Nice Tourist Attractions

A vacation in France is incomplete without a trip to Nice. With everything the place offers, makes the city itself a big attraction. Nice boasts almost everything to be termed as an ideal vacation destination, like phenomenal Mediterranean coastline, beautiful landscapes, awe-inspiring architecture, bluish green sea, excellent dining and shopping areas, Matisse museum, Russian Cathedral and much more. The city is considered second to Paris, in terms of the number of galleries and museums it houses. Nice tourist attractions are numerous; therefore it is important to learn about the most luring destinations before you sketch out your tour plan.

Top six tourist attractions in Nice:

Promenade des Anglais:

There are some tourist spots which epitomize the seaside city of Nice; Promenade des Anglais is one of such places. Talking about Nice, Promenade des Anglais just can’t go a miss. The place is lined with several seaside cafes and always bustling with people. Most tourists like sitting around and relaxing on the shore, you will find people jogging, roller blading or biking along the waterfront.

Cours Saleya Flower Market
Nice tourist attractions cannot be complete without the mention of Cours Saleya Flower Market. The market is surrounded by eateries and small souvenir shop, and among all this you will find myriad flowers and excellent produce. The market is open for six days a week (Tuesday-Sunday), which is replaced by an antiques/flea market on every Monday.

Matisse Museum:
The museum is a major tourist spot in Nice, which boasts a fine collection of paintings of the very renowned artist, Henri Matisse. It was established in on 8th November in 1952 by Matisse himself. The arrangement of the exhibits is also designed by him. The museum also houses a gift shop that sells prints of Matisse’s works.

Vieux Nice
Vieux Nice, popularly known as Old Nice is a very lively section of the city. Tourists love to visit this place for the numerous shops that are lined in the narrow streets. Things like clothes, gourmet gifts, wines, household items and Provencal wares are best shopped in the streets of Old Nice. For refreshment, you will find several eateries, nightclubs and bars. The region is also known for delicious ice-creams, so don’t forget to taste some. Le Chateau:
Take your camera along to capture the picturesque view of Nice from this fantastic view point. The view of the city that the chateau offers makes it a hot spot for tourists, who come from across the globe. While visiting Nice, the view from Le Chateau is something you just can’t afford to miss.

Rue de France Pedestrian Zone:
The place is always bustling with people and is a spot for various activities. If you want to buy some souvenirs, Rue de France Pedestrian Zone is the place for you. There are several cafes lined up, go take a seat in one and look around while sipping on a cup of coffee. You will be amazed to see the diversity of shops, street entertainers and several other activities happening all around you.

So, when in Nice, make sure your must-see list has the abovementioned destinations. Once these places are check marked on your Nice tourist attractions list, you know you have more or less experienced the major spots of the city.