Best Things to Do in Nice in Spring
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From the classic Fondation Maeght and old nice, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
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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.
Lose yourself in Vieux Nice, the ochre-hued old town tucked behind the seafront. Wander narrow lanes and baroque churches, browse the market streets, and settle into a lively square for a meal or evening drink.
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Wander the Marché aux Fleurs on Cours Saleya, Nice's colourful morning market. Stroll past stalls of fresh flowers, local produce and handmade souvenirs, and sample Niçois street food as you go.
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Glide along the Riviera coast on an e-bike to Villefranche and Mont Alban. Enjoy panoramic views over the bay and the old harbour.
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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.
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See the French Riviera from an open-top electric trike with a local guide. Stop at Fort Alban and Cap Ferrat for views over the coast.
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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.
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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.
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Uncover Old Nice's hidden lanes, baroque churches and market with a guide. Taste local food along the way and, if you like, continue to Castle Hill.
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Glide through Nice on the Grand Tour by Segway, a guided ride built for first-timers. You will cruise the Promenade des Anglais, weave through the Old Town and stop for views from Castle Hill.
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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.
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Wander Nice's Old Town with a guide, from Cours Saleya's market to the seafront and Castle Hill. End with sweeping views of the Bay of Angels.
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Hop on an electric bike for a relaxed three-hour ride through Nice. Follow the seafront past Old Nice, power up Castle Hill for the view, and end at the port among yachts and fishing boats.
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Cruise above Nice on a silent electric quad with a local guide. You will ride through the city centre, climb Mont Boron and stop at viewpoints over the bay and Villefranche.
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Discover Nice's art, history and food culture on a lively English-language walk. Pass Matisse's former home and finish with views from Castle Hill.
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Get a quick, fun overview of Nice on this Guided Segway Tour. After brief training you will ride from the Promenade des Anglais through the Old Town to Place Masséna.
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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.
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Discover Le Plongeoir, the Mediterranean restaurant perched on a rock above Nice's harbour. Order a cocktail or a set menu and watch the sea light shift from your table over the water.
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Ride an e-bike with a small group to Villefranche and Mont Boron. Catch panoramic views of the bay, or the sunset on an evening ride.
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Drive an open-top electric car along the French Riviera behind a guide. Stop at Fort Alban and pass the villas of Cap Ferrat.
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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.
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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.
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Take the wheel of a tiny electric Fiat and follow your guide out of Nice port along the Riviera. Pause at Mont Alban's panoramas, learn about perfume at Fragonard in Èze, and cruise past Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche.
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Get behind the wheel of a retro electric Fiat for a guided cruise along the Riviera. After a short briefing, follow your guide to scenic viewpoints and photo stops, chatting by radio as you go.
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Curl up at La Ronronnerie, a cosy Nice café where friendly resident cats keep you company. Order lunch, a fresh smoothie or a slice of cheesecake and enjoy an unhurried hour among the cats.
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Drive the Riviera in style in a tiny electric Topolino or Ami Buggy. Follow your live guide along the coast, stopping at viewpoints, for snacks and, on one route, a swim.
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Grab a table outside Marinette, a shabby-chic Nice café on a narrow street. Order pancakes before breakfast service ends, then browse the pastries and sweet treats from the open kitchen.
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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.
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Pedal an e-bike along the seafront and see Nice at your own pace. A relaxed outing for couples and families with easy riding.
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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.
Nice · 🎨 Museum
Fondation Maeght
2h
Nice · 🚶 Neighborhoods
old nice
Nice · 🛍️ Shopping
Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice
1h
Nice · 🧭 Tours
Panoramic French Riviera E-Bike Tour
3h
Nice · 🏛️ Landmark
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
2h30
Panoramic Riviera guided Tour by bus
4h
Nice · 🌳 Nature
Sentier Nietzsche
Colline du Château
1h30
Old Town Treasures Walking Tour
Grand Tour by Segway
Parc du Mont Boron
Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour
E-Bike City Highlights Tour
NICE BY ELECTRIC QUAD: panoramic tour from Nice
Old Town & Promenade Walking Tour in English
Guided Segway Tour
Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour
10h
Nice · 🍽️ Food
Le Plongeoir
1h15
Villefranche Guided Electric Bike Tour
Self-Drive electric Car with Guide and Scenic Views
Port Lympia
30 min
Fontaine du Soleil
15 min
Dolce Vita Escape by Electric Fiat Tour
Follow a live guide in an electric mini Fiat on the French Riviera
Nice · ☕ Coffeebreak
La Ronronnerie (+10 ans)
La dolce vita' in an electric vehicle
Nice · 🥐 Breakfast
Marinette
Jardin Exotique d’Èze
Nice · ⚽ Sport
Holland Bikes Tours & Rentals – Location de vélos & Bike Tours Nice
Nice · 🎭 Entertainment
Opéra de Nice