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Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
1 week in Nice
French Riviera sun, seafront promenades and old-town markets. Here's how to spend 1 week in Nice: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Nice trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Nice itinerary, day by day
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Day 1
09:00
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
12:30
Nice~$5
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
16:00
Nice Carnival~$5
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
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Day 2
09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Avenue Jean Médecin~$5
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
16:00
Siege of Nice~$5
The siege of Nice occurred in 1543 and was part of the Italian War of 1542–46 in which Francis I and Suleiman the Magnificent collaborated as part of the Franco-Ottoman alliance ag
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Day 3
09:00
Arrondissement of Nice~$5
The arrondissement of Nice is an arrondissement of France in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It has 101 communes. Its population is 530,694
12:30
Nice-Ville station~$5
Nice-Ville station, also known as Nice-Thiers station, is the main railway station of Nice, France. It is situated on the Marseille–Ventimiglia railway and constitutes the southwes
16:00
Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur~$5
The Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur is the métropole, an intercommunal structure, centred on the city of Nice. It is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côt
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Day 4
09:00
Nice Synagogue
The Nice Synagogue, also the Great Synagogue in Nice, is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 7, rue Gustave Deloye in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, in the Provence-A
12:30
County of Nice~$5
The County of Nice was a historical region of France and Italy located around the southeastern city of Nice and roughly equivalent to the modern arrondissement of Nice. It was part
16:00
Canton of Nice-1~$5
The canton of Nice-1 is an administrative division of the Alpes-Maritimes department, southeastern France. Its borders were modified at the French canton reorganisation which came
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Day 5
09:00
Palais Baréty~$5
Palais Baréty is a historic building in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. It was built in 1897 for Alexandre Baréty, a physician. It was designed by architect Lucien Barbet. It has be
12:30
Place Masséna~$5
The Place Masséna is a historic square in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. It was named for André Masséna. Its layout was designed by Joseph Vernier in 1843-1844.
16:00
Canton of Nice-6~$5
The canton of Nice-6 is an administrative division of the Alpes-Maritimes department, southeastern France. Its borders were modified at the French canton reorganisation which came
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Day 6
09:00
Musée Marc Chagall~$15
The Marc Chagall National Museum is a French national museum dedicated to the work of painter Marc Chagall – particularly his works inspired by religion – located in Nice in the Al
12:30
Nice tramway~$5
The Nice tram is a 27.5-kilometre (17.1 mi), four-line tram system in the city of Nice in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is operated by the Société nouvelle des transports
16:00
Local food tour of Nice~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Nice.
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Day 7
09:00
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
12:30
Nice~$5
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
16:00
Nice Carnival~$5
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
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What 1 week in Nice costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Nice?
1 week in Nice: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Nice?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Nice, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.
What should I do on day 1 in Nice?+
Start with Notre-Dame de Nice, Nice and Nice Carnival. The full first day is mapped out above.
How much does 1 week in Nice cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.
When is the best time to visit Nice?+
The best months to visit Nice are May, June, July and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.