A nice little square within Nice, France. It has statue, it has water shooting out of the ground…read moreand plenty of people want to hang out. Even tonight when we were leaving and pretty much everything in the area was closed, people were still hanging out here. Wonder what's going on, but who cares! It's a cool location to hang out and that's what matters in the end. Nice, is a great city and this place simply adds to the flavor.

A nice park off to one side of Place Massena. It's not huge but a nice park and some greenery in…read morethe centre of town. There are some nice mists there that come on and off every so often and quite refreshing on a hot day (see pictures). There are a couple of nice fountains and part of the park is shut at the moment for some reason.

Everyone said we had to go to the top of Castle Hill to watch the sunset, but the weather didn't…read morecooperate. I went the next day in the afternoon instead. You can climb several hundred stairs or take the lift. I went with the lift because it was scorching hot and I'd been walking forever. The panoramic views of Nice and the port are amazing. Definitely worth a visit. There's also a waterfall and other things to explore up there, but I mostly just enjoyed the view and headed back because of the heat.

Having arrived the prior evening in Nice I devoted my entire first day towards exploring the city…read moreand came upon the wonderful Colline du Chateau (also known as Castle Hill). Amazing panoramic views of downtown Nice, the sea, the port and an amazing cemetery located atop the park. A must visit. As an added bonus I got in a great workout climbing the stairs to various parts of the park. A must visit for anyone coming to Nice.

Wow, what a view!…read more View, views, views! Skip the line by buying online. Get here early, before the crowds, and you'll get all the pictures you need. If you've traversed all the way out to Ezé, the Jardin is a no-brainer. I'd say you can probably see all you need in about 30-60 minutes, depending on how much "Selfying" you'll be doing. I think it's about $7-10 USD, and worth it for the pictures alone. Bring drinks as some businesses aren't open early. ALSO, USE THE RESTROOM BEFORE HEADING UP TO EZÉ. Bathrooms don't open until like 10am. Have fun!

Yes, yes, yes! Add this to your itinerary. It's fantastic. I wish we would've taken the time to…read morehave lunch at the restaurant. Great history lessons, great views, great everything a wonderful experience I highly recommend it

Outstanding views and gardens from this opulent villa. The views of the sea were to die for while…read morethe grounds and inside were equally impressive. Wish I had done my homework as the Villa has an on premise restaurant. Manageable walk from the Beaulieu-sur-Mer train station taking the scenic coastal route in which you will be greatly rewarded with numerous photo opportunities. Of all the places I visited on my trip (Nice, Cannes, Eze, Antibes, Monaco) this was the most picturesque.

Forgot that I hadn't written a review! Visited last year and really enjoyed a relaxing afternoon,…read morewandering the house and the grounds. It's a gorgeous estate built as a winter house for Béatrice de Rothschild (yes of the famously wealthy Rothschild family*) between 1907-1912, that is currently managed by the Academie des Beaux Arts, having been bequeathed this estate in 1933 by the owner prior to her passing. As a significant collector and appreciator of art, the property houses a varied array of art forms from different eras, that Béatrice acquired over her lifetime. The gardens are also cultivated with several distinct themes. Located on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the villa smack dab (~10 km away) from both Nice and Monaco. The closest train station is Beaulieu-sur-Mer from where you can take bus #15 directly to the outer driveway entrance, about 5-6 minute walk slightly uphill to the ticketing entrance and gift shop. Arriving by car there is free parking available in a lot. The views from the villa's elevated position on a hill overlooks the Bay of Villefranche and the Bay of Beaulieu. A tremendous number of mansions (owned by the ultra wealthy and celebrities) also dot the landscape. Walking up to the entrance, tickets can be purchased inside or prior online. Regular adult tickets are €18, €12 reduced, free for children 7 and under. A combined ticket along with Villa Kérylos is available for purchase on-site only for €24. It's possible to visit both in one day with time to spare, as they're only about 10 minutes driving from each other. Inside, on the left hand side of the lobby free audio guides are available, there is also a free activity book for younger children. The tour takes you around the first floor first, then around the second floor, providing information on Béatrice's life and times, explaining the history of the villa and the highlights of the collection in each room. The total tour takes about 45 minutes. The rooms are gorgeous period rooms with an eclectic variety of decorative furnishings, sculptures and paintings. The grand scale of the main lobby and bath room impressed me. After this I'd recommend taking a stroll in the gardens, where you can enjoy the musical fountains and varied landscapes of each themed garden - French, Spanish, Florentine, stone, Japanese, exotic, rose and Provençal. If you're into the outdoors, horticulture or simply looking for a beautiful place to relax, you could spend hours here. I only spent about 45 minutes in the gardens and felt there was so much more to see. There are miles of walking paths. Mostly not handicap accessible though parts are. There's a tea-room restaurant that's set up in what appears used to be the formal dining room. It's open for lunch and dinner with a break between. For more info see villa-ephrussi.com/en/ *currently still one of the world's wealthiest families with fortunes derived from banking, they are a Jewish family with origins tracing back to Frankfurt, Germany.

The view from Fort du Mont Alban is simply breathtaking, and hands down simply one of the best in…read moreall of the French Riviera. Stand on the stairs to the front gate and gaze out towards VilleFranche, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, Beaulieu, and beyond. Tours of the 16th century military fort are available, and hiking trails to and from the fort trickle down throughout the Parc Municipal du Mt. Boron & are totally worth the trek.

We got to the Fort late in the day and just had an opportunity to walk around a bit. The walls of…read morethe Fort are massive. The views are impressive. Sorry to have missed the tours. There's a hotel in the middle of the fort. The Fort's bathrooms are barely adequate, but at least they're there. I'd like to come back and spend more time at this Fort.

This place was super cool. I went right at open and absolutely no one was there, so I had virtually…read morethe entire place to myself for the first hour I was there. When you walk in, there is a beautiful fountain and several trails to explore. Off many of these trails are different animal exhibits (monkeys, birds, goats, turtles, otters, a porcupine, and others). Coming around toward the back, you reach the greenhouse, which is rife with tons of different types of flora. There are also several other wildlife exhibits inside such as a gator (or croc?), monkeys, flamingos, and iguanas. Altogether, I probably spent three hours here, and I definitely could have spent more if I had not been on a schedule. If you like the outdoors, hiking, and flora/fauna, this place is definitely a must see! Happily, Clayton Cohn

A nice place close to the airport, easily reachable via Tram or Bus, you can see different animals:…read moregiant turtles, otters, horses, you'm find a beautiful biosphere with exotics plants and birds. For a different day with kids, or with your lover, when you're out of ideas! Price wise it's 5€ for adults and 3€ for kids from 12 to 18 years old.

Absolutely stunning Cathedral in the center of old town Nice. It is definitely worthy of your time…read more There are dozens of beautiful paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries and one triptych that is new. A new triptych in an old cathedral? How could that be?? Yet there it was and it was gorgeous. Painted by Hugo Bogo and installed in May 2019. The chapel had burned and they needed to put new painting there. Such a sad story but the result was new art! Be sure to have an ice cream in the square and stop in.

Gorgeous cathedral in town. It's undergoing some renovation at the moment so you cannot see it all…read more It's beautiful inside and lots of intricate a artwork and the building itself is also very beautiful with a colourful dome. It's located in the old city so if you happen to be there its well worth visiting.