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Vieux Nice in half a Day

A Half Day Stroll Around Old Nice

Vieux Nice is the old quarter of Nice at the extreme eastern end of the Promenade des Anglais. It is contained between the rue des Ponchettes, Boulevard Jean Jaures and Château Hill.

Most visits start at the Cours Saleya, home of the famous flower and vegetable market. Not too far away you will find the heart of Old Nice around place Rossetti with its restaurants and the magnificent Baroque churches of Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate and Gésu

Palais Lascaris, Genoese in style, has an interesting museum (free of charge). Towards the top of the old town place St-François and place Garibaldi make interesting locations to linger for refreshment - why not try the renowned Café de Turin!

A delicious plate of Socca

There are plenty of bars and restaurants here to cater for your needs. Oh, and while you’re here don’t forget to treat yourself to some Socca!


One great way to explore Vieux Nice is to follow my Old Nice Walking Tour in the Itineraries and for further information about fabulous Nice and more itineraries, why not download my Nice's Best app too?

Nice: Café de Turin

A reminder of Nice’s Past

Cours Saleya

Daily Flower Market

Place Garibaldi

A baroque square to honour an Italian hero

Text © Paul Shawcross

Images by © Paul Shawcross, @ Trans World Production