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CONTENTS Page

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01 GETTING AROUND NICE

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02 SIGHTS & MONUMENTS

• BY BUS • BY TRAMWAY • VÉLO BLEU (BICYCLE RENTAL) • RENAULT MOBILITY • BY TAXI

• OLD CITY • DOWNTOWN • THE PORT • HILLS

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03 PARKS & GARDENS

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04 CULTURE

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05 WALKING TRAILS

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06 GUIDED TOURS

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• LEISURE PARKS • ANIMAL PARKS

• MUSEUMS • GALLERIES • OTHER EXHIBITION VENUES

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08 LABELS

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11 THE FRENCH RIVIERA

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12 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

10 THE METROPOLE AREA - MAP

- BY TRAIN - BY BUS - BY MINI-BUS

• WALKING TOURS • BY BIKE • BY BOAT

> Booking in the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau and on nicetourisme.com

07 ACTIVITIES & LEISURE

09 CITY CENTER MAP

• BEACHES • WATER SPORTS • OTHER ACTIVITIES

> Included in the French Riviera Pass A

> City center reference

(X1) > Nice Official map reference

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GETTING AROUND NICE

BY TRAMWAY  LIGNES D’AZUR AGENCIES:  08 1006 1006 (Service 0,06 €/min + price of a local call)  www.lignesdazur.com You must stamp your ticket every time you board the tram.

Ticket for sale in Lignes d’Azur agencies (see above), on station platforms and in the “Parcazur”.

Every day.

T1: Departure Pasteur Hospital or Henri Sappia T2: Departure Port Lympia, Airport Terminal 2 or CADAM Administrative Center.

T3: Departure Airport Terminal 2 or departure Saint-Isidore.

Parking ParcAzur free: users must have a “Lignes d’Azur” return ticket validated for the day. (Parcazur round trip or Multi10 or 1Day Pass or 7Day Pass). More information on the website.

BY BUS  LIGNES D’AZUR AGENCIES:  08 1006 1006 (Service 0,06 €/min + price of a local call)  www.lignesdazur.com

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MÉT D’AZUR. TE NICE CÔ

You must stamp your ticket every time you board the bus.

Notre Dame - 1 rue d’Italie (H4) Monday to Friday: 7.30 am - 7.00 pm, Saturday: 8.30 am - 3.00 pm.

Jean Jaurès - 4 bd Jean Jaurès (I4) Monday to Friday, 7.30 am - 7.00 pm, Night service: 6 bus lines from 10pm to 1am (5/6/7/8/9/17).

Tickets sold in the bus.

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VÉLO BLEU (BICYCLE RENTAL) ALLO VÉLO BLEU:  +33 (0)4 93 72 06 06  www.velobleu.org 1,750 bicycles are provided for self-service rental in the municipalities of Nice, Saint-Laurent du Var and Cagnes-surMer. Access 24/7.

RENAULT MOBILITY Download the app and rent your car in Nice: https://www.renault-mobility.com/comment-ca-marche

CITY SCOOT Electric self-service scooters: Book on the site  www.cityscoot.eu/nice/

BY TAXI CENTRAL TAXI RIVIERA Access 24/7 Reservations, subscriptions for all distances:  +33 (0) 899 700 878  www.taxis-nice.fr

TAXI RIVIERA application is available on iPhone and Android to order your race and pay online.

Fares are estimates depending on traffic conditions. The final fare is shown on the meter. Receipt available upon request.

Complaints: taxi inspection +33 (0) 4 97 13 26 51

Possibility to rent cars, motorbikes, bicycles, etc.

More information on:  en.nicetourisme.com/bicycle-rental  en.nictourisme.com/car-rental

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SIGHTS AND MONUMENTS

NICE OPERA HOUSE 

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4, 6 Rue Saint-François-de-Paule (I5) The Opéra de Nice was built on the site of the previous theatre, destroyed by fire. The design was entrusted to the architect François Aune of Nice, who sought his inspiration in different styles, Baroque in particular.

OLD NICE ADAM & EVE HOUSE

CITY HALL 

Rue de la Poissonnerie - angle cours Saleya (I5) This bas-relief dated 1584 shows Adam and Eve naked in the Garden of Eden, threatening each other with clubs.

Rue de l’Hôtel 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 barrack. Since 1860, it has been the City Hall.

COURS SALEYA 

JUSTICE PALACE

Rue Saint-François-de-Paule (H5) In this baroque ochre setting, the antiques market on Monday and the flower and vegetable markets (amongs the 100 most picturesque markets in France) provide a feast for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds. On summer evenings, tourists can take advantage of the pleasant arts & crafts market.

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.

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MISÉRICORDE CHAPEL

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Cours Saleya (I5) The wealth of the decoration inside, the originality of its volumes and the murals by Bistolfi make this a genuine gem of Baroque art.

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PREFECTURE PALACE

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1 Place du Palais de Justice (rue de la Préfecture) (I5) The palace of the Dukes of Savoy in the 17th century, was a hospital during the French Revolution and the Prefecture when Nice became French in 1860.

CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION, BETTER KNOWN AS SAINTE-RITA 14 1 Rue de la Poissonnerie (I5) Generally known as Saint Rita’s, 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-Dame de l’Annonciation.

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CHURCH OF SAINT-JACQUES-LE-MAJEUR, OR ÉGLISE DU JÉSUS 17 Rue Droite (I5) Built in the Baroque style starting in 1607 by the Jesuits, the church is richly decorated with many ornaments, stucco, false marble, cherubs and medallions.

CHURCH OF SAINT-MARTIN-SAINT-AUGUSTIN

LA PLACE GARIBALDI (I4)  CATHEDRAL OF SAINTE-RÉPARATE

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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 Pietà, a panel painting attributed to Louis Brea (ca. 1504).

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Place Rossetti (I5) This church, which became the Cathedral in the 16th century, is the largest sanctuary in Old Nice.

Place Garibaldi is lined by elegant ochre façades with green shutters and vaulted porticoes, in which the Blue Penitents’ chapel, Chapelle du SaintSépulcre, is perfectly integrated. A statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi stands in the middle of this square that is central to the life of the city.

PLACE ROSSETTI (I5) 

THE ST FRANÇOIS TOWER

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Ochre façades, fountains, flower-decked balconies, baroque cathedral and café terraces contribute to the life of this bustling square.

LASCARIS PALACE

2 ruelle Saint-André From the top of its 42 meters, the Tower Saint-François dominates Nice and offers an exceptional point of view to 360 °! (ticket sales on site)

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15 Rue Droite (I5) This palace boasts a monumental staircase whose elaborated painted vaults and houses a museum dedicated to decorative arts, folk art, traditions renowned for his remarkable collection of ancient musical instruments.

PLACE SAINT-FRANÇOIS (I4) 

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Bell tower (Tour de l’Horloge) dominates the lively square. The former town hall, decorated in the Baroque style, was first built in the 16th century.

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SITES MONUMENTS

DOWNTOWN LA BASILIQUE NOTRE-DAME Avenue Jean Médecin (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.

PLACE MASSÉNA (H4/5)  Built in the 1840s, Place Masséna remains the jewel of Nice. 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.

PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS (B8 à H5)  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 Victoria’s sons. Promenade des Anglais is always beautifully decked in flowers, with many public and private beaches on one side and the prestigious façades of luxury hotels and buildings on the other, recalling the Belle Epoque like the famous hotel “le Negresco”.

LE MONUMENT DU CENTENAIRE (CENTENNIAL MONUMENT)  Jardin Albert 1er (H5) Built in 1893, this monument commemorates the decree declaring the Comté de Nice to be part of France and the creation of the Alpes-Maritimes department.

SAINT NICOLAS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL Av. Nicolas II (bd Tzarévitch) (G4) It has a very richly decorated interior with many icons, murals and carved woodwork as well as an iconostasis of embossed metal. This cathedral is the largest edifice of this type outside Russia. Guided tours every day by reservation: visites.cathedrale.nice@gmail.com

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THE PORT The Nice-Villefranche port is the second Mediterranean cruise port.

PLACE ILE-DE-BEAUTÉ (J5)  Aligned symmetrically on either side of the church of Notre- Dame du Port (Church of the Immaculate Conception), the buildings and houses on the square form an exemplary complex in the Neoclassical style.

WAR MEMORIAL  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).

HILLS FORMER HOTEL RÉGINA  71 Bd de Cimiez (I2) This former hotel was built in 1896 for English aristocrats and essentially Queen Victoria; construction took only eighteen months.

FRANCISCAN CHURCH & MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ  Av. du Monastère (J2) The church houses three key works by the gothic painter Louis Brea of Nice and a monumental altarpiece of carved gilded wood.

MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ CEMETERY  Av. du Monastère (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.

BELLET HILL - THE VINEYARDS (D1) Wines that enhance the cuisine of Nice: these AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) have earned an excellent reputation. Just a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Some producers offer tours of their estates (D1).

GAIRAUT WATERFALL Av. de Gairaut (H0) The picturesque waterfall of Gairaut and its chalet commemorate the opening in 1883 of the canal bringing the waters of the Vésubie River to Nice. The chalet stands atop artificial rocks structuring a broad waterfall dropping into a perfectly symmetrical pool.

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PARKS & GARDENS

MONT-BORON FORESTAL PARK ALBERT 1ER GARDEN  1 Promenade des Anglais (H5) This is a vast area for strolling and relaxing with a bandstand and a late-19th-century theatre in the green (Théâtre de Verdure). It hosts many events in summer. ‘L’Arc de Venet - 115°5’, a huge black metal arc 19 metres high, has been there since 1988, a gift of the contemporary artist, Bernar Venet.

“PROMENADE DU PAILLON” (H5/I4)  A true green path: there is a 12-hectare park right in the heart of the city, connecting the Museum of Modern Art and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) to the Théâtre de Verdure and the Promenade des Anglais. A green walkway through the city with games for children, water mirrors and mist sprays. Free broadband Wi-Fi for all, 20 access points, renewable 1-hour session. Access 24/7.

From 1/10 to 31/03: 7 am to 9 pm; 01/04 to 30/09: 7 am to 11 pm.

PARC CAROL DE ROUMANIE  27-29 Av de Fabron A park for young and old alike: mini golf, wooden playing structures, ballgames on the lawn, fitness trail, water games and wonderful walks. Miniature golf course nearby.

LEISURE PARKS

ESTIENNE D’ORVES DEPARTMENTAL NATURE RESERVE (F4) 

PHOENIX PARK 

Access: 31 Av. Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves This 14.6 hectare wooded area occupies a large part of St- Philippe hill. It has been laid out so that the public can enjoy pretty views of the town and sea.

 www.parc-phoenix.org

CASTLE HILL PARK 

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Quai des États-Unis (I5) The site of the first town founded by the ancient Greeks, then the first mediaeval town, today’s Castle Hill (Colline du Château) has preserved only a few foundations and fragments of walls; but this park and botanical garden offers a panoramic view over Nice and its surroundings, a surprising artificial waterfall, remains of the former 11thcentury Cathedral, walkways paved with colourful 20th-century mosaics…

Access: by lift (Cours Saleya) or on foot along Rue Rossetti, Montée Menica-Rondelly & Rue Catherine Ségurane.

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Route Forestière 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.

405 Promenade des Anglais (C7/8)  +33 (0)49 22 977 00

OPEERNY EV DAY

9.30 am - 7.30 pm from 1/04 to 30/09 and 9.30 am to 6.00 pm from 01/10 to 31/03, Across from the city, this 7-hectare park at the western entrance to Nice have some twenty theme gardens display 2,500 plant species and a hundred animal spaces, a lake, and one of the largest greenhouses in Europe: the Green Diamond.

More information on www.en.nicetourisme.com/parks-and-gardens

AROUND NICE ARBORETUM MARCEL KROENLEIN  06420 Roure  +33(0)7 82 93 70 98

ANIMAL PARKS MARINELAND  306 Av. Mozart – Antibes  +33 (0)4 93 33 49 49  www.marineland.fr

 www.arboretum-roure.org

NIGHWTS SHO MER IN SUM

10.00 am - 6.00pm It brings together the mountain trees of the world, collections of conifers, maple trees, Houseleeks ... This is the only altitude arboretum linked to art.

Annual closure in January

JARDIN EXOTIQUE D’EZE

Shows with killer whales and dolphins, Marineland also hosts many other species such as penguins, sharks, polar bears, sea-lions etc., most of which take part in the european breeding programmes.

Marineland invites you to explore all facets of marine biodiversity: its wealth as well as its fragility.

Rue du Château - Vieux Village - 06360 Eze  +33 (0)4 93 41 10 30

ALPHA PARC LES LOUPS DU MERCANTOUR Le Boréon - Saint-Martin Vésubie  +33 (0)4 93 02 33 69

 www.jardinexotique-eze.fr

In the midst of several hundred species of exotic plants (cacti, aloes, agaves...) the visit is an invitation to discover not only plants, but also themes and art.

VESÚBIA MOUNTAIN PARK Allée du docteur Fulconis - 06450 Saint-Martin Vésubie  +33(0)4 93 23 20 30  www.vesubia-mountain-park.fr

 www.alpha-loup.com

Vesúbia Mountain Park offers indoor activities mountain for all audiences.

10.00 am - 5.00 pm - 10.00 am 6.00 pm from 01/07 - 31/08

« A CIEL OUVERT » ASTRORAMA LA TRINITÉ 

Just an hour’s 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.

Route de la Revère - 06360 Eze-Le-Col  +33 (0)4 93 41 10 30  www.astrorama.net - parsec@astrorama.net

Register on the website Astrorama allows visitors to learn about astronomy by attending mediation animations scientist and discovering the sky through glasses and telescopes.

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CULTURE

NATIONAL MUSEUMS NATIONAL MARC CHAGALL MUSEUM  Av. Docteur Ménard / angle bd de Cimiez (I3)  +33 (0)4 93 53 87 20  www.musee-chagall.fr

Closed on Tuesdays; and 1/01, 1/05, 25/12.

01/11 - 30/04 : 10 am - 5 pm 02/05 - 31/10 : 10 am - 6 pm The permanent collection is the biggest public collection of works by Marc Chagall.

NATIONAL SPORT MUSEUM  Stade Allianz Riviera - Bd des jardiniers  (0)4 89 22 44 00  www.museedusport.fr

Closed on Mondays Its collection of objects bear testimony to sport’s finest hours, whisking visitors away on a journey through the museum’s 2,000 m2 of exhibitions.

DEPARTMENT MUSEUMS DEPARTMENT ASIAN ARTS MUSEUM  405 Promenade des Anglais Arenas (C8)  +33 (0)4 92 29 37 00  www.arts-asiatiques.com

Closed on Tuesdays; and 1/01, 1/05, 25/12.

01/09 - 30/06 : 10 am - 5 pm 01/06- 31/08 : 10 am - 6 pm In a building of white marble and glass designed by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, this Museum evokes the spirit of the main civilizations of Asia through both classical and contemporary works.

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MUNICIPAL MUSEUMS Information on: www.nice.fr/fr/culture

MUSEUM OF ARCHEOLOGY SITE OF NICE-CEMENELUM  160 Av. des arènes (I2)  +33 (0)4 93 81 59 57 Closed on Tuesdays 01/11 - 30/04 : 10 am - 5 pm 02/05 - 31/10 : 10 am - 6 pm Founded by Augustus in 14 BC, Cemenelum was proclaimed the capital of Alpes Maritimae, an ancient Roman Province.

MUSEUM OF PREHISTORY 25 Bd Carnot (J5)  +33 (0)4 93 55 59 93 Closed on Tuesdays 01/11 - 30/04 : 10 am - 5 pm 02/05 - 31/10 : 10 am - 6 pm An elephant-hunters’ camp dating back 400,000 years, where the first traces of domestication of fire in the world have been discovered.

MUSEUM OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART  Place Yves Klein, 06000 Nice  +33 (0)4 97 13 42 01  www.mamac-nice.org

Closed on Mondays 01/11 - 30/04 : 11 am - 6 pm 02/05 - 31/10 : 10 am - 6 pm This original architecture and a major permanent collection tracing the history of the European and American avantgarde since the early sixties.

ANATOLE JAKOVSKY INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM  OF NAÏVE ART Av. de Fabron (E5)  +33 (0)4 93 71 78 33 Closed on Tuesdays 10 am-12.30 pm / 1.30 pm- 6 pm Thanks to sizeable donations from Anatole and Renée Jakovsky, tours through the Museum are able to provide a unique overview of the history of naïve painting from the 18th century to the present.

LASCARIS PALACE 15 rue droite (I5)  +33 (0)4 93 62 72 40

MATISSE MUSEUM  FINE ARTS MUSEUM  33 Av. des Baumettes (F5)  +33 (0)4 92 15 28 28  www.musee-beaux-arts-nice.org Closed on Mondays 01/11 - 30/04 : 10 am - 5 pm 02/05 - 31/10 : 10 am - 6 pm In 1928, it was moved to a sumptuous late 19thcentury villa. The paintings and sculptures on display range from the 14th to the 20th century: Vanloo, Fragonard, Dufy, Chéret, l’Ecole de Barbizon, Le Bronzino and G.A Mossa, Rodin, Carpeaux.

MUSÉUM D’HISTOIRE NATURELLE 60 bis bd Risso (I4)  +33 (0)4 97 13 46 80  www.mhnnice.org Closed on Mondays 10 am-12.30 pm / 1.30 pm- 6 pm Founded in the mid 19th century, the Museum of Natural History is truly the memory of Mediterranean Nature, and creates a better understanding of regional biodiversity.

164 av. des Arènes de Cimiez (I2)  +33 (0)4 93 81 08 08

Closed on Tuesdays 10 am - 6 pm An exceptional example of civil baroque architecture, the Palais Lascaris is a recognised Musée de France, devoted to the art and music of the 17th and 18th centuries.

 www.musee-matisse-nice.org

Closed on Tuesdays 01/11 - 30/04 : 10 am - 5 pm 02/05 - 31/10 : 10 am - 6 pm In a Genoese villa set in the Cimiez Gardens, this single-artist museum follows the artistic development of the painter who lived in Nice from 1917 to his death in 1954.

PRIEURÉ DU VIEUX-LOGIS 59 av. de Saint-Barthélémy (G1)  +33 (0)4 93 91 19 10

MASSÉNA MUSEUM 

Visit only by reservation with the Masséna museum and by mail: musee.massena@ville-nice.fr This place houses collections of medieval religious art and a set of day-to-day objects and furniture.

65 Rue de France et 35 Promenade des Anglais (G5)  +33 (0)4 93 91 19 10

MUSÉE DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE CHARLES NÈGRE 

Closed on Tuesdays 01/11 - 30/04 : 10 am - 5 pm 02/05 - 31/10 : 10 am - 6 pm Listed in the Historic Monuments inventory, the Villa Masséna is an architectural jewel in a tree-lined setting on the Promenade des Anglais that presents the history of Nice in the 19th Century.

1 Place Pierre Gautier  +33 (0)4 97 13 42 20 Closed on Mondays 10 am- 6 pm With its location in the heart of the Old Town, this place offers temporary monographic exhibitions by famous photographers.

Muséum gallery: 10am -12.30pm / 1.30pm - 6pm

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CULTURE OTHER EXHIBITION VENUES FRANCISCAN MUSEUM - CHURCH & MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ  Place du Pape Jean-Paul II (I2)  +33 (0)4 93 81 08 08  www.nice.fr/fr/culture

GALERIES GALERIE LYMPIA ESPACE CULTUREL DÉPARTEMENTAL  52 bd Stalingrad  +33 (0)4 89 04 53 10  www.galerielympia.departement06.fr

Wednesday and Friday: 2pm to 7pm Thursday: 2pm to 9pm Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 7 pm The cultural space enjoys a favoured setting, particularly due to its massive terrace overlooking the port, offering an exceptional view.

9 am - 6 pm Closed Sundays & some holidays An evocation of the life of Franciscan friars in Nice from the 13th to the 18th century.

VILLA ARSON - SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS & NATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART CENTRE  20 Av. S. Liegeard (G1)  +33 (0)4 92 07 73 73  www.villa-arson.org 2 pm - 6 pm - 01/07 - 31/08 : 2 pm - 7 pm Closed on Tuesdays Villa Arson is a listed “20th-century monument,” an experiment in the art of living through its many exhibitions and well worth discovering. Free, unrestricted access (during exhibition periods).

GROTTE DU LAZARET  33 bis Bd F. Pilatte (J5)  +33 (0)4 89 04 36 00  lazaret.departement06.fr

Closed on Mondays Wednesday to Sundays 10 am - 5 pm 01/06 - 30/9 : 10 am - 6 pm Located at the foot of Mont Boron,the cave is 35 metres long and 4 to 14 metres wide.

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MAISON DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT  31 Av. Castellane (K1)  +33 (0)4 97 07 24 60  http://www.nice.fr/fr/environnement

Tuesday to Friday 9.30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 8.30am -1.00 pm Closed Sunday, Monday and Saturday afternoon.

“La Maison de l’Environnement” organizes exhibition and lectures, as well as many festivities and activities.

OBSERVATORY Grande Corniche (K1)  +33 (0)4 92 00 31 12 Guided walking tour (2km) on registration: www.oca.eu Open Wednesday, Saturday all year & Friday school holidays zone B. Built by Charles Garnier (of the Paris Opéra), it boasts in particular Europe’s largest sliding dome designed by Gustave Eiffel.

WALKING TRAILS

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PARC FORESTIER DU MONT BORON 11km of marked trails Botanical garden in the heart of a 57 ha Mediterranean forest (Aleppo pine and rare species). Route Forestière du Mont-Boron.

SENTIER DU CAP DE NICE From Parc Vigier, Boulevard Franck-Pilatte leads to Jardin Félix-Rainaud (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 MontBoron district.

SENTIER DU VINAIGRIER 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 d’Antibes.

Access: Chemin du Vinaigrier, then Chemin de la Compagnie Générale des Eaux and steps to the trail.

SENTIER DU LITTORAL This sporty hike through a protected wilderness, on irregular ochrecoloured 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 SansCulotte. Hiking shoes, 45 min return trip.

LOU CAMIN NISSART A loop of about 42 km in total, combining sports, cultural riches, traditions of Nice, discovery of flora and fauna.

Start / finish Promenade du Paillon.

Several possibilities of shorter courses.  www.nice.fr

SENTIER DU CANAL DE GAIRAUT 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.

Access: Avenue de Gairaut, then Ancien Chemin de Gairaut near the Cascade.

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GUIDED TOURS “CENTRE DU PATRIMOINE” GUIDED TOURS  +33 (0)4 92 00 41 90 

FR GB

http://centredupatrimoinevdn.getaticket.com

9.00 - 1 pm / 2 pm - 5 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am - 1 pm / 2 am - 2.45 pm Friday Duration: 2 hours by reservation Centre du Patrimoine or on the website

• Visit of Nice’s Archeological Crypt 

WALKING TOURS «DISCOVER THE HEART OF NICE» TOUR OF THE OLD TOWN:  +33 (0)4 92 14 46 14  www.nicetourisme.com Guided tour not available in January Duration: 2.30 hrs / Departure: at 9.30 am on Saturdays in French and English. Appointment in front of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau - 5 Promenade des Anglais. Tour of the narrow streets of the old town to discover its sights, history, Baroque churches and picturesque markets.

A TASTE OF NICE TOUR 1 rue du Pontin  +33 (0)9 86 68 93 81  www.atasteofnice.com

Departures : 9.45 am / 10 am / 10.30 am / 3 pm / 5 pm / 5.30 pm Duration: 3 hrs to 5 hrs on booking The best way of seeing Nice and the French Riviera, bike circuits, E-bike circuits and gourmet tours on foot.

THE FRENCH WAY-FOOD TOURS  +33 (0)6 27 35 13 75  www.facebook.com/thefrenchway.fr/ 9.30 am - 12.30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday Discover everything you need to know about the famous Niçoise cuisine on this gastronomic and cultural tour of the beautiful Nice Old Town.

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Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm 3 pm & 4 pm Three centuries later, discover the remains of the medieval fortifications of Nice, an immense underground area of 2,000 sqm located underneath the Place Garibaldi.

• Le Fort du Mont-Alban From 15/07 to 22/09: Tuesdays and Thursdays: Departures 10.30 am, 2 pm and 3:30 pm Departure: front of the fort.

A tour of this site, perched on the Mont Boron hill overlooking Nice’s bay and the Villefranche-sur-Mer harbour, leads you deep into the everyday lives of the soldiers.

LOL-PHOTO  +33 (0)6 31 35 04 28  www.lolphoto06.com Duration: 2 hrs, 1/2 day or whole-day Photography tours with led professional photographers

NICE AU RYTHME DE SES FAÇADES   +33 (0)6 25 07 08 23  www.facades-de-nice.fr 9.00 am - 12.00 am / 2.00 am - 6.00 pm. Close on Sunday Duration: 1.30 hrs to 2.30 hrs on booking Guided walking tours of Nice’s different districts to introduce you to its variety of façades.

THE GREETER CONCEPT  www.nice-greeters.com A « greeter » is a person who is passionate about his city and wants to share it on a volontary basis with visitors.

NICE FOOD & WINE TOURS  +33 (0)7 62 09 11 50  www.nicefoodandwinetours.com Closed from 01/01 to 10/01 Duration: 3 hrs on booking Gastronomic adventures in Nice’s Old Town, indulging in delicious local specialities.

TRÈSNICE  +33 (0)4 93 54 64 98  https://tresnicetours.com/ 9.30 am - 11.30 am / 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Duration: 2.00 on booking / Departure : 9.30 am and 2.00 pm - 85 Quai des Etats-Unis Fun stories, beautiful places and great advice.

TOURS OF NICE  +33 (0)6 62 24 84 17  www.toursofnice.com 10.00 am - 9.00 pm Duration: 2.00 at 10.30 am, except Sunday, tour in English and possibility of tour in Italian and French / Departure: the Fontaine du Soleil, Place Masséna.

A Walking tour leading you through Nice’s historic squares and little winding streets.

SUGGESTED VISITED CAIRN EXPE  +33 (0)6 70 65 25 88  www.cairn-expe.com

NICE CAR 

SEGWAY - MOBILBOARD NICE

22 bis Rue Emmanuel Philibert  +33 (0)4 93 16 90 36

2 Rue Halévy  +33 (0)4 93 80 21 27

 www.nice-car.fr

 www.mobilboard.com

Departures : 9 am - 9.30 am / 1.30 pm - 5.30 pm Duration: 1 hr on booking Guided tours by GPS with audio-guide system.

2 car seats, simple driving with a handlebar.

NICE LE GRAND TOUR HOP ON HOP OFF BUS 

9.30 am - 1 pm / 2 pm - 7 pm Duration: 30 mins on booking The latest, modern, environmentally friendly electric vehicle. Minimum 2 persons children from 14 years accompanied by an adult (minimum weight 45kg/99lbs maximum 118 kg/260 lbs).

 + 33 (0)4 92 29 17 00

TOURIST TRAIN 

 www.nicelegrandtour.fr

10.00 am - 5.00 pm every hour from 02/11 31/03 and 10.00 am - 6.00 pm every 30 mins from 01/04 - 01/11 This original means of transport combined with guided tours in 9 languages, offers the possibility of getting on and off the bus at each of the stops.

Approximate duration without stops: 1h15 (Nice) and 1h45 (Nice + Villefranche) Departure: 4 av. Max Gallo

 +33 (0)6 20 38 09 00  www.petitstrains.wixsite.com/monsite

High season: 9.20 am - 6.20 pm every 20 min.

Low season: 10 am - 5:30 pm every 30 min.

Duration: 45 mins From the Promenade des Anglais (Théâtre de Verdure), guided tour: discover the incredible mix of Old Nice and its new look, then enjoy the ride along the waterfront to admire the sublime harbour.

8.00 am – 7.00 pm Sporting and unusual activities on the French Riviera.

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GUIDED TOURS

BY BIKE

HAPPYMOOV NICE

CYCLO NICE 

47 Rue Smolett  +33 (0)6 52 77 39 33

7 av. Villermont  +33 (0)4 93 81 76 15

HOLLAND BIKES 2 Rue Blacas  +33 (0)7 68 79 61 85  www.hollandbikes.com

 www.happymoov.com

9.00 am - 8.00 pm. Open 7/7 - Duration: 30 or 60 mins Try a new and original way to explore the city: our electric tricycles, with your own driver.

9.00 am - 11.00 pm from Monday to Saturday Duration: 30 mins or 1 hour on booking An original guided visit on an electric bike.

EBIKE RIVIERA TOUR 8 bd Lech Walesa  +33 (0)6 65 27 52 79

NICE AZUR VISIT

 www.ebike-riviera.com

7 Rue du Château  +33 (0)6 23 42 40 73

9.00 am - 7.00 pm. Closed from 15/01 - 15/02 Enjoy an effortless ride to the finest view on the Riviera with these guided tours of Nice on an electric bike.

FRENCH RIVIERA

 www.nice-azur-visit.com

9.00 am - 6.00 pm. Closed Sundays Unique bespoke tours.

PASS

Designed to offer maximum opportunities, the French Riviera Pass offers access throughout the period of validity to: “Nice le Grand Tour” an open top deck bus, Nice Tourist Trains, Segway, Casino Barrière, Cave Bianchi, Domaine de Toasc, Parc Phoenix, Musée National du Sport, Stade Allianz, Observatoire, Crypte, Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe, Nice Car, Trans Côte d’Azur, Holiday bike, Socca chez Térésa, Hard Rock café......

Gifts, reductions and special offers in boutiques, restaurants and other venues during one month, period starting from the date the card is used for the first time.

Transport option €4/day.

SALES POINTS Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau 5 Promenade des Anglais Railway station SNCF, av. Thiers list of information desks and other places selling the Pass : https://en.frenchrivierapass.com/buy-my-pass

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10.00 am - 1.00 pm / 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm Closed on Wednesdays Duration: 3 hrs / Departure: 10.00 am and 1.00 pm Discover Nice comfortably seated on your Dutch bike!

26€

38€

56€

FREE ENTRANCE TO MAJOR SIGHTS OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA: Nice: Musée national Marc Chagall, Museums: Matisse, Cap-d’Ail : Villa Les Camélias MAMAC & Ponchettes, Masséna, Lascaris, Archéologie Eze: Jardin exotique, Astrorama, Parfums Galimard Cimiez/Terra Amata, Beaux-Arts, Art Naïf, Histoire La Turbie : Trophée d’Auguste Naturelle,Théâtre Photographie, Villa Arson…

Antibes: Marineland (pass 72h only), Antibes Monaco: Jardin Exotique, Musée Océanographique, Museum Pass including Picasso Museum, Grimaldi Forum, Nouveau Musée National de Monaco Holiday Bikes.

St-Jean Cap Ferrat: Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Beaulieu: Villa Kérylos Water sport Biot: Musée national Fernand Léger

Villefranche-sur-Mer: Vieille Ville & Citadelle

Cagnes-sur-Mer: Château-Musée Grimaldi, Musée Saint-Martin-Vésubie: Alpha wolves Park, Vesubia

Renoir - 1 hour pedal-car hire (Energy location)

Mountain Park (climbing zone)

Cannes: Iles de Lérins: Planaria, Trans Côte d’Azur

Roure: Arboretum Marcel Kroenlein

BY BOAT TRANS CÔTE D’AZUR   +33 (0)4 92 00 42 30  www.trans-cote-azur.com 01/04 to 31/10 every day (except Mondays): coastal boat ride 01/05 to 30/09: all excursions Departure Nice or Cannes Duration: approximately 1 hour From Cap de Nice to the Promenade des Anglais via the famous bay of Villefranche, you will marvel at the gorgeous scenery.

ASSOCIATION SOS GRAND BLEU  +33 (0)4 93 76 17 61  www.sosgrandbleu.asso.fr

EXCURSIONS AMV   +33 (0)4 93 76 65 65  www.amv-sirenes.com

Closed on weekends 01/04 to 30/09 : 9 am -12 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm Duration: 1/2 day or full-day. On booking Departure: port of St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat at the end of the Grande Jetée The Association organizes outings at sea to learn how to use a Lateen sail and discover dolphins and whales in the Pelagos Sanctuary.

01/06 - 30/09 Duration: 4 hrs on booking / Departure: port of Villefranche-sur-Mer Mediterranean marine mammal photo safari.

CAP KETOS  +33 (0)6 11 05 89 23  www.capketos.com

MÉDITERRANÉE PÊCHE DÉCOUVERTE  +33 (0)6 33 34 16 98  www.med-sportfishing.com/contact

NICE BOAT TOUR  +33 (0)6 74 31 92 53  www.boat-tour.fr

Duration: 1/2 day or full-day. On booking Departure : port of Nice Dolphin and whale watching.

8.30 am - 1.00 pm /1.30 pm - 6.00 pm every day from 01/05 - 30/09 Duration: 1/2 day or full-day. On booking Departure: port of Beaulieu-sur-Mer Take a trip with the professionals to see the dolphins and whales.

9.00 am - 7.00 pm Duration: 1/2 day or full-day. On booking A Trip to discover the French Riviera by boat.

EXCURSIONS ACTI LOISIRS   +33 (0)6 01 33 42 68  www.dauphin-mediterranee.com

SEAZEN  +33 (0)6 52 73 95 54  www.seazen.fr

From 01/07 to 31/08: departure 9.30am on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.

June and September: departure 9.30am on Sundays Duration: 4 hrs on booking / Departure: 9.30 am from the port of Villefranche-sur-Mer A striking experience: an excursion in the Mediterranean Reserve.

9.00 am - 12.00 am / 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm Duration: from 1 hour / Departure: port of Beaulieu-sur-Mer Solar boat tour. Between Nice and Monaco, discover the Côte d’Azur from the sea, with its sumptuous villas, yachts and mooring.

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ACTIVITIES & LEISURE JET ÉVASION (Jet ski) Plage de Carras (F5)  +33 (0)6 61 45 87 97

BEACHES

7BkEAm CHES

OF

Over 7km, you can choose from 15 private beaches and 20 public beaches (2 beaches ).

WATER SPORTS

 www.cdmm.fr

1/05 - 7/10 : 8.30 am - 8 pm Beginners, broad selection of discovery outings at sea.

01/05 - 31/10

CENTRE ÉCOLE DE PLONGÉE LE POSÉIDON (Baptisms andaquatic walks) Quai Lunel (J5)  +33 (0)4 92 00 43 86  www.poseidon-nice.com

06/05 - 18/10 Departure : 9h00 - Check in 15min before

(Parascending, waterskiing, boat-towed buoys, fly fishing, kayaking…)

Blue Beach/Neptune (H5 - across from the hôtel Le Negresco)  +33 (0)6 10 27 03 91

CENTRE INTERNATIONAL DE PLONGÉE (CIP) (Baptisms)

 www.glisse-evasion.com

NIKAÏA WATER SPORTS 

 www.nikaiaglisse.com

AZUR KAYAK MER (paddle and kayak)  50 Bd Franck Pilatte (I5)  +33 (0)6 50 25 18 41  www.azurkayakmer.com

L’AIGLE NAUTIQUE  50 Bd Frank Pilatte (I5) Paddle et Kayak : +33 (0)6 75 79 13 12  www.plongeeaiglenautique.fr

(snorkeling and kayak) 50 Bd Franck Pilatte (J5)  +33 (0)4 93 55 33 33

 www.jetevasion06.com

GLISSE ÉVASION / BLUE BEACH WATERSPORT 

(Parasailing, fly fish, water skiing ...)

Opéra/Beau Rivage (H5 - across from old city)  +33 (0)6 09 16 02 16

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+33 (0)6 98 10 50 62

CENTRE DE DÉCOUVERTE DU MONDE MARIN

2 Ruelle des moulins (I5)  +33 (0)4 93 55 59 50

+33 (0)6 09 52 55 57  www.cip-nice.com NAUTILE PLONGÉE (Baptisms & Snorkelling) Quai Lunel (J5)  +33 (0)6 09 55 71 45  www.facebook.com/nautileplongee

ÉCOLE DE PLONGÉE NICE DIVING (Baptisms & Snorkelling) 13 Quai des deux Emmanuel (J5)  +33 (0)9 51 05 51 83 +33 (0)6 14 46 04 06  www.nicediving.com

01/03 - 15/12

CLUB DE LA MER (Kayak)  50 Bd Frank Pilatte (J5)  +33 (0)4 92 04 07 99  http://www.clubdelamer.fr

OTHER ACTIVITIES HIPPODROME CÔTE D’AZUR  2 Bd J.F Kennedy - Cagnes-sur-Mer  + 33 (0)4 92 02 44 44  www.hippodrome-cotedazur.com

CASINO BARRIÈRE LE RUHL NICE  1 Promenade des Anglais (H5)  +33 (0)4 97 03 12 22 

www.casinoruhl.com

CASINO DU PALAIS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE  15 Promenade des Anglais (H5)  +33 (0)4 92 14 68 00 

www.casinomediterranee.com

LABELS

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«CUISINE NISSARDE» LABEL To highlight the authenticity of the cuisine of Nice, the label ‘Cuisine Nissarde, respect de la Tradition’, was created by Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau.

This label is awarded to restaurants featuring selected traditional recipes in their menu.

A list of affiliated restaurants is available at tourist offices and on: www.nicetourisme.com

NEW: Discover the Niçoise cooking classese  +33 (0)4 97 13 35 85  lateliercuisinenicoise@ville-nice.fr

NICE WITH THE FAMILY LABEL «FAMILLE PLUS» Nice has earned the «Famille Plus» label. The establishments showing the logo have committed themselves to respect the welcome quality criteria (equipment for children, family rates, a special welcome). “Nice with the family” is available at tourist offices and on www.nicetourisme.com

NICE GAY FRIENDLY

IRISÉE

NATURELLEMENT

NICE

ACCESSIBLE

Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is a leading destination with a large number of gay friendly establishments. From beaches to museums, the Old City and gay night-life: your programme will be rich in discoveries! Nice is a year-round city! Besides the inevitable Pink Parade, evenings and festivals are not to be missed… The « Gay-friendly guide » is available at tourist offices and on www.nicetourisme.com

NICE ACCESSIBLE To facilitate your stay in Nice, we have published this guide indicating wheelchair accessibility for each place or activity with a logo  Additional information available at Tourist Offices and on www.nicetourisme.com.

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Forum de l’Urbanisme et de l’Architecture

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Information, benefits, services offered by the stores on https://niceshopping.fr/

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Tour Bellanda (ascenseur) Palais Caïs de Pierlas / Matisse Maison d’Adam et Eve Marché aux Fleurs Chapelle de la Miséricorde Galerie des Ponchettes Théâtre municipal de l’Opéra Eglise Saint-François de Paule Palais Corvésy Palais Rusca Palais Spitalieri de Cessole Palais de Justice Palais des Ducs de Savoie Eglise Sainte-Rita Chapelle du Saint-Suaire Palais du Sénat Eglise du Jésus Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate Place Rossetti Palais Lascaris Chapelle Sainte-Croix Couvent de la Visitation Palais Communal - Place St François Tour Saint-François Monument de Catherine Ségurane Eglise Saint-Martin / Saint-Augustin Chapelle du Saint-Sépulcre Place Garibaldi Crypte Archéologique

Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Car park with free parking (1/2 ou 1 hour) Tramway stops & itinerary line 1 Tramway stops & itinerary line 2 Coach parking Car park Taxi stand Departure trains touristiques Departure Nice le Grand Tour

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THE NICE CÔTE D’AZUR METROPOLIS Saint-Dalmasle-Selvage

Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée

Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée Isola

Italie Valdeblore Roubion Saint-Martin-Vésubie Roure Belvédère

Rimplas Venanson

Ilonse

Roquebilière

Clans

La BollèneVésubie

Marie

Alpes de Haute Provence

La Toursur-Tinée

Bairols

Lantosque

Tournefort Utelle Monaco Bonson Gilette

Duranus Levens

Alpes Maritimes

Saint-Blaise Castagniers

Saint-Martin-du-Var Le Broc Carros Gattières Saint-Jeannet

Tourrette-Levens Aspremont Colomars Falicon Saint-André-de-la-Roche La Trinité Eze

Vence

Var

La Gaude Saint-Laurent-du-Var

La Roquette-sur-Var

Nice

Cap d’Ail Villefranche-sur-Mer Beaulieu-sur-Mer Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Cagnes-sur-Mer

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Mer Méditerranée

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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…

COASTAL AREA

MID-COUNTRY

THE HIGH LAND

Here, the natural splendors of the coastline combine with the riches of its heritage ...

From time immemorial, its brightness and its dazzling beauty have inspired the greatest masters in fields as varied as architecture, painting, music or cinema.

Not far from the shores of the Mediterranean, this area offers a haven of calm, freshness and serenity. The villages, nestled in lush greenery or clinging to the cliff like eagle nests, invite the visitor to stroll through their charming streets. He will discover a preserved heritage: old oil mills, facades, fountains, wash houses, and, at the turn of a chapel ... a panoramic view of the valleys, the sea or the mountains.

Citadel of the metropolis with its mountain massif culminating at 3,143 meters, nature has carved, over the centuries, grandiose landscapes.

Villages, built on the rock or unfolding harmoniously in the valleys, offer the authenticity of a jealously guarded heritage.

In summer, it is a privileged site for an active outdoor holiday, famous for the beauty of its lakes, forests, summits, clues ...

The cities that dot it are in effervescence day and night: gastronomy, shopping, culture, events, everything is there!

This unique setting, bathed in sunshine that exalts the colors, has seduced the greatest artists ... Following in their footsteps, in search of the works left in inheritance, will enchant art lovers.

Authenticity and art of living characterize this multi-faceted territory, which has reinvented itself over the centuries to become a precursor in many areas: sustainable development, smart networks, research and innovation ...

The surrounding countryside is the true paradise for sportsmen who will take hiking or biking trails, or cool off in the gorges for a canyoning descent.

In winter, it is a paradise for board sports with its ski resorts offering snow and sunshine ...

Quite simply, this haven of calm and freshness delivers a privileged site for a stay in the fresh air in a setting of magnificent mountains!

The unspoiled shoreline is turned towards the Mediterranean and its pleasures: creeks and sea-beds rhyme with sailing, water skiing or scuba diving.

Find the entire tourist offer on the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis Guide.

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THE FRENCH RIVIERA

BY TRAIN DESSERTES RÉGIONALES TER  Gares Nice Ville (H3), Nice Riquier (J4), Nice Pont-Michel (K2) et Nice Saint-Augustin/Aéroport (C7)  +33 (0)800 11 40 23 (free from a landline from Monday to Friday, 7.00 am to 9.30 pm)  www.ter-sncf.com/paca

THELLO - FRANCE / ITALIE TRAINS Gare SNCF - Avenue Thiers (H3)  www.thello.com

Opening of an international line from Nice to Monaco, Ventimiglia, San Remo, Genoa and Milano.

CHEMINS DE FER DE PROVENCE  RRT-PACA - 4 Bis rue Alfred Binet (H3)  + 33 (0)4 97 03 80 80

BY BUS

 www.trainprovence.com

AGENCES LIGNES D’AZUR 

Embark on board on the narrow-gauge Train des Pignes to explore the Mediterranean hinterland! Route : Nice - Cuneo

1 rue d’Italie (H4) / 4 bd Jean Jaurès (I4)  + 33 (0)800 06 01 06  www.sudmobilite.fr

TRAIN DES MERVEILLES  TER Paillon Roya Bévéra  +33(0)800 11 40 23 (free from a landline every day, 7.00 am to 9.30 pm)

From Nice, to visit the villages and the hinterland.

The 100% snow service : to reach the ski resorts/

 www.ter.sncf.com/paca

www.tendemerveilles.com

This tourist train has been fitted out and illustrated by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, and will take you up through the sights of the Paillon, the RoyaBévéra valley and the Mercantour national park, where the Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of the Marvels) hides its treasures.

TRAIN DES PIGNES À VAPEUR RRT-PACA - 4 bis Rue Alfred Binet (H3)  + 33 (0)7 81 92 67 75  www.traindespignes.fr

Every Sunday from May to October (extra days in summer) Full steam ahead with the Train des Pignes! Come and discover the wonders of the hills of Nice, aboard a 1925 steam locomotive, a classified historical monument.

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BY MINI BUS  www.en.nicetourisme.com/excursions-by-bus-

or-minibus Tours are available for groups ranging from 2 to 8 persons.

Information and reservations: Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau and on the website.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION EMERGENCY SERVICES 24/7

PHARMACIES 24H/24

POLICE SECOURS  17  www.interieur.gouv.fr

Find the nearest pharmacy.  3237

POLICE SECOURS  112 FIRE DEPARTMENT  18 SAMU (emergency medical care) CENTRE  15

RÉSOGARDES 24H/24  www.3237.fr

PHARMACIE MASSÉNA (H4) 7 Rue Masséna  +33 (0)4 93 87 78 94 Sunday after 6.30 pm

IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT CENTRAL POLICE STATION 24H/24 (I4) 1 Av. Maréchal Foch  +33 (0)4 92 17 22 22 Foreign visitor reception desk Opening hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm interactive terminals in different languages.

POLICE MUNICIPALE 24H/24

S.O.S. MÉDECINS  +33 (0)4 93 85 01 01

PHARMACIE RIVIERA (H4)

5-7 Place du Général de Gaulle  +33 (0)4 93 53 53 53

DOCTORS ON CALL AND EMERGENCY  +33 (0)4 93 53 03 03

66 Av. Jean Médecin  +33 (0)4 93 62 54 44 Sunday after 7.00 pm

TELEPHONE NUMBER IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT

EMERGENCY HÔPITAL PASTEUR 2 30, Av de la voie romaine (J1)  +33 (0)4 92 03 77 77 (standard CHU)  www.chu-nice.fr S.O.S. DENTAL CARE (weekends & holidays)  +33 (0)4 93 01 14 14 DENTAL EMERGENCY

PETS VET CLINIC 24H/7 3 Rue Maurice Mignon (D7)  +33 (0)4 93 71 21 41

VETERINARY EMERGENCY 24/7

(Monday to Saturday from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm)

27 Boulevard de l’Ariane (K0)  +33(0)4 22 53 05 05

RIVIERA MEDICAL SERVICES

Home interventions.

 +33 (0)4 92 13 06 26

 urgences-veterinaires-nice.fr

(medical service for foreigners)

 +33 (0)4 93 26 12 70

EMERGENCY FOR CHILDREN HÔPITAL LENVAL (F5) 57 Av. de la Californie  +33 (0)4 92 03 03 92

LOST & FOUND ANIMALS (A.P.O.T)  +33 (0)8 00 03 70 16 toll free number

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• Main bank cards:  08 92 70 57 05 • American Express:  +33 (0)1 47 77 72 00 • Cheque books (bank or post-office):  08 92 68 32 08

LOST & FOUND Police municipale - 42 Rue Dabray (G3)  3906  web.nice.fr/formulaires/

objets-trouves/?_locale=en

TOWING AWAY CAR POUND 61 Route de Grenoble (B8)  +33 (0)4 93 89 18 08

Never leave luggage unattended and report suspicious behavior or objects.

Be very vigilant in public transport and the most popular tourist sites.

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.

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NICE CÔTE D’AZUR METROPOLITAN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU www.en.nicetourisme.com INFORMATION OFFICES 5 Promenade des Anglais (H5)  1st October to 30th April: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm, Monday to Saturday 2nd May to 31st May: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm, Monday to Saturday and 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday 1st June to 30th September: 9.00 am - 7.00 pm, Monday to Sunday Open 25th December, 1st January and 1st May: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Gare SNCF - Avenue Thiers (H3)  1st October to 31st May: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm, Monday to Saturday and 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday 1st June to 30th September: 9.00 am - 7.00 pm, Monday to Sunday Closed 25th December, 1st January and 1st May B.P. 4079 - 06302 NICE CEDEX 4 - info@nicecotedazurtourisme.com

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