Nice walking tour: Old City and Castle Hill

True symbols of Nice and the French Riviera - you'll find them everywhere! From postcards to chocolate boxes, to the real chairs all along the Promenade, since the 20th century!

10 min

An emblematic monument about Nice's history - it was placed on the Promenade in 2010 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Nice's attachment to France. Yes, Nice hasn't always been French!

10 min

After New York, Paris, Colmar and Tokyo, since 2014 Nice owns its own Statue of Liberty. Its size is small, but its authenticity is real. It's one of many training statues used by the famous Bartholdi, creator of the New York statue!

5 min

Typical one-storey cottages with roof terraces - they used to be a popular place for British winter visitors to stroll.

Pass by, no stop

Renowned for having been the world's first flower market, today Cours Saleya is home to the local marketplace. Try local products such as Socca, pissaladière, pan bagnat... it's the perfect place for a foodie!

10 min

This stunning property, which is now a government building, used to be the residence of the town's former lords.

5 min

This is the heart of the old town - Here you'll find numerous "trompe l'œil", the city's best ice-cream vendor, and St. Réparate’s Cathedral.

10 min

This charming religious building is the first manifestation of Piedmontese Baroque in Nice... And it's got a bar inside!

Pass by, no stop

An emblematic spot that overlooks the Bay of Angels - here you'll have the opportunity to take the best holiday photographs!

10 min