Nice travel guide
Nice suits a break with sea views, art and walks between historic squares and churches. Combine the Mediterranean promenade with the Matisse Museum and the views from Castle Hill.
Things to do in Nice
- 01
Promenade des Anglais
Take a walk beside the Mediterranean on the promenade along the Baie des Anges.
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Castle Hill
The former citadel hill is now a park with views over Nice and the bay.
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Nice Cathedral
See the Baroque cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Reparata.
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Matisse Museum
The museum in Cimiez is devoted to Henri Matisse and occupies the seventeenth-century Villa des Arènes.
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Place Masséna
Explore the central square, framed by red-ochre buildings with Italian-style architecture.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Weather in Nice month by month
Typical day and night temperatures, averaged over 2020–2024.
Typically 18–27 °C by day – good weather for exploring – in: april, may, june, september, october.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 13° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 21° | 17° | 14° |
| Night | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° |
Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). The numbers describe the area around the city and can differ a little from the local weather station.
Travel advice and entry
Always check the official pages before you travel – rules and safety can change.
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: travel advice for France
- EU: Travel to Europe (EES and ETIAS)
- EU: Schengen visa – who needs one
- EU: 90/180-day short-stay calculator
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