Old Town \/ Vieux Nice<\/h3>\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Redirect\/file\/Nice%20Vieux-Nice%204.jpg\")
Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe best place to start exploring Nice is the Old Town. It\u2019s a labyrinth of narrow streets between Place Mass\u00e9na, the Ch\u00e2teau Hill, and the sea. There\u2019s almost no need to plan a route here: it\u2019s more fun to just wander wherever you please, turn down side streets, and pop into small shops, churches, and caf\u00e9s. <\/p>\n\n
The architecture of Old Nice is more Italian than French: ochre and red facades, green shutters, narrow streets, and laundry hanging overhead serve as reminders that, for most of its history, Nice was linked to Savoy and Piedmont.<\/p>\n\n
It’s worth taking a stroll down Rue Droite, Rue de la Pr\u00e9fecture, and the side streets around them, and stopping by Place Rossetti and the Sainte-R\u00e9parate Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n
Saleya Market \/ Cours Saleya<\/h3>\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Redirect\/file\/March%C3%A9%20aux%20fleurs%20de%20Nice.jpg\")
Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nFrom the Old Town, be sure to head to Cours Saleya\u2014a long pedestrian square located almost right by the sea.<\/p>\n\n
In the morning, the famous flower and produce market is open here. It\u2019s a great place to check out local products, buy fruit, olives, and cheeses, or try socca\u2014a thin flatbread made from chickpea flour, one of Nice\u2019s most iconic dishes. <\/p>\n\n
There are plenty of cafes and restaurants around the market, and it’s literally just a few dozen meters from Cours Saleya to the sea.<\/p>\n\n
English Promenade \/ Promenade des Anglais<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.gestaltdialogues.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/download.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nNice\u2019s main promenade stretches for several kilometers along the Bay of Angels\u2014Baie des Anges. It\u2019s especially nice to take a walk here in the morning or as sunset approaches. You can simply walk along the sea, sit on the famous blue chairs, head down to the beach, or rent a bike. <\/p>\n\n
If you walk west from the Old Town, you\u2019ll come across the Jardin Albert 1er, the legendary Negresco Hotel, and the Mus\u00e9e Mass\u00e9na with its small garden. But perhaps the main attraction here is the sea itself. In Nice, it\u2019s not so much a separate attraction as it is a constant backdrop to city life. <\/p>\n\n
Castle Hill and the Port<\/h2>\n\nColline du Ch\u00e2teau<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.gestaltdialogues.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_9564-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nDespite its name, there is no longer a castle on Castle Hill. However, this spot offers perhaps the best view of Nice: the Old Town, the red rooftops, the Promenade des Anglais, and the vast arc of the Baie des Anges. The hill features a large, shady park, an artificial waterfall, and several observation decks. <\/p>\n\n
You can walk up the stairs from the Quai des \u00c9tats-Unis side or take the free elevator at the base of the hill. We recommend taking your time on the way back down: walk through the entire park and exit on the other side toward the port. <\/p>\n\n
Port of Nice \/ Port Lympia<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.gestaltdialogues.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_1046-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nOn the eastern side of the Chateau hill lies Nice\u2019s old port\u2014Port Lympia. This is a completely different side of Nice: small boats sit side by side with yachts, traditional red and yellow houses line the area, and a little further on, the less touristy neighborhoods begin. <\/p>\n\n
From here, walk along the waterfront on the Quai des Deux Emmanuels, then head toward \u00cele de Beaut\u00e9 Square and the Notre-Dame du Port Church. If you still have energy, you can continue your walk all the way to the cape. <\/p>\n\n
From the Port to Coco Beach<\/h3>\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Redirect\/file\/Nice%20%281283338616%29.jpg\")
Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nOne of our favorite walks starts behind the harbor and follows Boulevard Franck Pilatte along the sea. Here, the feeling of being in a big city gradually fades away. Beyond the yacht club are small rocky beaches, and further on\u2014Coco Beach and the start of the Sentier du Littoral coastal walking trail. <\/p>\n\n
The trail runs right along the sea, past cliffs and small coves. It’s a wonderful place if you want to get away from the tourist hub for a bit and just spend some time by the sea. <\/p>\n\n
Simie\u2014a different kind of Nice<\/h2>\n\nSimie and the Roman Cemenelum \/ Cimiez<\/h3>\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.gestaltdialogues.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cimiez-roman-baths.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nToday, Simie is a quiet, green neighborhood on a hill above the center of Nice. But the history of this place is much older than Nice itself in its modern form. About two thousand years ago, the Roman city of Cemenelum stood here\u2014the administrative center of the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae. The remains of a large complex of thermal baths, streets, and other urban structures have survived to this day. <\/p>\n\n
The ruins are located right next to the park and the Matisse Museum, and they offer a particularly good view of how Nice\u2019s different historical layers literally exist side by side. You can start your walk here in Cimie and then head through the park to the Matisse Museum and the monastery. <\/p>\n\n
Cimiez Monastery \/ Monast\u00e8re de Cimiez<\/h3>\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Redirect\/file\/Nice%20Monast%C3%A8re%20de%20Cimiez%20Jardin%201.jpg\")
Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Redirect\/file\/Mus%C3%A9e%20Matisse%20de%20Nice.jpg\")
Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
The best place to start exploring Nice is the Old Town. It\u2019s a labyrinth of narrow streets between Place Mass\u00e9na, the Ch\u00e2teau Hill, and the sea. There\u2019s almost no need to plan a route here: it\u2019s more fun to just wander wherever you please, turn down side streets, and pop into small shops, churches, and caf\u00e9s. <\/p>\n\n
The architecture of Old Nice is more Italian than French: ochre and red facades, green shutters, narrow streets, and laundry hanging overhead serve as reminders that, for most of its history, Nice was linked to Savoy and Piedmont.<\/p>\n\n
It’s worth taking a stroll down Rue Droite, Rue de la Pr\u00e9fecture, and the side streets around them, and stopping by Place Rossetti and the Sainte-R\u00e9parate Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n
Saleya Market \/ Cours Saleya<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nFrom the Old Town, be sure to head to Cours Saleya\u2014a long pedestrian square located almost right by the sea.<\/p>\n\n
In the morning, the famous flower and produce market is open here. It\u2019s a great place to check out local products, buy fruit, olives, and cheeses, or try socca\u2014a thin flatbread made from chickpea flour, one of Nice\u2019s most iconic dishes. <\/p>\n\n
There are plenty of cafes and restaurants around the market, and it’s literally just a few dozen meters from Cours Saleya to the sea.<\/p>\n\n
English Promenade \/ Promenade des Anglais<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nNice\u2019s main promenade stretches for several kilometers along the Bay of Angels\u2014Baie des Anges. It\u2019s especially nice to take a walk here in the morning or as sunset approaches. You can simply walk along the sea, sit on the famous blue chairs, head down to the beach, or rent a bike. <\/p>\n\n
If you walk west from the Old Town, you\u2019ll come across the Jardin Albert 1er, the legendary Negresco Hotel, and the Mus\u00e9e Mass\u00e9na with its small garden. But perhaps the main attraction here is the sea itself. In Nice, it\u2019s not so much a separate attraction as it is a constant backdrop to city life. <\/p>\n\n
Castle Hill and the Port<\/h2>\n\nColline du Ch\u00e2teau<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nDespite its name, there is no longer a castle on Castle Hill. However, this spot offers perhaps the best view of Nice: the Old Town, the red rooftops, the Promenade des Anglais, and the vast arc of the Baie des Anges. The hill features a large, shady park, an artificial waterfall, and several observation decks. <\/p>\n\n
You can walk up the stairs from the Quai des \u00c9tats-Unis side or take the free elevator at the base of the hill. We recommend taking your time on the way back down: walk through the entire park and exit on the other side toward the port. <\/p>\n\n
Port of Nice \/ Port Lympia<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nOn the eastern side of the Chateau hill lies Nice\u2019s old port\u2014Port Lympia. This is a completely different side of Nice: small boats sit side by side with yachts, traditional red and yellow houses line the area, and a little further on, the less touristy neighborhoods begin. <\/p>\n\n
From here, walk along the waterfront on the Quai des Deux Emmanuels, then head toward \u00cele de Beaut\u00e9 Square and the Notre-Dame du Port Church. If you still have energy, you can continue your walk all the way to the cape. <\/p>\n\n
From the Port to Coco Beach<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nOne of our favorite walks starts behind the harbor and follows Boulevard Franck Pilatte along the sea. Here, the feeling of being in a big city gradually fades away. Beyond the yacht club are small rocky beaches, and further on\u2014Coco Beach and the start of the Sentier du Littoral coastal walking trail. <\/p>\n\n
The trail runs right along the sea, past cliffs and small coves. It’s a wonderful place if you want to get away from the tourist hub for a bit and just spend some time by the sea. <\/p>\n\n
Simie\u2014a different kind of Nice<\/h2>\n\nSimie and the Roman Cemenelum \/ Cimiez<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nToday, Simie is a quiet, green neighborhood on a hill above the center of Nice. But the history of this place is much older than Nice itself in its modern form. About two thousand years ago, the Roman city of Cemenelum stood here\u2014the administrative center of the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae. The remains of a large complex of thermal baths, streets, and other urban structures have survived to this day. <\/p>\n\n
The ruins are located right next to the park and the Matisse Museum, and they offer a particularly good view of how Nice\u2019s different historical layers literally exist side by side. You can start your walk here in Cimie and then head through the park to the Matisse Museum and the monastery. <\/p>\n\n
Cimiez Monastery \/ Monast\u00e8re de Cimiez<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Nice_Vieux-Nice_4.jpg\")
From the Old Town, be sure to head to Cours Saleya\u2014a long pedestrian square located almost right by the sea.<\/p>\n\n
In the morning, the famous flower and produce market is open here. It\u2019s a great place to check out local products, buy fruit, olives, and cheeses, or try socca\u2014a thin flatbread made from chickpea flour, one of Nice\u2019s most iconic dishes. <\/p>\n\n
There are plenty of cafes and restaurants around the market, and it’s literally just a few dozen meters from Cours Saleya to the sea.<\/p>\n\n
English Promenade \/ Promenade des Anglais<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nNice\u2019s main promenade stretches for several kilometers along the Bay of Angels\u2014Baie des Anges. It\u2019s especially nice to take a walk here in the morning or as sunset approaches. You can simply walk along the sea, sit on the famous blue chairs, head down to the beach, or rent a bike. <\/p>\n\n
If you walk west from the Old Town, you\u2019ll come across the Jardin Albert 1er, the legendary Negresco Hotel, and the Mus\u00e9e Mass\u00e9na with its small garden. But perhaps the main attraction here is the sea itself. In Nice, it\u2019s not so much a separate attraction as it is a constant backdrop to city life. <\/p>\n\n
Castle Hill and the Port<\/h2>\n\nColline du Ch\u00e2teau<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nDespite its name, there is no longer a castle on Castle Hill. However, this spot offers perhaps the best view of Nice: the Old Town, the red rooftops, the Promenade des Anglais, and the vast arc of the Baie des Anges. The hill features a large, shady park, an artificial waterfall, and several observation decks. <\/p>\n\n
You can walk up the stairs from the Quai des \u00c9tats-Unis side or take the free elevator at the base of the hill. We recommend taking your time on the way back down: walk through the entire park and exit on the other side toward the port. <\/p>\n\n
Port of Nice \/ Port Lympia<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nOn the eastern side of the Chateau hill lies Nice\u2019s old port\u2014Port Lympia. This is a completely different side of Nice: small boats sit side by side with yachts, traditional red and yellow houses line the area, and a little further on, the less touristy neighborhoods begin. <\/p>\n\n
From here, walk along the waterfront on the Quai des Deux Emmanuels, then head toward \u00cele de Beaut\u00e9 Square and the Notre-Dame du Port Church. If you still have energy, you can continue your walk all the way to the cape. <\/p>\n\n
From the Port to Coco Beach<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nOne of our favorite walks starts behind the harbor and follows Boulevard Franck Pilatte along the sea. Here, the feeling of being in a big city gradually fades away. Beyond the yacht club are small rocky beaches, and further on\u2014Coco Beach and the start of the Sentier du Littoral coastal walking trail. <\/p>\n\n
The trail runs right along the sea, past cliffs and small coves. It’s a wonderful place if you want to get away from the tourist hub for a bit and just spend some time by the sea. <\/p>\n\n
Simie\u2014a different kind of Nice<\/h2>\n\nSimie and the Roman Cemenelum \/ Cimiez<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nToday, Simie is a quiet, green neighborhood on a hill above the center of Nice. But the history of this place is much older than Nice itself in its modern form. About two thousand years ago, the Roman city of Cemenelum stood here\u2014the administrative center of the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae. The remains of a large complex of thermal baths, streets, and other urban structures have survived to this day. <\/p>\n\n
The ruins are located right next to the park and the Matisse Museum, and they offer a particularly good view of how Nice\u2019s different historical layers literally exist side by side. You can start your walk here in Cimie and then head through the park to the Matisse Museum and the monastery. <\/p>\n\n
Cimiez Monastery \/ Monast\u00e8re de Cimiez<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n\nNice\u2019s main promenade stretches for several kilometers along the Bay of Angels\u2014Baie des Anges. It\u2019s especially nice to take a walk here in the morning or as sunset approaches. You can simply walk along the sea, sit on the famous blue chairs, head down to the beach, or rent a bike. <\/p>\n\n
If you walk west from the Old Town, you\u2019ll come across the Jardin Albert 1er, the legendary Negresco Hotel, and the Mus\u00e9e Mass\u00e9na with its small garden. But perhaps the main attraction here is the sea itself. In Nice, it\u2019s not so much a separate attraction as it is a constant backdrop to city life. <\/p>\n\n
Castle Hill and the Port<\/h2>\n\nColline du Ch\u00e2teau<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nDespite its name, there is no longer a castle on Castle Hill. However, this spot offers perhaps the best view of Nice: the Old Town, the red rooftops, the Promenade des Anglais, and the vast arc of the Baie des Anges. The hill features a large, shady park, an artificial waterfall, and several observation decks. <\/p>\n\n
You can walk up the stairs from the Quai des \u00c9tats-Unis side or take the free elevator at the base of the hill. We recommend taking your time on the way back down: walk through the entire park and exit on the other side toward the port. <\/p>\n\n
Port of Nice \/ Port Lympia<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nOn the eastern side of the Chateau hill lies Nice\u2019s old port\u2014Port Lympia. This is a completely different side of Nice: small boats sit side by side with yachts, traditional red and yellow houses line the area, and a little further on, the less touristy neighborhoods begin. <\/p>\n\n
From here, walk along the waterfront on the Quai des Deux Emmanuels, then head toward \u00cele de Beaut\u00e9 Square and the Notre-Dame du Port Church. If you still have energy, you can continue your walk all the way to the cape. <\/p>\n\n
From the Port to Coco Beach<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nOne of our favorite walks starts behind the harbor and follows Boulevard Franck Pilatte along the sea. Here, the feeling of being in a big city gradually fades away. Beyond the yacht club are small rocky beaches, and further on\u2014Coco Beach and the start of the Sentier du Littoral coastal walking trail. <\/p>\n\n
The trail runs right along the sea, past cliffs and small coves. It’s a wonderful place if you want to get away from the tourist hub for a bit and just spend some time by the sea. <\/p>\n\n
Simie\u2014a different kind of Nice<\/h2>\n\nSimie and the Roman Cemenelum \/ Cimiez<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nToday, Simie is a quiet, green neighborhood on a hill above the center of Nice. But the history of this place is much older than Nice itself in its modern form. About two thousand years ago, the Roman city of Cemenelum stood here\u2014the administrative center of the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae. The remains of a large complex of thermal baths, streets, and other urban structures have survived to this day. <\/p>\n\n
The ruins are located right next to the park and the Matisse Museum, and they offer a particularly good view of how Nice\u2019s different historical layers literally exist side by side. You can start your walk here in Cimie and then head through the park to the Matisse Museum and the monastery. <\/p>\n\n
Cimiez Monastery \/ Monast\u00e8re de Cimiez<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n\nDespite its name, there is no longer a castle on Castle Hill. However, this spot offers perhaps the best view of Nice: the Old Town, the red rooftops, the Promenade des Anglais, and the vast arc of the Baie des Anges. The hill features a large, shady park, an artificial waterfall, and several observation decks. <\/p>\n\n
You can walk up the stairs from the Quai des \u00c9tats-Unis side or take the free elevator at the base of the hill. We recommend taking your time on the way back down: walk through the entire park and exit on the other side toward the port. <\/p>\n\n
Port of Nice \/ Port Lympia<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nOn the eastern side of the Chateau hill lies Nice\u2019s old port\u2014Port Lympia. This is a completely different side of Nice: small boats sit side by side with yachts, traditional red and yellow houses line the area, and a little further on, the less touristy neighborhoods begin. <\/p>\n\n
From here, walk along the waterfront on the Quai des Deux Emmanuels, then head toward \u00cele de Beaut\u00e9 Square and the Notre-Dame du Port Church. If you still have energy, you can continue your walk all the way to the cape. <\/p>\n\n
From the Port to Coco Beach<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nOne of our favorite walks starts behind the harbor and follows Boulevard Franck Pilatte along the sea. Here, the feeling of being in a big city gradually fades away. Beyond the yacht club are small rocky beaches, and further on\u2014Coco Beach and the start of the Sentier du Littoral coastal walking trail. <\/p>\n\n
The trail runs right along the sea, past cliffs and small coves. It’s a wonderful place if you want to get away from the tourist hub for a bit and just spend some time by the sea. <\/p>\n\n
Simie\u2014a different kind of Nice<\/h2>\n\nSimie and the Roman Cemenelum \/ Cimiez<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nToday, Simie is a quiet, green neighborhood on a hill above the center of Nice. But the history of this place is much older than Nice itself in its modern form. About two thousand years ago, the Roman city of Cemenelum stood here\u2014the administrative center of the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae. The remains of a large complex of thermal baths, streets, and other urban structures have survived to this day. <\/p>\n\n
The ruins are located right next to the park and the Matisse Museum, and they offer a particularly good view of how Nice\u2019s different historical layers literally exist side by side. You can start your walk here in Cimie and then head through the park to the Matisse Museum and the monastery. <\/p>\n\n
Cimiez Monastery \/ Monast\u00e8re de Cimiez<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n\nOn the eastern side of the Chateau hill lies Nice\u2019s old port\u2014Port Lympia. This is a completely different side of Nice: small boats sit side by side with yachts, traditional red and yellow houses line the area, and a little further on, the less touristy neighborhoods begin. <\/p>\n\n
From here, walk along the waterfront on the Quai des Deux Emmanuels, then head toward \u00cele de Beaut\u00e9 Square and the Notre-Dame du Port Church. If you still have energy, you can continue your walk all the way to the cape. <\/p>\n\n
From the Port to Coco Beach<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nOne of our favorite walks starts behind the harbor and follows Boulevard Franck Pilatte along the sea. Here, the feeling of being in a big city gradually fades away. Beyond the yacht club are small rocky beaches, and further on\u2014Coco Beach and the start of the Sentier du Littoral coastal walking trail. <\/p>\n\n
The trail runs right along the sea, past cliffs and small coves. It’s a wonderful place if you want to get away from the tourist hub for a bit and just spend some time by the sea. <\/p>\n\n
Simie\u2014a different kind of Nice<\/h2>\n\nSimie and the Roman Cemenelum \/ Cimiez<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nToday, Simie is a quiet, green neighborhood on a hill above the center of Nice. But the history of this place is much older than Nice itself in its modern form. About two thousand years ago, the Roman city of Cemenelum stood here\u2014the administrative center of the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae. The remains of a large complex of thermal baths, streets, and other urban structures have survived to this day. <\/p>\n\n
The ruins are located right next to the park and the Matisse Museum, and they offer a particularly good view of how Nice\u2019s different historical layers literally exist side by side. You can start your walk here in Cimie and then head through the park to the Matisse Museum and the monastery. <\/p>\n\n
Cimiez Monastery \/ Monast\u00e8re de Cimiez<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
One of our favorite walks starts behind the harbor and follows Boulevard Franck Pilatte along the sea. Here, the feeling of being in a big city gradually fades away. Beyond the yacht club are small rocky beaches, and further on\u2014Coco Beach and the start of the Sentier du Littoral coastal walking trail. <\/p>\n\n
The trail runs right along the sea, past cliffs and small coves. It’s a wonderful place if you want to get away from the tourist hub for a bit and just spend some time by the sea. <\/p>\n\n
Simie\u2014a different kind of Nice<\/h2>\n\nSimie and the Roman Cemenelum \/ Cimiez<\/h3>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nToday, Simie is a quiet, green neighborhood on a hill above the center of Nice. But the history of this place is much older than Nice itself in its modern form. About two thousand years ago, the Roman city of Cemenelum stood here\u2014the administrative center of the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae. The remains of a large complex of thermal baths, streets, and other urban structures have survived to this day. <\/p>\n\n
The ruins are located right next to the park and the Matisse Museum, and they offer a particularly good view of how Nice\u2019s different historical layers literally exist side by side. You can start your walk here in Cimie and then head through the park to the Matisse Museum and the monastery. <\/p>\n\n
Cimiez Monastery \/ Monast\u00e8re de Cimiez<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n\nToday, Simie is a quiet, green neighborhood on a hill above the center of Nice. But the history of this place is much older than Nice itself in its modern form. About two thousand years ago, the Roman city of Cemenelum stood here\u2014the administrative center of the ancient Roman province of Alpes Maritimae. The remains of a large complex of thermal baths, streets, and other urban structures have survived to this day. <\/p>\n\n
The ruins are located right next to the park and the Matisse Museum, and they offer a particularly good view of how Nice\u2019s different historical layers literally exist side by side. You can start your walk here in Cimie and then head through the park to the Matisse Museum and the monastery. <\/p>\n\n
Cimiez Monastery \/ Monast\u00e8re de Cimiez<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThe Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
The Franciscan Monastery of Simie is worth visiting not just for the church itself. Nearby is a beautiful monastery garden with a view of the eastern part of Nice and the mountains surrounding the city. It\u2019s a quiet place where you can enjoy spending some time after a walk through Simie. <\/p>\n\n
Next to the monastery is a cemetery where Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried.<\/p>\n\n
Museums<\/h2>\n\nMatisse Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/h3>\n\nWikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHenri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n
Henri Matisse lived in Nice for nearly forty years, and the city became one of the main sources of the light and color characteristic of his paintings. The museum is located in a beautiful 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of Simie Park. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and the artist\u2019s personal belongings. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s convenient to combine a visit to the museum with a walk through the Roman ruins, the Cimiez Monastery, and its gardens. Address:<\/strong> 164 avenue des Ar\u00e8nes de Cimiez, Nice.<\/p>\n\nMarc Chagall National Museum \/ Mus\u00e9e National Marc Chagall<\/h3>\n