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A Memorable Journey to Nice: 4 Days of Adventure and Delight

Kathryn Santora

Kathryn Santora

18 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day itinerary to Nice, France, where you'll explore enchanting gardens, visit fascinating museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and relax on beautiful beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Day 1
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$55

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$ 5

Le Negresco

Depart from your stay 🏨

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Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Jardin Albert 1er
19th-century public park with mature trees, lawns, pools, a bandstand & summer open-air theater.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Fontaine du Soleil
Landmark bronze sculpture of Greek god Apollo, a focus of local jokes & anecdotes since the 1950s.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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L'Oursin Bleu
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$27
20 - 24 min

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Plage des Marinieres
This narrow beach bustling with sunbathers & swimmers features calm, clear water & scenic views.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Place Masséna
Ornate 19th-century plaza lined with cafes & neoclassical buildings, host to many public events.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Attimi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$78

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$ 10

Le Negresco

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice
Fine-art museum in 19th-century mansion with paintings by van Loo & Monet, plus sculptures by Rodin.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$9
21 - 26 min

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Cremat Castle
Early 20th-century castle set in a vineyard, with Coco Chanel-themed rooms, tours & wine tastings.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Cascade de Gairaut
Picturesque waterfall, cavern & Swiss-style chalet, all constructed in the late 19th century.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Brasserie l'Union
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$28
9 - 11 min

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Musée Matisse
Set in an elegant 17th-century villa, this museum of Matisse paintings offers tours & a library.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$13
12 - 17 min

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Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
Byzantine-style place of Orthodox worship & gardens at the site of Tsarevich Nicholas' death.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Voyageur Nissart
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$58

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$ 7

Le Negresco

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Promenade du Paillon
Green space with diverse plants & trees, plus fountains, a play area for kids & a reflecting pool.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
26 - 32 min

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Marché Aux Fleurs Cours Saleya
Long-running outdoor market featuring fresh cut flowers as well as local produce & food products.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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Plage Paloma
Small, popular pebble beach offering dramatic views, clear water & a restaurant.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Le Raja
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$29
6 - 9 min

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Monument to the Dead of Rauba-Capeu
Memorial in the old quarry cliffs of the castle hill, honoring Nice citizens killed during WWI.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Ponchettes Public Beach
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Babel Babel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$29
Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$70

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$ 9

Le Negresco

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Château-musée Grimaldi
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$10
14 - 17 min

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Jardin botanique de Nice
Opened in 1991, this 3.5-hectare garden showcases Mediterranean plant species from around the world.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Square Ηead
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Brasserie du Quai
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$30
14 - 21 min

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Plage de l'Ange Gardien
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
La Mère Germaine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Le Negresco
Elegant quarters, some with sea views, in a sophisticated hotel featuring a posh restaurant & a bar.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $290 In total

Activities & Food:$261
Transport:$30