Guidebook for Nice
Food Scene
Local places to eat out or in.
Freshly baked bread and pastries, delicious cakes and sandwiches. There's also a cafe inside. A nice place to have breakfast and mingle with the locals.
Ibanez Barnoin
13 Av. Auguste VerolaFreshly baked bread and pastries, delicious cakes and sandwiches. There's also a cafe inside. A nice place to have breakfast and mingle with the locals.
This restaurant is located within the Carrefour Lingostiere shopping mall. It offers a really good selection of pizza and steak tartare (its speciality!) amongst other fares. The restaurant is decorated with several wall size fish tanks. A favourite with children. Open everyday 11.30am - 3pm and 6.30pm - 10pm except Sundays.
Le Kalliste
606 Bd du MercantourThis restaurant is located within the Carrefour Lingostiere shopping mall. It offers a really good selection of pizza and steak tartare (its speciality!) amongst other fares. The restaurant is decorated with several wall size fish tanks. A favourite with children. Open everyday 11.30am - 3pm and 6.30pm - 10pm except Sundays.
Family run restaurant serving delicious food at affordable price. There is a lovely terrace to enjoy the local atmosphere. Car park also available. Located in St Laurent du Var.
L'Inizio
342 Av. Sainte-MargueriteFamily run restaurant serving delicious food at affordable price. There is a lovely terrace to enjoy the local atmosphere. Car park also available. Located in St Laurent du Var.
The best place to taste specialities from Nice such as Socca, an oven baked pancake made with chickpea flour and olive oil that should be eaten heavily peppered. And other specialities such as pissaladiera (onion pizza), tapenades and tourte de blette (a sweet pie made with 'blette' a local type of spinach. You won't know how good it is until you try it! This establishment is famous amongst the locals and is always very busy so get there early or be prepared to wait for a table as they do not take reservations.
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Chez Pipo
13 Rue BavastroThe best place to taste specialities from Nice such as Socca, an oven baked pancake made with chickpea flour and olive oil that should be eaten heavily peppered. And other specialities such as pissaladiera (onion pizza), tapenades and tourte de blette (a sweet pie made with 'blette' a local type of spinach. You won't know how good it is until you try it! This establishment is famous amongst the locals and is always very busy so get there early or be prepared to wait for a table as they do not take reservations.
An excellent restaurant serving a wide selection of freshly prepared dishes to please all an dideally located on the pedestrian beachfront path overlooking the beach.
Not to be missed!
Dylano
167 Prom. des Flots BleusAn excellent restaurant serving a wide selection of freshly prepared dishes to please all an dideally located on the pedestrian beachfront path overlooking the beach.
Not to be missed!
Truly amazing fruit sorbets and ice creams! Simply yummy!!
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Oui, jelato
5 Rue de la PréfectureTruly amazing fruit sorbets and ice creams! Simply yummy!!
Pizza truck in COLOMARS, the nearest village. They have a wide range of toppings. You call 06 63 87 54 32, order and they'll tell you what time to pick them up at.
Pizza Stef'
32-40 Bd Jacques UgoPizza truck in COLOMARS, the nearest village. They have a wide range of toppings. You call 06 63 87 54 32, order and they'll tell you what time to pick them up at.
Restaurant flunch
Popular cheap french fast food.
Pizza Saint Isidore - Pizza truck located at the Saint Isidore train station. Order on 06 3093 2331. Free delivery.
4 Chemin de Crémat
4 Chemin de CrématPizza Saint Isidore - Pizza truck located at the Saint Isidore train station. Order on 06 3093 2331. Free delivery.
Simply one of the best restaurant in Nice serving local and mediterranean fares. Excellent wine matching. Terrasse overlooking the port.
Daki Daïa
20 Quai LunelSimply one of the best restaurant in Nice serving local and mediterranean fares. Excellent wine matching. Terrasse overlooking the port.
Drinks & Nightlife
Roof top terrace with a 360 ° view. The best place to admire the city and enjoy a drink at the same time. Good cocktails, wine selection and appetisers. Located in NICE.
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La Terrasse du Plaza
12 Av. de VerdunRoof top terrace with a 360 ° view. The best place to admire the city and enjoy a drink at the same time. Good cocktails, wine selection and appetisers. Located in NICE.
Tropical looking bar/restaurant serving excellent cocktails. Located in St Laurent du Var.
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LA CABANE
167 Prom. des Flots BleusTropical looking bar/restaurant serving excellent cocktails. Located in St Laurent du Var.
Local vineyard whose vines can be seen from the house.
The Dauby Family will welcome you warmly to wine taste their Bellet AOC organic wines and olive oil. By appointment only on +33 (0)6 60 81 85 20 or (0)6 62 07 10 32.
http://www.vindebellet.com/vignobles/vinceline.htm
Domaine de Vinceline - Bellet
305 bis Chemin de SaquierLocal vineyard whose vines can be seen from the house.
The Dauby Family will welcome you warmly to wine taste their Bellet AOC organic wines and olive oil. By appointment only on +33 (0)6 60 81 85 20 or (0)6 62 07 10 32.
http://www.vindebellet.com/vignobles/vinceline.htm
The Waka Bar is the ideal spot for having a drink with a sea view, best at sunset. Located across from Promenade des Anglais in NICE. Open till 2am.
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Waka Bar
57 Quai des États-UnisThe Waka Bar is the ideal spot for having a drink with a sea view, best at sunset. Located across from Promenade des Anglais in NICE. Open till 2am.
Sightseeing
Truly a maze of greenery that has become popular for its cool undergrowth and surprising waterfall, this wonderful place for strolling offers a wonderful viewpoint over Baie des Anges, Old Nice and the Port (orientation table). Spectacular lighting at night. Access on foot from OId Nice and Place Garibaldi, in an Art-Deco lift or by steps (‘escalier Lesage’) at the end of Quai des États-Unis or on the Little Tourist Train. Please Note: the green dot on the map provided by airbnb is not in the right place. The Castle is the grey area on the left hand side of the port and to the south west of the green dot.
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Castle of Nice
Truly a maze of greenery that has become popular for its cool undergrowth and surprising waterfall, this wonderful place for strolling offers a wonderful viewpoint over Baie des Anges, Old Nice and the Port (orientation table). Spectacular lighting at night. Access on foot from OId Nice and Place Garibaldi, in an Art-Deco lift or by steps (‘escalier Lesage’) at the end of Quai des États-Unis or on the Little Tourist Train. Please Note: the green dot on the map provided by airbnb is not in the right place. The Castle is the grey area on the left hand side of the port and to the south west of the green dot.
The old town is a fantastic place to have a stroll and discover the southerners' slow pace. Getting lost among its narrow, winding alleyways is a highlight. You'll find a range of restaurants, boutiques, bars and delis. The cours Saleya offers a huge market square hosting both a food and freshly cut flowers.
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old nice
The old town is a fantastic place to have a stroll and discover the southerners' slow pace. Getting lost among its narrow, winding alleyways is a highlight. You'll find a range of restaurants, boutiques, bars and delis. The cours Saleya offers a huge market square hosting both a food and freshly cut flowers.
Beautiful authentic village well worth a detour.
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Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Beautiful authentic village well worth a detour.
Essentials
Human size supermarket, 5 minutes down the hill. Also has a small mall.
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E.Leclerc Nice Saint-Isidore
Boulevard du MercantourHuman size supermarket, 5 minutes down the hill. Also has a small mall.
Carrefour Lingostière is a large scale supermarket selling all food items as well as clothes, kitchenware, linen, books, toys, car consumables and more. There is also a shopping mall and a couple of restaurants within the mall. 10min drive.
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Carrefour Nice Lingostière
606 Rte de GrenobleCarrefour Lingostière is a large scale supermarket selling all food items as well as clothes, kitchenware, linen, books, toys, car consumables and more. There is also a shopping mall and a couple of restaurants within the mall. 10min drive.
Parks & Nature
This is a must for garden lovers, ideal for a stroll amongst over 3000 specimen from the five continents. It also offers an amazing panoramic view of the 'Baie des Anges'. The children playground is really appreciated by the locals. Free entrance.
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de Nice Botanical Garden
78 Cor FleurieThis is a must for garden lovers, ideal for a stroll amongst over 3000 specimen from the five continents. It also offers an amazing panoramic view of the 'Baie des Anges'. The children playground is really appreciated by the locals. Free entrance.
This mountaintop garden featuring mostly succulents is known for its picturesque views of the ocean. The contemplation garden is the ultimate chill out garden. Opens 9am - 7.30pm July to Sept, 9am - 6.30pm April to June, 9am - 4pm rest of year. Entrance fee 6€, free for under 12. Located in Eze.
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El Jardín Exótico
20 Rue du ChâteauThis mountaintop garden featuring mostly succulents is known for its picturesque views of the ocean. The contemplation garden is the ultimate chill out garden. Opens 9am - 7.30pm July to Sept, 9am - 6.30pm April to June, 9am - 4pm rest of year. Entrance fee 6€, free for under 12. Located in Eze.
Shopping
Open air shopping village combining shopping, entertainment (cinema and casino) and dining. 20 minutes drive by motorway.
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Polygone Riviera station
Open air shopping village combining shopping, entertainment (cinema and casino) and dining. 20 minutes drive by motorway.
Large shopping centre in St Laurent du Var, 150 shops and restaurants, open 10am to 9pm, Mondays to Saturdays. Lafayette Gourmet (gourmet & luxury food) open 8.30am to 9pm, Mondays to Saturdays (Sundays in July). Huge car park and a Kids Garden for children 4 to 12 yrs old, offering parents the opportunity to do their shopping in while kids are cared for. Located on the beach front, there are 4 restaurants. Many more can be found a short stroll along the shore on 'Promenade des Flots Bleues' or 'Le Port St Laurent'.
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Cap3000
217 Av. Eugène DonadeïLarge shopping centre in St Laurent du Var, 150 shops and restaurants, open 10am to 9pm, Mondays to Saturdays. Lafayette Gourmet (gourmet & luxury food) open 8.30am to 9pm, Mondays to Saturdays (Sundays in July). Huge car park and a Kids Garden for children 4 to 12 yrs old, offering parents the opportunity to do their shopping in while kids are cared for. Located on the beach front, there are 4 restaurants. Many more can be found a short stroll along the shore on 'Promenade des Flots Bleues' or 'Le Port St Laurent'.
Getting Around
Where you get the train from if you decide to head away by public transports.
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Gare de Nice Ville
Avenue ThiersWhere you get the train from if you decide to head away by public transports.
This is one of the two nearby stations of the touristic train running between NICE and DIGNE. Direct accesss to NICE town centre taking the scenic route through the green hills of Nice, while the other direction will take you through a variety of landscape - from river side to mountain cliffs and small villages. A fabulous way to go visit the medieval city of Entrevaux and the village of Annot. Please Note: this train does NOT stop at Nice Central train station but at Gare du Sud, 500m north of the central station.
Lingostière / Gare CP
This is one of the two nearby stations of the touristic train running between NICE and DIGNE. Direct accesss to NICE town centre taking the scenic route through the green hills of Nice, while the other direction will take you through a variety of landscape - from river side to mountain cliffs and small villages. A fabulous way to go visit the medieval city of Entrevaux and the village of Annot. Please Note: this train does NOT stop at Nice Central train station but at Gare du Sud, 500m north of the central station.
This is the second nearby station of the touristic train running between NICE and DIGNE. Direct accesss to NICE town centre taking the scenic route through the green hills of Nice, while the other direction will take you through a variety of landscape - from river side to mountain cliffs and small villages. A fabulous way to go visit the medieval city of Entrevaux and the village of Annot. Please Note: this train does NOT stop at Nice Central train station but at Gare des trains de provence, 500m north of the central station. There are less train running from this station.
NICE Saint-Isidore station
This is the second nearby station of the touristic train running between NICE and DIGNE. Direct accesss to NICE town centre taking the scenic route through the green hills of Nice, while the other direction will take you through a variety of landscape - from river side to mountain cliffs and small villages. A fabulous way to go visit the medieval city of Entrevaux and the village of Annot. Please Note: this train does NOT stop at Nice Central train station but at Gare des trains de provence, 500m north of the central station. There are less train running from this station.
The tram stop is located in Saint Isidore (at the bottom of the hill) passed the bakery on the left.
Tram 2
The tram stop is located in Saint Isidore (at the bottom of the hill) passed the bakery on the left.