Place Garibaldi is defined by its ochre-yellow buildings, green shutters, and arcades that surround a central open space. Designed by architect Antoine Spinelli and completed in seventeen seventy-three, it is the oldest square in Nice. The…
Nice Port and Antiques Walk
This walking tour guides you through Nice's historic antique district and down the grand western quays of Port Lympia, finishing at a monumental seaside cliff. You will experience a nostalgic look at the city's rich maritime heritage, historic boatyards, and flea market treasures.
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1. Place Garibaldi
2. Rue Catherine Segurane
Rue Catherine Ségurane is a street defined by its many antique shops, art galleries, and narrow, historic architecture bordering the old town of Nice. It occupies a space between the port and the Place Garibaldi, serving as a hub for…
3. Église Notre-Dame du Port de Nice
The Église Notre-Dame du Port de Nice is identifiable by its prominent white neoclassical façade facing the sea, which features four large Ionic columns and a pediment topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Located on the Place de l’Île…
4. Quai Papacino
Quai Papacino runs along the western edge of the Lympia basin, a stretch of the Port of Nice defined by its ochre and yellow facades that overlook the masts of moored yachts and traditional wooden boats. It serves as a quieter,…
5. Puces de Nice
The Puces de Nice is a cluster of roughly thirty professional antique shops and stalls concentrated around the Place Robilante near the Port Lympia. You can identify the area by the mix of permanent storefronts and open-air displays that…
6. Quai Lunel
Quai Lunel marks the western edge of the port of Nice, where the stone docks meet the base of the steep Castle Hill. This quay is identified by the rows of traditional small fishing boats known as pointus that bob alongside the wharf, and…
7. Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù
The Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù is a thirty-two-meter-tall war memorial carved directly into the rock face at the base of Castle Hill. You can identify it by the massive central urn set within an arched niche, flanked by two large…