GB Guide Pratique

Nice is a city of paradox, audacity, discovery and pleasure.
Located in the heart of one of the worlds most highly prized regions,
Nice, a natural brilliance
at the gateway to major European cities, it offers its rich history, wonderfully mild sunny climate and geographic location between the sea and the mountains A symbol of the Mediterranean art of living, it offers a perpetual invitation to travel. Its vicinity, too, provides ample opportunity for architectural and cultural discoveries, from pleasant strolls in museums to old palatial homes, from beaches to gardens and gastronomic adventures with countless flavours. This brochure lists (non-exhaustively) the essence of opportunities available in Nice and Greater Nice through different themes.
Sights, monuments & churches n 20 Parks & gardens n 28 Museums, galleries & cultural activities n 31 Coastal towns from Nice n 60 Balconies over the French Riviera n 61 The hinterland of Nice, the valleys n 64 Emergency services 24/7 n 73 Currency exchange n 74 Consumer services n 74 Venues n 80 Sporting activities n 44 Beaches n 46
Sports & leisure activities From Nice
Location n 09 Weather n 09 Nice, yesterday n 10
Access & connections
Practical information Annual events
Discovering Nice
Organised guided visits n 36 Introduction to the specialities of Nice n 39
Shopping n 50 Attractions & animal parks n 54 Leisure activities - Nice by night n 57 Ski resorts n 66 The Mercantour National Park n 67 Suggested tourist itineraries n 68 Events in Nice n 83
Nice, today and tomorrow n 11 By air, by train, by sea n 13 Sightseeing itineraries n 16 Getting around Nice n 16 Pets n 74 Repairs Car parks n 75 Recommendations n 75
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Nice
n LOCATION n WEATHER
Situated in southern Europe and at the southeasternmost tip of France, Nice is a privileged junction between the Alps, Provence, Corsica and Italy. The city occupies a remarkable natural site in the heart of the French Riviera. It extends in a broad stretch open to the South on the Mediterranean with a succession of wooded hills to the West. To the North, the first peaks of the foothills of the Alps appear, some reaching heights exceeding 3,000m above sea level, only 50km from the coast as the crow flies
Nice enjoys an exceptional microclimate that has made its renown for nearly two centuries. Open to the sea, the city is protected from the wind by the surrounding hills, to the West by the Esterel Massif and, to the Northwest by the barrier of the Mercantour Alps. The climate is always mild in winter and never too hot in summer thanks to the sea breeze. It is not rare to have lunch outdoors on a terrace wearing no more than a T-shirt in February when the rest of France is shivering in the cold.
nLocation nWeather nHistory
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Nice
From that time on, the town enjoyed considerable growth and prosperity. It became a fashionable resort, admirably served by the brand new railway. Today, Nice is the fifth largest city in France with its 400,000 inhabitants, very much open to culture and the arts, as well as services, scientific and high-tech activities. Thanks to such ambitious realizations as the Acropolis Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Nice Cte dAzur Airport, second airport in France after Paris, and the finest hotel facilities, the City of Nice today has the enviable reputation of international capital of tourism.
A land of hospitality since prehistoric times with the site of Terra Amata (beloved land), Nice proudly displays its roots, going back more than 400,000 years at the foot of Mont-Boron, near the Lazaret Cave, which is still under excavation to yield the secrets of those who lived there 160,000 years ago. In Ancient times, Phocaean Greeks founded Nikaia (Victory) in the 4th century BC, a strategic trading post in the western Mediterranean. Three centuries later, the Romans, wishing to control the Alps, settled in turn in this ideal position where they built the town of Cemenelum, with its amphitheatre, baths and forum. This dynamic expansion attracted outsiders and a period of ten centuries witnessed the passage of Barbarian, Ligurian and Saracen invaders who put an end to this refined industrious society. The Counts of Provence took over the ancient Greek site. In the 14th century AD, the people of Nice, wearied by constant political strife, placed themselves under the protection of the House of Savoy. They remained so until 1860, with two interruptions: from 1691 to 1713, the French king Louis XIV took over the Comt de Nice, and from 1792 to 1814, it was part of the French Republic, then Napoleon Is Empire, becoming the Alpes-Maritimes dpartement for the first time. In 1860, the population of Nice and its Comt voted in a plebiscite to become part of France, thanks to the Treaty of Turin, signed by Napoleon III and Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia.
n NICE, YESTERDAY
Putting nature back into the heart of the town is this far-reaching project's objective. This 12 hectare wooded park is to be transformed, making Nice more attractive from 2013. Demolishing the existing infrastructures (the coach station) will leave a splendid view of the hills as well as the faades of the old town, whilst improving biodiversity. A pedestrianised avenue will take walkers from the National Theatre and the Nice Acropolis Convention Centre down to the sea along strips of lawn and stone, lined with water mirrors. This multipurpose 35,000 seat stadium dedicated to the highest level of football and rugby will also house seminars, concerts and other large-scale events. Located in the heart of the green valley, this stadium will be a real example of eco-design and ecoconstruction which, with the implementation of innovative technologies, will contribute to making Nice Stadium one of the world's very first Eco-Stadiums. Integrated into this creation will be the National Sports Museum, spanning 3,000m2. Its mission will be to improve the status of one of the world's richest collections devoted to sporting practices and their history. This will represent a link with an area dedicated to all kinds of sport.
n NICE, TODAY AND TOMORROW

n "THE PEDESTRIAN ZONE"
Nice, "the Mediterranean's green town", is also planning to put back the human element at the heart of its development, and is launching a huge expansion and improvement programme within the context of urban life and development. Among the most significant projects are:
n DEVELOPING PONCHETTES ROOF TERRACES n CONSTRUCTING "NICE STADIUM"
The Town is considering re-opening the Ponchettes roof terraces between Old Nice and the sea. Pedestrians will be able to return to this emblematic location and enjoy an unrestricted balcony view of the Baie des Anges at the foot of the old Castle hill.
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ccess & Connections

Lignes dAzur: & +33 (0)8 1006 1006 From abroad: & +33 (0)4 97 25 89 36 www.lignesdazur.com
Tickets sold on the bus. From both terminals, every 30 min. Everyday between 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. Schedule & information available in agencies
nBy air, by train, by sea nTourist routes nGetting around Nice
n BY AIR
NICE CTE DAZUR AIRPORT e The gateway to the French Riviera, the Nice Cte dAzur Airport, the second busiest airport in France after Paris, It has two terminals T1 & T2 (B8). For information: & +33 (0) 820 423 333 (0,12/min) List of destinations and airlines offering flights out of Nice, flight times in real time: www.nice.aeroport.fr
Offers of stays and flights: www.plaisirdepartir.com

Line 98: Airport / Town Centre and back
From both terminals, every 20 min. Monday to sunday, from 5:52 am to 11:37 pm.
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Line 99: Airport / SNCF central railway station (Nice Ville) and back (direct line)
Airport shuttle to and from the city centre USEFUL INFORMATION
Book your hotel, excursion, guided visit at the reception of the Nice Convention and Visitors Bureau (see p.86)
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By air, by train, by sea
The national railway system provides rapid and express trains (TGV, corail) connecting the French Riviera with all parts of France and all major cities in Europe. The TGV Mditerrane high-speed train links Paris & Nice in 5hrs 30 min. Information: & 3635 (0.34/min) From abroad: & +33 (0)8 92 35 35 35 www.sncf.fr sos voyageurs: & +33 (0)4 93 16 02 61
At the foot of the Castle Hill, the Port of Nice, with its Genoan-style architecture, is made up of a 10-hectare body of water, 7 hectares of platforms, some ten wharves and provides over 500 berths. It is located 7km from the Nice Cte dAzur Airport and just a few minutes on foot from the main tourist sights.
TER trains (Trains Express Rgionaux) provide rapid connections between all the main cities on the French Riviera from Cannes to Ventimiglia. & 0 800 11 40 23 Schedules & services: www.ter-sncf.com/paca
n BY TRAIN n MAIN RAILWAY STATION SNCF - AV. THIERS (H3) n BY TAXI

AV.
n RAILWAY STATION NICE RIQUIER (J2) & NICE SAINT-AUGUSTIN (C7)

Central Taxi Riviera 24/7 Reservations, subscriptions for all distances: & +33 (0)4 93 13 78 78
n Taxis Niois indpendants n BY SEA n The Port of Nice
& +33 (0)4 93 88 25 82. Cash payment only.

USEFUL INFORMATION
Possibility of booking a taxi (the day in advance): & 0 899 70 08 78 Claims: Inspection of taxis & +33 (0)4 97 13 26 51
Taxis can be hailed in the street, pre-booked or taken at a rank. No fixed rates.
Regional service TER
THIERS (BORNE DEVANT LA GARE SNCF - H3)
The Port of Nice-Villefranche, was France's 2nd port for cruises in 2009, with more than 450,000 passengers. www.frcc.fr GARE MARITIME, QUAI DU COMMERCE (J5) & 3260 dire SNCM (0.15/min) ou & + 33 (0)4 93 13 66 99 From abroad: & + 33 (0)825 888 088 www.sncm.fr
n Service Plaisance n S.N.C.M. e
& 0 820 425 555 (0.12/min)
www.riviera-ports.com To reserve space in the Port of Nice: & + 33 (0)4 92 00 42 14 - nice-plaisance@cote-azur.cci.fr Two lines offer regular connections to Corsica:
n Corsica Ferries e n BY ROAD

(0.15 /min)
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QUAI AMIRAL INFERNET (J5) & 0 825 095 095 (0.15/min) From abroad: & + 33 (0)4 95 32 95 95 www.corsicaferries.com
Nice is connected to all the great European cities by a major motorway network, in particular, the A8 motorway, La Provenale, running from Aix-en-Provence to the West to the Italian border on the East. There are five exits from the motorway to reach all parts of Nice: Exit n50: Promenade des Anglais Exit n51: Saint-Augustin / aroport Exit n52: Saint-Isidore Exit n54: Nice nord Exit n55: Nice est Information on road & traffic conditions: & 0 826 022 022 Centre Rgional de Coordination et d'Informations Routires: www.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr
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From the West, it goes through Frjus, Saint-Raphal and Cannes; from the Italian border, it goes to Menton, Monaco and ze. (The Moyenne Corniche, The former Nationale 7).
n SIGHTSEEING ITINERARIES
n Route dpartementale 6007
The Alpes-Maritimes dpartement, with its many sightseeing itineraries, has recently benefited from major improvements providing the best conditions to reaching the hinterland and neighbouring regions and countries.
n Route Napolon (Route Dpartementale 6085, formerly RN 85) n Route dpartementale 6098 (The Basse Corniche)
This historical road connects Bourgoin-Jallieu to Golfe Juan and goes crossing Sisteron, Castellane, Grasse and Cannes. The coastal road from Hyres through Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Menton.
Service Noctambus: Lines - N1 (Nice/La Trinit) - N2 (Nice/Rimiez) - N3 (Nice/Las Planas) - N4 (Nice/St-Laurent du Var)- N5 (Nice/La Madeleine)
GETTING AROUND NICE n BY BUS
Agences Lignes d'Azur: & 08 1006 1006 From abroad: & +33 (0)4 97 25 89 36 www.lignesdazur.com
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Volia Transport Thiers - 17 AVENUE THIERS
Monday to Friday: 7:45 am - 6:30 pm, Saturday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm.
Lines 7,9,10 e The Lignes dAzur network offers a single price for the entire Nice Cte dAzur Conurbation. There are some forty lines during the day and four at night:
Departures every 30 min or hour starting at 9:10 pm. Service until 1:10 am, except N4 (last departure at 10:10 pm). Departure: JC Bermond (across from 10 av. Flix Faure). Tickets sold on the bus.
Massna - 3 PLACE MASSNA (I4)
The tramway runs every day starting at 4:25 am, with trams every 4 mins during the day. Service Noctrambus from 9:00 pm to 1:35 am. "Parcazur" tramway terminus car parks Open access to these car parks, reserved exclusively for users of the Lignes dAzur network. Users must have a return ticket validated on Lignes dAzur transport. Solo 1 tickets and Ticket Azur cannot be used to drive out of the car parks.
Open from 5:00 am to 1:50 am
From the coach station (Gare Routire), there are several coach lines in the dpartement, the Region and European countries. Night service is provided three nights a week and on the eve of holidays with service from Nice to Monaco, Menton, Cannes and Grasse. For information: & 0 892 701 206
Agences Lignes dAzur: & 08 1006 1006 (prix dun appel local) www.tramway-nice.org Ticket for sale in Lignes dAzur agencies (see above) and on station platforms. For a better quality of life, the Nice Cte d'Azur Conurbation has provided a latest-generation tramway line connecting the North to the East via the city centre along Avenue Jean-Mdecin and Place Massna. Parcazur Pont-Michel (K2): 260 spaces including 6 spaces e Parcazur Vauban (J3): 150 spaces including 3 spaces e
Open from 4:55 am to 1:45 am Open from 4:00 am to 2:30 am
n BY COACH
n Travel in the dpartement: n BY TRAMWAY e
n Travel to foreign countries:
Eurolines - & 0 892 89 90 91 (0.34/min) www.eurolines.fr
www.cg06.fr/transport/transports-tam.htlm

Transport & excursions: Riviera Xpress & +33 (0)6 13 22 91 68 www.rivieraxpress.fr Icab: & +33 (0)6 15 29 92 60 www.icab06.com Passenger transport: Speedy Scoot & +33 (0)6 16 21 29 33 www.speekyscoot.fr Sunbike Driver: & +33 (0)6 22 35 12 12 www.sunbike.fr
Getting around Nice

n VLO BLEU (BICYCLE RENTAL) n MOTORCYCLE
Parcazur Saint-Augustin (C7): 184 spaces including 4 spaces e Open from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm Open access, exit possible with 1 ticket validated that same day (Lignes dAzur, Solo and Ticket Azur) ou 1 titre SNCF.
Parcazur Las Planas (H0): 765 spaces including 20 spaces e
One thousand bicycles are provided for self-service rental in the commune of Nice. Access 24/7. Payment is made directly on the site (cell phone and credit card mandatory)or on the Internet. The first half-hour of use is free. Rental cannot exceed 24 hours. Minimum age: 14. Allo Vlo Bleu: & +33 (0)4 93 72 06 06 www.velobleu.org U.S.B. Urban Solution Bike: & +33 (0)6 26 33 52 07 www.usb06.com M4U - Moto-Cab For You: & +33 (0)6 26 33 39 37 www.moto-cab4u.com
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nSights, monuments & churches nParks & gardens nMuseums, galleries nIntroduction to the nOrganised guided visits specialities of Nice & cultural activities
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Setting off to discover Nice - elegant and trendy, cheerful and bustling, proud of its past independence - you will be surprised by its personality, dynamism and passion for the arts and culture. Nice has countless surprises in store for visitors monuments, churches, gardens, footpaths linking the surrounding hills to the city centre, but also museums, artists, local arts and crafts, international gastronomy with the savour of garlic, olive oil and basil, folk traditions It will also delight you with its beautiful neighbourhoods, unique light and mild climate.
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RUE SAINT-FRANOIS-DE-PAULE (H5) Built on the ramparts dismantled in the early 18th century, Cours Saleya, a pedestrian area in the heart of Old Nice, has become a picturesque part of the city, a must for tourist and locals alike. In this rectilinear baroque ochre setting, the flower and vegetable markets (in the 100 most picturesque market in France) are held every day except Monday, when they are replaced by an antiques market, provide a feast for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds. On summer evenings, tourists take advantage of the pleasant arts & crafts market. COURS SALEYA (I5) Built after 1740 and designed by the famous architect Bernardo Vittone, the chapel has an elliptical nave, with semicircular side
n OLD NICE Until the 18th century, the Old Town was home to virtually the entire population of Nice. Baroque churches and palaces, colourful faades and narrow streets: the heritage of Old Nice is protected. n Nice Opera House n Cours Saleya n Prefecture Palace
U S E F U L I N F O R M AT I O N
1 PLACE DU PALAIS DE JUSTICE (RUE DE LA PRFECTURE) (I5) The palace of the Dukes of Savoy in the 17th century, a hospital during the French Revolution and the Prefecture when Nice became French in 1860, this building has been renovated several times. Today, after having had different functions, the Palais de la Prfecture is the home of the Prfet of the Alpes-Maritimes department and remains an essential landmark in Old Nice.
4, 6 RUE SAINT-FRANOIS-DE-PAULE (I5) Located in Old Nice and across from the sea and perfectly integrated in the urban fabric, the Opra de Nice was built on the site of the previous theatre, destroyed by fire. The design was entrusted to the architect Franois Aune of Nice, who sought his inspiration in different styles, baroque in particular. This listed historic building remains today at the heart of the citys cultural life.
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Sights, monuments and churches
n SIGHTS, MONUMENTS & CHURCHES
n Misricorde Chapel
QUAI DES TATS-UNIS (I5) The site of the first town founded by the ancient Greeks, then the first mediaeval town, todays Castle Hill (Colline du Chteau) has preserved only a few foundations and fragments of walls; but this park and botanical garden offers unique vistas over Nice and its surroundings, a surprising artificial waterfall, remains of the former 11th-century Cathedral, walkways paved with colourful 20th-century mosaics
Access: by lift (Cours Saleya) or on foot along Rue Rossetti, Monte Menica-Rondelly & Rue Catherine Sgurane.
PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS / COURS SALEYA (I5) Between Cours Saleya and the Sea, this row of buildings includes two 19th-century vaulted halls, now converted into municipal galleries, which host many exhibitions with a definite predilection for contemporary art.
chapels. The wealth of the decoration inside, the originality of its volumes and the murals by Bistolfi make this a genuine gem of Baroque art, with exceptionally rich architecture.
n Adam & Eve house n Les Ponchettes n Castle Hill
RUE DE LA POISSONNERIE - ANGLE COURS SALEYA (I5) One of the few remaining examples of the decorated faades of Old Nice, this bas-relief dated 1584 shows Adam and Eve naked in the Garden of Eden, threatening each other with clubs. Perpendicular to Cours Saleya, this faade of this house is famous for this mural.
The midday cannon shot In 1861, to respect the military tradition of the midday cannon shot, a Scottish winter visitor, Sir Thomas Conventry-More, paid to have a cannon set up on the Castle Hill. Legend has it that he used this to ask his wife to return to prepare lunch. On 19 November 1875, a municipal decree was voted to officialize this reminder of the importance of having the right time.
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15 RUE DROITE (I5) The finest example of baroque civilian architecture, Palais Lascaris was designed like the traditional palazzi of Genoa. In addition to its opulently decorated faade and impressive portal, this home boasts a monumental staircase whose elaborated painted vaults houses a museum dedicated to decorative arts, folk art and traditions and musical instruments.
Of the former Franciscan convent, all that remains is a small part of the cloister and the recently restored bell tower (Tour de lHorloge) dominating the lively square where the fish market is held every morning (except Monday) around the dolphins fountain. The former town hall, decorated in the Baroque style, was first built in the 16th century. It is one of the few Baroque public buildings in Old Nice and now houses the Trades Council.
RUE DROITE (I5) Built in the Baroque style starting in 1607 by the Jesuits, the Ges church is richly decorated with many ornaments, stucco, false marble, cherubs and medallions. The blue of its faade dominate the small square that bears its name and from its luminous architectures emanates great spirituality.
PARC DU CHTEAU, ESCALIER LESAGE (I5) Built on the foundations of a defensive structure razed to the ground during the French occupation under King Louis XIV, Tour Bellanda was home to the great 19th-century French composer Hector Berlioz while he was writing the King Lear Overture. Adorned today with ceramic mosaics with ancient Greek motifs, the terrace offers a splendid panorama over the city and its surroundings. Since 1964, Tour Bellanda houses the Naval Museum.
n Bellanda Tower
n Church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, or glise du Jsus (Ges in Niois) n Lascaris Palace n Place Saint-Franois (I4) n Church of Saint-Martin-Saint-Augustin

n Place Garibaldi (I4) n Place Rossetti (I5) n Justice Palace n City Hall n Cathedral of Sainte-Rparate
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PLACE SAINT-AUGUSTIN (I4) The present church dates mainly from the 17th century; among the fine works it contains, there is a Piet, a panel painting attributed to Louis Brea (ca. 1504). The Augustinian convent became a barracks after the French Revolution, renamed Caserne Filley in 1907, home to the Foreign Legion.
1 RUE DE LA POISSONNERIE (I5) Generally known as Saint Ritas, for the patron saint of desperate causes canonized in 1900, the church was rebuilt in the 17th century and dedicated first to Saint Giaume (Saint James), then Notre-Damede-lAnnonciation. With its dark outer architecture, it goes almost unnoticed, but the interior is richly decorated with baroque stucco, false marble, gilded motifs and trompe-loeil paintings. PLACE DU PALAIS (I5) Built from 1890-1892 on the site of the former Dominican convent, the Hall of Justice was built according to the very traditional principle of a colonnade and a great Neoclassical staircase.
PLACE ROSSETTI (I5) This church, which became the Cathedral in the 16th century, is the largest sanctuary in Old Nice. Inspired by early Baroque architectural models from Rome, the structure has a basilical layout; with a triple nave and a transept. The decoration of the side chapels and choir is particularly sumptuous and the interior reflects the influence of Saint Peters of Rome. RUE DE L'HTEL DE VILLE (I5) Neoclassical on the outside and Art-Deco inside, this structure, built in 1730, was used successively as a seminary for the Diocese, a hospital and a barracks. Since 1860, it has been the Town Hall.
The first extension of Old Nice northward, Place Garibaldi today is lined by elegant red faades with green shutters and vaulted porticoes, in which the Blue Penitents chapel, Chapelle du Saint-Spulcre, is perfectly integrated. A statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi stands in the middle of this square that is central to the life of the city. Ochre faades, fountains, flower-decked balconies, baroque cathedral and caf terraces contribute to the life of this bustling square, one of the most picturesque in Old Nice.
n Church of the Annunciation, better known as Sainte-Rita
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AVENUE JEAN MDECIN (H4) The largest church in Nice and the first modern religious structure, the basilica of Notre-Dame was built after Nice became French (1864-1868). Inspired by the Cathedral of Angers with its two square towers, it is adorned with 19th-century stained-glass windows and a sumptuous rose window with scenes of the Assumption.
Nice owes this route its international standing! This famous seaside road is always elegantly decorated with flowers and follows the harmonious curve of Baie des Anges. Originally a footpath no more than 6 feet wide, it was widened by an Englishman, Reverend Lewis Way, at his expense in 1820 and the local population soon dubbed it Chemin des Anglais. In 1931, when it was given its final form with two roadways separated by a central reservation planted with palm trees, the Prom was inaugurated by the Duke of Connaught, one of Queen Victorias sons.
Built in the 1840s, Place Massna remains the jewel of Nice. On the north side, elegant arcaded buildings are painted with the famous Pompeian red and to the East, there is a splendid perspective on the hills with their Tuscan charm. The square was renovated in 2007, accompanied by the installation of artworks along the tramway: seven statues devised by the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, titled Conversation in Nice and representing the seven continents.
n OTHER DISTRICTS n Notre-Dame Basilica
n Place Massna (H4/5)
n Promenade des Anglais (B8 H5)
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n Monument du Centenaire (Centennial Monument)
JARDIN ALBERT 1ER (H5) Built in 1893, this monument commemorates the decree declaring the Comt de Nice to be part of France and the
Label Patrimoine du XXe sicle en rgion Provence-Alpes-Cte dAzur This 20th-century Heritage status created by the French Ministry of Culture, is granted to the most remarkable 20thcentury architectural complexes. For complete information and the list of these sites in the Alpes-Maritimes, consult: www.paca.culture.gouv.fr.
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1 ESPLANADE J. F. KENNEDY (J3) Acropolis, founded in 1984, has made Nice the top city in France, after Paris, for Business Tourism and is one of the worlds very best convention centres. The Convention Centre offers the best in the technical facilities for the needs of each professional event: gala evenings, entertainment
11 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) A temple to gambling and the arts in the Interwar years, in 1927, the year of its construction, it became the worlds most grandiose casino. Closed in 1978, it was not until 2004, after three years of works, that life was re-instilled in the legend with its Art-Deco architecture thanks to a private developer who refurbished the interior of the building while preserving the sumptuous faade, a listed historic building. Today, it is recognised as one of the worlds finest hotels and has just obtained a 5th Michelin star. 37 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (G5) Built on the shores of the famous Baie des Anges in 1912 by Niermans for the Romanian Henri Negresco, this Belle-poque landmark is the only museum and luxury hotel in Nice. A listed historic building since 2003, it houses collections retracing five centuries of art history. The 121 rooms and 24 suites each have their own decoration. The styles of the most brilliant periods in French art are represented from Louis XIII to modern art. Recently promoted to the 5-star category, it is reputedly one of the worlds finest hotels. 2 PLACE YVES KLEIN (I4) Devised by the sculptor Sacha Sosno, the Square Head is the key symbol of the citys contemporary architecture: 30 metres high and 14 metres wide, this monument-sculpture is not open to the public and houses the offices of the Louis Nucra municipal library.
creation of the Alpes-Maritimes dpartement. It faces Promenade des Anglais and the Mediterranean Sea, on the edge of Jardin Albert Ier.
n Le Palais de la Mditerrane n Le Negresco Hotel n Tte Carre n Acropolis
n THE PORT The Nice-Villefranche port is the second Mediterranean cruise port. Surrounded by 18th-century buildings in the Genoese style, it is actually named Port Lympia. The architectural complex seems inspired by the Italian Renaissance and influenced by the baroque urban planning of Turin.
PLACE GUYNEMER (I5) At the foot of the Castle Hill, where Nice was born, the War Memorial was inaugurated in 1928 in the old quarries cut into the sides of the hill, in honour of the 4,000 people of Nice who died in World War I (1914-1918).
Aligned symmetrically on either side of the church of NotreDame du Port (Church of the Immaculate Conception), the buildings and houses on the square form an exemplary complex in the Neoclassical style. Also called Place du Port, its harbour is the main link between France and Corsica.
n Place Ile-de-Beaut (J5) n War Memorial
EASTERN END OF PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (I5) At the foot of the Castle Hill, Promenade des Anglais becomes Quai des tats-Unis along the old town, then Rauba Capeu, which offers one of the finest vistas on the Mediterranean Sea and the beautiful blue and ochre nuances along Promenade des Anglais. The latest renovation of Quai Rauba Capeu was awarded the Prix de lArchitecture 2004, in the urban renewal category.
On Quai Rauba Capeu which links Promenade des Anglais to the Port, a most unusual sundial gives the time thanks to the shadow of the human head. The sundial
n Quai Rauba Capeu
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AV. DU MONASTRE (J2) On the site of a Benedictine chapel, the church was later part of a Franciscan convent and became the site of a popular pilgrimage in the 16th century. The church houses three key works by the gothic painter Louis Brea of Nice and a monumental altarpiece of carved gilded wood. AV. DU MONASTRE (J2) Raoul Dufy, Roger Martin du Gard and Henri Matisse are buried in this cemetery which has many surprising monuments in memory of the departed.
71 BD DE CIMIEZ (I2) This former hotel was built in 1896 for English aristocrats and essentially Queen Victoria; construction took only eighteen months. With its impressive majestic silhouette, it bears witness to the splendours of the Belle poque. In the 1930s, it was converted into private flats.
n CIMIEZ n Former hotel Rgina
n Franciscan Church & Monastery of Cimiez n Monastery of Cimiez place n Monastery of Cimiez cemetery USEFUL INFORMATION:
The Franciscan cross on the square is a copy of the original inside the church dated 1477. The marble cross 5.80 metres high bears several finely carved figures including the Seraph described in Saint Francis of Assisis visions.
One of the hills of Nice, Cimiez owes its name to the amazing height of the trees growing there, so tall that, according to legend, their tops literally caressed the sky.
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The old fort known as Batterie du Mont-Boron will soon be renovated by the world-renowned French architect Jean Nouvel, who is famous for the Muse du Quai Branly (Paris), Soho Hotel (New York), the great urban park of Barcelona to make it into an architectural centre for creativity and research in France, a bridge between heritage and modernity.
11 RUE GRAMMONT (H2) A stunning realization made of concrete painted white, the Joan of Arc church was built by the architect Jacques Droz in the early 1930s, with exceptional consistency between the materials, shapes and aesthetic design. The 65-metre bell tower adorned with twisted flames, the three raised domes and the ellipsoidal porch form a fine architectural complex.
NICOLAS II (BD TZARVITCH) (G4) The Saint Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Nice was built in the early 20th century near a monument to the deceased tsarevich where many Russian aristocrats lived. This listed historic building is one of the most important outside Russia. Inspired by the Muscovite style, it has a very richly decorated interior with many icons, murals and carved woodwork as well as an iconostasis of embossed metal. Admission charge. Information: & +33 (0)4 93 96 88 02
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n Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc church n Mont-Alban Fort
AVENUE DU MONT-ALBAN (K4) Built on a hilltop 222 metres above sea level, the Fort is a massive 16thcentury structure with bastions and bartizans. It offers an exceptional panorama including Italy (point of Bordighera), Cap dAil, Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, Baie des Anges, all the way to La Garoupe on Cap Antibes In perfectly clear weather, it is actually possible to see Corsica. The Fort will soon be dedicated to contemporary art.
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RUE DES PONCHETTES ET RUE DE FORESTA / MONTE MONTFORT (I5) The citys original site, the Castle Hill once boasted a reputedly impregnable citadel that was entirely dismantled by the soldiers of the French King Louis XIV in 1706. Truly a maze of greenery that has become popular for its cool undergrowth and surprising waterfall, this wonderful place for strolling offers a wonderful viewpoint over Baie des Anges, Old Nice and the Port (orientation table). Spectacular lighting at night. Access on foot from OId Nice and Place Garibaldi, in an Art-Deco lift or by steps (escalier Lesage) at the end of Quai des tats-Unis or on the Little Tourist Train (see p.37).
Nice has preserved its exceptional heritage of parks and gardens: 300 hectares of greenery and many private gardens are an integral part of the urban landscape. It is in no way surprising that Nice is one of the cities with the most flowers and vegetation in France In the 19th century, the aristocracy of Europe discovered the French Riviera, settled here and, to enhance the parks surrounding their palaces, imported many trees and other plants from distant lands thanks to the mildness of the climate to satisfy their whims and create amazing landscapes with rare species. From the palm trees that have become emblematic of Promenade des Anglais and its historic faades, to the olive trees of the neighbouring hills, Nice is now home to many species that crossed the continents to be reborn here.
1 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) This is one of the citys oldest gardens, with many species of palm trees and roses. Arbours of greenery surround the vast stretches of lawn with ponds and fountains. Across from the sea, it extends to Place Massna, the citys geographic centre, providing a leafy alleyway over 2km long in the heart of town, reaching to the seafront. This is a vast area for strolling and relaxing with a bandstand and a late-19th-century theatre in the green (Thtre de Verdure). It hosts many events in summer. LArc de Venet - 1155 , a huge black metal arc 19 metres high, has been there since 1988, a gift of the contemporary artist, Bernar Venet.
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n CITY CENTRE n Albert 1er garden e n Castle Hill Park e
PLACE DU MONASTRE DE CIMIEZ (J2) Peace and harmony reign here, near the Amphitheatre (Arnes). This 9,550m2 park evokes an Italian-style garden: the monks former orchard and vegetable garden, it has preserved its original layout around a well with old pergolas entirely covered with climbing roses. The fragrance of a multitude of varieties of flowers fills the air. At the end of the garden, there is striking vista over the city.
SAINT-LAMBERT (H2) A former aristocratic estate, Parc Valrose still boasts a splendid Chteau. This is the only Second-Empire park in Nice to have kept its original 10 hectares of grounds, where the Sciences Division of the University of Nice has been located since 1961, one of the most beautiful campuses in Europe. Along with rare trees, it also features a genuine Russian isba made of fir wood and shipped by sea from Odessa and reassembled on the site. Like several other major landmarks (the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, the Fine Arts Museum), it is a reminder of the presence of Russian aristocrats on the Riviera in the mid-19th century.
164 AV. DES ARNES DE CIMIEZ (IJ2) Across from the Monastery of Cimiez, this garden is a vast olive grove, with thousands of centuries-old trees; the lawns are easily accessible to everyone, which makes this a favourite haunt for family outings. Every year, it hosts traditional local events like the May Festival or the famous Nice Jazz Festival. This broad stretch of greenery also features several interesting tourist sights: Matisse Museum, the Monastery of Cimiez with its church and cloister, Archaeology Museum and Roman ruins. RUE GEORGE SAND (H1) Located in the residential district of Saint-Maurice, in the northern part of Nice, where the street names celebrate the names of great 19th century poets, this park is renowned for its calm and its music pavilion - called the Temple of Love or Temple of Diana), a little masterpiece of Belle-poque architecture.
n THE HILL OF CIMIEZ n Monastery garden e
n Cimiez Gardens and Roman Arena e n NEIGHBOURING DISTRICTS n Chambrun park n Valrose park
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n Vigier park e n Nice cap (J5/6)
BD FRANCK PILATTE (J5) Located near the Port, this 10,000m2 Mediterranean garden open on the sea offer a wide range of exceptional trees, two of the most remarkable being the wild date palm (Phnix zeylanica) and Agathis.
This 14.6 hectare wooded area occupies a large part of StPhilippe hill. It has been laid out so that the public can enjoy pretty views of the town and sea.
Access: 31 av. Honor dEstienne dOrves
ROUTE FORESTIRE DU MONT BORON (K6) 11km of marked trails Botanical garden in the heart of a 57-ha Mediterranean forest (Aleppo pine and rare species): from the Mont-Alban Fort, a unique panorama unfolds from Italy to the Esterel Massif, including the Bay of Villefranche, the Cap-Ferrat peninsula, Nice and the mountainous relief of the Alps.
CORNICHE ANDR DE JOLY (J4/5) Located on the slopes of the Mont-Boron, this park is a childrens paradise that offers many attractions. From the vast lawns with their palm trees, the view over the city and the Port further enhances this gardens charm.
n Castel-des-Deux-Rois leisure park e n Carol de Roumanie leisure park e n Mont-Boron forestal park
23 AV. DE FABRON (E5) A park for young and old alike: wooden playing structures, ballgames on the lawn, fitness trail, water games and wonderful walks. Mini-golf.
From Parc Vigier, Boulevard Franck-Pilatte leads to Jardin FlixRainaud (view on the sea and the Cap-Ferrat). From there, it is possible to follow the coastal trail for a short walk, or take the steps built in the hillside to climb to the Mont-Boron district.
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This 660-hectare park occupies several communes and offers a breathtaking view from San Remo (Italy) to Saint-Tropez (Var) and sometimes, when the visibility is ideal, it is even possible to see Corsica on the horizon. This site is home to 450 plant species as well as interesting fauna, including large birds of prey and rare bird species and many mammals.
ACCESS FROM THE GRANDE CORNICHE, AFTER THE OBSERVATORY. (HP/K1) At the eastern end of the city, this stretch of greenery reveals a unique panorama on Baie des Anges. Owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral, this Park is the starting point for a botanical trail that leads to the Col de Villefranche-sur-Mer, which is home to dense varied fauna. The flora benefits from exceptional soil conditions and exposure that further the development of rare species.
78 AV. DE LA CORNICHE-FLEURIE (C5) & +33 (0)4 92 29 41 80/81 - www.nice.fr A wonderful hillside place for strolling and exploration, this garden offers a remarkable view on the mouth of the Var River and a vast panorama from the Alps to the Esterel Massif. This 3.5ha garden features 3 000 varieties essentially Mediterranean plants. Certain tropical species are constantly in bloom. What makes its originality lies in the reconstruction of typical Mediterranean landscapes. National collections of sage and agave approved by the Conservatoire des Collections Vgtales Spcialises (Conservatory of specialised plant collections). Officially recognised by the Botanical Gardens of France and Francophone Countries, it was recently granted the Remarkable Garden label. 405 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (C7/8) & + 33 (0)4 92 29 77 00 - www.nice.fr Across from the city, this 7-hectare park at the western entrance to Nice is ideal for a moment of relaxation and change of scene. It offers many activities and exhibitions on Nature all year long, with;
n Vinaigrier park e n Botanical garden
n Departemental natural park of "la Grande Corniche"

Access from the A8 motorway, (La Turbie exit) or RD 2564.
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Open every day. Admission free. From 01/11 to 31/03: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm From 01/04 to 30/10: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. Free guided tour by appointment (approx 1.30 hrs)
ROUTE FORESTIRE DU MONT-BORON (K5/6) For 2km between Col de Villefranche and the Grande Corniche, the trail runs through the Parc du Vinaigrier, offering incomparable vistas over the surrounding hill, mountains and the sea, from the Mont-Alban all the way to the Cap dAntibes. Access: Chemin du Vinaigrier, then Chemin de la Compagnie Gnrale des Eaux and steps to the trail. AVENUE DE RIMIEZ (J0) This trail, with its little bridges, offers splendid panoramas over the city and a lovely stroll under the olive and fig trees along an old canal, a favourite haunt for joggers.
n THE HILLS OF NICE 14km of trails for a 4-hr & 45-min hike. Discover the countryside: pinewoods, vines, olive groves, flowers and vegetables; views over the Baie des Anges, the city and the surrounding countryside. Departure from the Lingostire station (access via the Chemins de Fer de Provence railways see p.69); various bus routes intersect the trail (Lignes dAzur, see p.16).
From 1/04 to 30/09: 9:30 am to 7:30 pm; 1 Oct to 31 March, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Open every day - Price: 2 (free for children under 12).
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n Gairaut canal trail
Some twenty theme gardens display 2,500 plant species. A lake, where a hundred birds - ducks, pelicans, black swans - live together in peace and in which are reflected the white marble faades of the Asian Arts Museum designed by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. One of the largest greenhouses in Europe: the Green Diamond, that takes visitors through seven different tropical climates to discover several thousand rare plant species, including tree ferns, an orchid collection and many more plants. Other areas display sharks, rays, spectacle caimans, iguanas and free-flying exotic birds.
Access: Avenue de Gairaut, then Ancien Chemin de Gairaut near the Cascade.
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n Gairaut waterfall n THE COAST n The coastal trail
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With the last section of the trail; it is now possible to reach the shores of Villefranche from Cap de Nice. This sporty hike through a protected wilderness, on irregular ochre-coloured terrain, along steps cut in the bedrock and wooden footbridges, provides an opportunity to discover the splendours of the coast. Start from Coco Beach or the Basse Corniche via the steps at La Pointe des Sans-Culotte.
Price for the permanent collection: 6.50 Reduced price (for young people age 18 to 25 & on Sundays): 4.50 Temporary exhibition rates on request Admission free on the 1st Sunday of each month. Every day, may to october 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, & november to april 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Tuesday & some holidays.
AVENUE DE GAIRAUT (H0) The picturesque waterfall of Gairaut and its chalet commemorate the opening in 1883 of the canal bringing the waters of the Vsubie River to Nice. The chalet stands atop artificial rocks structuring a broad waterfall dropping into a perfectly symmetrical pool.
www.musee-chagall.fr Many works, including the 17 large Biblical Message paintings, sculptures, stained-glass windows, mosaics and tapestries, 205 preparatory sketches, gouaches (1931), 105 prints (1956) and 215 lithographs.
Nice has some twenty municipal museums & galleries, a large number of private contemporary art galleries & artists' studios.
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Admission free. Every day, from May to mid-October, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and from mid-October to the end of April, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, except Tuesday & some holidays.
405 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (C8) & +33 (0)4 92 29 37 00 - www.arts-asiatiques.com Standing in the artificial lake in Parc Phnix, in a building of white marble and glass designed by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, the Asian Arts Museum evokes the spirit of the main civilizations of Asia, India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan through both classical and contemporary works. Temporary exhibitions, as well as performances and other activities, like the famous tea ceremony illustrate the Museums creativity.
n MUNICIPAL MUSEUMS From 1st July 2008, access to the museums and galleries of Nice is free. The museums are open daily except Mondays or Tuesdays and some public holidays: 25th December; 1st January, Easter Sunday and 1st May from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (except Prieur du Vieux-Logis)
n DPARTEMENT MUSEUM n Asian Arts Museum e
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Information: Direction Centrale des Affaires Culturelles
160 AV. DES ARNES (I2) & +33 (0)4 93 81 59 57 www.musee-archeologique-nice.org Cemenelum was proclaimed the capital of Alpes Maritimae, an ancient Roman Province, in 14 BC by the Emperor Augustus, was. The ruins that can be visited include the amphitheatre (arnes) and baths (3rd century AD), as well as paved streets and a Palaeo-Christian complex (5th century AD). The museum, inaugurated in January 1989, displays collections ranging from the Bronze Age (1100 BC) to the Middle Ages: ceramics, glass, coins, jewellery, sculptures, tools
65 RUE DE FRANCE ET 35 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (G5) & +33 (0)4 93 91 19 10 - www.nice.fr The Villa Massna, built at the end of the 19th century and registered as a historic monument, has benefited from an architectural and museographic renovation. Dedicated to the history of Nice in the 19th century, the scientific content of the collections is presented with a chronological, historical and themed approach. Closed Tuesdays.
n Museum of Archaeology & site of Nice-Cemenelum n Massna Museum e

Closed Tuesday - Guided tour on Thursday at 3:30pm.
33 AV. DES BAUMETTES (F5) & +33 (0)4 92 15 28 28 www.musee-beaux-arts-nice.org This museum is the heir to the first Municipal Museum of Nice featuring loans from the State, encouraged by Napoleon III. In 1928, it was moved to a sumptuous late 19th-century villa. The paintings and sculptures on display range from the 13th to the 20th century: Van Loo, Fragonard, Chret, Dufy, Impressionists, Rodin, Carpeaux.
CHTEAU SAINTE-HLNE - AV. DE FABRON (E5) & +33 (0)4 93 71 78 33 - www.nice.fr Inaugurated in 1982 in the perfumer Franois Cotys former home, this museum owes its existence to a major donation by Anatole and Rene Jakovsky: 600 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures retracing the history of Nave Art worldwide from the 18th century to the present. Works by Bauchant, Bombois, Rimbert, Sraphine, as well as painters from Croatia, Haiti, Brazil A rich loan from the State (from the Centre Georges Pompidou National Museum of Modern Art) further enriches this collection.
PROMENADE DES ARTS (I4) & +33 (0)4 97 13 42 01 - www.mamac-nice.org The MAMAC collections, with nearly 400 works, illustrate the key role of Nice in the development of groundbreaking movements from the 1960s and 1970s to the present: New Realists (Csar, Arman, Niki de Saint-Phalle), Pop Art (Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann), Fluxus (Ben Vautier), Minimal and Conceptual Art, School of Nice, Supports-Surfaces, as well as more solitary figures associated with Nice, like Ernest Pignon-Ernest and Gilli. The Museum hosts many temporary exhibitions.
n Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art e n Fine Arts Museum e n Franciscan Museum
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Closed Tuesday - Guided tour on Wednesday at 3:30 pm.
Closed Monday - Guided tour on Wednesday at 4:00 pm, reservation required, minimum of 5 participants.
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PLACE DU MONASTRE (I2) & +33 (0)4 93 81 00 04 - www.nice.fr Church & Monastery of Cimiez
Closed Monday - Guided tour on Wednesday at 3:00 pm, reservation required.
164 AV. DES ARNES (I2) & +33 (0)4 93 81 08 08 - www.musee-matisse-nice.org A completely renovated 17th-century Genoese villa in the heart of the olive grove of the gardens of Cimiez houses the personal collection of the painter, who lived in Nice from 1917 until his death in 1954. Works from all periods offer a very complete panorama, from his very first paintings made in 1890 to the famous gouache cut-outs, 236 drawings, 218 prints and a complete presentation of the books illustrated by the artist. Temporary exhibitions.
60 BIS BD RISSO (I4) & +33 (0)4 97 13 46 80 - www.mhnnice.org Founded in the mid-19th century, the Museum of Natural History is truly the memory of Mediterranean Nature, the better to understand regional biodiversity: a heritage to help protect the environment, with over a million botanical, zoological and geological specimens.
Closed Monday - Guided tour at 3:00 pm on Wednesday and the 1st Sunday of each month.
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10:00 am to 12:00 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, closed Sunday.
An evocation of the life of Franciscan friars in Nice from the 13th to the 18th century, an illustration of Saint Francis of Assisis spiritual and social message, paintings, sculptures, prints, illuminated manuscripts, murals, chapel and reconstructed cells
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25 BD CARNOT (J5) & +33 (0)4 93 55 59 93 - www.musee-terra-amata.org With a campsite occupied by elephant hunters 400,000 years ago, reconstructed prehistoric habitats, plaster casts, the Terra Amata Museum was built on the very site of the discoveries.
15 RUE DROITE (I5) & +33 (0)4 93 62 72 40 - www.nice.fr The residence of the Lascaris-Vintimille family from 1657 to the French Revolution, this listed historic building was restored after 1963 to become a museum. Decorated in the Genoese Baroque style, this palatial home has preserved its monumental staircase, murals and luxuriously decorated rooms. An apothecarys shop (originally in Besanon), dated 1738, has been installed on the ground floor, while the state rooms are on the second floor. It also houses a fine collection of ancient musical instruments retracing much of the history of music.
Closed Tuesday. Guided tour on Friday at 3pm.
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n Lascaris palace
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n Terra Amata Museum of Human Palaeontology n Prieur du Vieux-Logis
Admission free.
59 AV. SAINT-BARTHLMY (G1) & + 33 (0)4 92 00 41 90 - www.nice.fr A typical villa remodelled in the early 1930s to house collections of mediaeval religious art as well as a set of everyday objects and furniture. In 1937, the building and its artworks were donated to the city of Nice. The collections range from the 14th to the 17th centuries.
Guided tour on Friday at 3:00 pm. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm - Closed Monday & some holidays.
n MUNICIPAL GALLERIES The municipal galleries are dedicated exclusively to temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. n Galerie de la Marine e
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PLACE PIERRE GAUTIER - COURS SALEYA (I5) & +33 (0)4 97 13 31 51 - www.nice.fr The Forum dUrbanisme & dArchitecture presents the development of urban culture in all aspects: information, consultation, participation of the population, training. Since May 2004, it has been extending its action by opening La Maison des Projets. This nearby venue (100m2) is dedicated to presenting the local urban planning project (PLU - Plan Local dUrbanisme), major projects, consultations and public enquiries.
Admission free. Open to the public for exhibitions: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in winter; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm in summer. Closed Tuesday.
20 AV. STEPHEN LIEGEARD (G1) & +33 (0)4 92 07 73 73 - www.villa-arson.org This 18th-century villa, set in a contemporary architecture made of river cobbles and concrete, has labelled 20th century Heritage. It houses a national contemporary art college and an artists' residence.
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77 QUAI DES TATS-UNIS (I4) & +33 (0)4 93 62 31 24 - www.nice.fr 4 RUE SAINTE-RPARATE (I4) & +33 (0)4 93 80 07 48 - www.nice.fr
10:00 am to 6:00 pm - Closed Monday & some holidays.
16BIS PLACE GARIBALDI (I2) & +33 (0)4 93 56 21 19 www.museaav.com The Muse Usine Espace dArt Actuel Virtuel, comparable to a Warhol-style Factory, covers 1,000m2. A combination of museum, gallery and venue for artistic exchange, with a permanent collection of nearly 150 works, Museaav hosts the new generation of artists for temporary exhibitions resolutely promoting digital creation.
Paying admission. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
n OTHER EXHIBITION VENUES n Villa Arson - School of Fine Arts & National Contemporary Art Centre
10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Closed Monday & some holidays.
n Forum de lUrbanisme et dArchitecture e n Museaav
Admission free. 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; closed Sunday.

n ASTRONOMY n Observatory n Astrorama
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Walking tour (2km) on Wednesday and Saturday at 2:45 pm Shuttle service, Sunday at 2:00 pm, 2:45 pm and 3:30 pm. Admission free. Tuesday & Wednesday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Thursday & Friday, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm from October to June. July & August, Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Closed Monday.
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27 BD DUBOUCHAGE (I4) & +33 (0)4 97 13 42 20 - www.tpi-nice.org Exhibition rooms offer exhibition opportunities for all trends, from photojournalism to art photography, from straight photography to digital images: portraits, landscapes, reporting, applied photography Documentation centre, bookshop, multimedia. GRANDE CORNICHE (K1) & +33 (0)4 92 00 31 12 - www.oca.eu The Observatory complex offers remarkable scientific, historical & natural heritage. Built by Charles Garnier (of the Paris Opra), it boasts in particular Europes largest sliding dome designed by Gustave Eiffel. ROUTE DE LA REVRE - EZE & +33 (0)4 93 85 85 58 - www.astrorama.net Discover, observe & understand the universe!
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Open sky evenings and Lectures from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
2 Place Yves Klein (I4) & +33 (0)4 97 13 48 00 - www.bmvr-nice.com.fr Located in the extension of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Modern, the library occupies a vast 10,000m2 area on a single level dominated by a huge square head devised by the sculptor Sacha Sosno. It houses over 200,000 documents freely available to the public (books, periodicals, CDs, CD-Rom, DVDs, musical scores).
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Tour of the narrow streets of the old town to discover its sights, history, Baroque churches and picturesque markets. General presentation from the ancient Greeks to the present, highlighting the Belle poque and the Baroque period. The colourful tour is punctuated with anecdotes to bring back to life past events and persons. Guided visit of the works of art along the tramway, an open-air musum. Guided visit of the 12 works of art along the tramway route which light up the evening landscape. These works have been produced by the contemporary art scene's most famous designers. They form part of the urban landscape and exemplify the modernity of the town. The town of Nice has designed an entertaining booklet entitled "Nice in 8 discovered loops", a genuine invitation to take a stroll and discover Nice and its architectural, historical and plant heritage. The pedestrian tours are accessible to all.
Duration: approx 2 hours - Friday at 7:00 pm. Languages: French & English. Prices: 8 for adults (plus 2 for the tram); 3 for children under age 10 (transport free for children under age 4). Reservation required at the Convention & Visitors Bureau or at www.nicetourisme.com. (see p.86) Duration: approx 2.30 hrs - Saturdays at 9:30 am year round. Departure in front of the Convention & Visitors Bureau - 5 Promenade des Anglais Languages: French - English - Price: 12 for adults, 6 for children. Reservations at the Nice Convention & Visitors Bureau. (see p.86)
n WALKING TOURS n "Discover the heart of Nice"- Tour of the Old Town: n Heritage guided tours n "Discovered loops" n ORGANISED GUIDED TOURS n Art in the city e
Every day, tours on historical or architectural themes specific to Nice are available, each one concentrating on a given theme. Centre du Patrimoine 75 QUAI DES TATS-UNIS - Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. & +33 (0)4 92 00 41 90 - www.nice.fr
Prices, hours and meeting place on request. Commentary in French, English and Italian.
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They are available from the Maison de l'Environnement, in the annexes of the Town Hall, and at the reception desks of the Tourist Office (see p.86) or on www.nice.fr
Two buses are accessible e Adult prices: 1 day pass: 20 - 2 day pass: 23 Child prices: (4 to 11 years old): 5 - 1 day/2day pass: 12 Senior/Student prices: 18. Last tour special price 12. 1 discount to collect in Convention & Visitors Bureau agencies (see p.86). Tickets can be purchased from the driver.
n Nice Le Grand Tour
Tour of Nice from the top of a double-decker bus. This original means of transport combined with guided tours in seven languages, offers the possibility of getting on and off the bus at each of the stops. Discover the city from the top, with the cornices and ornaments of architecture from the Belle poque or other periods, your head in the trees, to enjoy unique vistas along the way or take a cultural break in the Matisse, Chagall or the Russian Church that the bus serves. Main stops: Promenade des Anglais (H5) - Railway station (H3)
Tour duration 1h15 (non stop).
n Nice le Grand Tour on an open top deck bus n Nice Tourist Trains
n Free entrance to major sights of the French Riviera:
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Nice: Russian Church, National Museum Marc Chagall, Parc Phnix Antibes: Marineland (pass 72h uniquement), Beaulieu: Villa Krylos, Biot: National Museum Fernand Lger, Cagnes-sur-Mer: Chteau-Muse Grimaldi, Renoir Museum, Eze: Exotic Garden, Monaco: Exotic Garden, Oceanographic Museum, St-Jean Cap Ferrat: Villa Euphrussi de Rothschild
Designed to offer maximum opportunities, the Nice Riviera Pass entitles throughout the period of validity unlimited access to:
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Discover greater Nice with a single pass: All inclusive to make the most of your stay
n Tourist Trains n Various guided tours

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Departure every day from the Promenade des Anglais, across from jardin Albert-Ier (H5) for a 50-min guided tour, in 7 languages: tour of the Old Town, Flower Market, Place Massna, Place Garibaldi, yachting harbour 10-minute stop at the top of the Castle Hill to admire the superb panorama over Baie des Anges - and back.
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Price: 7 for adults - Children under 10: 4 Departures every 30 min - winter: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; autumn: 6:00 pm; summer: 7:00 pm. www.trainstouristiquesdenice.com
n A selection of recommended addresses offering n 5 Promenade des Anglais n Aroport Nice Cte dAzur (T1) n Gare SNCF, av. Thiers n www.nicetourisme.com n Also available in some hotels in Nice
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n Le Cyclopolitain
Allo Cyclo: & +33 (0)826 10 00 03 (0,15/min) Discover the town in an ecological way, by electric tricycle. Enjoy the "Baie des Anges", "Old Nice" or "Shopping" themed trips. www.cyclopolitain.com
n A practical guide to help you make the most of your stay.

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Three hours of guided tours in the town: Promenade des Anglais, old town, etc. Nice Cycle Tours & +33 (0)6 19 99 95 22 www.nicecycletours.com Mobilboard & +33 (0)6 45 50 79 21 www.nice.mobilboard.com
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n Cycle tours n Gyropod Segway tours n Fully electric car
Reservations required.

n Sports car or classic car rides n Nice along the water n TOURS ON REQUEST n Guided tours on a minibus
Rent a car classic & +33 (0)9 54 00 29 33 www.rentacarclassic.com
Tours are available for groups ranging from 2 to 8 persons, beginning from the hotel or any other meeting point to be defined with the service provider. (see list of service providers p.71). Book your tour online - www.nicetourisme.com Tour guides organise tours in various languages for individuals and groups. Information: Office du Tourisme et des Congrs de Nice & +33 (0) 892 707 407 (0,34/min) www.nicetourisme.com
Discover Nice with a new electric, ecological and modern way of getting around. Three tourist routes to choose from, with GPS guidance. Visit my City & +33 (0)4 93 16 01 59 www.visitmycity.fr Trans Cte dAzur e & +33 (0)4 92 00 42 30 www.trans-cote-azur.com
This mini-cruise sails along Baie des Anges, the Cap de Nice, Cap Ferrat and enters the Bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Duration: approx 1 hr. Price: 13 for adults - 9 for children (age 4-10). Reservation required.
Theatre and song contribute to preserving a language and saving it from oblivion. Thus, the Thtre Niois Francis Gag et Lou Rodou Nissart regularly organize plays and the vocal groups Lou Corou de Berra and La Belugada perform works from the traditional regional repertoire at festivities and during recitals.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIALITIES OF NICE n TRADITIONS Folk traditions n Costume n The language of Nice n Traditional music & theatre
For girls, the most widely used is that of the bouquetire (flower girl): a red and white striped skirt, black velvet blouse and corset with embroidered black satin apron and shawl and, of course, the famous flat straw hat or capeline! For boys, fishermens garb: red and white striped breeches, broad red wool sash and white shirt with a broad closed collar. Nice has four groups of folk musicians and dancers who perform at local fetes and national and international events: La Ciamada Nissarda, Li Pichini Granui de Nissa, Lou Careu Nissart and Nice la Belle. Nissart is part of the linguistic family known as Occitan spoken from Catalonia to the Piedmontese valleys and as far north as the Limousin. The vocabulary is essentially drawn from Latin, spoken by Roman colonists who built the town of Cemenelum. The language of Nice is very much alive and, thanks to the efforts of dynamic cultural associations, it is being transmitted to younger generations.
Introduction to the specialities of Nice
Discovering Nice
Nice, la lumire naturellement
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n Starters
Introduction to the joys of Nice

Fleurs de courgettes: fritters, to be eaten warm with tomato sauce. Aoli: mayonnaise with garlic and olive oil. Farcis: tomatoes, onions, round courgettes, aubergines, bell peppers, each with their own stuffing. Salade nioise: Bell pepper, tomato, celery, onion, hard-boiled egg or tuna, black olives of Nice and, according to the season, tiny artichokes and young broad beans. La socca: A very thin crepe made with chickpea flour and olive oil. Mesclun: mixed greens: dandelion, roquette, chicory, purslane, bitter lettuce, chervil. Pissaladire: Onion tart with anchovy fillets and black olives. Pan-bagnat: a small round loaf of white bread, split in two, rubbed with garlic on both slices and filled with lettuce leaves, slices of tomato, radishes, spring onions, celery, purple artichoke hearts, tuna in oil, three anchovy fillets, vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil.
n CULINARY SPECIALITIES To highlight the authenticity of the cuisine of Nice (cuisine nissarde), UDOTSI (LUnion Dpartementale des Offices du Tourisme & Syndicats dInitiative des Alpes-Maritimes) created the label Cuisine Nissarde, respect de la Tradition, which is granted to restaurants featuring in their menu three traditional recipes selected and developed by a technical committee.
www.cotedazur-en-fetes.com
For the list of affiliated restaurants:
Free guided tours in five languages for individual visitors, to watch the processing of the regions finest fruit and loveliest flowers into confectionery: aperitifs, liqueurs, candied fruit, flavour sugar, orangettes, jams, candied fruit and flowers, fruit paste and jellies, Florian chocolates, marrons glacs, crystallized flowers, syrups, honey, caramels, almonds, calissons, nougats
Confiserie Florian: 14 QUAI PAPACINO (J5) & +33 (0)4 93 55 43 50 www.confiserieflorian.com
Stockfish (estocafic): dried cod, soaked four or five days in running water, then cooked with onions, tomatoes and wine. After simmering for two hours, some anchovies and handful of olives are added.
n Main courses n Desserts
Gnocchis: there are two kinds of gnocchi: made durum wheat semolina (Romanstyle) or potatoes. Porquetta: stuffed suckling pig.
Galette des rois: in the Comt de Nice and Provence, rather than the traditional French galette popular for Epiphany and the beginning of the year, people have always preferred the Gteau des Rois, a circle of brioche flavoured with orange-blossom water and decorated with candied fruit. La tourte de blettes: pie made with Swiss chard grown on the hills of Nice and pine nuts.
Ratatouille: tomatoes, bell peppers, aubergines, courgettes, onions and garlic sauted separately then simmered together.
Raviolis niois: filled with beef daube (stewed in wine sauce) and chard greens.
Soupe au pistou: Soup made with leeks, carrots, celery, courgettes, green beans, red or white beans and diced potatoes, and served with pesto (pistou) made with basil, garlic and cheese.
www.vinsdebellet.com Wines that enhance the cuisine of Nice: these AOC (Appellation dOrigine Contrle) wines, red, white and ros, have earned an excellent reputation in particular on the star-studded tables of great restaurants in Nice and are made with grapes grown on the hills of Nice, just a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Some producers offer tours of their estates (D1). Information: & +33 (0) 892 707 407 (0,34/min) www.nicetourisme.com
The AOC olive de Nice is grown on a variety of olive tree called the cailletier that thrives on the hills of the Alpes-Maritimes. Table olives are kept in brine made with sea salt for six months before being eaten, when they offer their incomparably fine, crisp fruity taste. AOC olive oil from Nice is made with olives picked from November to April, traditionally using the gaulage technique, beating the branches with a long pole. This extra virgin oil is produced in the 27 mills remaining in the dpartement. The Alziari olive oil mill, the only one still operating in Nice, offers a chance to discover the making of olive oil year round. 318 bd de la Madeleine (E2) & +33 (0)4 93 44 45 12 - www.alziari.com.fr
Free guided tour, free tasting.
n The wine of Bellet n Olives / Olive oil
n Wine museum - Cave Bianchi

List of establishments: & +33 (0) 892 707 407 (0,34/min) or www.nicetourisme.com
7 rue Raoul Bosio (see p.35) & +33 (0)4 93 85 65 79 - www.cavebianchi.fr
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n Classes Workshops for learning to prepare the cuisine of Nice
ports & leisure activities

Sport and leisure come together in Nice, a seaside city on the Mediterranean, where life is so wonderful, and the temptation of recreational and athletic pursuits is vast and contributes to further enhancing your stay. Whether for water or winter sports, going to the beach or shopping, gambling or nightlife, Nice offers a multitude of pleasures.
Find all these activities on: www.nicetourisme.com www.cotedazur-tourisme.com www.cg06.fr www.randoxygene.com
nSporting activities nBeaches nShopping
nAttractions & animal parks
nLeisure activities - Nice by night
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n Comte de Falicon e
(in summer only)
Sporting activities in Nice and Greater Nice

13 BD COMTE DE FALICON (H1) & +33 (0)4 92 07 86 90
For all levels, from beginners to international competitors, check out the Rivieras golf courses at: www.cotedazur-tourisme.com
n OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL n Fernand Anelli (ex.Piol)
698 ROUTE DE GRENOBLE (A1) & +33 (0)4 93 29 82 00 Practice compact nine-hole golf for beginners and advanced.
n GOLF n
HORSEBACK RIDING n Crazy Horse Club

ROUTE DU MONT-LEUZE & +33 (0)4 93 01 84 11
& +33 (0)4 93 96 92 07
Days and times at www.nice.fr
n Nice Equitation
368 RTE DE GRENOBLE (B4) & +33 (0)4 93 83 15 04
36 AV. PAUL ARNE (G3)
13 PLACE SAINT-FRANOIS (I4) & +33 (0)4 93 85 53 08
n Saint-Franois (Closed in July / August)
178 RUE DE FRANCE (F5) & +33 (0)4 93 86 24 01
n Jean Mdecin
ESPLANADE DE LATTRE DE TASSIGNY (J3) & +33 (0)4 97 13 49 54
SWIMMING POOLS n INDOOR SWIMMING POOL n Jean Bouin - Palais des Sports
ICE RINK n Palais des Sports Jean Bouin TENNIS n Centre Animation Loisirs n Nice Lawn Tennis Club
ESPLANADE DE LATTRE DE TASSIGNY 2 RUE JEAN ALLGRE (J3) & +33 (0)4 97 13 49 54
63 BD GORBELLA (H1) & +33 (0)4 92 07 86 50 6 clay courts and 3 hard courts, all with lighting. PALAIS DES SPORTS JEAN BOUIN (J3) & +33 (0)6 09 07 57 19 www.nice-roller-attitude.blogspot.com Access to the rink (paying admission) Classes for beginners; reservation required.
18 RUE MARCHAL VAUBAN (J3) & +33 (0)4 93 26 09 78 7 floodlit tennis courts and 4 air conditioned squash courts. 5 AV. SUZANNE LENGLEN (G3) & +33 (0)4 92 15 58 00 - www.niceltc.com 13 clay courts, 5 quick and 2 "padel" courts.
n Tennis-Squash Club Vauban
Possibility of renting courts by the hour by appointment.
n INLINE SKATING n n
n Roller attitude
The city of Nice has created an interactive web portal available to Nices sporting associations and clubs presenting all of the areas sporting activities. It features a wealth of information, events, articles, photos, videos. http://sports.nice.fr
USEFUL INFORMATION: SPORTS PORTAL
n MULTI-ACTIVITIES IN GREATER NICE he sea with intensity: trekking with jet-skis off the coast of Nice, sea kayaking, deep-sea diving, outings at sea to observe dolphins, parascending Then, change directions, head for the hinterland and the mountains for skiing, snowboarding, paragliding, bungee jumping, via ferrata, rock climbing, outings with sleigh dogs, rafting, mountain biking, outings in 4x4 vehicles, meetings with wolves, marmots and chamois Nature offers itself to you in all its splendour.
Consult the guidebooks for the mountains, Nature, hiking available [in French only] in Tourist Bureaus and La Maison du Dpartement: Pays Ctier (coastal area) Moyen Pays (near hinterland) Haut Pays (mountain hinterland) VTT (mountain biking) Clues et canyons (canyons) Raquettes neige (snowshoeing) Via Ferrata Guide pratique (Practical guide). www.cg06.fr - www.randoxygene.org Just 90km from Nice and the beaches of the Riviera, many hikes and outdoor sports can be practised in the Mercantour National Park, one of ten National Parks in France. In the heart of the Park, human activity is regulated to preserve the great wealth of this territory and its fragility. ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS: 23 RUE DITALIE & +33 (0)4 93 16 78 88 www.mercantour.eu
(see p.67).
n MOUNTAIN SPORTS & TREKKING

n Mercantour Park
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All private beaches offer mattresses, parasols, beach huts and showers from April to October and they all have restaurants by the sea. www.plagesdenice.com. Two public beaches have specific facilities providing access to the sea for disabled persons: Plage du Centenaire and Plage de Carras. (2-buoy handibeach label).
n BEACHES
n Bambou n Castel n Florida n Galion
Over 7km, you can choose from 15 private beaches and 20 public beaches. The water is regularly tested and the quality is generally considered to be very good according to European standards. The different water sports available are clearly marked out. Swimming areas with lifeguards are located between the nautical base at Carras and the tip of Pointe des Ponchettes. For further information: www.nice.fr
165 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (F5 - ACROSS FROM RUE LENVAL) & +33 (0)4 93 86 64 15. Childrens playground.
n Beau Rivage n Blue Beach
n CONDITION OF THE SEA

RED FLAG
107 QUAI DES TATS-UNIS (H5 - ACROSS FROM THE HTEL BEAU RIVAGE) & +33 (0)4 92 47 82 82 - www.beaurivage.com 8 QUAI DES TATS-UNIS (I5 - AT THE FOOT OF THE HTEL LA PROUSE) & +33 (0)4 93 85 22 66 - www.castelplage.com 71 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (F5 - ACROSS FROM THE CENTRE UNIVERSITAIRE MDITERRANEN) & +33 (0)4 93 44 72 86. Jacuzzi. 3 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5 - ACROSS FROM THE HTEL MRIDIEN) & +33 (0)4 93 88 17 23
GREEN FLAG : beach with lifeguards, no particular danger : no swimming
32 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (G5 - ACROSS FROM THE HTEL WEST END) & +33 (0)4 93 87 10 36 - www.bluebeach.fr Volleyball, table tennis. Open year round.
ORANGE FLAG : swimming dangerous, but lifeguards present because of choppy sea

n Hi Beach n Lido n Neptune n Opra n Ruhl n Voilier n Rgence n Sporting n Miami Beach
197 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (F4) & +33 (0)9 51 95 53 57. Open year round. 25 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (G5 WESTMINSTER) & +33 (0)4 93 87 18 10 Childrens playground.
47 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) & +33 (0)4 97 14 00 83 - www.hi-beach.net Play, Energy, Relax areas. Massages. Open from 1/04 to 30/10. 15 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) & +33 (0)4 93 87 18 25 www.lidoplagenice.com 30 QUAI DES TATS-UNIS (I 5 - ACROSS FROM THE OPRA) & +33 (0)4 93 62 31 52
PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (G5 - ACROSS FROM THE HTEL NEGRESCO) & +33 (0)4 93 87 16 60 - www.neptuneplage.com Playground with lifeguards.
223 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (E6 - ACROSS FROM THE HTEL RADISSON) & +33 (0)4 97 07 03 09. Aquagym, swimming lessons. 1 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5 - ACROSS FROM THE HTEL MRIDIEN) & +33 (0)4 93 87 09 70. Childrens swimming pool.
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Creation at Carras of Audioplage (F5) a special beach for visually impaired persons. Four buoys positioned in the sea, each at a distance of 15 metres. Users wearing an emitting device on their wrist can activate the buoys as they move around in the sea. The only requirement is to be a good swimmer.
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n BOAT-TOWED SPORTS n Glisse Evasion n Nikaa Water Sports n CIP Nice (Baptisms) n JET-SKIS & SEA SCOOTERS n Jet Evasion
PLAGE DE CARRAS (F5) & +33 (0)6 61 45 87 97 & + 33 (0)6 98 10 50 62 www.jetevasion06.com. June to September. Beginners, broad selection of discovery outings at sea. 14 QUAI DES DOCKS & +33 (0)4 93 89 42 44 /+33 (0)6 14 46 04 06 www.nicediving.com 50 BD FRANCK PILATTE & +33 (0)4 93 55 33 33 - www.cdmm.fr
n WATER SPORTS These establishments provide a chance to practise various activities on the beaches along Promenade des Anglais.
BLUE BEACH/NEPTUNE (G5 - ACROSS FROM THE HTEL NEGRESCO) & +33 (0)6 10 27 03 91 - www.glisse-evasion.com OPRA/BEAU RIVAGE (H5 - ACROSS FROM OLD NICE) & +33 (0)6 09 16 02 16 - www.nikaiaglisse.com Parascending, waterskiing, wakeboarding, fly fishing, boat-towed buoys, canoeing & kayaking.
n CLUBS DE PLONGE SOUS-MARINE n Posidon (Baptisms and aquatic walks) n Nice Diving (Baptisms & Snorkelling)
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QUAI LUNEL & +33 (0)4 92 00 43 86 - www.poseidon-nice.com
2 RUELLE DES MOULINS & +33 (0)4 93 55 59 50/+33 (0)6 09 52 55 57 - www.cip-nice.com
n Nautile Plonge (Baptisms & Snorkelling)
QUAI LUNEL & +33 (0)6 09 55 71 45 - www.nautile-diving.com
n Centre de Dcouverte du Monde Marin (Snorkelling)
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6 AV. JEAN MDECIN (H4) & +33 (0)4 92 17 36 36 - www.galerieslafayette.com Second store for international clients after Paris, while confirming the heritage of Baron Haussmann, offers a total of 13,000m2 on 5 levels with a new design for displaying famous brands including Dior, for which they are sole distributor; 600 brands in all, represented in a broad range of items. For a coffee break or a convivial lunch, La Table provides a breathtaking view on Place Massna. Two car parks nearby: Corvsy and Massna.
Like all major international cities, the heart of Nice offers some fifty shops and the most prestigious brands in what is truly a golden square (Alphonse Karr, Rue Paradis, av. de Sude & de Verdun): Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Herms, Cartier, Armani, Ventilo, Faonnable, Lepage, Longchamp, Kenzo, Max Mara, Sonia Rykiel and many more boutiques displaying elegant creations.
n THE BOUTIQUES n Le Carr dOr (H4)

Shopping
n SHOPPING
n Pedestrian streets & the city centre (H4/5) n Nice toile shopping mall e n TNL Shopping mall e
The area of Place Massna and the neighbouring pedestrian streets offer a succession of famous brands, couturiers, jewellers and luxury boutiques. Avenue Jean-Mdecin and its side streets are bustling with activity.
n DEPARTMENT STORES AND SHOPPING CENTRES n Galeries Lafayette Nice Massna e

Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. Parking 24h/day.
30 AV. JEAN MDECIN (H4) & +33 (0)4 92 17 38 17 - www.nicetoile.com In the very heart of Nice, on the citys main street, this urban shopping mall offers 100 shops on 19,000m2, for all the pleasure of shopping in spacious contemporary architecture. 15 BD GNRAL DELFINO (J4) & +33 (0)4 93 56 82 40 - www.nicetnl.com In the city centre (Riquier district), amid 15,000m2 of terraced gardens, this shopping centre features a 6,000m2 hypermarket,
A marvellous example of success and renovation, Place du Palais de Justice hosts theme markets: used & antique books on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, antique postcards on the 4th Saturday of each month. (I5).
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
The fruit and vegetable market was selected by the National Culinary Arts Council as one of Frances most picturesque markets. The antiques market replaces the fruits and vegetables under the striped awnings on Monday from 7:00am to 6:00 pm except on the eve of holidays, and on Place Garibaldi, on the 3rd Saturday of each month. A summer evening crafts market is held from mid May to mid September 6:00 pm to 0:30 am. Place Saint-Franois hosts the fish market every morning from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm, except Monday (I4).
RUE ANTOINE GAUTIER, RUE CATHERINE SGURANE, RUE EMMANUEL PHILIBERT ET RUE DE FORESTA (IJ5) www.nice-antic.fr.
Every morning, except Monday and public holidays.
n THE MARKETS OF NICE e Cours Saleya is one of the busiest parts of Old Nice with its flower market; many of its products from the greenhouses on the hills of Nice exhale their subtle fragrances dominated by the perfume of mimosa in winter. n ANTIQUE DEALERS n Village Sgurane n March aux Puces
PLACE ROBILANTE (I5)
55 shops and a two-level car park. Open Monday to Saturday, hypermarket from 8:30 to 10:00 pm and shops from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm.
n OLD NICE, ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN (I5) With over 600 shops, Old Nice is the largest outdoor shopping area on the French Riviera. Many boutiques offer local specialities and typical gifts, in particular around Cours Saleya. Nearby, Place Garibaldi marks the boundary between the old town and the new, opening eastward on Avenue de la Rpublique, a bustling street with many shops near the Acropolis Convention Centre.
Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
2011 - CH - RCS B440 488 278.
55 boutiques
carrefour.fr
Direzione centro della citt Acropolis
OUVERT DU LUNDI AU SAMEDI DE 8H30 22H
Direction town center Acropolis
CARREFOUR TNL AU COEUR DE NICE

Direction centre ville Acropolis
800 PLACES CENTRE NICE TNL 1H30 GRATUITE
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Shopping
a Biscarr Rue

SHOPPING AREAS Neighbourhood shops Luxury shops Department stores Antiques dealers Pedestrian Streets Traditional arts & crafts
Shopping
PATRIMOINE HISTORIQUE HISTORICAL HERITAGE Tour Bellanda (ascenseur) Palais Cas de Pierlas / Matisse Maison d'Adam et Eve Galerie de la Marine Chapelle de la Misricorde Galerie des Ponchettes Thtre municipal de lOpra Eglise Saint-Franois de Paule Palais Corvsy Palais Rusca Palais Spitalieri de Cessole Palais de Justice Palais des Ducs de Savoie Eglise Sainte-Rita Chapelle du Saint-Suaire Palais du Snat Eglise du Jsus Cathdrale Sainte-Rparate Palais Lascaris Chapelle Sainte-Croix Couvent de la Visitation Palais Communal Tour Saint-Franois Monument de Catherine Sgurane Eglise Saint-Martin / Saint-Augustin Chapelle du Saint-Spulcre Place Garibaldi Office du Tourisme et des Congrs Convention and Visitors Bureau Parking autocar / Coach parking
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Parking voiture / Car park Parking avec franchise Car park with free parking (1/2 ou 1 hour) T Station de taxis / Taxi stand Trajet/arrt du tramway Tramway stops & itinerary
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Attractions and animal parks
n Le Labyrinthe de lAventure n Scnoparc Alpha n ANIMAL PARKS n Marineland e
Admission free for children under age 12. 2 hours free parking at Parking de lArnas. (weekends / holidays and in summer).
2559 ROUTE DE GRASSE - VILLENEUVE-LOUBET & +33 (0)4 92 02 06 06 www.lelabyrinthedelaventure.com A challenge-filled course through 4km of paths and cul-de-sacs in an environment of plants and flowers with clues and passwords to find your way through the maze. 40 games to discover.
LE BORON - SAINT-MARTIN VSUBIE & +33 (0)4 93 02 33 69 www.alpha-loup.com Le temps du Loup: just an hours drive from the coast, in the heart of the Mercantour National Park, a visit with the family for 2 or 3 hours to discover the world of wolves and their story. Thanks to scenovision (multi-
306 AV. MOZART - ANTIBES & +33 (0) 892 30 06 06 - www.marineland.fr Marineland - Shows by marine mammals, attractions Aquasplash, Adventure Golf, the Wild West Farm and Antibes Land amusement park
405 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (C7/8) & +33 (0)4 92 29 77 00 - www.nice.fr On the west of Nice, this floral park is entirely dedicated to Nature. This is a fabulous place for fun educational botanical discovery on 7 hectares for young and old alike. Parc Phnix is also an area for the general public with a scientific platform linked to the environment.
n LEISURE PARKS n Phnix floral park e
BD KENNEDY - CAGNES-SUR-MER & + 33 (0)4 92 02 44 44 - www.hippodrome-cotedazur.com By the sea, the racecourse offers an exceptional panoramic view, a magical 60-hectare site for horse races by day and by night, horse shows and specific events.
Restaurants, free parking, childrens playground.
39 RUE BEAUMONT & +33 (0)4 92 04 69 32 - www.museedelacuriosite.com Come and discover the marvellous world of magic, automatons, dreams and the bizarre in this small museum. Courses in magic, birthday parties, and automaton hire. PORT DE CARRAS - 240 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (E6) To learn to play ptanque - 4 ptanque grounds by the sea open to everyone.
& +33 (0)4 93 62 00 16 / +33 (0)6 03 78 30 85 www.dauphin-mediterranee.com A striking experience: an excursion in the Mediterranean Reserve, 4 hours leaving from Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Mediterranean marine mammal photo safari. 4-hour trip departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer.
n MEETING MARINE MAMMALS n Acti Loisirs n AMV

De juin septembre. June to September.
& +33 (0)4 93 76 65 65 - www.amv-sirenes.com

n OTHER ACTIVITIES n Curiosities and Unusual Objects Museum n Boulodrome n Hippodrome Cte d'Azur (racecourse) e
sensorial shows), discover the time of humans, with four colourful characters who share their knowledge of wolves, before entering the time of wolves through the forest house to meet the inhabitants of this pristine site.
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12 RUE HALVY (H5) & +33 (0)4 93 85 58 43
n Le Players Pub (Billiard)
& +33 (0)4 93 84 49 13
n Billard Club de Nice - French billiards: 13 tables.

35 AV. DU RAY (H1)
45 BD REN CASSIN (D7) & +33 (0)4 93 72 55 05
n Acadmie de billard Louis XI - 22 tables.
With 24 bowling alleys & 9 billiard tables, the Bowling de Nice is one of the largest in France.
& +33 (0)4 93 55 33 11 - www.bowling-amf.com
5 ESPLANADE KENNEDY (J4)
n BOWLING AND BILLARD n Bowling / billards Acropolis

1 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5)
Leisure activities - Nice by night

n CASINOS n Casino Ruhl e
n NICE BY NIGHT The golden hues of the morning give way to the powdery mauve of the evening Aperitif on Cours Saleya or a trendy lounge bar, gastronomic, exotic or trendy dinner, late-night salsa, disco, jazz, cabaret or casino You can prepare your evening as you like! Cours Saleya, Old Nice, the Port, the Pedestrian Area and the city centre: within this perimeter, you will find a concentration and variety of theme bars, clubs, discotheques and lounge bars to make merry until the wee hours of the night. The guide to "Restaurants & Vie Nocturne" (restaurants and nightlife), available in our bureaus, lists the bars, pubs, discotheques Available for downloading at www.nicetourisme.com
Open every day, 10:00 am to 5.00 am friday & Saturday.
15 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) & +33 (0)4 92 14 68 08 - www.partouche-casino-nice.fr An exceptional venue. 200 slot machines, four poker, two English roulette and two Black Jack tables, two restaurants, a concert hall with a capacity of 1,000 people.
Open every day, 10:00 am to 4:00 am (5:00 am Friday/Saturday).
The largest selection of slot machines on the French Riviera, a sumptuous gaming room as well as two restaurants, two bars & an auditorium with concerts, one-man shows, theme soirees, fashion shows.
n Casino du Palais de la Mditerrane e
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rom Nice
nCoastal towns & cities nThe ski resorts the valleys
nBalconies on the French Riviera nThe hinterland of Nice, nThe Mercantour National Park nSuggested tourist itineraries
From Nice, along the tiny winding roads of the hinterland or the legendary busy roads along the sea, you can discover the splendid coastal towns, lovely perched villages, rugged valleys, natural parks, towering mountains The surroundings of Nice are brimming with ideas for outings and unexpected discovery.
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Sights: Port Vauban, the old town, its narrow streets and flowe decked squares, Cathedral, ramparts, Picasso Museum, Peynet Museum, Naval Museum, Villa Thuret garden and Parc Exflora.
Open in the afternoon (guided tours available); film on the history of the Riviera.
Sights: La Croisette and the Festival Hall, luxury shops in the city centre, Old Cannes and the hill of Le Suquet, the square tower, Muse de la Castre, panorama over the Bay of Cannes, the Estrel Massif and the Isles of Lrins.
n COASTAL TOWNS FROM NICE

n BEAULIEU-SUR-MER n Tourist Bureau n CANNES n Tourist Bureau n CAP DAIL n Tourist Bureau n ANTIBES-JUAN-LES-PINS n Tourist Bureau
Sights: its rocky promontories and luxuriant parks and gardens, maritime pines with Mediterranean fragrances, Belle-poque villas, gardens, beaches; a coastal trail offers a particularly pleasant walk with a panoramic view.
& + 33 (0)4 97 23 11 11 - www.antibes-juanlespins.com & + 33 (0)4 93 01 02 21 - www.otbeaulieusurmer.fr & +33 (0)4 92 99 84 22 - www.cannes.travel & +33 (0)4 93 78 02 33 - www.cap-dail.fr
From Nice
Coastal towns and cities
Sights: Villa Kerylos, a listed historic building recreating an ancient Greek home, and its Mediterranean garden.
& +33 (0)4 92 97 99 27 - www.ot-mandelieu.fr Sights: the Gulf, Chteau de La Napoule, the San Peyre natural park on a promontory facing the sea. Panorama over the Gulf of la Napoule, the Isles of Lrins, the Estrel mountains and the pre-Alps and the mimosa forest.
Sights: on the Rock - Princes Palace and changing of the guard, Oceanographic Museum, the old town. Monte Carlo: the Casino, National Museum of Dolls, Japanese garden. Fontvieille: HSH the Prince of Monacos collection of vi tage cars, the Naval Museum and the Animal Garden. Monghetti: the Exotic Garden, Observatory Cave and Anthropology Museum. Sights: the village, the harbour, Sainte-Hospice Chapel (18th century) and the Black Madonna, Villa Ephrussi-de-Rothschild and its theme gardens, Museum of Shells, Zoo. Sights: the old town, the Saint-Michel-Archange basilica and its parvis, the harbour, Jean Cocteau Museum, Regional Prehistory Museum, exceptional gardens: Palais Carnols (citrus trees), Villa Maria-Srna, Clos du Peyronnet, Serre de la Madone, Val Rahmeh Museum (exotic botanical garden).
n MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULE n Tourist Bureau n MENTON n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 92 41 76 76 - www.menton.fr

n PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO n Tourist Bureau n SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT n Tourist Bureau n VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER n Tourist Bureau
Guided tours every Thursday.
& + 377 92 16 61 16 - www.monaco-tourisme.com
& +33 (0)4 93 76 08 90 - www.saint-jean-cap-ferrat.fr
& +33 (0)4 93 01 73 68 - www.villefranche-sur-mer.org
Sights: the Bay, 16th-century citadel and the Volti Museum, the harbour and its colourful faades, Saint-Pierre Chapel, the old town, Rue Obscure.
& +33 (0)4 93 65 78 00 - www.biot.fr Sights: the old village and its 15th-century Church, Fernand Lger National Museum and glassblowers.
Sights: the mediaeval village perched high above the Mediterranean with its narrow streets lined with artists and craftsmens studios and perfumeries. The Baroque Church with
n SAINT-TROPEZ (Var department) n Tourist Bureau n ZE VILLAGE n Tourist Bureau n BIOT n Tourist Bureau
& + 33 (0)8 92 68 48 28 - www.ot-saint-tropez.com
n BALCONIES OVER THE FRENCH RIVIERA

& +33 (0)4 93 41 26 00 - www.eze-riviera.com
Sights: the village, its picturesque narrow streets and Provenal squares, the harbour, 16th-century citadel and Naval Museum; famous sandy beaches (Pampelonne, Tahiti) and splendid pine groves along the peninsula of Saint-Tropez that can be explored along several Conservatoire du Littoral coastal trails.
& +33 (0)4 93 36 66 66 - www.grasse.fr The perfume capital. free tours of perfumeries. Sights: the old town, the Cathedral, Place aux Aires and its market (14th-century arcaded square); the International Perfumery Museum, Fragonard Museum, Museum of Art and History of Provence, Naval Museum, Museum of Provenal Costume and Jewellery.
n LES HAUTS DE CAGNES-SUR-MER n Tourist Bureau
n GRASSE n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 20 61 64 - www.cagnes-tourisme.com
Sights: The fortified mediaeval town of Haut-de-Cagnes, its steep narrow streets decked with flowers, 14th-century castle; Renoir Museum and millennium-old olive trees; picturesque village of Cros-de-Cagnes.
its altarpieces and trompe-loeil decoration; the exotic garden in the ruins of the mediaeval fortress on the rocky peak overlooking the sea.
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n MOUGINS n Tourist Bureau n SAINTE-AGNS n Tourist Bureau
Balconies on the French Riviera
Sights: the mediaeval village and its ramparts, Rue de la Bourgade, Aqueduc du Moulin, Saint-Grgoire Church, SaintJean Chapel, Gorges of the Gorges of the Loup. The citrus garden of Confiserie Florian created in 1996 featuring citrus trees and plants for confectionery (Seville oranges, lemon, tangerine, orange trees) and Mediterranean plants (violets, verbena, roses, jasmine, rosemary, myrtle) In the heart of this exceptional site, the golden fruit of the Riviera have been transformed for over a half-century to make candied fruit and other delicacies. Confiserie Florian - www.confiserieflorian.com
Guided tour of the mediaeval village and castle Walk along the coastal trail with the famous architect Le Corbusiers cottage.
& +33 (0)4 93 75 87 67 - www.mougins-coteazur.org

n ROQUEBRUNE-CAP-MARTIN n Tourist Bureau n SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 35 62 87 - www.roquebrune-cap-martin.com & +33 (0)4 93 35 87 35 - www.sainteagnes.fr

n TOURRETTES-SUR-LOUP (city of violets) n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 32 86 95 - www.saint-pauldevence.com & +33 (0)4 93 24 18 93 - www.tourrettessurloup.com
The highest coastal village in Europe, 780m above sea level. Sights: the Maginot fort, Notre-Dame des Neiges Church, mediaeval Saint-Sbastien Chapel, ruins of the mediaeval castle and the garden, Espace, Culture & Tradition Museum.
Sights: Museum de lAutomobiliste and Museum of Photography.
Sights: the fortified village, 12th-century Church, 16th-century ramparts and panorama over the hills and the sea, Fondation Maeght (contemporary art), Contemporary Art Museum, Local History Museum. Nearby: la Colle-sur-Loup and its antique dealers.
Sights: the historic town and 11th-century Cathedral, Chapelle du Rosaire decorated by Matisse, Chteau de Villeneuve, Chteau de Notre-Dame des Fleurs (Galerie Beaubourg).
Tourist Association of the Canton of Levens & +33 (0)4 93 08 76 31 - www.cantondelevens.com The Association groups several villages, rich in history and tradition. Theme days and weekends: Route des Saveurs (the Route of Flavours, to discover local cuisine), Route des Oliviers (Route of Olive Trees, to visit oil mills and sample local products), Route des Chevaliers (Knights Route, to discover art and history and visit mediaeval sites).
THE HINTERLAND OF NICE n Le canton aux 10 sourires n COARAZE n Tourist Bureau
n VALLAURIS GOLFE-JUAN n Tourist Bureau n VENCE n Tourist Bureau n VILLENEUVE-LOUBET n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 63 82 58 - www.vallauris-golfe-juan.fr & +33 (0)4 93 58 06 38 - www.vence.fr
& +33 (0)4 92 02 66 16 - www.ot-villeneuveloubet.org & +33 (0)4 93 79 37 47 www.ot-coaraze.com
Sights: The Castle-Museum, Magnelli Museum and Museum of Ceramics in the Castle compound, National Picasso Museum in theRomanesque Chapel.
Sights: the old village and its narrow paved streets, Saint-Marc Church, mural and old washhouses, Museum of Culinary Art, Art History Museum. Sights: sundials designed by famous contemporary artists, Saint-Sbastien Chapel, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, the mediaeval village and mediaeval ruins of Roccasparviera, Notre-Dame du Gressier Chapel.
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Sights: Sainte-Marguerite Church, defensive tower and ramparts (14th century), seven Chapels, Museum of old tools and local traditions, oil mill. Not to be missed: the Christmas cribs in winter.
Sights: listed among the most beautiful villages in France, this mediaeval town in perched on a rocky peak 650m above sea level, with an incomparable view over 80 kilometres of the French Riviera between Nice and Thoule-sur-Mer; many gardens. Sights: Saint-Antonin parish Church (12th century), Chapels of the White and Black Penitents, Maison du Portal (art gallery), the Church tower of Saint-Antoine de Siga, old oil mills.
Sights: Square of the Saint-Pons Benedictin abbey, Saint-Pierre parish Church, former Htel de la Gabelle (where the salt tax was collected), 18th-century oil mill, mausoleum of the First Free French Division.
n GOURDON n Tourist Bureau n LESCARNE n Tourist Bureau n LEVENS n Tourist Bureau n LUCRAM n Tourist Bureau n PEILLE n Town hall
& +33 (0)4 93 09 68 25 - www.gourdon-france.com & +33 (0)4 93 79 62 93 - www.escarene.fr & +33 (0)4 93 79 46 50 - www.luceram.fr & +33 (0)4 93 91 71 71 - www.peille.fr & +33 (0)4 93 79 71 00 - www.levenstourisme.com
From Nice
Sights:the old fortified gate of LArma, Tower in the rampart, Sainte-Marie Notre-Dame de lAssomption Church (12th century), Palais of the Lascaris family (17th century) on the edge of the cliff, Saint-Sbastien Chapel (13th century), Chapelle de la Misricorde, Saint-Joseph Chapel, Muse du Terroir (local tradition), via ferrata.
Sights: Saint-Sauveur parish Church (15th century), Franciscan convent, La Madone del Poggio Chapel, Saint-Jacques Chapel, Saint-Sbastien Chapel, panoramic view from the ruins of the castle of Mallemort. Hiking and trout fishing.
Sights: the little town in a bend in the Roya River, the spectacular Church of Santa Maria in Albis (17th century), Chapelle de la Misricorde, seven organs in the valleys, Notre-Dame du Mont Chapel, Saint-Marc Church, Sainte-Catherine Chapel, Porte de Gnes (Genoa gate). Not to be missed: Les Baroquiales, baroque music festival.
n PEILLON n Tourist Bureau n FONTAN n Town hall n SAORGE n Town hall n LA BRIGUE n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)6 75 69 37 49 www.tourisme-peillon.com

n BREIL-SUR-ROYA n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 79 09 34 - www.labrigue.fr Sights: Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, Annonciation Chapel (18th century), Saint-Michel Chapel, Assomption Chapel, Notre-Dame des Fontaines sanctuary, ruins of the mediaeval castle of the Lascaris family, Museum of Beekeeping Traditions, Museum of Old Tools. & +33 (0)4 93 04 51 23 - www.saorge.fr
n ROYA-BVRA VALLEY / www.royabevera.com

& +33 (0)4 93 04 99 76 - www.breil-sur-roya.fr & +33 (0)4 93 04 50 01 - www.fontan-tourisme.com
Sights: White Penitents Chapel (1495), Saint-Sauveur de la Transfiguration Church, ruins of the fortress at the highest point in the village, ancient Roman road to Peille, oil and flour mills, bronze sculpture studio. Sights: Notre-Dame de la Visitation baroque parish Church, Chteau de la Causga, old central fountain, faades of houses with trompeloeil decorations. Free guided tour of village year round.
Sights: its many hamlets, Saint-Pons Church, Sainte-Claire Chapel (15th century), Notre-Dame des Anges Church in Plasque, St-Arnoux Church and ruins of the 13th-century castle in Loda, Pont du Martinet (bridge), Gordolon fort, Notre-Dame de la Balma Sanctuary, Poggioli Museum, Notre-Dame de Lourdes Chapel.
Sights: its picturesque narrow streets, Maison du Chevalier, Maison du Tribunal, tall fortified houses, the oil and flour mill, Place des Pnitents Blancs, Saint-Pierre et Paul Church, Museum of Milk. Outings and treks in the Gordolasque Valley, Valle des Merveilles and in the Mercantour National Park. Sights: Museum of Entomology, Saint-Laurent Church, flour mill, LAuthion Massif, Valle des Merveilles, Turini-Camp dArgent ski resort, Le Rustique Cultural and Tourist Centre.
Sights: the mediaeval town and its vaulted passageways, chapels, Collegiate Church, ruins of the Castle, Muse des Merveilles (a tribute to Valle des Merveilles, the largest outdoor museum featuring over 30,000 Bronze Age rock carvings).
Sights: the mediaeval town, trompe-loeil faades, Saint-Michel Cathedral and its square (Baroque architecture).
n SOSPEL n Tourist Bureau n TENDE n Tourist Bureau n LANTOSQUE n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 04 15 80 - www.sospel-tourisme.com & +33 (0)4 93 04 73 71 - www.tendemerveilles.com
n VSUBIE VALLEY
n BELVDRE n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 03 51 66 www.vesubian.com

n LA BOLLNE VSUBIE n Tourist Bureau
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& +33 (0)4 93 03 21 28 - www.saintmartinvesubie.fr Sights: rue Cagnoli, Sainte-Anne Gate, the parish church, Muse des Traditions Vsubiennes. Hikes: Madone de Fenestre Sanctuary, Valle des Merveilles. Not to be missed: Parc Alpha, to observe wolves (see p.54)
n UTELLE n Town hall
n ROQUEBILLIRE n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 03 51 60 - www.vesubian.com

n SAINT-MARTIN VSUBIE n Tourist Bureau
& +33 (0)4 93 03 17 01 - www.vesubian.com
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The French Rivieras only health resort. Sights: Saint-Michel de Gast Church (early 14th century), White Penitents Chapel, Madone de Berthemont Chapel. Sights: the mediaeval village, its original trompe-loeil faades, remarkable sundials, Saint-Vran Church, oil mill, Sainte-Croix Chapel, La Madone dUtelle (sanctuary overlooking the village).
& +33 (0)4 93 03 23 05 - www.venanson.fr Sights: Saint-Michel Church, Sainte-Claire Chapel, Saint-Roch Chapel, communal bread oven, Les Granges district, old washhouse, varied flora.
Winter activities: skiing, snowboard, skating, hiking. Summer activities: rock climbing, excursions, golf, gym, acrobatic forest itinerary, swimming pool, horseback riding, Les Trinitaires lake, tennis, hiking, archery, via ferrata, trampoline, mountain bike.
n VENANSON n Town hall
n TINE VALLEY - SKI RESORTS
& +33 (0)4 93 23 02 66 - www.auron.com
n ST-ETIENNE-DE-TINE - AURON Altitude: 1,140m and 1,600m
Discovery Vsubie valley: www.vesubian.com
Winter activities: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, mountain trekking. Summer activities: Espace Valberg Aventure (tree climbing), golf, tennis, swimming pool, quad, mountain bike, Fun Trampo (trampoline), summer toboggan, trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking, archery, mountain trekking, horseback riding.
Winter activities: skiing, snowboard, ice skating, go-kart on ice, hiking, skidoos, snowshoeing, horse-drawn carriage, heliskiing, night skiing. Summer activities: mountain bike, horse-drawn carriage, Aquavalle centre, bungee jumping and trampoline, horseback riding, country kids, golf and mini-golf, paintball, tennis, gondola lift, adventure park.
n ISOLA - ISOLA 2000 Altitude 862m and 2,000m
& +33 (0)4 93 23 15 15 - www.isola2000.com

n VALBERG Altitude 1,670m
& +33 (0)4 93 23 24 25 - www.valberg.com
n VALDEBLORE - LA COLMIANE Altitude 1,500m
& +33 (0)4 93 23 25 90 - www.colmiane.com
Winter activities: skiing, snowboard, quad, hiking, snowshoeing. Summer activities: Colmiane Forest tree climbing, paragliding, horseback riding, canyoneering, gondola lift, mountain bike, summer toboggan, trottinerbe (cross-country scooter), golf and mini-golf, via ferrata, swimming pool, tennis...
www.mercantour.eu Mercantour National Park, Frances 7th national park out of 10, and is the only crossborder park with Italy. Exceptionally rich flora: over 2,000 varieties of flowers identified (out of 4,000 known flower varieties in France), 200 of them are rare species, 30 are endemic; some of them since the end of the Ice Age. Forests (larch forest with the oldest larch trees in France going back some 1,300 years), alpine lawns, meadows, flowers, waterfalls, lakes, gorges All this forms an exceptional natural heritage. The fauna includes chamois, ibex, marmots, eagles and wolves. Valle des Merveilles, in the eastern part of the Park, is accessible from the village of Tende. Mont Bgo, culminating at 2,872m, offers the richest series of open-air rock carvings in Europe, with over 15km2 on which 40,000 petroglyphs have been identified dating from 3800 to 1880 BC.
n MERCANTOUR NATIONAL PARK
Find all the winter resorts in the Alpes-Maritimes on www.cotedazur-tourisme.com
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& + 33 (0)4 93 04 22 20 - www.royabevera.com ou www.cg06.fr From the coast to the hinterland of the Alpes-Maritimes, this route includes 80 of the finest sacred and civil monuments that are part of a priceless architectural heritage. Signs have been placed along the way to guide visitors.
Guided tours every Monday in summer.
Here are some ideas for devising your own discovery tour using different means of transportation to reach the selected towns and villages. non-exhaustive list.
& +33 (0) 892 701 206 - www.cg06.fr There is regular coach service daily from Nice to each of the Mercantour valleys (Alpes-Maritimes).
n BY TRAIN
n PRACTICAL ACCESS FROM NICE

n BY COACH n Informations & Reservations
Bonette. Open from June to September.
VALLE DE LA VSUBIE: RD6202 then RD2565. VALLE DE LA TINE: RD6202 then RD2205. VALLE DU VAR/CIANS: RD6202 then RD2202 RD6202 then RD28. VALLE DU VERDON: RD6202 then RD908. VALLE DE LUBAYE: RD6202 then RD2205 & RD64 via col de la
VALLE DE LA ROYA-BVRA: motorway, towards Menton/Gnes, exit at Ventimiglia (Vintimille); then RD6204 towards Col de Tende, Cuneo.
Contact: (see p.69) The Roya Valley is accessible by train from Nice. The train stops in Sospel, Breil-sur-Roya, St-Dalmas de Tende and Tende. The so-called Train des Pignes (pinecone train), although it does not go into the Mercantour Park, goes through the Var and Verdon Valleys (Puget-Thniers, Annot, Thorame, Digne-les-Bains), starting from Nice.
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n BY CAR
Suggested tourist itineraries

More picturesque: the road over the passes, Col de Braus & Col de Brouis, Sospel & Breil / Roya RD2204 et RD2566.
n SUGGESTED TOURIST ITINERARIES
n Baroque art in the Comt de Nice and Liguria
www.agglo-nice.fr/culture-tourisme The Communaut Urbaine Nice Cte dAzur conurbation offers many suggestions for tours and discoveries through the thirteen perched villages that so beautifully complete its coastal faade (Aspremont, Saint-Jeannet, Falicon, la Roquette-sur-Var, Saint-Blaise, Castagniers, ze, Duranus, Coaraze, Levens, Tourrette-Levens, la Gaude and Colomars). QUAI LUNEL (J5) & +33 (0)4 92 98 71 30 - www.trans-cote-azur.com Coastal outings: Monaco, Isles of Lrins, Corniche dOr, St-Tropez.
From Mandelieu to Menton, this bucolic route includes some sixty fine gardens designed for rich winter visitors, crowned heads and amateur artists who came to the French Riviera in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to enjoy the gentle life.
n Gardens of the Riviera
& +33 (0)4 92 41 76 76 - www.villedementon.com

n Niois primitive painters: the Brea family n On the road of perched villages n Trans Cte dAzur e
General Council of the Alpes-Maritimes - www.cg06.fr Discovery of sacred art in the former Comt de Nice and Western Liguria: often hidden, these treasures form a unique religious heritage, remarkable for its spiritual, intellectual and aesthetic qualities.
n ESCAPADES AT SEA Enjoying the sea as a means of transportation or as a place for excursions. n REGULAR CROSSINGS TO CORSICA n Corsica Ferries e
QUAI AMIRAL INFERNET (J5) & +33(0)8 25 09 50 95 - www.corsicaferries.com
Suggestions for itineraries, excursions and leisure activities in the Guide de la Nature Active printed by the Comit Rgional du Tourisme: www.cotedazur-tourisme.com
4 BIS RUE ALFRED BINET (H3) & + 33 (0)4 97 03 80 80 - www.trainprovence.com Set out to discover the Mediterranean hinterland by train, on the Chemins de Fer de Provence! Between Nice and Digne-lesBains, on an itinerary that is picturesque all along the way, discover perched villages, impressive gorges and lavender fields. This unique journey to the heart of Upper Provence is a wonderful way to explore and discover the land. Possibility of excursion including lunch in a restaurant in a village of the hinterland.
Along the coast, the TER (Transport Express Rgional) provides regular service to all the coastal towns between Saint- Raphal and Ventimiglia. In the hinterland, the Nice-Tende-Turin line is a picturesque train that takes passengers daily to the villages in the Roya-Bvra Valley and beyond to Limone, Cuneo and Turin.
Service Transport Express Rgional (TER) This tourist train provides service to the Paillon and Roya-Bvra Valleys and the Mercantour Park (where Valle des Merveilles is located). Small picturesque villages can be seen all along the railway. There is an espace rotonde with panoramic windows so travellers can admire the mountain landscapes. In summer, activities are organized for tourists every day. Association dveloppement tourisme Roya Bvra (ADTRB) & + 33 (0)4 93 04 92 05 - www.royabevera.com
& 0 892 35 35 35 www. sncf.fr (information)
n SNCM - Ferryterrane e
QUAI DU COMMERCE (J5) & +33(0)4 93 13 66 66 / 3260 (0,15/min) - www.sncm.fr
n THE FRENCH RIVIERA BY TRAIN
n Service Transport Express Rgional (TER) e
& 0 891 70 3000 (0,23/min)
www.ter-sncf.com (timetable/services)
n Le Train des Merveilles
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Explore the French Riviera with all-day excursions or shorter. Discover different territories (Provence, Lubron, hinterland of Nice), culture, nature, leisure and entertainment, gastronomy and oenology: let us guide you according to the seasons and your wishes, take advantage of comprehensive theme offerings. Reservation of tours and excursions up to 7 days in Nice Convention & Visitors Bureau offices. & +33 (0) 892 707 407 (0,34/min) www.nicetourisme.com
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The minibus is a way to discover the surrounding towns and villages in small groups. An ideal solution for families! Predefined itineraries to the main tourist attractions of the French Riviera: a day in the back-country, an escapade on the Italian Riviera to see its markets, to St. Tropez and its stars, a minicruise to Corsica a different way to see the Riviera, by night! Monte Carlo in its romantic and glamour version, Mougins or Cannes for art-movies and gastronomy Various theme tours are proposed and specific ones can also be organised. (see table
n BY HELICOPTER n Santa Azur
Another way to discover Nice and its region! Many possibilities for discovery and panoramic flights available. Prices vary according to the number of passengers (5 max). Information: & +33 (0) 892 707 407 (0,34/min) www.nicetourisme.com
n EXCURSIONS BY COACH
11 AV. JEAN MDECIN (H4) & +33 (0)4 97 03 60 00 - www.santa-azur.com
n Vacances Bleues Excursions
23 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) & +33 (0)6 15 42 13 02 - sdeteil@vacancesbleues.fr
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n Fire Department: & 18 n S.O.S. Mdecins: & +33 (0) 810 85 01 01 n CHU de Nice - Saint-Roch Hospital n Laboratory on call: & +33 (0)4 93 16 68 68 n S.O.S. Dental care: & +33 (0)4 93 01 14 14
(weekends & holidays)
n Police Secours: & 17
nEmergency services 24/7 nCurrency exchange nPets nRecommendations nConsumer services nRepairs Car parks
n EMERGENCY SERVICES 24/7

& +33 (0)4 93 52 42 42 & +33 (0)4 93 26 12 70
n Police Secours (from a mobile): & 112
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n Samu (emergency medical care) - Centre 15: & 15 n Poison Centre in Marseille: & +33 (0)4 91 75 25 25
5 RUE PIERRE DVOLUY: & +33 (0)4 92 03 33 33
n Doctors on call and Emergency: & +33 (0)4 93 53 03 03 n Riviera Medical Services (medical service for foreigners)
n S.O.S. Dos (care for back problems): & +33 (0)6 07 45 02 13
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EMERGENCY FOR CHILDREN n Lenval hospital (F5)
Map of Nice available in Convention & Visitors Bureau agencies (see p.86)
n American Express
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1 AV. MARCHAL FOCH & +33 (0)4 92 17 22 22 commissariat.nice-aideauxvictimes@interieur.gouv.fr Foreign visitor reception desk
57 AV. DE LA CALIFORNIE & +33 (0)4 92 03 03 03
n PHARMACIES 24/7
Sunday after 7:00 pm. Sunday after 7:00 pm.
n Pharmacie Massna (H4) n Pharmacie Riviera (H4) n Duty Pharmacies 24/7

Find the nearest pharmacy. & 3237
7 RUE MASSNA & +33 (0)4 93 87 78 94
66 AV. JEAN MDECIN & +33 (0)4 93 62 54 44
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n Central Police Station 24/7 (I4) n Police municipale
Passport & National Identity card. Thefts can be reported at the police station. Please report the loss of French ID cards to the Town Hall (Mairie).
n Telephone number in case of loss (or theft) of the main bank cards & 0 892 705 705 n Telephone number in case of theft of cheque books (bank or post-office): & 0 892 68 32 08
n LOST & FOUND
n CURRENCY EXCHANGE
n Change Mditerrane
Open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Friday till 3:45 pm.
AROPORT NICE CTE D'AZUR - T1 (B8) & +33 (0)4 93 21 59 79 17 AV. JEAN MDECIN (H4) & +33 (0)4 93 87 99 72
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - interactive terminals in all languages.
RAOUL BOSIO (I5) & +33 (0)4 97 13 44 10
CONSUMER SERVICES n Departmental Office for Competition, Consumer Issues & Fraud Prevention (D.D.C.C.R.F.) PETS n Animal Defence Society (S.D.A.) n Animal assistance n Vet clinic 24h/7 n S.O.S. Vet & +33 (0)4 93 83 46 64 n Lost & found animals n Socit Centrale Canine
37 AV. THIERS (H4) & +33 (0)4 97 03 33 00 - www.service-public.fr
Monday to Friday: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
n Cofima
n Comptoir Financier Arin & Sauclires

2 RUE DE FRANCE (H5) & +33 (0)4 93 88 63 00
n Travelex e
9 AV. JEAN MDECIN (H4) & +33 (0)4 93 87 82 62 13 AV. THIERS (H4) & +33 (0)4 93 88 59 99
n CONSULATES
For information:
n General Secretariat, Alpes-Maritimes Consular Service

107 QUAI DES TATS-UNIS LE BEAU RIVAGE (H5) & + 33 (0)4 93 62 03 16 - www.corpsconsulaire-am.com
n Alpes-Maritimes Departmental Consumer Union (U.D.C.A.M.)

30 RUE PASTORELLI (H4) & +33 (0)4 93 80 91 92 - www.abcconso.org
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 am & 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
38 BIS RUE MARCHAL JOFFRE (H4) & +33 (0)4 93 88 71 47 27 AV. G. CLEMENCEAU (H4) & +33 (0)4 93 82 34 59 3 RUE MAURICE MIGNON (D7) & +33 (0)4 93 71 21 41
& 0 800 037 016 toll free number.
(dogs with a tattoo or electronic identification) & +33 (0)1 49 37 54 54
Experts report fees applicable from the 3rd day onwards: 61. To get your vehicle back, please provide: registration book, insurance, driving license.
Cost: 114.60 on the first day + 4.60 per day (+ 35 fine).
n Carros shelter
Z.I. 1re AVENUE, 13me RUE & +33 (0)4 93 08 11 79
n CAR RENTAL
n Car Pound
n n n
n REPAIRS - 24/7 n TOWING AWAY
n Dpannage Cte dAzur Transports & +33 (0)4 93 29 87 87
n Help Dpannage & +33 (0)4 93 89 80 89
n Nice Dpannage & +33 (0) 810 06 24 24 (cost for a local call) n Racing Auto Dpannage & +33 (0)4 93 72 11 12
61 ROUTE DE GRENOBLE (B7) & +33 (0)4 93 89 18 08
n CAR PARKS (see tables on p.76-77) n TRAMWAY CAR PARKS e
Car rental agencies are located at the following strategic points:
Discover the parking areas on roads reserved for disabled people (GIG-GIC) in the transport section at www.nice.fr
Reserved for travellers on Lignes dAzur transport. (see p.17)
n Auto Best Dpannage Transport & +33 (0)4 93 18 10 00
Nice Cte dAzur Airport (B8) City centre (H5)
Railway station (Gare SNCF) Avenue Thiers (H3)
Practical information
In this enchanting countryside, nonetheless please remain watchful in public places, on public transport, in your car in order to fully enjoy your stay. At the seaside and in the mountains, please check the weather forecast before setting out, always use the appropriate equipment for your activity and leave a copy of your itinerary with a third person.
n PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2011 / 2012 n RECOMMENDATIONS

New Years Day Easter Easter Monday May Day World War II Victory Ascension Pentecost Pentecost Monday National Holiday Assumption Day All Saints Day Armistice Day Christmas 24 April 25 April 2 June 12 June 13 June
2011
1 January 1 May 8 May 14 July 15 August 1 November 11 November 25 December
17 May 27 May 28 May
8 April 9 April
2012
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Car park
Rf Map
H5 H5 B8 E6 I5 J5 I4
H4 H4 H4 H5 H5 H2 H4 G5 I4
J3
H3
QUAI AMIRAL INFERNET-QUAI DES 2 EMMANUELS
PALAIS DE LA MDITERRANE AROPORT NICE COTE D'AZUR GARE DU SUD

AV. MALAUSSNA AV. ST J. BAPTISTE - ST SBASTIEN AV. GUSTAVE V - AV. DE SUDE DEVANT GLISE J. D'ARC 223 PROM.DES ANGLAIS RUE ALEXANDRE MARI 28 AV. NOTRE DAME
PROMENADE DU PAILLON PROMENADE DES ARTS SAINT-LAMBERT PORT DE NICE NOTRE DAME CORVESY RADISSON RUHL MRIDIEN
12 AV. DE VERDUN RUE DU CONGRS AV. F. FAURE - BD J. JAURS 29 PROM. DES ANGLAIS AV. FLIX FAURE
ACROPOLIS-JEAN BOUIN ESPACE GRIMALDI PALAIS MASSNA GARE SNCF MASSNA

AV. THIERS RUE GRIMALDI AV. DU XV CORPS 11 AV. AUBERT
MOZART PLAZA
Adress
Capacity
w w l
1 928 335 420 80 485 38 360 360 468 405 605 118 340 362
l l
250/450 4 100 442 146
& +33 (0)4 97 17 71 77
& +33 (0)4 93 87 97 23
& +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69
& +33 (0)4 93 88 33 69
& +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69 & +33 (0)4 93 82 13 48
& +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69 & +33 (0)4 93 80 29 59 & +33 (0)8 20 42 33 33
& +33 (0)4 93 80 05 62 & +33 (0)8 20 42 55 55 & +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69 & +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69
& +33 (0)4 93 88 83 63
& +33 (0)4 93 88 40 87 & +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69
& +33 (0)4 93 88 69 85
& +33 (04 93 85 58 85
Phone
1/2 h free w / 1 h free l

Disabled spaces
25 25 6 5 8 6 9 9 5 8 8 8 6 1 7
aucune aucune 36
l l
Rf Map
H4 H4 H4 F5 J3 F5 F5 G4 C8 A6 J4 I4 I5 I5
J1 J4
RUE P. DROULDE/LAMARTINE/TUNNEL DUBOUCHAGE RUE CORDERIE/AV. DE LA CALIFORNIE 24 AV. DES DIABLES BLEUS 455 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS PLACE DU PALAIS DE JUSTICE PLACE GNRAL MARSHALL
SALEYA MARCH AUX FLEURS PALAIS DE JUSTICE ST-JEAN D'ANGELY

57 AV. DE LA CALIFORNIE 47 RUE SAINT-PHILIPPE CENTRE ADMINISTRATIF 8-12 AV. DE CARRAS 20 BD VICTOR HUGO
AV. VALOMBROSE-HPITAL PASTEUR BD DELFINO-BD PIERRE SOLA
C.C. CARREFOUR NICE TNL LES BOSQUETS

12 AV. THIERS RUE AUGUSTE GAL
VALOMBROSE GARE THIERS MAGNAN LENVAL NICE TOILE

COURS SALEYA
MARSHALL PALMEIRA ARNAS CADAM LOUVRE
Adress BARLA
Capacity
l l
1 396 352 494 524 429 576 295 300
2 200 332 300 603 357 590
1 400
225
& +33 (0)4 97 18 60 19
& +33 (0)4 93 56 82 61
& +33 (0)4 93 83 66 91
& +33 (0)4 93 85 58 85
& +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69 & +33 (0)4 93 82 16 20
& +33 (0)4 93 56 91 61
& +33 (0)4 93 82 13 06 & +33 (0)4 93 37 12 60
& +33 (0)4 93 85 17 39 & +33 (0)4 93 13 90 82
& +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69
& +33 (0)4 92 47 69 80 & +33 (0)4 92 17 52 69
& +33 (0)4 93 85 17 39
& +33 (0)4 93 96 40 16
Car park
Phone
Disabled spaces
22 15 15 35 93 19 29 21 6 6 6 8 6 8 5
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nVenues
nEvents in Nice
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nnual events
Events in the City of Nice: www.nice.fr Events on the French Riviera: www.cotedazur-en-fetes.com Annual schedule Nice vos Rendez-vous
available at tourist offices and on www.nicetourisme.com - Whats on
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Annual Events
Venues
9 RUE SAINT-FRANOIS-DE-PAULE (I5) & +33 (0)4 92 17 40 00 / 40 - www.opera-nice.org A harmonious blend of premieres of contemporary works, rediscovery of gems of the operatic repertoire and the adaptation of more traditional fare offers eclectic and daring programming for an audience of connoisseurs and music lovers.
127 AVENUE DE BRANCOLAR (I1) & + 33 (0)4 97 13 50 08 - www.cnr-nice.org This flagship of music and musical education, with its 730 seat auditorium (the largest in France and open air theatre of 300 seats. Numerous masters of the international scene studied here. The Nice CNR, the offical holder of Joseph Kosma copyrights, offers free concerts of exceptional quality open to the public on a regular basis.: les lundis de Kosma
1 ESPLANADE KENNEDY (J4) & +33 (0)4 93 92 83 00 - www.nice-acropolis.com This 2,500-seat auditorium with its exceptional acoustics fits in perfectly with the prestigious setting and perfect visibility. It hosts plays, concerts by French and international stars and, especially, the most prestigious operas. It also features the smaller, 750-seat Auditorium Athna, for theatre and humorists.
65 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (G5) & +33 (0)4 97 13 46 10 /11 - www.cum-nice.org The Centre Universitaire Mditerranen (C.U.M.), offers conferences, musical evenings and other cultural entertainment to the general public.
VENUES n Cabaret du Casino Ruhl e

Closed in July & August.
1 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) - & +33 (0)4 97 03 12 22 Every year, a rich and varied artistic programme: concerts, theme evenings, dinner-shows, fashion shows.
n Conservatoire National Pierre Cochereau e n Centre Universitaire Mditerrane (CUM) e n Nice Acropolis - Auditorium Apollon e
n Opra de Nice e
PROMENADE DES ARTS (I4) & +33 (0)4 93 13 90 90 Today, under the direction of Daniel Benoin, the TNN has become the top Drama Centre in France for the number of spectators. Built in 1989, the Thtre National de Nice, an octagon of pale marble comprises a 900-seat Italian-style theatre (Salle Pierre Brasseur), a 300-seat amphitheatre (Salle Michel Simon) and a rehearsal room that make this venue ideal for all forms of theatre.
15 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) & +33 (0)4 92 14 68 21 A Temple of the Arts and Gambling in the Interwar years, this landmark also has an auditorium for plays, operettas and performances by international artists and comedians.
ESPACE JACQUES COTTA - PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (H5) & +33 (0)4 97 13 37 55 Facing Baie des Anges on Promenade des Anglais, the Thtre de Verdure (Theatre in the Green) is located in the heart of a garden. This venue can accommodate up to 3,000 spectators. The many different configurations and the scenic and technical facilities make this theatre ideal for all performances and festivities.
163 ROUTE DE GRENOBLE (A6) & +33 (0)4 92 29 31 29 Programmation: & +33 (0) 892 390 800 - www.nikaia.fr The regions largest multipurpose venue, this concert hall of glass has drawn the greatest international stars. Whether for indoor or outdoor concerts, Nikaia offers the possibility of staging the most spectacular theatrical creations (from 27,000 seated spectators to 52,000 standing guests). A special bus service is provided for concerts. (ligne 95 - www.lignesdazur.com)
n Palais de la Mditerrane - Salon Vnitien e n Palais Nikaa e n Thtre National de Nice e n Thtre de Verdure e
Annual Events
Venues
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The theatre season runs from September to June.
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n JUNE
n MAY
n APRIL International Half-Marathon of Nice
n MARCH International Fair / ACROPOLIS-EXHIBITION HALL International Paris Cycling Race

PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS Regattas in Baie des Anges BAIE DES ANGES & BAY OF VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS International Indoor Trials / PALAIS NIKAA Festin des Cougourdons / GARDENS OF CIMIEZ
n FEBRUARY Carnival & Flower Parades
n JANUARY New Years Concert / ACROPOLIS Luna Park / ACROPOLIS-EXHIBITION HALL Prom classic / Footrace, activities
(Non exhaustive list)
n MAIN EVENTS IN NICE
Mediterranean Music Festival / ALBERT 1ER GARDEN Music Festival / ALBERT 1ER GARDEN Festival du Livre (Book Fair) / ALBERT 1ER GARDEN Festival of the Sea: Fte de la St-Pierre et de la Mer / PORT OF NICE Bionazur Exhibition / ALBERT 1ER GARDEN Iron Man (triathlon) BAIE DES ANGES, HINTERLAND OF NICE
Traditional May Festival AMPHITHEATRE & GARDENS OF CIMIEZ Springtime in the Museums / NICE MUSEUMS Cte dAzur Tennis Open / NICE LAWN TENNIS CLUB
PLACE MASSNA &PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS
PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS
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Events in Nice
n DECEMBER Christmas Village / PLACE MASSNA & FORUM MASSNA Luna Park / ACROPOLIS - EXHIBITION HALL Rowing / CROSSING OF BAIE DES ANGES Lou Prspi, crche vivante (Christmas cribs)
PLACE ROSSETTI, OLD NICE
n JULY - AUGUST Nice Jazz Festival / THTRE DE VERDURE PromParty / PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS National Holiday / PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS Fte du Malonat / OLD NICE Assumption Day Feast - 15 August / PORT OF NICE Europtanque dAzur / PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS n OCTOBER Fte de la Sainte-Rparate / OLD NICE International Tourist Fair / ACROPOLIS Creative Arts Fair / ACROPOLIS
n SEPTEMBER Heritage Days / IN THE CITY Septembre de la Photo / THTRE DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE Fte du Port / PORT OF NICE
n NOVEMBER Furniture & Decoration Fair / ACROPOLIS-EXHIBITION HALL Cest pas classique Festival / ACROPOLIS Fte de Catherine Sgurane / OLD NICE The Alpes-Maritimes Marathon Nice/Cannes
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Mid September/mid June: 9am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday Mid June/mid September: 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday 9am to 19pm on Sunday
This document is non contractual and the Nice Convention and Visitors Bureau can in no way be held responsible for its content. This applies particularly to the prices, listed for information only. This list is not exhaustive and we apologize if, despite all the scrutiny involved in the preparation of this brochure, it contains any inaccuracies or omissions. No reproduction even in part of any of the texts, photographs, drawings or graphics, creations printed in this document is permitted. All rights reserved. The publisher cannot be held responsible for the information provided by advertisers and subject to changes. Edition 2011/2012
SNCF railway station - Avenue Thiers (H3) e Mid September/mid June: 8am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm on Sunday Mid June/mid September: 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm on Sunday
www.nicetourisme.com
Execution: Nexus Communication
& +33 (0) 892 707 407 (0,34/min) / Fax: +33 (0)4 92 14 46 49
NICE CODE 01 / F. FOLLET - NICE CODE 02 / A. LANNERETONNE J. KELAGOPIAN - A. ISSOCK - H. LAGARDE - VILLE DANTIBES / D. VINCENDEAU - VILLE DE NICE - BOISET-PIENSA / NCA - STATIONS DU MERCANTOUR / R. PALOMBA - ALPHA / N. HEBERT - L. GUIGUI - CRT / G. VRAN - J. AUTARD - P. BEHAR BALLOIDE - PHOTOTOPTIMIZ / WHITE PARTY BEAU RIVAGE - C. CORLAY - JRMIE B. - FOTOLIA SCHUTTERSTOCK (Non exhaustive list).
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

5 Promenade des Anglais (H5)
B.P. 4079 - 06302 NICE CEDEX 4
& +33 (0)4 93 92 92 20 - www.nexus-communication.com
Nice Cte d'Azur airport (B8) e October/March: 9am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday April/September: 9am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday
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Nice is a city of paradox, audacity, discovery and pleasure.

Nice, a natural brilliance

Sports & leisure activities From Nice

Location n 09 Weather n 09 Nice, yesterday n 10

Access & connections

Practical information Annual events

Organised guided visits n 36 Introduction to the specialities of Nice n 39

nLocation nWeather nHistory

Nice, a natural brilliance

n NICE, TODAY AND TOMORROW

n DEVELOPING PONCHETTES ROOF TERRACES n CONSTRUCTING "NICE STADIUM"

Nice, a natural brilliance

ccess & Connections

nBy air, by train, by sea nTourist routes nGetting around Nice

Nice, a natural brilliance

Offers of stays and flights: www.plaisirdepartir.com

Airport shuttle to and from the city centre USEFUL INFORMATION

Access & connections

n BY TRAIN n MAIN RAILWAY STATION SNCF - AV. THIERS (H3) n BY TAXI

n RAILWAY STATION NICE RIQUIER (J2) & NICE SAINT-AUGUSTIN (C7)

n Taxis Niois indpendants n BY SEA n The Port of Nice

& +33 (0)4 93 88 25 82. Cash payment only.

Regional service TER

THIERS (BORNE DEVANT LA GARE SNCF - H3)

Nice, a natural brilliance

n Service Plaisance n S.N.C.M. e

& 0 820 425 555 (0.12/min)

n Corsica Ferries e n BY ROAD

GETTING AROUND NICE n BY BUS

Volia Transport Thiers - 17 AVENUE THIERS

Monday to Friday: 7:45 am - 6:30 pm, Saturday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm.

Massna - 3 PLACE MASSNA (I4)

n Travel in the dpartement: n BY TRAMWAY e

n Travel to foreign countries:

Eurolines - & 0 892 89 90 91 (0.34/min) www.eurolines.fr

Access & connections

Getting around Nice

Parcazur Las Planas (H0): 765 spaces including 20 spaces e

Nice, a natural brilliance

Sights, monuments and churches

n SIGHTS, MONUMENTS & CHURCHES

n Adam & Eve house n Les Ponchettes n Castle Hill

Nice, a natural brilliance

Sights, monuments and churches

n Church of the Annunciation, better known as Sainte-Rita

n OTHER DISTRICTS n Notre-Dame Basilica

n Place Massna (H4/5)

n Promenade des Anglais (B8 H5)

Sights, monuments and churches

n Monument du Centenaire (Centennial Monument)

n Le Palais de la Mditerrane n Le Negresco Hotel n Tte Carre n Acropolis

n Place Ile-de-Beaut (J5) n War Memorial

n Quai Rauba Capeu

Nice, a natural brilliance

n CIMIEZ n Former hotel Rgina

Sights, monuments and churches

n NEIGHBOURING DISTRICTS n Saint Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

n Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc church n Mont-Alban Fort

Sights, monuments and churches

Nice, a natural brilliance

n Batterie du Mont-Boron (K6)

n PARKS & GARDENS

n THE HILL OF CIMIEZ n Monastery garden e