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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Alpes-Maritimes [2024]

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Updated Sep 2024
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    "The old town of Nice is intact with a variety of ancient buildings from the 18th century, such as baroque churches, Italian-style buildings, etc. Walk into the maze of old cities, stroll in the high and low, winding alleys, enjoy the bright colors and different styles of buildings, Taobao in each characteristic small shop. If you walk to the Plaza Market in Sareya (Cours Saleya), all kinds of bright fruits, candy, flowers immediately come into view, which is dizzying. If you are tired, you can find a restaurant or cafe and sit in the open-air seat and taste the specialties and famous dishes of Nice."
    Nice.Nice City Center
    28.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Today, the old town of Nice still maintains the appearance of the 17th and 18th century AD. You can hunt for treasures in the labyrinth of alleys, experience old-fashioned French shopping in the square market in Sarea, and enjoy the traditional delicious food of Nice in the square! Nice was first built by the Greeks, then conquered by the Roman Empire, and only broke away from Italian rule in 1860. Therefore, the old town of Nice (VieuxNice) is full of old buildings full of Italian style, the buildings are bright and bright, the alleys twist and turn with the hills, those characteristic shops hidden in the alleys, century-old restaurants and bars always give Visitors are amazed. Sights to visit in the old town: Nice Opera House built in 1855, Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, Place Garibaladi, Palais Lascaris, Chapelledela Miséricorde .
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    "The British Boulevard was built in 1830 by the British expatriates in Nice, and built by the sea, a 5 km long avenue, with art galleries, shops and luxury hotels on both sides."
    Nice.Promenade des Anglais
    28.9km from downtown
    Highlights: The English Promenade was built by the British colonists of Nice in 1822. The whole site is 5 kilometers away, next to the Bay of Angels, connecting Nice Airport and the Castle Hill. The avenue is adorned with palm trees all year round, and is lined with boutiques and luxury hotels on both sides. In the 19th century, a large number of Britons chose Nice's Bay of Angels as their holiday destination to escape the harsh winter. In 1820, Lewis Wei, an Englishman, initiated social fundraising and built the pedestrian street, which was only 2 meters wide at the time, into the current-scale avenue, and named "Anglais, the British" as the name of the avenue.
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    "Nice Angel Bay, France, named after the bay shaped like angel wings, is a beautiful beach in France, is a good place for people to spend the summer, climbing the castle from the east overlooking the Angel Bay is a better angle to enjoy. The beach in Angel Bay is special, the beach is covered with pebbles, can directly use the backpack as a pillow, lie on the coast, enjoy a luxurious sun bath, listen to the tide hit the pebbles when the sea water flows from the stone."
    Nice
    36km from downtown
    No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in Alpes-Maritimes
    Highlights: Angel Bay is adjacent to the English Promenade, named after the shape of the wings of an angel. It is a very beautiful beach in France and a good place to spend summer. Climbing up the castle and overlooking from the east is a better angle to appreciate Angel Bay. The beaches of Nice are very special. The beach is paved with pebbles. You can directly use your backpack as a pillow, lie on the coast, enjoy the luxurious sunbathing, and listen to the sound of the sea flowing through the cracks of the rocks as the tide hits the pebbles.
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    "Nice on the South French coast with stunning sea views, the center of Nice's old town is Masena Square, the Sun Statue and the Fountain Times Square, close to Angel Bay."
    Nice.Nice Waterfront
    28.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Place Masséna is one of the more lively squares in Nice. It was built around the 1730s and now connects the old town and the new town of Nice. The northern half of the square is rectangular and the southern half is semi-circular. The ground is made of black and white stones to form a lattice shape, with 36 stone pine trees in the middle. There are tourist information offices, a central bus stop, banks, shops, Lafayette department stores, and numerous restaurants and cafés on both sides of the square. You can also see many street performers performing in the square, and there are street performances or float parades in the evening. There is a large fountain on the square, the bronze decoration on the fountain symbolizes the major planets of the solar system, and the seven sculptures designed by the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa: "Conversation à Nice" representing seven continents.
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    "The walk to the top of the hill can be completed within half an hour, which is rather comfortable and suitable for family travelers. There were some ruins of an ancient church and fortress. The panorama of Nice is also breathtaking for travelers. The visit could normally be completed within two hours."
    Nice.Nice Waterfront
    29.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Nice Castle Hill is located on a hill at the eastern end of the American Pier, 92 meters high, overlooking the old city of Nice and the Bay of Angels to the west, and overlooking the Port of Limbia to the east. The castle here has been destroyed in 1706, only the Bellanda Tower (TourBellanda) remains to this day, and it is still possible to imagine the momentum of the castle overlooking the coastline. The park features an 18th-century man-made waterfall and children's playground, making it a great spot for a picnic.
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    "The area of Rothschild Villa area is also quite large, many villa projects can also enjoy, Rothschild villa is very huge, many furniture in the villa is also quite exquisite."
    Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
    30.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Villa Rothschild, located in the villa district on the west side of Cannes, was the estate of a wealthy baroness that was occupied by the Germans during World War II and housed a library after the war. Surrounded by palm trees, the villa has a strong subtropical feel.
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    "Highly recommend tourists to discover the old quartier of Cannes which is less commercialised than the area near train station. Recommend anyone interested in history to visit Musee des explorations du monde, which is nestled within the ancient castle overlooking the old quartier. Although being a small museum, the collection of historical pieces around the world including Ancient Egypt, Greece and Africa is astonishing. The great number of artwork showing ancient Cannes and South of France are also of high historical values. The museum is also free to students."
    Cannes.Palais des Festivals - Old Port
    46km from downtown
    No.2 of Water Fun Attractions in Alpes-Maritimes
    Highlights: The port is one of the more lively places in Cannes, where densely packed private yachts are moored. The most suitable time to shoot in the old port is in the evening, when the sunset shines on the sea of the old port, and there are row upon row of old-fashioned brigs and modern yachts nearby. , you can also overlook the castle hill and the bell tower standing by the sea, the foreground and background are mixed into a quiet and beautiful picture. There is a large open space in front of the old port, and there are often exhibitions of environmental protection artworks. The wolf fish and fire fish sold by the restaurant located here are fresh. The stpierre wharf was built in 1838 and is the oldest part of the old port.
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    "Cannes is also a small city suitable for tourism. This location is also one of the good places to hold a film festival. Every time the film festival meets, it is very popular. There are quite a lot of film projects here."
    Cannes.Palais des Festivals - Old Port
    45.9km from downtown
    Highlights: The Palais des Festivals (Palais des Festivals de Cannes) was built in 1982 and is an important meeting place for the Cannes Film Festival. The Palais des Festivals has a capacity of 30,000 people, excellent sound facilities, and besides being the official venue of the festival, it also contains many business conference halls. It is said that the carpet on the steps of the Palais des Festivals is red only when there is an event, and blue at other times. So if you come across a festival, don't forget to take pictures on the steps covered with red carpets to experience the taste of being a star. Visitors still have a better chance of seeing a red carpet than a blue one, as the Palais des Festivals is not idle for most of the year. Every year, there is the Acacia Festival in February, the International Film Festival in May, and the Music Festival and Fireworks Festival in July. In addition, there are fixed festivals such as the International Boat Festival, the International Music and Record Festival, the Mimosa Festival, and the Dance Festival. Under such a dense schedule, if you want to use the Palais des Festivals, you need to book two years in advance.
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    "The Avenue of Stars is a special attraction for the outstanding people in Hong Kong's film industry. It is modeled on the Hollywood Avenue of Stars. The name and palm print of the outstanding film workers are set in a special commemorative plaque, arranged in turn on the Avenue of Stars [View] in turn. The Avenue of Stars can accommodate 100 film workers in a memorial plaque. Moreover, the Avenue of Stars has many statues of film shooting and famous artists in Hong Kong for tourists to take pictures. It is a popular tourist attraction."
    Cannes.Croisette
    45.8km from downtown
    Highlights: The Avenue of Stars is one of the must-see attractions in Cannes. It is located next to the Palais des Festivals. You can see the handprints of more than 300 stars on the sidewalk. Many movie lovers and tourists come here. The handprints in Cannes are far less than those on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the United States, but the handprint of director Wong Kar Wai can be found on the Walk of Fame in Cannes, right at the gate of the Cannes Convention and Exhibition Center. There are three English letters WKW on it, which are the acronyms of Wong Kar Wai Cantonese Pinyin.
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    "This path is one of the many stone paths in the ancient city of Ez, but it is more famous, the path is very narrow, almost only one person to pass, both sides are preserved in the middle ages stone houses."
    Eze
    28.7km from downtown
    Highlights: There is a small road in the town named after the philosopher Nietzsche, winding all the way from the bottom of the mountain to the top of the mountain. From 1883 to 1886, Nietzsche came to live in Eze several times, and completed the third volume of his representative book "Thus Spoke Zarathoustra" here. It is said that when he was here, he liked to follow this winding path to the top of the mountain, from which he could sit and enjoy the unobstructed view of the mountains and seas of the Mediterranean Sea. Perhaps the reason why Eze was able to attract him is the "Nietzsche Trail" with its inner winding path!
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Alpes-Maritimes?
These are all Best Things to Do in Alpes-Maritimes:old nice, Promenade Des Anglais, Baie des Anges, Place Masséna, Castle Hill
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Alpes-Maritimes?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Alpes-Maritimes include:old nice:4.7, Promenade Des Anglais:4.6, Baie des Anges:4.7, Place Masséna:4.6, Castle Hill:4.8
At what locations in Alpes-Maritimes can Best Things to Do in Alpes-Maritimes be found?
The Best Things to Do in Alpes-Maritimes are mainly located in:old nice:Nice, Promenade Des Anglais:Nice, Baie des Anges:Nice, Place Masséna:Nice, Castle Hill:Nice
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