Unique and fun place to unwind, in the old town. Great eccentric atmosphere, fabulous ambience, good wines, where locals and tourist mingle.
Tel:+33(0)4 93 62 10 66
Known for their typical ‘Nicois’ specialties such as la Socca, a chickpea flour pancake (vegan), pissaladiere (caramelised onion pizza), petits farcis or soupe au pistou. The patois name of the place means ‘take and go’, but outside sitting is available. Open daily from 11am to 5:30pm; 9pm in season.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 13 99 08
Hot spot in the Vieux Nice, always buzzing and fun. Good beer & pub food, including some vegetarian/vegan options. Large terrace, beautiful dinning room with lots of character, live bands, friendly international team. Open for breakfast. Other locations on Nice harbour and in Cannes.
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 23 87
www.ma-nolans.com
Concept of chic tapas, with an 8 course menu mixing French and Spanish flavours. Also offers a menu with authentic Mediterranean dishes changing constantly. Convivial and trendy ambiance, tasteful contemporary design. Lunch & dinner. Closed Mon.
Tel: +33(0)4 92 04 22 09
www.restaurant-sapore.com
Lively Irish tavern located close to the harbour, serving tasty Irish food and with Irish band performances. Large choice of beers and whiskies. Open daily from noon to 1:30am.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 80 43 22
www.snugandcellar.com
Very good reputation for the freshness of its shell fish and seafood. Also serving Italian, Sardinia and Sicilian specialties. Open daily from 8am.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 62 29 52
www.cafedeturin.fr
Very popular amongst the English speaking community, located in the Vieux Nice. Choice of beers, Mexican food, burgers and more, live music or DJ 7d/7, big screen TV for sport events. Happy hours Mon-Fri from 5pm-8pm. Open 11am-2am daily.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 13 46 99
www.waynes.fr
A magical, and absolute ‘must try’ ‘vegetables, eggs and cheese restaurant’ restaurant on the French Riviera. Ideally located along the port. The ‘magic Pumpkin’ has a warm and cozy decoration (a real tribute to the pumpkins) with dim candle light at night and open kitchen. Roman chef Marco Folicaldi offers a delicious cuisine proving that vegetarian cooking can be some of the most imaginative and satisfying of all foods. No menu here, but a delightful five course meal in pure Italian style, changing every days, and using seasonal local market produce.
100 boutiques, restaurants and services, including a cinema. Located on the west side of the city. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-7:30pm.
Tel: +33(0)4 92 17 38 17
www.nicetoile.com
Located in the direction of Gap Nice St Isidore, a few min drive from the old port. Including a Carrefour (open Mon-Sat 9am-10pm and 9pm on Sat), Darty (audio/video/electronics), Decathlon(multi sports equip.) and a movie theatre. Mon-Fri 9:30am-8:30pm, Sat 9:30am-8pm.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 18 12 12
www.lingostiere.fr
Henri Matisse, who lived many years in Nice, donated some of his paintings to the city, today gathered in a beautiful 17th century Italian villa. The collection gives a good overview of Matisse’s work and reveals some of Matisse’s daily life items, as well as a series of black and white pictures of the artist. Closed Tuesdays.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 81 08 08
www.musee-matisse-nice.org
Located 10 min walk north east from the harbour. All movies are in original version.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 55 37 81
Cours Saleya, in the heart of the old town, is home of the famous flower and Provencal markets. Held every day but Mon. On Mon, the place hosts an antique and flea market.
Long-time food writer and Nice resident Rosa Jackson offers gourmet market tours and cooking classes at her apartment in the Old Town, or on board.
Cell: +33(0)6 81 67 41 22
www.petitsfarcis.com
The region between Cap de Nice and Menton has over 30 diving sites. Nice Diving 14 Quai de Docks, on the harbor, is a great 5 star Padi diving centre and shop, offering a choice of dives for any level. English spoken. Very good reputation. Contact Stephane.
Cell: +33(0)6 14 46 04 06/+33(0)4 93 89 42 44
[email protected]
www.nicediving.com
Flowing through the Mercantour National Park, a few km inland from Nice, La Roya river offers fantastic whitewater sports opportunities. Nice Rafting is an adventure centre specialising in all whitewater sports and activities.
Cell: +33(0)6 83 18 48 74
Fit n'Form
5 Rue Saint Jean d’Angely
06300 Nice
Large gym located close to the harbour, with full range of top equipment and fitness classes including spinning and aqua gym, jacuzzi, hammam and sauna. Open Mon to Fri from 8am- 9pm, Sat 9am-8pm.
Tel: +33(0)4 92 47 70 90
Iconic Nice Palace built in 1912 and facing Baie des Anges. Owner Madame Augier has created a unique hotel-museum with a unique collection of paintings, antique furniture and rare objects d’art. Each period of French art history is represented through the decoration of the 96 immaculate rooms and 21 suites. Onsite gourmet restaurants and brasserie, business center, bar, private beach, free valet parking.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 16 64 00
www.hotel-negresco-nice.com
Adorable family run hotel, located within walking distance from the beach and the old town. 9 lovely rooms set in a large 19th century town house, and opening on a delightful garden. Very good rates, Wi-Fi, tasty breakfast.
Tel :+33 (0)4 93 87 35 62
www.nicegardenhotel.com
Quaint and inexpensive hotel located in a former 18th century convent in the heart of the old town. 14 clean and comfortable rooms, some with a small balcony. Wi-Fi available.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 80 08 15
[email protected]
www.villa-la-tour.com
We received excellent recommendations for this English speaking surgeon dentist.
Tel: +33(0) 4 93 87 62 85
Very renowned general practitioner and homeopathic doctor.
Tel: +33(0)4 97 25 70 68
Very renowned general practitioner and homeopathic doctor.
Tel: +33(0)4 97 25 70 68