Things to do in Nice this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Nice this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Nice
Èze Village
OutdoorsÈze
Cliff-perched medieval village above the Med — Friedrich Nietzsche's path is the way up.
Castle Hill (Colline du Château)
OutdoorsOld Town
Panorama of the Baie des Anges — climb for the view, ride the free lift down.
Promenade des Anglais
OutdoorsSeafront
7km of palm-lined waterfront — runners, rollerbladers, sunset apéro.
Cours Saleya Market
Food & DrinkOld Town
Flower-and-produce market by day, restaurant tables by night — Niçoise classics.
Vieux Nice
CultureOld Town
Ochre alleys with socca stalls, ice-cream queues and baroque churches.
Villa Ephrussi Day Trip
CultureCap Ferrat
Pink palace and nine themed gardens on the peninsula — bus 15 from the port.
Where to eat
Acchiardo
$$Niçoise · Old Town
Family-run since 1927 — stuffed sardines, daube, pichet of local rouge.
Chez Pipo
$Socca · Port
Since 1923 — wood-fired chickpea pancake, glass of rosé, no fuss.
Fenocchio
$Gelato · Old Town
94 flavours including lavender, olive and tomato-basil — Place Rossetti queue.
La Petite Maison
$$$$Niçoise / Mediterranean · Old Town
Nicole Rubi's pastel room — courgette flowers, sea bream, table-hopping celebs.
Le Plongeoir
$$$$Modern French · Cap de Nice
Cliffside dining pavilion over the Med — go for sunset cocktails at least.
Live & on stage
Carnaval de Nice
Place Masséna · Feb 13 – Mar 1 · Carnival
Crossover Festival
Théâtre de Verdure · Jul 12–13 · Indie / Electronic
Fête de la Musique
City-wide · Jun 21 · Free / All-genres
Nice Jazz Festival
Place Masséna · Jul 17–21 · Jazz
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Promenade des Anglais, Vieux Nice, Castle Hill (Colline du Château). The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.