Discover Nice’s 200 best spots for a Senior Travelers' trip

A gentle ride on a small electric train with panoramic views

★ 4.3 · 1,335 reviews

Settle into the little electric train on the Promenade des Anglais for an unhurried look at Nice. Ride up to Castle Hill, pause at the lookout over the Bay of Angels, and listen to commentary in your language.

Opéra de Nice

★ 4.5 · 2,812 reviews

Take your place at the Opéra de Nice, an 1885 landmark of the city's performing arts scene. Watch an opera, ballet or symphony concert inside its ornate, tiered auditorium.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★ 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.

Private guided Tour by electric taxi bike

★ 4.8 · 238 reviews

Tour Nice at your own pace in a private electric vélo-taxi. Pass the seafront and Old Town with a local driver who explains the sights.

Port Lympia

★ 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.

1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

★ 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.

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

★ 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.

Promenade du Paillon

★ 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.

Parc Phœnix

★ 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.

Maison Auer

★ 4.3 · 469 reviews

Step into Maison Auer, a historic confiserie in Nice with an old-world atmosphere. Admire the displays of chocolates, macarons and fruit sweets, and choose a gift set to take home.

Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

★ 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.

Fondation Maeght

★ 4.6 · 4,056 reviews

Climb to Fondation Maeght, the hilltop museum above Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Wander between galleries and open-air courtyards to see Calder, Miró and Chagall works, then break for a meal in the garden restaurant.

Marc Chagall National Museum

★ 4.4 · 8,203 reviews

Visit the Marc Chagall National Museum, a villa in a quiet Nice neighbourhood devoted to the artist's biblical-inspired works. Move through its compact galleries and settle in for the documentary on his life.

Le Negresco

★ 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.

Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice

★ 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.

Monastère de Cimiez

★ 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.

Villa Masséna, musée d'art et d'histoire

★ 4.5 · 3,494 reviews

Pause at the Villa Masséna, a belle époque mansion steps from Nice's promenade. Tour its ornate rooms, see Riviera art and Napoleon's death mask, then relax in the quiet gardens.

Matisse Museum

★ 4.0 · 7,155 reviews

Explore the Matisse Museum in a 17th-century villa where the artist once lived and worked. Follow his progression from early canvases to later masterpieces and see what the current temporary exhibition adds.

Asian Arts Museum

★ 4.5 · 1,841 reviews

Slip into the Asian Arts Museum, a modern glass-and-water building near Nice Airport. Browse Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Southeast Asian art, then pause in the tea ceremony room, all without paying for entry.

The Riviera from Nice to Menton: Between Pearls and Palm Trees

★ 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.

La Rotonde Nice

★ 4.4 · 1,057 reviews

Discover La Rotonde, the carousel-themed brasserie inside Le Negresco. Take a seat among painted horses and enjoy creative French dishes, from foie gras to a chocolate hazelnut torte.

Nicolas Alziari

★ 4.4 · 366 reviews

Stop by Nicolas Alziari, a historic Nice shop devoted to olive oil and olives. Browse the charming Southern French interior and pick out a bottle or gift to take home.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice

★ 4.3 · 1,789 reviews

Step into the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice, a 19th-century mansion with a free-entry collection. See paintings by van Loo and Monet, Rodin sculptures and the current Maurice Denis exhibition.

St Martin and St Augustin church

★ 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.

Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice

★ 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.

La Réserve de Nice

★ 4.5 · 1,616 reviews

Treat yourself at La Réserve de Nice, where an art deco dining room looks straight out over the sea. Linger over refined French plates and watch the light change from the bay windows.

Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts

★ 4.7 · 574 reviews

Step into the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts in Villeneuve-Loubet, a tribute to the chef behind the peach melba. Admire chocolate sculptures and exhibits on French gastronomy, with a play corner to keep younger visitors entertained.

Musée du Palais Lascaris

★ 4.4 · 2,147 reviews

Slip into the Musée du Palais Lascaris, a Baroque palace hidden in the lanes of Nice's Old Town. Climb its grand staircase, admire frescoed ceilings and tapestries, and browse the collection of antique musical instruments.

Cimiez

Escape the seafront crowds and head uphill to Cimiez, Nice's calm, villa-lined hill district. Explore the Roman ruins, wander through the monastery gardens and olive groves, and take in views over the city below.

Molinard Nice

★ 4.7 · 342 reviews

Visit Molinard Nice and create a perfume that is entirely your own. Blend fragrance notes in a guided workshop with friendly staff, then leave with your custom scent.