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Small Tourist Train Tour

This tour takes you on board a little train and through the old town, the flower market and the Chateau Hill. The tourist train leaves every half hour from the Albert Ier gardens at the Promenade des Anglais. There is a stop at the Chateau hill where passengers can take photographs and have refreshments before the train returns to its starting point.

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Small Tourist Train Tour

This tour takes you on board a little train and through the old town, the flower market and the Chateau Hill. The tourist train leaves every half hour from the Albert Ier gardens at the Promenade des Anglais. There is a stop at the Chateau hill where passengers can take photographs and have refreshments before the train returns to its starting point.

Timing: January - March 10.00 - 17.00 April - May, September 10.00 -18.00 June - August 10.00 - 19.00 October - December 10.00 - 18.00

Duration: 40 minutes Cost: Adults  € 6.50 Children under 9 years € 3 Website: www.petittrainnice.com Tel: 06 16 39 53 51

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Le Grand Tour

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This company offers a 1.5 hour tour of Nice on an open-top bus. The tour goes through the city and to the Cimiez hills. There is a recorded commentary which is provided individually to each passenger through personal headphones. The bus is hop-on, hop-off so you can get off at any location you wish to and take the next bus from there after looking around for as long as you like. There are eleven stops in total and these include all the main stops such as the Promenade des Anglais, Place Garibaldi, Monastère de Cimiez (Cimiez Convent) and Musee Chagall. There are 24 hour and 48 hour tickets available to choose from. Tickets can be bought on the bus, at your hotel or from the Nice Tourist Office.

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Guided Walking Tour

Activity

This tour is booked through the Nice Tourist Office and is conducted in both English and French. Sights covered include the Albert Ier gardens at Place Massena, the Cours Saleya market, the Opera House and the narrow streets of old Nice. The tour also includes the sights of Place Rossetti, Cathedral St Reparate and the Palais Lascaris, amongst much more. It finally ends at the Place Garibaldi approximately three hours later.

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Nice City Tour

Activity

This tour is provided by Med Tours who organize various sightseeing tours via minibuses on the French Riviera. Their Nice City Tour takes you through the main sights of Nice which include the Chateau Hill, Cimiez, the Russian Cathedral and the Promenade des Anglais.

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Cours Saleya

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This is a favorite location for the locals of Nice to come and relax and is one of the most famous market places in the city. It is a pedestrian zone with cafes and restaurants lining both sides of the street. There is a flower and fruits and vegetables market here every Tuesday to Sunday. On Mondays, an antiques fair is held at this venue and during the summer you can visit an arts and crafts market during the evenings. There is a buzz in the air whatever time of day you decide to visit.

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Place Rossetti/Cathedral Saint Reparate

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This is another one of Nice’s beautiful squares located in the heart of the Old Town. Located at this square is a cathedral built in the Baroque style called Saint Reparate who has been honored as the patron saint of the city. Saint Reparate was killed at the age of fifteen by the Roman Emporer who persecuted Christians in 250 AD.

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Place du Palais de Justice

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This square has recently been renovated. The highlights of the square are the restored courts of law which add to the architectural splendor. The cafes and terraces are the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere. Located in the same area is a bell tower with beautiful archways running along it.

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Palais Lascaris

Palace

This historical palace built in the 17th century is in the Baroque style. Here you can view some wonderfully ornate decoration pieces. The floor which is most elaborately decorated still holds the paneling and ornaments from the 18th century. Also built during the same century was a pharmacy which still holds many of the original Delft items.

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Musee Chagall

Museum

This museum displaying Chagall's works is one of the most popular museums in Nice. Marc Chagall was a Russian painter who died in 1985 in a town close to Nice. He is famous for his paintings which have their inspiration in Jewish legends. His work is displayed on huge canvasses at the museum and this is a must-see on the list of things to do.

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Musee des Beaux-Arts

Museum

This museum has a huge collection of 19th and 20th century French art which includes artists such as Monet, Boudin and Sisley. It is located in the building which was the residence of a former Ukrainian princess. The sculptures gallery includes names such as Rude, Rodin and Carpeaux.

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Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporains

Museum

Contemporary art from the 1960s to date is displayed at this museum. There is American and French art on display here and famous artists such as Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg are represented. The museum is very popular with visitors and shows the development of matching art movements on two different continents at the same time.One gallery is dedicated to the French artist Yves Klien and his works are on display here.

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Colline du Château

Park

The chateau from which this park gets its name was destroyed in the 8th century. Le Chateau Park is located on the hillside lying between the old town and the harbor. It is a popular park containing a huge waterfall and a children's playing corner. Here you can get an amazing view of the city and also take in some medieval ruins. There is also a Maritime Museum here.

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Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas à Nice

Churches

This beautiful Russian Orthodox cathedral was built by Tsar Nicholas II. It is extensively and ornately decorated with icons and religious art. It is considered to be the most inspiring structure outside Russia built by the Orthodoxy.

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Le Safari

The décor here is simple and the food is served in generous portions. All authentic French cuisine is available here.

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Flo Brasserie

This is one of a chain of restaurants having a lovely decor and a very good service. The oysters are a specialty here as are the fish, steaks and shellfish.

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Oliveria

This is a restaurant and an olive oil shop. It has a wonderful ambiance and a very good service. There is a constantly changing menu and you can choose from a wide variety of different olive oils which add special flavors to the food you order.

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Jouni

This is an amazing restaurant with a chef from Finland. There is an ever-changing creative menu to choose from.

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Chantecler

This is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Nice. The chef here comes up with a very creative menu which changes weekly. Some of the most well-known dishes here include the lamb and the ravioli.

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La Zucca Magica

This is a lovely vegetarian restaurant where the Italian chef creates unique dishes every day from the morning's vegetable market purchases. The waiters are friendly and explain the ingredients of each of the five courses that are served.

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Restaurant d'Angleterre

This is a small restaurant located near the train station serving good food with large portions. The service is also very good and there are three course menus to choose from.

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L'Occitanie

This restaurant is located in the Musician's Quarter near the Promenade des Anglais. It is a very nice place with a relaxing ambiance. The food is also delicious and reasonably priced.

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Le Delhi Belhi

This restaurant is a family owned business and offers Indian food. The curries are delicious and there are some nice tandoori specialities. The restaurant is very popular.

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Le Tire Bouchon

This is a small restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere located in the heart of the city. The menu is conservative and the most popular items are the onion soup, duckling, duck and all kinds of fish.