A Weekend in Nice, France - The Perfect 3-Day Nice Itinerary Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

A Weekend in Nice, France - The Perfect 3-Day Nice Itinerary Visual Story

Planning a weekend in Nice, France? This in-depth 3 day Nice itinerary will take you...

DAY 1

Riviera Stroll: Promenade des Anglais to Place Massena

Your itinerary for Nice, France, will begin on the famous Promenade des Anglais. A walk...

DAY 1 - STOP 1

Promenade des Anglais

Taking a stroll along Promenade des Anglais is a must when in Nice. This seven-kilometer...

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DAY 1 - STOP 2

Jardin Albert 1er

Jardin Albert 1er is a beautiful city garden located off Promenade des Anglais. It's the...

DAY 1 - STOP 3

Parc de la Colline du Château

Colline du Château, or Castle Hill, is a tranquil park located in Vieux Nice. It's...

DAY 1 - STOP 4

Chapelle de la Miséricorde

Nice is known not just for its vast history and many traditions but also for...

DAY 1 - STOP 5

Place Massena

Located between Old Nice and New Nice, Place Massena is one of the largest squares...

DAY 1 - STOP 6

Hotel Negresco

Hotel Negresco is a famous hotel in Nice and on the Riviera in general. Along...

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DAY 1 - STOP 7

Opera de Nice

A visit to Opera de Nice, the main opera venue in Nice, is highly recommended...

DAY 2

An Excursion to Èze

Your weekend trip to Nice, France, will take you out of Nice briefly on day...

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DAY 2 - STOP 1

Èze

Èze is a quaint hilltop village located just 12.5 kilometers from Nice. Being just a...

DAY 2 - STOP 2

Cours Saleya Market

Cours Saleya is an open-air market featuring fruit and vegetable stalls and its well-known flower...

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DAY 2 - STOP 3

Maido

Maido is a cute Japanese bistro that's perfect for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Everything...

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DAY 2 - STOP 4

Riviera Bar Crawl

Hopping on a Riviera bar crawl is a great way to see all that Nice's...

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DAY 3

Nice Through Art and History

The last day of your Nice travel guide will take you to some of the...

DAY 3 - STOP 1

Cimiez

Cimiez is an upscale residential area of Nice that was home to French nobility in...

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DAY 3 - STOP 2

Musee National Marc Chagall

Often regarded by historians as one of the last of the first generation of European...

DAY 3 - STOP 3

Chez Pipo

Chez Pipo is the perfect place to stop for lunch or a quick snack. This...

DAY 3 - STOP 4

Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain

The Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain, or the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art...

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DAY 3 - STOP 5

Musee du Palais Lascaris

Palais Lascaris is a historical European monument housed in a 17th-century aristocratic building. It's currently...

DAY 3 - STOP 6

Restaurant Le Safari

A meal at Le Safari is highly recommended to get a taste of traditional French...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

Nice is a melting pot of culture, history, fantastic cuisine, and stunning scenery. If you're...

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