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.
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Top things to do in Vieux-Nice
Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya
★ 4.7 · 469Market★
Fruits, vegetables & flowers, plus antiques, are sold under striped awnings at this vibrant market.
Palais Lascaris
★ 4.4 · 2.1kPalace 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
★ 4.7 · 25.5kCity Park
This historic hilltop park offers dramatic city & sea views, a man-made waterfall & a cafe.
- Every day
- 8:30 AM – 8 PM
Grave of Emil Jelinek-Mercedes
Cemetery
This ornate neo-Gothic mausoleum honors the man behind the Mercedes name—and the daughter who inspired it.
Trésors Publics
★ 4.7 · 481Specialty Store
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 10 AM – 7 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 7 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice
★ 4.5 · 5.3kMarket
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
Chocolaterie - Alexis Monod
★ 4.8 · 178Chocolate 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
Au Cœur du Cuir
Craft Workshop
- Mon–Fri
- 11 AM – 7 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 7 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Where to eat & drink in Vieux-Nice
Les folies d'Edmonde
★ 4.9 · 635Cocktail 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
Barbacane Bar
★ 4.7 · 1.5kCocktail Bar· €10-20
- Every day
- 4:30 PM – 2 AM
La Claque Coffee Shop
★ 4.9 · 736Coffee 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
★ 4.4 · 4.0kPub· €10–20
Typical Anglo-Saxon cuisine, service in English & retro American decor in a lively pub atmosphere.
- Every day
- 12 PM – 2 AM
Marinette
★ 4.5 · 3.0kBreakfast· €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
★ 4.8 · 696Coffee Shop· €1–10
A coffeeshop and canteen in Old Nice offering specialty coffee, generous cakes, and healthy seasonal dishes.
- Mon–Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- 10 AM – 3 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Ice cream & Coffee
★ 4.9 · 427Ice Cream
A coffee shop and artisanal ice cream parlor in Old Nice, offering specialty coffees, refined ice creams, natural wines, and craft beers.
Hobo Coffee
★ 4.5 · 2.4kCoffee 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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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Vieux Nice and Cours Saleya
- 2Palais Lascaris
- 3Colline du Château
- 4Les folies d'Edmonde
- 5Barbacane Bar
- 6Grave of Emil Jelinek-Mercedes
- 7Trésors Publics
- 8La Claque Coffee Shop
- 9Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice
- 10Wayne's Bar
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Vieux Nice and Cours SaleyaMarket
Palais LascarisPalace Museum
Colline du ChâteauCity Park
