Nice Travel Guide | Symphony of Lights and Fireworks on the Mediterranean Sea

When the setting sun gilds the Château Saint-Jean and the aroma of socca wafts through the old town, Nice, with its warmth and tenderness, composes the romance of the Mediterranean into a never-ending summer rhapsody. ❤Must-visit landmarks - Angel Bay and Promenade des Anglais: At 7 a.m., the pebble beach is shrouded in golden light. You can jog or ride a bike to feel the sea breeze. In the evening, order a glass of Pastis (absinthe) at the Art Deco-style cafe on the Promenade des Anglais and watch the sunset melt into gold. - Nice Old Town and Place Saleya: The colorful maze of alleys and the aroma of Provencal spices at the Cours Saleya market fill the air. Every Monday it turns into an antique market where you can buy a hand-painted ceramic plate as a souvenir. It is recommended to go to the Cathedral of Sainte-Reparate in the evening, where the rose window glows with a mysterious halo in the twilight. - Matisse Museum and Chagall Museum: Matisse's paper-cutting art is dynamic in light and shadow, and the spiral staircase in front of the "Dance" mural is a hidden camera position. Chagall's "Biblical Series" paintings are dreamy under the blue dome. It is recommended to avoid the lunch break from 12:00 to 14:30. - Castle Hill and Nice Port: Climb to the top of the 200 steps to overlook the panoramic view of the Bay of Angels. The ancient Roman ruins and tropical botanical gardens interweave a sense of time and space. After going down the mountain, stroll along the harbor. The masts and colorful fishing boats under the sunset form a postcard picture. ♀️Deep gameplay - Art Tour: The Pop Art exhibitions at the Nice Museum of Modern Art are constantly changing, and Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe silkscreen print is the museum's treasure. The digital art installation "History of Nice" on Place Massena is a light and shadow show not to be missed every night at 20:00. - Coastal exploration: Rent a motorcycle and ride along the coastal road to the town of Eze, where you can overlook the emerald folds of the Mediterranean Sea from the Nietzsche Trail. We also visited the perfume town of Grasse and had a fun experience making handmade soap at the Fragonard perfume factory. - Treasure Hunt at the Market: The flea market on rue Jean Médecin in the old town is open every Saturday, with a wide variety of antique cameras, old posters and vintage jewelry. The olive oil workshop in the Mercantour Mountains offers free tastings, and taking a bottle of cold-pressed oil home is like taking a work of art. - Festival experience: May is the time for the Nice Spring Arts Festival, with impromptu jazz performances and street art installations all over the streets of the old town, where you can occasionally encounter French artists creating on the spot. 🍽️A feast for your tongue - Nice soul snacks: - Socca: Chez Pipo on the corner of the old town has freshly baked chickpea cakes with a crispy crust and a soft interior, paired with a glass of local rosé wine. - Pissaladière: La Merenda’s onion and anchovy pizza, with a thin, crispy crust and the sweetness of caramelized onions, is the result of the wisdom of farmers in southern France. - Pan Bagnat: Le Safari's Nice sandwich, tuna, olives, boiled eggs and olive oil-soaked bread, perfect with a bottle of chilled white wine on a picnic. - Classic French dining experience: - Daube Niçoise: The beef stewed in red wine from the century-old Le Bistrot d'Antoine is tender and tasty, and paired with handmade ravioli, it is a perfect taste. - Bouillabaisse: At Le Chantecler in Port Lympia, the bouillabaisse is made with seven types of fish and scented with saffron, served with toasted bread and rouille sauce. - Sweet Critical Hit: - Fenocchio ice cream: 52 flavors to choose from, lavender honey and rosemary chocolate are recommended. The queue at the old town store is long but worth the wait. - Tarte Tropézienne: A cream layer cake created in 1955, the soft sponge cake is sandwiched with Madagascar vanilla cream. The most authentic one can be tasted at La Mère Germaine. 📌Practical Tips - Transportation card: Buy the "Nice Museum Pass" for 15€ and you can visit 10 major museums. Combined with a 1.7€ single bus ticket (purchased at Tabac before boarding the bus), it covers major attractions. - Payment: It is recommended to prepare cash in small shops in the old city. Large shopping malls and restaurants generally support UnionPay QR code payment (Yunsuanfu APP), and some Chinese restaurants accept Alipay. - Season: May-June has a pleasant climate, with few people and beautiful beaches; July-August is suitable for surfing, but you need to book a beach lounger in advance (about 20€/day). - Safety: The old town is lively at night, but you need to be wary of pickpockets. It is recommended that you carry valuables in a crossbody bag close to your body. There are occasional performances by wandering artists on the seaside trail, and you can give them a tip of 1-2€.