Lonely Planet Pocket Nice & Monaco , livre ebook

Contents

Plan Your Trip

Top Experiences
Dining Out
Bar Open
Treasure Hunt
Outdoors
Museums & Monuments
For Kids
Festivals & Events
Show Time
Under the Radar Nice
Four Perfect Days
Need to Know
Nice & Monaco Neighbourhoods

Explore Nice & Monaco

Vieux Nice
New Town & Promenade des Anglais
Cimiez, Libération & Vernier
Le Port-Garibaldi
Monaco

Worth a Trip

The Three Corniches
Beaulieu’s Backstreets & Beaches
St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Survival Guide

Survival Guide
Before You Go
Arriving in Nice
Getting Around
Essential Information
Language
Behind the Scenes
Our Writer

COVID-19
We have re-checked every business in this book before publication to ensure that it is still open after the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 will continue to be felt long after the outbreak has been contained, and many businesses, services and events referenced in this guide may experience ongoing restrictions. Some may be temporarily closed, have changed their opening hours and services, or require bookings; some unfortunately could have closed permanently. We suggest you check with venues before visiting for the latest information.
Top Experiences

1 Stroll Along Promenade des Anglais
The Riviera’s legendary beachfront boulevard.

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1 Browse at Cours Saleya Markets
Nice’s colourful century-old marketplace.

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1 Admire Artistic Genius at Musée Matisse
Hilltop villa with Matisse masterpieces.

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1 Tour the Magnificent Casino de Monte Carlo
Monaco’s iconic belle-époque gambling palace.

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1 Climb the Staircases to Colline du Château
Nice’s window on the Mediterranean.

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1 Dive Into the Musée Océano-graphique de Monaco
Gateway to Monaco’s underwater world.

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1 Discover Nice’s Artists at MAMAC
Showcase of avant-garde Niçois artwork.

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1 Daydream at Musée National Marc Chagall
The world’s largest Chagall collection.

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1 Time Travel at Musée Masséna
Treasure trove of belle-époque history.

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Dining Out

From street food stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, Nice is a foodie’s dream. Traditional Niçois cuisine, influenced by the Mediterranean, the mountains and Italy, still holds centre stage. Yet as befits the French Riviera’s culinary capital, a host of contemporary bistros and international restaurants inject variety into the mix.

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Mediterranean Roots
Niçois cuisine has its roots in the city’s uncommonly mild climate. Olives and wine grapes, which grow easily on the Alpes-Maritimes’ sun-drenched hillsides, have been cultivated here since ancient times, along with Mediterranean classics such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, Swiss chard and aromatic herbs. Adding zest to the mix are locally grown lemons, oranges and other citrus fruits.

International Influences
Neighbouring Italy’s impact on Niçois cuisine can be seen in the prevalence of fresh pasta in local shops and restaurants, and in the popularity of Italian desserts. Restaurants around town feature a variety of other international flavours, from Asian to Middle Eastern to North African.

Best Budget Eats
Chez Palmyre Bargain-priced three-course menus served in an intimate dining room with wonderful neighbourhood character.
Acchiardo Long-time local favourite for straight-ahead Niçois cuisine in a convivial stone-walled setting.
Socca du Cours Niçois street food specialities, served from a humble cart in the Cours Saleya markets.
Kiosque Chez Tintin Beloved hole-in-the-wall near the Libération market, where locals queue for coffee and pan bagnat (classic Niçois tuna sandwich).

Best Bistros & Brasseries
La Femme du Boulanger Choose from open-faced sandwiches or bistro classics, followed by scrumptious desserts.
Bar des Oiseaux Vintage nightclub decor contrasts with modern cuisine at this perennial Vieux Nice favourite.
Franchin Classy brasserie backdrop for impeccably prepared Niçois specialities.
La Rossettisserie Roast meat and veggies in a former bakery remodelled with retro flair.
Peixes Sit at the counter and watch the chefs at work at Vieux Nice’s seafood superstar.

Best Veggie & Vegan
Koko Green Raw, vegan and vegetarian fare from around the globe.
Badaboom Beloved vegan restaurant and juice bar in the trendy port district.

Best Fine Dining
Flaveur Menus of inventive modern cuisine served in a dining room hung with contemporary art.
Jan A South African chef works wonders with his creative fusions of flavours.

Worth a Trip: Fine Dining Meets Sensational Views
Superb cuisine and sensational Mediterranean views converge at Mirazur ( % 04 92 41 86 86; www.mirazur.fr ; 30 av Aristide Briand; lunch menus €80-110, dinner menus €110-210; h 12.15-2pm & 7.15-10pm Wed-Sun Mar-Dec) , a 1930s villa with a twinset of Michelin stars overlooking Menton’s historic town centre. Take the train to Menton Garavan station (50 minutes from Nice).

Bar Open

Whether you’re greeting the day with coffee on a cours Saleya terrace, cooling off at a beach bar along Promenade des Anglais, sipping aperitifs and prowling the backstreet pubs of Vieux Nice, or hopscotching among the wine and cocktail bars of the trendsetting Petit Marais, Nice abounds in atmospheric drinking spots.

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Vieux Nice
Vieux Nice is nightlife central, with a nearly unbroken series of bars running parallel to the waterfront along rue St-François de Paule and cours Saleya. Other good bar-hopping streets include rue de la Préfecture, rue Benoît Bunico and rue Rossetti.

Le Petit Marais
A youthful crowd congregates in this bohemian area between place Garibaldi and Port Lympia. Everyone’s favourite bar-hopping street is rue Bonaparte, but the surrounding side streets and the sidewalks facing the port are also packed with revellers.

New Town & Beyond
The waterfront along Promenade des Anglais is lined with beach bars on the Mediterranean side, with cafe terraces and hotel bars across the street. A few blocks inland, the pedestrian zone along rue Masséna is another popular spot for a drink, as is place du Général de Gaulle in Libération.

Best Cafes
L’Altra Casa Greet the day at this strategically placed cafe beside Libération’s bustling market.
La Ronronnerie Cats clamber overhead as captivated children share hot chocolate with their parents.

Best for Beer
Beer District Pick a tap, any tap: 16 draught beers, constantly rotating, and free tastes to boot!
Brasserie Artisanale de Nice Artisanal beer with an unexpected, traditional Niçois ingredient: chickpeas!
Ma Nolan’s A good old-fashioned, rollicking Irish pub near the Cours Saleya markets.

Best Drinks with a View
Rooftop 17 Sunset over the city never looked so pretty as from this rooftop bar.
La Movida Score one point for the cocktails and 10 points for the full-on waterfront views.
La Shounga Hidden away on the back side of Castle Hill, this vibrant bar with a sea-facing terrace is perfect for mojitos overlooking the port.

Best for Cocktails
El Merkado Cocktails and tapas are the twin draws at this lively Vieux Nice bar.
Rosalina Bar Aperitifs here come with delicious homemade tapenade.
Le Café des Chineurs Prime people-watching at the corner of place Garibaldi and rue Bonaparte.

Best Wine Bars
La Part des Anges Snack and sip wines selected by a true aficionado.
Café Paulette Chic and sophisticated, with superb wines and tasty tapas.

Nice’s Best Bar-Hopping Streets
These streets offer fun drinking spots:
A Rue Bonaparte, Le Port-Garibaldi
A Rue St-François de Paule and cours Saleya, Vieux Nice

Treasure Hunt

Shopping hotspots range from Vieux Nice’s vintage boutiques and the New Town’s designer fashion temples to the antiques shops and contemporary galleries on the hip streets near place Garibaldi. For quintessentially French gifts, head to Vieux Nice, where you’ll find gourmet treats, Provençal soaps, locally made perfume and more.

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Epicurean Pleasures
When it comes to food and drink, you’re spoiled for choice in Vieux Nice. Wander down virtually any street and you’ll find shelves and display windows stocked with enticing products from all over southern France and the Côte d’Azur.

From Boutiques to Antiques
From big-name designer brands to vintage threads with a personal touch, Nice offers fashion for every taste and budget. High-end shopping is concentrated in the New Town’s Carré d’Or neighbourhood, while funkier and more casual boutiques abound in Vieux Nice and the port district. The latter is also home to an abundance of antiques shops.

Best Markets
Cours Saleya Food Market Fruits, veggies, cheeses, olives, baked goods and street snacks from dozens of local producers.
Cours Saleya Flower Market Roses, mimosas and miniature citrus trees make this Vieux Nice’s sweetest-smelling square.
Marché de la Condamine This outdoor fruit and veg market offers a rare slice of local life in Monaco.
Marché de la Libération Vendors spread out over several hundred square metres at this ever-popular morning market.
Cours Saleya Flea Market Interesting finds abound at this flea market (pictured) that takes over cours Saleya every Monday.

Best Food Shops
Le Fromage A bounty of local cheeses fills display cases at this Vieux Nice fromagerie .
Pâtisserie LAC Indulge your wildest chocolate dreams at this well-known Niço