Nice Things to Do Tips by AndreasK

In the old town with its red-tiled roofs the narrow winding streets are packed with shops and small restaurants. You can buy wine by the bottle or the barrel (bring your own container) and an amazing variety of fresh-made ravioli and other pasta.

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The Cours Saleya has a daily flower market and a food market in the mornings and on Mondays a flea market, the Marché a la Brocante et Antiquités. Another authentic market can be found most mornings along the Ave. Malaussena; the fish market is at Saint-François Square.

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Place Massena is the center of Nice. The pedestrian shopping street Rue de France runs from the end of the Place Massena, parallel to the seaside. Here you will find shops, restaurants and cafés with outdoor terraces - a great place to sit and relax.

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The Matisse Museum is a 17th century Italian villa with distinctive red walls situated on a hill just above the center of Nice in the heart of an olive grove close to the Hotel Regina where Matisse lived. The park and nearby ruins were part of the ancient Roman City of Cemenelum, now known as Cimiez. Matisse lived in Nice from 1917 to 1954. He donated part of the museum’s collection.

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In the early 1950's, the Parisian artists made Saint Tropez their summer quarters, and the famous writers, actors and painters brought the town a reputation that remains to this day. In the summer one could bump into Picasso, Francoise Sagan, or, during the 60s, Brigitte Bardot. Today, people watching is a common „activity“ at the outdoor cafés in the summer. Come here in May or June; without the crowds you can enjoy Saint Tropez’ charming little streets and alleys (see picture).

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