Promenade des Anglais
The famous 7 km seafront promenade along the Baie des Anges, ideal for walking or cycling.
Nice, France
Nice: airports, things to do and where to stay
Nice, the capital of the French Riviera, combines the seafront Promenade des Anglais, an old town of narrow lanes and a long artistic tradition. Monaco, Cannes and the coastal villages are close by.
Nice airports
From the airport to central Nice
Nice Côte d'Azur airport is about 6 km from central Nice.
Tramway ligne 2
Links T1 and T2 with central Nice (Jean Médecin) in under 30 min, every 7-8 min on weekdays.
Gare de Nice Saint-Augustin
Train station about a 7-minute walk from T1, with frequent regional trains to Cannes, Monaco and Menton.
Zou! 80, 81, 82
Regional buses from the airport to Monaco and Menton (80), Cannes (81) and Antibes (82). Buy your ticket before boarding.
Taxi
Ranks outside both terminals, with a fixed fare to central Nice.
Nice
Things to do in Nice
Vieux Nice
The old town, with narrow lanes, baroque churches and the flower market on Cours Saleya.
Colline du Château
Hilltop park with a waterfall above the old town, offering the best views of the bay and the port.
Place Masséna
The large square of reddish façades linking the old town and the modern city, next to the Promenade du Paillon park.
Musée Matisse
Museum devoted to Henri Matisse in a Genoese villa in the Cimiez district, surrounded by olive trees.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Nice?
Nice is served by Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).
How far is the airport from central Nice?
Nice Côte d'Azur airport is about 6 km from central Nice.
How do I get from the airport to central Nice?
From Nice Côte d'Azur airport you can take Tramway ligne 2 (tram), Gare de Nice Saint-Augustin (train), Zou! 80, 81, 82 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Nice?
Highlights of Nice include Promenade des Anglais, Vieux Nice, Colline du Château, Place Masséna, and Musée Matisse.
Photo credits
- Promenade des Anglais: Uhooep, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vieux Nice: GFreihalter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Colline du Château: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Place Masséna: Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Musée Matisse: Al*from*Lig, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons