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Nice is easy to explore along a clear centre-to-sea route: begin at Place Masséna and the Promenade du Paillon, browse Cours Saleya in the morning, then climb Castle Hill for a view before walking east to Port Lympia. The hill paths are steep, so keep that climb optional.
Browse 5 free-entry places with official visitor links. Check hours, access and booking rules before your visit.
01 IN NICE
FREE ENTRYWalk or cycle nearly seven kilometres along the Baie des Anges, past palms, beaches and the blue chairs.
Photo: “Nice - Promenade des Anglais - View East.jpg” by Txllxt TxllxT · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.
FREE ENTRYFollow shaded paths to a waterfall and lookouts above Old Nice, the harbour and the bay.
Photo: “Nice from Castle Hill 01.jpg” by Spike · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.
FREE ENTRYSee Place Masséna’s red façades and checkerboard paving, then walk the planted Paillon corridor toward the sea.
Photo: “Nice - La place Masséna.jpg” by Horizon06 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.
FREE ENTRYBrowse the flower and produce stalls Tuesday to Sunday, or the Monday antiques market in Old Nice.
Photo: “Cours Saleya, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France - panoramio.jpg” by M.Strīķis · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.
FREE ENTRYWalk the working harbour quays among colourful traditional boats and waterfront façades.
Photo: “Nice Port Lympia (54460285569).jpg” by Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP for this site.
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