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The 5-day plan, rearranged for 2 days: the best-ranked places stay, and each day keeps to one part of town.
From average weather, 2021 to 2025: warm, sunny days with little rain score highest (the air stands in for the sea, which is not included). Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The palace of the ruling family on the old rock of Monaco. Walk the square in front of it, look down at the harbour and wander the quiet lanes of the old town.
Go when Late morning, once the lanes are open.
Local tip Walk to the edge of the rock for the view of the harbour, then wander the old town behind the palace.
A pink villa on the narrow Cap Ferrat peninsula, with themed gardens, fountains and a view of the sea on both sides. Walk the gardens first and the rooms afterward.
Go when Afternoon, with time for the gardens.
Local tip Do the gardens in the order the paths lead you, and keep the rooms of the villa for the hottest hour.
A rich orange soup of rock fish, served with bread, grated cheese and a garlic sauce. A table on the quay at Villefranche is a classic spot to eat it.
Local tip Share a bowl if you plan to eat again at dinner.
The square in Monte-Carlo in front of the great casino building, with gardens, fountains and a grand café terrace on one side. Come after dark, when the facades are lit.
Go when After dark, when the building and the gardens are lit.
Local tip You can enjoy the square without going inside. Stroll the gardens, sit on a terrace, and keep the morning after free.
A village of stone lanes perched on a rock high above the sea. Climb to the top, where a garden of cactus looks out over the coast, and stay for the sunset.
Go when Late afternoon, at sunset (about 8:48 PM).
Local tip The climb is steep and the lanes are narrow, so wear flat shoes, and plan your way back down to the coast before dark.
Stuffed vegetables, usually tomatoes, courgettes and onions filled with a herby meat mixture and baked soft. A simple dinner dish of the coast.
Local tip Order a plate to share and ask for bread to mop up the juices.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The long market square at the edge of the old town, with flower and produce stalls under the awnings and café terraces along the sides. Walk it end to end.
Go when Morning, when the stalls are set out.
Local tip Walk it once to look, then come back in the evening, when the same square is lined with café tables.
The old town of Nice, a maze of narrow lanes with ochre and pink houses, small squares and shuttered windows. Wander with no plan and look into the doorways.
Go when Late morning, then again after dark.
Local tip Get lost on purpose. The lanes are short, and every one leads back to a square or the sea.
Socca is the thin chickpea pancake of Nice, baked crisp in a wood oven and served in torn pieces with plenty of black pepper. A cheap, quick lunch in the old town.
Local tip Eat it hot and standing, straight from the oven, with a cold drink.
A green hill at the east end of the bay with paths, a waterfall and a viewpoint over the old town roofs, the bay and the harbour. There is no castle left, only the view.
Go when Late afternoon, about an hour before sunset (about 8:48 PM).
Local tip Take the path up, not the lift, so the view opens slowly, and stay for the light on the bay.
The wide seafront road of Nice, with a broad walkway beside the pebble beach and the blue chairs facing the water. Walk it as the sun goes down.
Go when Around sunset (about 8:48 PM), then on into the evening.
Local tip Take a blue chair at the water, with a glass of rosé if you like, and walk the length of it with your shoes in your hand.
Daube is the slow-cooked beef stew of Nice, dark with red wine and herbs, often served with pasta. Look for it on a menu in the old town.
Local tip Order it for the table and share a plate of green salad on the side.
By average weather from 2021 to 2025, June to September are the best months for a beach trip to Nice. This plan is built for late May, which is a good month. Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
It covers 2 days in Nice, planned for late May. Each day is built around a small number of stops, with room to rest.
It was planned for most travelers. The pace and the places reflect that, so check it fits how you travel.
No. Places marked "book ahead" need a reservation. Hours, prices and availability change, so confirm before you go.
Yes. Archie drafts a day by day plan for your dates and takes your pace, the weather and who is travelling into account. You can start one from the Archie app.
Yes. It is a starting point you can change to fit your own trip: swap a place, add a day or move the pace.
Each day has about 2.5 to 23.6 kilometers between its stops, and 26.1 kilometers in all across 2 days. A short hop is a walk and a longer one a ride. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for the streets.
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5 days in LyonAbout 300 km awayOther guides with a page about Nice. Each one opens in a new tab.
WikivoyageNice, the free travel guide
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