviews
Follow the Sentier du Littoral, a seaside path that runs from Nice toward Villefranche-sur-Mer. Walk beside the water, stop at lookout points, and slip in for a swim from the rocks along the way.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 517 reviews
Wander the shaded trails of Parc du Vinaigrier, a former farmland hillside in Nice. Pause at the viewpoints for sea and mountain scenery before heading back down.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 712 reviews
Take a break at Parc du Ray, a roomy and tidy park in Nice made for families. Let children loose on the playground while you rest in the shade or stretch on the open lawn.
★ 4.5 · 497 reviews
Dive into CoCo Beach, the rocky, local-favourite swimming spot on the Nice coast. Claim a smooth rock, slip into the clear water, and watch the light shift over the Mediterranean.
★ 4.7 · 800 reviews
Hop aboard the Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay, leaving from the Nice port diving centre. After a quick equipment briefing, snorkel in the Mediterranean with an instructor and take in the coastline from the boat.
★ 4.9 · 316 reviews
Rise above the Riviera on a Parasailing Adventure from Port Lympia in Nice. Ride out by motorboat, then spend about twelve minutes in the air with the coastline spread out beneath you.
★ 4.3 · 1,092 reviews
Stroll the Jardin botanique de Nice, a Mediterranean plant collection set on a hillside above the city. Read the labels on blooming species from many countries and enjoy glimpses of the sea between the beds.
★ 4.4 · 1,127 reviews
Head up to Parc Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves, a wooded hill park minutes from central Nice. Wander shaded paths beneath olive trees and stop at the lookouts over the city and the sea.
★ 4.3 · 1,717 reviews
Pause at Parc Castel des Deux Rois, a hillside park with palms and open lawns above Nice. Climb to the terraces for views over the seafront and port, then relax on the grass.
★ 4.4 · 3,390 reviews
Leave Nice for a full day in Provence on the Verdon Gorges and Lavender Tour. You will view the canyon, wander Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, stop at Sainte-Croix Lake and, in summer, pass lavender fields.
★ 4.9 · 219 reviews
Follow the Route Napoléon to the Verdon Gorge in a panoramic-roof vehicle. Enjoy viewpoints over the turquoise gorge and a stop in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
★ 4.3 · 1,255 reviews
Take a breather in Jardin Alsace Lorraine, a neighbourhood garden just a short walk from the sea. Sit by the fountain, read the labels on the old trees, and let children loose on the playground.
★ 4.6 · 721 reviews
Race along the Riviera on the Nice to Monaco speedboat tour. Pass Cap Ferrat and Èze, swim near the Mala Cave, then glide into Monaco's Port Hercule beneath the Rock.
★ 4.5 · 293 reviews
Spend a day among the Verdon Gorge's turquoise water and cliffs. Visit Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, then stop at the viewpoints above Lake Sainte-Croix.
★ 4.5 · 675 reviews
Step into Square Jean Baptiste Carpeaux, a quiet neighbourhood park beneath tall trees. Admire the 1885 marble gazebo with its Greek-temple styling, then rest on a bench along the shaded paths.
★ 4.2 · 212 reviews
Spend a slow afternoon on the Mayba maxi catamaran, leaving from Nice port. Sail along the coast, drop anchor in a quiet bay, and swim, snorkel or paddleboard before sipping a punch back on deck.
★ 4.6 · 361 reviews
Watch the day fade from the deck of the Mayba catamaran on The Sunset: Villefranche-sur-Mer. Paddleboard or snorkel in the bay, then sip a punch as the coastline glows.
★ 4.1 · 522 reviews
Spend an easy afternoon at Parc Municipal Carol de Roumanie, a family-friendly green space in Nice. Spread out a picnic, let the kids use the playgrounds, and wander the clean, open lawns.
Nice · 🌳 Nature
Colline du Château
1h30
Jardin Exotique d’Èze
1h
Promenade du Paillon
45 min
Ponchettes Public Beach
2h
Parc du Mont Boron
Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez
Parc Phœnix
Sentier Nietzsche
2h30
Plage des Marinieres
3h
Nice · ⚽ Sport
French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise
Sentier du Littoral
Cascade de Gairaut
Parc du Vinaigrier
Nice · 🏛️ Landmark
Port Lympia
30 min
Parc du Ray
CoCo Beach
Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay
Parasailing Adventure with French Riviera Views
Jardin botanique de Nice
Parc Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves
Parc Castel des Deux Rois
Nice · 🧭 Tours
Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour
10h
Verdon Gorge Day Trip · Napoleon Route & Provence
Jardin Alsace Lorraine
20 min
Nice · 🎭 Entertainment
Nice to Monaco Speedboat Tour: Coast, Mala Cave & Swimming
Verdon Gorge Full-Day Tour
Square Jean Baptiste Carpeaux
A Relaxing Afternoon at Sea on a Maxi Catamaran
4h
The Sunset: Villefranche-sur-Mer
Parc Municipal Carol de Roumanie
