The terrace of this ice cream maker in Vieux Nice is a fine destination on a warm afternoon. Settle in at a table overlooking the fountain and choose from a superb range of ice cream and sorbets, including what’s surely the world’s best peach ice cream.
2 Pl Rossetti (04.93.80.72.52)
Open 10am-11:30pm Tues-Sun. Closed Dec, Jan
1 esplanade Kennedy (04.93.92.83.00)
A modern mega-structure that hosts special events, conventions, concerts, ballet and opera.
Under new ownership, this cavernous disco has the largest indoor club in the French Riviera and with 16,140 square feet of dancing space.
The Grand Escurial is also a cozy mezzanine restaurant/lounge in the evenings.
The music varies from house to R&B making an international crowd dance the tunes of famous Djs
The club’s dress code is smart/casual.
29 [...]
27 bd de Dubouchage (04.92.04.9.70)
Open 10am-noon, 2-6pm Tues-Sun. Admission free
A recently restored pink ‘belle époque’ theatre, now a vast space for big-name photography shows, lectures, an Internet archive and a convivial coffee bar.
Esplanade de Lattre de Tassigny (04.93.80.80.80)
Open hours vary Mon-Sat. Admission pool 3.50-4.39 Euro; ice rink 3.15-4.30 Euro. No credit cards
A vast municipal sports complex with a well-kept indoor Olympic-sized pool and covered ice rink.
163 rte de Grenoble (04.92.29.31.29/08.20.02.04.06/www.nikaia.fr)
Mon-Fri. Tickets vary. Credit V
Inaugurated in 2001 by Nice’s honorary resident, Sir Elton John, This massive state-of-the-art modular concert hall-cum-stadium hosts crowd-pleasing rock and classical stars, plus sporting events.
3 rue Delille (04.93.62.44.71). Open 3-7pm Tues-Sat.
Admission free
On Nice’s artsy gallery row, Vigna shows a mix of young and established contemporary artist.
Promenade des Arts (04.93.13.90.90). Box office 9am-7pm Tues-Sat.
Tickets grande salle 7 Euro – 28.20 Euro pettite salle 18.20 Euro
Credit AmEx, DC,MC,V
One of the most important theatres in the South of France (with Marseille’s La Criee) is now directed by Daniel Bunoin. This impressive venue stages high profile productions of French and foreign classics and [...]
4 rue ST-Francois-de-Paule (04.92.17.40.00/www.ville-nice.fr)
Box office 10am-5pm Mon-Sat.
Ticket 6 Euro – 7 Euro. Credit MC, V
A Small 19th century gem of an opera house, done out in sumptuous red velvet with crystal chandeliers and lashings of gold. The Opera attracts top-notch visiting artists for symphonies, ballet and opera.
1 esplanade Kennedy (04.93.92.83.00/www.cinematheque-nice.com) Films 2.30pm, 8pm
Tues-Thurs; 2.30pm 10pm Fri, Sat; 3pm Sun. Tickets 3 Euros; 6 Euros three-film pass.
Offers an international selection of classics & new films in their original version.
