We will unfortunately only have a little over 1 day in Nice, on transit, so can anyone suggest the best options to take in, in such a little time. We are arriving in a hire car, (flying out) so should we ditch the car straight away - should be have a look at Monaco also. Thank you LS
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Hi Gblyn,
For such a short period of time, I would definitely stick to Nice, doing the market on the Cours Saleya in the morning, taking a walk or elevator to the top of the chateau for some breathtaking views of all of Nice and the sea, in a park like setting, then strolling thru the old town, with its quaint little alleys, and squares, have a drink at a people watching cafe, and then dinner at one of the many provencal restauranrts there as well. On such a limited time frame, Monaco just isn%26#39;t worth the effort. Just relax and enjoy!
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Funkster,
For some reason I thought the Flower market was in Old Town. Is that incorrect?
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I agree with funkster1 and would recommend sticking to Nice. I could wander around Vieux Nice for hours...
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There are musts like walking on the Promenade des Anglais , both looking at the sea, the beach and the hotels.
The Old Town and the Cours Saléya: Start from Place Masséna and walk towards the Promenade on Rue de l’Opéra. Make a left on Rue St-Francois-de-Paule, check the boutiques but don’t buy there (touristy prices way too high). Walk straight ahead to the Marché aux Fleurs (Cours Saléya). There is a market every day except Mondays. Walk to the end of the market and you get to the Chapelle du St-Suaire. Make a left on J” Gilly street . It ends on Rue de la Préfecture. Make a left there and walk until you reach Rue Ste-Réparate. Make a right and you will see the Cathedral Ste-Réparate and get on Place Rossetti. Very typical (look at the warmth of colours if you are there 1hr or 2 before sunset). A left on Rue Rossetti until you reach Rue Droite. Make a left on Rue Droite and walk to its end. Stop by Palais Lascaris (free visit) and some nice artist shops (check Christian Dury’s gallerie =%26gt; he puts typical Nice things in Plexiglas frames). Rue Droite falls into Rue St-François the in Rue Pairolière. Both typical Old Nice streets with locals shops, food store, fish and meat stores, etc. Open your eyesand your ears and take a deep breath. Now you see the real thing. You get to the Place Garibaldi. Time for lunch. Help yourself, there are plenty nice spots at cheap prices.
From Place Garibaldi keep your right and stay on Rue Catherine Ségurane from where you will get a road that brings you up the Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau). Walk up to its top and have a look at the whole area (the Port, the beaches, the town). Stop by the Cemetery on your way down and wak to the Port. Look at the small fishermen boats on Quai des Deux Emmanuel. And walk back to town circling the Castle Hill by walking on the sea side to reach back Promenade des Anglais.
That one should take not far from a day long, especially if you stop often at boutiques or for an ice cream cone…
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Thank you kindly for taking the time to offer your suggestions. I only wish we had more time, but maybe next time. I will let you know how our visit goes on return. LS
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Thanks , Now I see the flower market on my map.
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