Fenocchio, Ice cream parlour in Old Town, Nice, France
Fenocchio is an ice cream shop in Nice's Old Town that prepares everything on-site with traditional methods. The shop stocks roughly 94 flavors at any time, ranging from standard vanilla and chocolate to regional and unexpected varieties.
The shop opened in 1966 and became well-known for its homemade ice cream in the Old Town. A second location was added years later to serve more customers.
The shop draws on ingredients from the French Riviera to create flavors found nowhere else in the region. You can taste combinations like orange blossom, thyme, and lavender that reflect how local food shapes the place.
The shop sits in a central spot in the Old Town and is easy to find while walking around. You should expect lines during warm months, especially in the afternoon and evening.
The menu includes unexpected flavors like tomato-basil and black olive that show how far the shop pushes beyond standard offerings. These savory options stand apart in a typical ice cream shop.
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