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Top things to do in Nice

20 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Landmark
Landmark4

Crypte Archeologique

120 reviews

Explore ancient Roman ruins beneath Nice's city center at this fascinating archaeological site.

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What is the most visited attraction in Nice?

Crypte Archeologique draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Nice, with 120 of them, rated 4.0 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Nice do visitors rate highest?

Elegance holds the highest rating in Nice among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.5 out of 5 from 104 reviews. It is less busy than Crypte Archeologique, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Sight
Sight4.5

Elegance

104 reviews

A chic boutique hotel in central Nice offering stylish rooms, a spa, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

Religious site
Religious site4.5

Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste - Le Voeu

38 reviews

A historic church in Nice dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, known for its striking architecture and serene atmosphere.

Landmark
Landmark4

Chapelle Saint-Sepulcre

27 reviews

A historic 18th-century chapel in Nice's Garibaldi Square, featuring Baroque architecture and religious art.

Market
Market3

L'escale des pirates

18 reviews

A small indoor market in Nice's old town offering a variety of goods, from fresh produce to souvenirs, with a lively local atmosphere.

Religious site
Religious site

Nice Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate)

A 17th-century Baroque cathedral in Old Nice, dedicated to Saint Reparata, with ornate interior and a striking dome.

Museum
Museum

Musée Masséna

A Belle Époque villa museum showcasing the art and history of Nice from the 18th to early 20th century.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Mont Boron

A wooded hill with panoramic views, hiking trails, and the historic Fort du Mont Alban.

Museum
Museum

Matisse Museum

Housed in a 17th-century Genoese villa, this museum holds one of the world's largest collections of works by Henri Matisse.

Museum
Museum

Marc Chagall National Museum

A national museum in Nice dedicated to Marc Chagall, featuring his Biblical Message series and other works in a purpose-built space.

Market
Market

Cours Saleya Market

A lively open-air market in Old Nice offering flowers, fresh produce, and local specialties every day except Monday.

Place Masséna
Landmark

Place Masséna

Nice's main square featuring a striking checkered floor, red Italianate buildings, and the iconic Fountain of the Sun.

Parc Phoenix
Park & nature

Parc Phoenix

A 7-hectare botanical garden and zoo in Nice, featuring a vast greenhouse and diverse plant and animal species.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Old Town (Vieux Nice)

A charming medieval district with narrow, winding streets, colorful buildings, and a vibrant market atmosphere.

Palais Lascaris
Museum

Palais Lascaris

A 17th-century Baroque palace in Old Nice housing a museum of antique musical instruments.

Religious site
Religious site

Cimiez Monastery

A historic Franciscan monastery with a church, museum, and gardens offering panoramic views over Nice.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Castle Hill

A historic park atop a hill offering panoramic views of Nice, the Bay of Angels, and the port, with a waterfall and ruins.

Promenade des Anglais
Outdoor & fun

Promenade des Anglais

A stunning 7-kilometer coastal walkway along the Mediterranean, perfect for strolling, cycling, and people-watching.

Religious site
Religious site

St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral

The largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, a national monument of France located in Nice.

Religious site
Religious site

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice

The largest church in Nice, a Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic basilica built in the 19th century.