Dating from the 18th century, this impressive cathedral overlooking Nice's prettiest square was built in honour of the city's patron saint. The Sainte...
place Rossetti
One of the most striking examples of Russian Orthodox architecture outside Russia, this cathedral is a wonderfully incongruous addition to Nice's pantheon...
avenue Nicolas II
Ranking alongside the promenade des Anglais as Nice's most emblematic street, the cours Saleya is home to the city's famous flower market. Every morning...
cours Saleya
The city's hot toque is now crowning the head of culinary wunderkind Jean-Denis Rieubland, who has replaced Bruno Turbot in the Negresco's flagship kitchen....
Hôtel Negresco, 37 promenade des Anglais
There is no elixir of eternal youth in the hotel game; the secret to staying one ahead is learning how to grow old gracefully. That, at least, seems to be...
37 promenade des Anglais
After a roaring debut in the 1920s, the Palais de la Med (like many of its louche aristocratic patrons of the era) underwent a period of inexorable decline...
13-15 promenade des Anglais
Right in the heart of the city, this sprawling temple of white marble enshrines a bold and stimulating collection of European and American modern art...
promenade des Arts
On a hot day, it can be an uphill struggle getting to this picturesque museum, but it's worth every step. The former residence of a Ukrainian princess, the...
33 avenue des Baumettes
Reopened in 2008 after a massive renovation, the museum occupies a sumptuous late 19th-century Italianite villa, built as a winter residence for the...
65 rue de France/35 promenade des Anglais
Just a few steps away from the Hotel Regina, where Matisse lived, this Genoese-style 17th-century villa keeps a significant number of the artist's...
164 avenue des Arènes
Contained within the strict geometry of this bunker-like building (designed by Le Corbusier collaborator André Hermant) is the complete set of biblical...
avenue du Dr Ménard
Right on the demarcation line that separates Vieux Nice from the bustling promenade, this 19th-century opera house is a joy to behold. Red velvet and gilt...
9 rue Saint François de Paule
Casting its shadow over the eastern quarter of the old town, this craggy hill may no longer be the site of the chateau from which it takes its name but it...
Montée du Château/Montée Montfort