Tourist Attraction in Nice

Nice is a premier tourist destination in the famous Cote d'Azur region of France. Nice is known for its spectacular scenic beauty, world-class beaches and chic culture, attracting millions of tourists every year. Major tourist attractions in Nice include beautiful beaches, great dining, and amazing architecture with lovely art-deco façades. Nice is also known for its world-class museums, which are second only to Paris in numbers. Among must see tourist attractions in Nice include Cours Saleya Flower Market, the Matisse Museum, ancient Roman ruins, the Russian Cathedral and much more to mention here. For your convenience, Travour has carefully selected the most popular tourist attractions in Nice, France.

Below is a short account of major tourist attractions in Nice.

Cours Saleya Flower Market: The landmark flower market at Cours Saleya is among the leading tourist attractions in Nice. There are flower shops, cafés and souvenir shops all along the edge of the market. It opens six days a week, replaced on Mondays by a flea and antiques market.

Matisse Museum: Known as Musee Matisse, the museum displays innovative art of Henri Matisse, including the famed paintings of Blue Nude IV and Woman with Amphora. The Matisse Museum shows artist's work from his more traditional early days to the end of his career. You can also buy prints of the artist's works from the museum gift shop.

Vieux Nice: The old town of Nice, Vieux Nice is famous for its Italian architecture and cuisine. Its narrow streets are lined-up with numerous restaurants, cafés and shops selling beautiful Provencal wares, household items, wine, gourmet gifts, hip clothing and more. You can enjoy some of the best shopping in Nice in this area.

Promenade des Anglais: A picturesque waterfront boulevard, Promenade des Anglais is perhaps the main tourist attraction in Nice. Facing azure water of the Mediterranean, the beachfront Promenade des Anglais is lined with seaside hotels, villas, cafes, restaurants and shops. You can see people relaxing, jogging or biking along the shore, and vendors selling crepes and drinks. Promenade des Anglais is a great place for relaxing or wandering around in Nice.


Russian Cathedral: Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Russian Cathedral is one of many Russian attractions in Nice. Dedicated to St Nicholas, the cathedral is known for distinctive half dozen gleaming onion domes, giving it the 17th century appearance. The cathedral is one of the finest examples of the Russian architecture, providing tourists an excellent opportunity to experience the Russian influence on the Cote d'Azur region.

Other major tourist attractions in Nice include the Place Massena, Parc du Château, Romans Ruins, Nice Archaeology Museum, Theatre de la Photographie et de l'Image