Old Nice, Historic district in Nice, France
The district features narrow streets with tall buildings in yellow and orange colors, connecting small squares and traditional markets throughout the neighborhood.
The area experienced substantial growth during the 19th century when Russian aristocrats established winter residences along the Mediterranean coastline.
The Cours Saleya market demonstrates local traditions with fresh produce stands, flower sellers, and regional food specialties operating throughout the week.
Visitors can access the neighborhood via tram stops along the perimeter, while the interior remains reserved for pedestrian exploration.
The district contains the Lascaris Palace, a 17th-century baroque mansion displaying a collection of historical musical instruments within its ornate rooms.
Location: Nice
Address: old nice, Nice, France
GPS coordinates: 43.69673,7.27589
Latest update: May 31, 2025 06:37
From hidden eateries to local culture hotspots - a selection of less-known yet unforgettable points of interest.
Nice naturally lends itself to photography. The Mediterranean light shapes the city from morning to evening, revealing in turn the ochre facades of Old Nice, the palms lining the Promenade des Anglais, or the blue domes of Saint-Nicolas Orthodox Cathedral. From the Château hilltop, at 92 meters high, the view encompasses the entire bay, while below, Place Masséna displays its geometric paving stones and red facades. The flower market at Cours Saleya, established since the 17th century, extends to Lympia Port where yellow facades reflect in the water, each neighborhood forming a different scene. The Negresco Hotel with its pink dome marks the coastline, and the Matisse Museum shares the painter's love for the light of the South. Nice offers a variety of viewpoints, making it a preferred destination for those interested in capturing the architecture, colors, and vitality of a city oriented toward the Mediterranean.
Promenade du Paillon
448 m
Cours Saleya
143 m
Opéra de Nice
304 m
Monument aux morts de Rauba-Capeù
537 m
Palais Lascaris
154 m
Neuf Lignes Obliques
427 m
Palais de la Préfecture
74 m
Quai des États-Unis
225 m
Église Sainte-Rita de Nice
71 m
Chapelle de la Miséricorde de Nice
112 m
Church of Gesù, Nice
115 m
Nice Synagogue
629 m
Chapelle de la Visitation Sainte-Claire
274 m
Town hall of Nice
363 m
Église Saint-François-de-Paule
302 m
Église Saint Martin-Saint Augustin
433 m
Saint-François Convent in Nice
383 m
Chapelle de la confrérie du Saint-Sépulcre
530 m
Statue de Masséna
228 m
Beau rivage
545 m
Chapelle du Saint-Suaire
177 m
Castel of Nice Cathedral
432 m
Palais communal de Nice
325 m
Ancien palais du Sénat
169 m
Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Nice
201 m
Pipe organs of Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice
55 m
Tour de l'Horloge
181 m
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