Nice
The jewel of the French Riviera lives up to its name. Nice wraps around the Baie des Anges with a sweep of pebbly beach backed by faded pastel buildings. The Old Town is a maze of narrow lanes filled with markets, socca stands, and hidden squares. Up on Castle Hill, the view stretches from the Alps to the sea. It's got all the glamour of the Côte d'Azur without the pretense of Cannes or Monaco.
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How many days do I need in Nice?
2 to 3 days for Nice itself, more if you're using it as a Riviera base. Day one: walk the Promenade des Anglais, explore Vieux Nice (Old Town), and hike up to Castle Hill for the view. Day two: Cours Saleya market in the morning, the Matisse Museum or Marc Chagall Museum, then beach time. Day three: train to Monaco (25 min, €4), Èze village, or Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Is Nice expensive?
More affordable than you'd expect for the Riviera. A good Niçoise salad at a local spot runs €12-16, socca (chickpea flatbread) from a street vendor is €3-5. Budget hotels start around €60-80/night, mid-range €100-160. The beach is free (public sections between the private beach clubs). Trains along the coast are cheap — €4-6 to Monaco or Antibes. Restaurant prices jump significantly on the seafront.
What food is Nice known for?
Niçoise cuisine is its own thing, influenced by Italian and Provençal cooking. Socca (crispy chickpea crepe) is the essential street food — Chez Pipo and Chez Thérésa at Cours Saleya market are the spots. Salade Niçoise here uses raw vegetables, no cooked green beans. Pan bagnat is the local sandwich. Pissaladière (onion tart with anchovies) is another must-try. Ratatouille originated in this region too.