Home to a diverse mix of celebrities, old-school French families, and a melting pot of Europeans from across the continent, Nice is unlike any other place in France I've ever visited. From its glittering beach clubs to its beautiful old town and quie...
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Restaurants + Wine Bars
Attractions
Hotels
I cannot recommend this hotel enough! It's located in a more quiet neighborhood away from the party scene and bustle of old Nice but was still centrally located and is a five minute walk to the beach. The hotel has a fantastic restaurant, beautiful r...
Hotel Amour Nice
If you’re looking for a splurge, La Pérouse is stunning and comes highly recommended as well.
La Pérouse - Nice
Restaurants + Wine Bars
Tiny, hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving up some of Nice’s most delicious food. Everything at Lavomatique is sourced locally from small producers and every wine on the rotating list is organic, biodynamic, and often created through regenerative agri...
Lavomatique
This fun little sandwich spot has some delicious combos perfect for a day in the sun. You can even order to-go from the website in advance.
panivore
This delightful Greek and Mediterranean spot looks right out onto the Promenade des Anglais for a beautiful sunset view (not to mention the people watching).
Babel Babel
This tiny little hole-in-the-wall spot has delicious small plates and one of my favorite concepts in wine: no wine menus. Instead, you tell the server what you’re in the mood for, and they’ll bring you out something that suits your vibe. All wines at...
Barrique
End your trip in style with excellent food for dinner at Le Patio of Hotel La Pérouse. This beautiful, upscale restaurant, nestled in one of Nice’s most exquisite luxury enclaves, feels equal parts romantic and intimate.
Le Patio at La Pérouse
Attractions
Matisse’s life on the French Riviera produced some iconic paintings, many of which feature that signature Mediterranean blue and are worth admiring in person.
Matisse Museum
Located on the edge of the Vieille Ville, Le Château can trace is origins back to the Roman period but the grounds were completely renovated at the turn of the 20th century, when it was transformed into a beautiful public park and children’s play are...
Colline du Château
Start your final day in the city with a morning stroll to the Flower Market at Cours Saleya (or, if your last day is on a Monday, the antiques market is just as excellent and in the same spot).
Cours Saleya market in Nice France
Blessed with a sunny, warm day during your time in Nice? Spend it at the beach! If you’re staying at the Hôtel Amour, you can get a spot at the Plage Amour reserved for you by the front desk. Spend the whole day staring out into the Mediterranean wit...
Hôtel Amour Beach
A must-visit in the wine region! Its colorful, imposing art-déco style house and grounds today house an art museum as well as a tasting area and wine shop. Book a tour and you’ll notice the Chanel logo everywhere – Château de Crémat served as the ins...