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Nice slow stay · Promenade architecture and Belle Époque façades

Spend time on a secondary interest and protect a low-pressure day

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  1. Nice8 nights

Trip format: Single base · One apartment or hotel with space for a longer stay

Tradeoff: An extra night adds flexibility and time in the city. It also adds a full night of lodging.

Compare: Walking and local transit to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
9
Nights
8
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
48

Days by place

Nice
9

Hotels and other stays

Hôtel Florence Nice
8 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
23
Activity
21
Lodging
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Nice
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hôtel Florence Nice
  2. to · Activity Walk around Place Masséna and keep supper nearby Place Masséna, Nice

    Keep the walk optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near the end of your walk Place Masséna, Nice
Hôtel Florence NiceNice
Day 2 Nice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
  2. to · Ground transport Travel uphill to the Cimiez neighborhood Cimiez, Nice
  3. to · Activity Visit the Musée Matisse Musée Matisse, Nice

    Check opening days, exhibitions, and admission for your date.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near Cimiez or bring a picnic Cimiez, Nice

    Check nearby options before heading up if you need a particular meal.

  5. to · Activity Walk through the public gardens and the Cimiez precinct Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez, Nice

    Keep a shorter garden loop as an option before returning downhill.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
Hôtel Florence NiceNice
Day 3 Nice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
  2. to · Activity Walk from Place Masséna to the Promenade des Anglais Place Masséna, Nice
  3. to · Activity Compare seafront facades around the Hôtel Negresco Hôtel Negresco, Nice

    Plan this as an exterior architecture stop.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the Carré d’Or Carré d’Or, Nice
  5. to · Activity Follow a short architecture loop through the Carré d’Or Carré d’Or, Nice

    Include a coffee stop if you prefer a slower afternoon.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
Hôtel Florence NiceNice
Day 4 Nice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Cimiez archaeological area Cimiez, Nice
  3. to · Activity Explore the Cimiez Roman remains and archaeology museum if open Musée d’Archéologie de Nice Cimiez

    Check which areas are accessible before heading uphill.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Cimiez or a packed picnic Cimiez, Nice
  5. to · Activity Look around the public gardens and exterior monastery precinct Monastère de Cimiez, Nice

    If you visited the gardens on the Matisse day, shorten this loop and return to the city.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
Hôtel Florence NiceNice
Day 5 Nice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
  2. to · Activity Keep a reserve block for a missed museum or the Paillon walk Promenade du Paillon, Nice
  3. to · Activity Walk toward Place Garibaldi Place Garibaldi, Nice
  4. to · Meal Lunch near Place Garibaldi Place Garibaldi, Nice
  5. to · Activity Use an open afternoon for the seafront or a missed stop Nice city center
  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
Hôtel Florence NiceNice
Day 6 Nice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
  2. to · Activity Browse Cours Saleya market stalls if trading Cours Saleya, Nice

    Check the market calendar. Market type and trading hours can vary.

  3. to · Activity Explore Old Town lanes around Place Rossetti Place Rossetti, Nice
  4. to · Meal Have socca and lunch in the Old Town Vieux Nice

    Check kitchen hours and order the amount that suits a shared or solo lunch.

  5. to · Activity Walk to the harbor edge and back through the Old Town Port Lympia, Nice
  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
Hôtel Florence NiceNice
Day 7 Nice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
  2. to · Activity Visit Castle Hill for views over the bay and port Colline du Château, Nice

    Check the park gates and any elevator closures. Use the seafront if the climb is a poor fit.

  3. to · Activity Walk down toward Quai des États-Unis Quai des États-Unis, Nice
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the waterfront Vieux Nice
  5. to · Activity Walk a manageable stretch of the Promenade des Anglais Promenade des Anglais, Nice

    Choose your turnaround point based on heat, wind, and how far you want to walk.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
Hôtel Florence NiceNice
Day 8 Nice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
  2. to · Activity Revisit the streets around Libération Libération, Nice

    Check stall trading before making the market your only stop.

  3. to · Activity Explore the short loop around Gare du Sud Gare du Sud, Nice
  4. to · Meal Lunch in Libération Libération, Nice
  5. to · Activity Keep time for laundry, a cafe, or a return to the waterfront Nice city center
  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
Hôtel Florence NiceNice
Day 9 Nice
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hôtel Florence Nice
  3. to · Activity Optional last walk near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice

    Skip this if you need the time to get to your departure point.

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  1. Day 1

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hôtel Florence Nice
    2. to · Activity Walk around Place Masséna and keep supper nearby Place Masséna, Nice

      Keep the walk optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near the end of your walk Place Masséna, Nice
    Hôtel Florence NiceNice
  2. Day 2

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    2. to · Ground transport Travel uphill to the Cimiez neighborhood Cimiez, Nice
    3. to · Activity Visit the Musée Matisse Musée Matisse, Nice

      Check opening days, exhibitions, and admission for your date.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near Cimiez or bring a picnic Cimiez, Nice

      Check nearby options before heading up if you need a particular meal.

    5. to · Activity Walk through the public gardens and the Cimiez precinct Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez, Nice

      Keep a shorter garden loop as an option before returning downhill.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    Hôtel Florence NiceNice
  3. Day 3

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    2. to · Activity Walk from Place Masséna to the Promenade des Anglais Place Masséna, Nice
    3. to · Activity Compare seafront facades around the Hôtel Negresco Hôtel Negresco, Nice

      Plan this as an exterior architecture stop.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Carré d’Or Carré d’Or, Nice
    5. to · Activity Follow a short architecture loop through the Carré d’Or Carré d’Or, Nice

      Include a coffee stop if you prefer a slower afternoon.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    Hôtel Florence NiceNice
  4. Day 4

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Cimiez archaeological area Cimiez, Nice
    3. to · Activity Explore the Cimiez Roman remains and archaeology museum if open Musée d’Archéologie de Nice Cimiez

      Check which areas are accessible before heading uphill.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Cimiez or a packed picnic Cimiez, Nice
    5. to · Activity Look around the public gardens and exterior monastery precinct Monastère de Cimiez, Nice

      If you visited the gardens on the Matisse day, shorten this loop and return to the city.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    Hôtel Florence NiceNice
  5. Day 5

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    2. to · Activity Keep a reserve block for a missed museum or the Paillon walk Promenade du Paillon, Nice
    3. to · Activity Walk toward Place Garibaldi Place Garibaldi, Nice
    4. to · Meal Lunch near Place Garibaldi Place Garibaldi, Nice
    5. to · Activity Use an open afternoon for the seafront or a missed stop Nice city center
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    Hôtel Florence NiceNice
  6. Day 6

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    2. to · Activity Browse Cours Saleya market stalls if trading Cours Saleya, Nice

      Check the market calendar. Market type and trading hours can vary.

    3. to · Activity Explore Old Town lanes around Place Rossetti Place Rossetti, Nice
    4. to · Meal Have socca and lunch in the Old Town Vieux Nice

      Check kitchen hours and order the amount that suits a shared or solo lunch.

    5. to · Activity Walk to the harbor edge and back through the Old Town Port Lympia, Nice
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    Hôtel Florence NiceNice
  7. Day 7

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    2. to · Activity Visit Castle Hill for views over the bay and port Colline du Château, Nice

      Check the park gates and any elevator closures. Use the seafront if the climb is a poor fit.

    3. to · Activity Walk down toward Quai des États-Unis Quai des États-Unis, Nice
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the waterfront Vieux Nice
    5. to · Activity Walk a manageable stretch of the Promenade des Anglais Promenade des Anglais, Nice

      Choose your turnaround point based on heat, wind, and how far you want to walk.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    Hôtel Florence NiceNice
  8. Day 8

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    2. to · Activity Revisit the streets around Libération Libération, Nice

      Check stall trading before making the market your only stop.

    3. to · Activity Explore the short loop around Gare du Sud Gare du Sud, Nice
    4. to · Meal Lunch in Libération Libération, Nice
    5. to · Activity Keep time for laundry, a cafe, or a return to the waterfront Nice city center
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    Hôtel Florence NiceNice
  9. Day 9

    Nice

    Europe/Paris Open map for Nice
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hôtel Florence Nice
    3. to · Activity Optional last walk near your hotel Avenue Jean Médecin, Nice

      Skip this if you need the time to get to your departure point.