240Pack silicone water shoes: the beaches are made of smooth pebblesNice’s beaches along the Promenade are famously covered in large, smooth grey pebbles called galets . Walking barefoot i…Things to knowFirst-time tipsMistakes to avoid
215Climb Colline du Château at dusk for the ultimate Promenade curveWalk the winding stone staircase (or take the free art-deco elevator) up to Castle Hill. The panoramic lookout over the…SunsetPhotographyWalking
198Take the TER coastal train to Villefranche-sur-Mer in 7 minutesIf you crave a real soft sand beach and medieval village charm without Nice’s pebbles, catch the local TER train for €2.…TransitHidden GemBudget
185Eat hot socca chickpea crepe at Chez Pipo by the PortSocca is Nice’s iconic street food: a thin, crispy chickpea flour flatbread baked over olive oil in a blazing wood-fired…FoodLocal tips
