The map of Nice is rich in sights and it will take more than one day to see them all. We recommend you to start getting acquainted with the city from the old quarters. The streets of Vieux Nice are confusing, so before visiting them it is better to get a Nice sightseeing map. Famous objects here are the Palace of Justice (Palais de Justice), the Cathedral of Sainte-Reparate, the flower market Cours Saleya.
Cours Saleya is one of the main pedestrian arteries of the city. People come here to buy spices, fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, cheeses, candied chestnuts, other delicacies or souvenirs.
During the day you can visit the Chapel of Mercy (Charelle de la Misericorde) of the XVIII century, the palace of Caïs de Pierlas, where Henri Matisse lived and worked. In the evenings, Cours Saleya becomes one big restaurant and on Mondays it is a flea market.
To the west of the market is the historic building of the Nice Opera House (Orega de Nice). In the heart of the old quarters is the Palais Lascaris, a 17th century building with luxurious interiors, which houses the Musical Instruments Museum.
In the north of Old Nice you will find Piazza Garibaldi (Place Garibaldi). In the past, representatives of the royal family were welcomed here, and celebrations in honor of the French Revolution were held here. The Chapelle du Saint-Serulcre (Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre) stands on the square and Cafe de Turin is next to it.
In the west the Old Town adjoins one of the most beautiful squares of the city - Massena (Place Massena). It is indicated on all maps with the sights of Nice in Russian. This is the center of the city. It is pedestrianized.
Free entry to all municipal museums is possible with a French Riviera Pass card for 24, 48 or 72 hours. It costs 26/30 EUR (with transportation), 38/46 EUR or 56/68 EUR. In addition, the Maison d'Adam et Eve, the Church of St. Joan of Arc, La tour Bellanda, the Musée Matisse, the Musée Marc Chagall and other sites are worth seeing and visiting in Nice.
For a list of Nice attractions with names, descriptions, ticket prices and more, visit the official Nice website.
