Nice
France · Provence-Alpes-C�te d'AzurFR
Prefecture of Alpes-Maritimes, Southern France
Nice is a city located in the prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes department in France. The Nice agglomeration extends beyond the administrative city limits, with a population of nearly one million over an area of approximately 744 km2 (287 sq mi) or about the size of Singapore. Located on the French Riviera, the southeastern coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, at the foot of the French Alps, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast and second-largest city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region after Marseille. It is approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) from the principality of Monaco and 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the French–Italian border. Nice's airport serves as a gateway to the region.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 357,737
- Coordinates
- 43.703, 7.266
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 109 m
Overview of Nice
Nice — a busy regional city in Provence-Alpes-C�te d'Azur, France — is worth a place on your map. About 357,737 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: culture, nature and water sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Nice
Culture in Nice
(16)Culture in Nice covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. In all, 16 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nice.
Nature in Nice
(16)Nature lovers get Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Nice. 16 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Nice
(15)Water Sports in Nice covers Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. The full list runs to 15 activities. The list follows Nice's own activity tags.
Sports in Nice
(12)The sports shortlist for Nice: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Hunting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Nice. 12 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Nice
(10)Our data lists Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events as nightlife options here. The full list runs to 10 activities. The list follows Nice's own activity tags.
Adventure in Nice
(9)Adventure in Nice covers Abseiling, Adventure, Boat Rides, Climbing and Escape Room. The full list runs to 9 activities. The list follows Nice's own activity tags.
Wellness in Nice
(6)On the wellness side, Nice offers Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Turkish Baths. It is a direct read of Nice's activity profile. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Family in Nice
(3)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds and Water Parks as family options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nice.
Shopping in Nice
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Nice.
More to do in Nice
(1)The other activities shortlist for Nice: Secret. It is a direct read of Nice's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Nice
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Nice viable all year.
Getting there & around
Nice works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Europe/Paris on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Nice that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nice known for?
- Travellers associate Nice with culture, nature and water sports. It sits in Provence-Alpes-C�te d'Azur, France and counts about 357,737 residents.
- What can you do in Nice?
- Nice is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Nice?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Nice viable all year.
- Where is Nice located?
- Nice belongs to Provence-Alpes-C�te d'Azur, France, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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