Things to Do in Vieux-Nice, Nice

Vieux Nice feels dense and theatrical, with Cours Saleya, Palais Lascaris, Sainte-Réparate, gelato counters, and late bars packed into narrow lanes.

  • Vieux Nice and Cours SaleyaMarket
  • Palais LascarisPalace Museum
  • Colline du ChâteauCity Park

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Vieux-Nice in Nice

Top things to do in Vieux-Nice

  • Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya

    Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya

    4.7 · 434
    Market

    Fruits, vegetables & flowers, plus antiques, are sold under striped awnings at this vibrant market.

  • Palais Lascaris

    Palais Lascaris

    4.4 · 2.1k
    Palace Museum

    17th century Baroque palace with frescoed ceilings, tapestries & antique musical instruments.

    Mon
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Colline du Château

    Colline du Château

    4.7 · 25.2k
    City Park

    This historic hilltop park offers dramatic city & sea views, a man-made waterfall & a cafe.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 8 PM
  • TRÉSORS PUBLICS

    TRÉSORS PUBLICS

    4.7 · 474
    Specialty Store
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Grave of Emil Jelinek-Mercedes

    Grave of Emil Jelinek-Mercedes

    Cemetery

    This ornate neo-Gothic mausoleum honors the man behind the Mercedes name—and the daughter who inspired it.

  • Chocolaterie - ALEXIS MONOD

    Chocolaterie - ALEXIS MONOD

    4.8 · 177
    Chocolate Shop

    An artisanal chocolatier and confectioner in Nice's Old Town, offering chocolates, confections, and gift boxes.

    Mon
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice

    Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice

    4.5 · 5.2k
    Market

    Long-running outdoor market featuring fresh cut flowers as well as local produce & food products.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 1 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 1 PM

Where to eat & drink in Vieux-Nice

  • Les folies d'Edmonde

    Les folies d'Edmonde

    4.9 · 622
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    A cocktail bar in Old Nice, set in a 17th-century vaulted cellar, known for signature cocktails, mocktails, live music, and festive evenings.

    Every day
    6 PM – 12:30 AM
  • Le Shapko

    Le Shapko

    4.3 · 1.7k
    Live Music· €10–20

    Laid-back watering hole with a cozy atmosphere offering live jazz & blues music.

    Every day
    10 PM – 5:30 AM
  • Barbacane Bar

    Barbacane Bar

    4.7 · 1.5k
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20
    Every day
    4:30 PM – 2 AM
  • La Claque Coffee Shop

    La Claque Coffee Shop

    4.9 · 721
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A coffee shop offering barista events and training, known for its tailored approach and sensory experience.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wayne's Bar

    Wayne's Bar

    4.4 · 3.9k
    Pub· €10–20

    Typical Anglo-Saxon cuisine, service in English & retro American decor in a lively pub atmosphere.

    Every day
    12 PM – 2 AM
  • Marinette

    Marinette

    4.5 · 3.0k
    Breakfast· €10–20

    Breakfast, lunch, coffee & baked goods served in a bright, shabby-chic cafe with outdoor tables.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
  • Brume Coffee Nice

    Brume Coffee Nice

    4.8 · 696
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A coffeeshop and canteen in Old Nice offering specialty coffee, generous cakes, and healthy seasonal dishes.

  • Ice cream & Coffee

    Ice cream & Coffee

    4.9 · 427
    Ice Cream

    A coffee shop and artisanal ice cream parlor in Old Nice, offering specialty coffees, refined ice creams, natural wines, and craft beers.

  • pep's and co

    pep's and co

    4.8 · 575
    Brunch· €10–20
    Mon–Wed
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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Map of Vieux-Nice with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya
  2. 2Palais Lascaris
  3. 3Colline du Château
  4. 4Les folies d'Edmonde
  5. 5Le Shapko
  6. 6TRÉSORS PUBLICS
  7. 7Barbacane Bar
  8. 8Grave of Emil Jelinek-Mercedes
  9. 9La Claque Coffee Shop
  10. 10Wayne's Bar

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