Nice event weekends: what to do between sessions
The capital of the Côte d'Azur: the Promenade des Anglais, the old town markets and pebble beaches, with Monaco, Èze and Cannes along the coast.
Events we cover in Nice
Arriving
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is 7 km west of the centre. Tram line 2 reaches the port and old town in 25 minutes for 1.70 euros. Bus 110 express goes to Monaco in about 45 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Jean-Médecin and the station area | Cheapest rooms, 2 minutes to trains for Monaco and Cannes. |
| Mid-range | Old Town and Port | Markets, bars and the beach. |
| Splurge | Promenade des Anglais | Grand seafront hotels like the Negresco. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Ibis Nice Centre Gare
- Mid-range: Hotel Aria Nice
- Splurge: Hotel Negresco
Tours
Half day · Family · Low walking
Èze, Monaco and Monte-Carlo half day
Hilltop village, perfume factory and the casino.
Half day · Family · Low walking
Boat trip to Villefranche bay
Coastal cruise with a swim stop in summer.
Where to eat
With kids
- Promenade du Paillon water mirror and playgrounds.
- Marineland in Antibes.
Rainy-day backups
- Matisse Museum.
- Chagall Museum.
- MAMAC modern art.
Free things to do
- Climb Castle Hill for the view over the Baie des Anges.
- Walk the Promenade des Anglais.
- Old town lanes and the Cours Saleya.
Getting around
- Trains along the coast to Monaco (20 minutes), Antibes and Cannes (30 to 40 minutes) run often.
- Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
- SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.