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Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Nice travel guide

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French Riviera sun, seafront promenades and old-town markets. The best time to visit Nice is May, June, July and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, July
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Nice

The best time to visit Nice is May, June, July and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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10°
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11°
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15°
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18°
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25°
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25°
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26°
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21°
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17°
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12°
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10°
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Top things to do in Nice

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Notre-Dame de Nice
Notre-Dame de Nice
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice is a Roman Catholic basilica situated on the Avenue Jean Médecin in the centre of Nice, in France. It is built in the Neo-Gothic architectural tr
Free · 1h
Nice
Nice
Nice is a city and commune, and the prefecture of the department of Alpes-Maritimes, and the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The Nice agglomeration ext
~$5 · 1.5h
Nice Carnival
Nice Carnival
The Nice Carnival is one of the world's major carnival events, alongside the Brazilian Carnival, Venetian Carnival, and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It is held annually in February a
~$5 · 1.5h
Avenue Jean Médecin
Avenue Jean Médecin
The Avenue Jean Médecin is a street located in the center of Nice, one of the city's main north-south traffic arteries. In Niçard, it is officially named the "avenguda Jouan-Medeci
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Nice
Taste the signature dishes of Nice.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Nice itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Notre-Dame de Nice12:30 · Nice16:00 · Nice Carnival
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Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Avenue Jean Médecin16:00 · Siege of Nice
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Day 3
09:00 · Arrondissement of Nice12:30 · Nice-Ville station16:00 · Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Nice itinerary →

Nice travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Nice?+

The best months to visit Nice are May, June, July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Nice?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Nice, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Nice expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Nice (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Nice?+

Popular highlights include Notre-Dame de Nice, Nice, Nice Carnival and Avenue Jean Médecin. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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