Vieux-Nice, Nice: Things to Do & Map

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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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Vieux-Nice

Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya
★ 4.7 · 516
Market★
Fruits, vegetables & flowers, plus antiques, are sold under striped awnings at this vibrant market.
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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
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Colline du Château
★ 4.7 · 25.8k
City Park
This historic hilltop park offers dramatic city & sea views, a man-made waterfall & a cafe.
Every day
8:30 AM – 8 PM
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Grave of Emil Jelinek-Mercedes
Cemetery
This ornate neo-Gothic mausoleum honors the man behind the Mercedes name—and the daughter who inspired it.
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Trésors Publics
★ 4.7 · 488
Specialty Store
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
Closed
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Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice
★ 4.5 · 5.3k
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
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Chocolaterie - Alexis Monod
★ 4.8 · 178
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
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Au Cœur du Cuir
Craft Workshop
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 7 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Vieux-Nice

Les folies d'Edmonde
★ 4.9 · 653
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
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Barbacane Bar
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Cocktail Bar· €10-20
Every day
9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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La Claque Coffee Shop
★ 4.9 · 790
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
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Marinette
★ 4.5 · 3.1k
Breakfast· €20–30
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
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Wayne's Bar
★ 4.4 · 4.0k
Pub· €10–20
Typical Anglo-Saxon cuisine, service in English & retro American decor in a lively pub atmosphere.
Every day
12 PM – 2 AM
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Brume Coffee Nice
★ 4.8 · 723
Coffee Shop· €1–10
A coffeeshop and canteen in Old Nice offering specialty coffee, generous cakes, and healthy seasonal dishes.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
10 AM – 5 PM
Thu
10:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Ice cream & Coffee
★ 4.9 · 455
Ice Cream
A coffee shop and artisanal ice cream parlor in Old Nice, offering specialty coffees, refined ice creams, natural wines, and craft beers.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
9:30 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 7 PM
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Hobo Coffee
★ 4.5 · 2.4k
Coffee Shop· €10–20
Specialty brews & casual bites served in a quaint coffeehouse with a terrace & a homespun vibe.
Every day
8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
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