The old city is the most picturesque and one of the busiest areas of Nice. In an environment of exceptional baroque architecture, you will discover colours and light of Cours Saleya with its famous Flower Market, the place Rossetti with its Italian atmosphere, the place du Palais ... but also the narrow streets, the " trompe-l’œil " façades and the terraces in the shade of parasols, the numerous churches and the steps which lead up to the magnificent park of the castle hill.
The best way to discover all these treasures is on foot in order to fully appreciate the unique atmosphere which reigns in this neighbourhood. You should allow approximately two hours not including the visit of the churches and the Palais Lascaris. For a shorter visit, you can also choose to take the tourist train which offers a guided tour of 45 minutes.

GUIDED TOURS Explore the heart of Nice Take a walking tour through he narrow streets of the old town to discover its curiosities, history, baroque churches, colourful markets and artists' studios. Guided tour in French / English on Saturdays all year round Departure at 9:30 am Duration : approximately 2 1/2 hours Rendez-vous at the Nice Convention and Visitors Bureau at 5 Promenade des Anglais. Reservation obligatory. Prices : 12 € tél : 0 892 707 407 (0,34 € / mn)
BAROQUE ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN OLD CITY Every Tuesday at 3pm (in winter) and 5pm (in summer) Information : Centre du Patrimoine 75 Quai des Etats-Unis, 06300 Nice Tél : 33 (0) 492 00 41 90 E.mail : centre.patrimoine@ville-nice.fr Price for a group 54 € (minimum 15 persons) Reservation obligatory
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HERITAGE ITINERARIES

Or how to discover Nice at your own pace. A walking tour of the main features of the cultural and architectural heritage has been set up. Follow the pavement markings.

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SUGGESTION FOR A WALKING TOUR Follow the Cours Saleya (polychrome façades, flower market, fruit and vegetable market, chapelle de la Miséricorde) then turn left into the rue Jules-Gilly (Red Penitents’ chapel). Continue on Rue Droite (église du Gesù) before reaching on your left, place Rossetti (cathédrale Sainte-Réparate). Return to rue Droite (palais Lascaris) towards place Saint-François (fish market). Then back to the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna through the narrow streets of the old city (many shops and restaurants) or via the castle hill (splendid view over the city and the port).

TOURIST TRAINS The round trip with running commentary lasts 45 minutes : Through the flower market (le lundi : du marché à la brocante), parcours en vieille ville, visite du parc de la colline du Château. Group reservations Contact : Sylvie Tournade Tel. : 33 (0)4 93 92 45 59 Fax : 33 (0)4 93 62 85 48 Group rates (up to 20) : 6 € per person Departures every day (every 30 mn) from Promenade des Anglais, opposite the Albert-1er gardens, on the seafront, from 10 am (except when raining). The Tourist Trains do not run : • from 15th November to 20th December • from 5th – 20th January