10 Days in Nice: A Journey of Art and Beauty

NAOMI VDB

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Nice, where art and beauty intertwine. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in world-renowned museums, and explore the stunning landscapes. From the charming Cimiez Monastery to the vibrant Promenade du Paillon, this itinerary will take you on a captivating journey through the heart of Nice.

Trip to Nice

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity at Cimiez Monastery and the Artistic World of Musée Matisse

$25

800s monastery with gardens overlooking Nice, plus paintings by Brea, a museum & Matisse's grave.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Set in an elegant 17th-century villa, this museum of Matisse paintings offers tours & a library.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 2Immerse in Art at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice and Marc Chagall National Museum

$43

$ 7

Fine-art museum in 19th-century mansion with paintings by van Loo & Monet, plus sculptures by Rodin.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$18

11 - 14 min

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Museum dedicated to paintings & work in other media by Russian-born French artist Marc Chagall.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

5 - 6 min

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This historic site features ruins of a Roman amphitheater that held up to 5,000 spectators.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Nature's Cascade, Basilique Notre-Dame, and the Vibrant Place Masséna

$ 4

Picturesque waterfall, cavern & Swiss-style chalet, all constructed in the late 19th century.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Vast neo-Gothic church founded in 1864, known for its imposing twin towers & vibrant stained glass.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Ornate 19th-century plaza lined with cafes & neoclassical buildings, host to many public events.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Opera Splendor and Contemporary Art at MAMAC

$25

Landmark 1885 performing arts venue with an opulent interior showcasing opera, ballet & music.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC)

Modern towerlike building containing collections of avant-garde art from American & France.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 5Tranquility at Parc du Mont Boron and Floral Delights at Marché Aux Fleurs Cours Saleya

$ 4

Picturesque elevated park offering walking trails amid sea, mountain & city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Long-running outdoor market featuring fresh cut flowers as well as local produce & food products.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Bask in the Sun at Passable Beach and Explore Musée du Palais Lascaris

$15

$ 4

Refined spot offering Mediterranean dishes, views of the Bay of Villefranche & a beachfront lounge.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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17th century Baroque palace with frescoed ceilings, tapestries & antique musical instruments.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 7Uncover History at Parc Castel des Deux Rois and Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate

$ 4

Hillside park with large lawns, palm trees & a restaurant, plus scenic city & port views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Baroque cathedral housing paintings, 3 organs & altar with the remains of the martyred St Reparata.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Green space with diverse plants & trees, plus fountains, a play area for kids & a reflecting pool.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Landmark bronze sculpture of Greek god Apollo, a focus of local jokes & anecdotes since the 1950s.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Marvel at Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas and Villa Masséna Musée, Relax at Jardin Albert 1er

$20

$ 4

Byzantine-style place of Orthodox worship & gardens at the site of Tsarevich Nicholas' death.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Ornate center for Riviera art & artifacts to the belle époque, including Napoleon's death mask.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

11 - 16 min

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19th-century public park with mature trees, lawns, pools, a bandstand & summer open-air theater.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Journey to the East at Asian Arts Museum and Discover Nature at Parc Phœnix

$25

Collections of Asian art & a tea ceremony room in a striking waterfront museum with free admission.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Botanical garden & zoo with huge tropical glasshouse, aviaries & habitats for otters & wallabies.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 10Surrender to Art at Fondation Maeght and musée Renoir

$55

$ 4

Hilltop museum & sculpture garden housing works by 20th-century artists like Calder, Miró & Chagall.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

24 - 29 min

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Artist's home until he died in 1919, with drawing room, bedroom & atelier with his easel & brushes.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $234 In total

Activities & Food:$208

Transport:$27