Beaches

#1 Old Town (Vieille Ville) Vieille Ville, or Old Town, is a nook of a neighborhood enjoyed by both travelers and locals alike. There are the usual tourist traps, but you can also find some ... Read more » Svetlana Day / Getty Images

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#3 Promenade des Anglais (English Walk) The Promenade des Anglais (English Walk) runs parallel to the pebbly shore of Nice's beachfront, stretching for more than 2 miles along Baie des Anges. Locals simply refer to ... Read more » Mats Silvan / Getty Images

#4 Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau) Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau) is more of an impressive hill than a castle. Even though most of the original Chateau de Nice structure has crumbled away, travelers still recommend ... Read more » Chris Hepburn / Getty Images

#5 Beaches One of the main draws to a vacation in Nice is the beach, which is punctuated by the French Riviera sun, the rolling Mediterranean waves and the legendary blue chairs ... Read more » Guillaume Chanson / Getty Images

#6 Cours Saleya Flower Market (Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya) This fruit, veggie and flower market makes for a colorful and aromatic experience. Located in Old Town (Vieille Ville) off the Promenade des Anglais as it turns into the Quai ... Read more » Wendy Connett / Getty Images

#7 Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Musee d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain) The popular Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art, or MAMAC for short) is a fabulous place to beat the heat, especially if you ... Read more » Inna Felker / Getty Images

#8 St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral (Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe St. Nicolas) Tsar Nicholas II, the head of the tragic Romanov family, commissioned the building of the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral in the early 20th century to accommodate the religious needs ... Read more » vichie81 / Getty Images

#9 Avenue Jean Medecin For some retail therapy, travelers ought to stroll Avenue Jean Médecin, which begins its upward ascent at Place Masséna. There are international chains, but you'll also find the Galeries ... Read more » Jean-Pierre Dalbéra / flickr

#10 Garden of the Cimiez Monastery (Jardin du Monastere de Cimiez) The layout of Garden of the Cimiez Monastery (Jardin du Monastère de Cimiez) has not changed since its original construction in 1546, when it was used by the monks as ... Read more » Emmeci74 / Getty Images

#11 Parc du Mont Boron For a free retreat from the city and a breath of fresh air, travelers recommend taking a hike in Parc du Mont Boron (located in east Nice). With about 7 ... Read more » venakr / Getty Images

#12 Palais Lascaris The baroque Palais Lascaris is another of Nice's cheap attractions and might make for an interesting peruse on a rainy day. Built in the 17th century, the palace was ... Read more » Jean-Pierre Dalbéra / Flickr

#13 Chagall Museum (Musee Marc Chagall) Many travelers recommend making the Chagall Museum (think stained glass and colorful, surreal artwork) a part of your itinerary. But they insist that you come prepared by bringing your passport ... Read more » Rosino / Flickr

#14 Musee Matisse Visitors primarily appreciate the aesthetics of Musée Matisse, an airy 17th-century villa, as well as the works it houses. Though the museum is small, it offers a dynamic overview of ... Read more » m-louis / flickr

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