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Fennocchio (The world’s best peach ice cream)

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:57:28 +0000

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

Acropolis

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:44:35 +0000

1 esplanade Kennedy (04.93.92.83.00)
A modern mega-structure that hosts special events, conventions, concerts, ballet and opera.

Le Grand Escurial

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:34:43 +0000

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 rue Alphonse Karr (04.93.82.37.66)
Open 9pm-5am Fri,Sat. Admission €16(incl 1st drink)

Theâtre de la Photographie et de L’Image

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:33:09 +0000

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.
This gallery is located in the old Theatre L’Artisitque which was left vacant for a number of years after being closed down. The primary purpose of the gallery is to exhibit the best in photography from around the world. The spacious facility is a great place to see some of the top photographers from France and across the world exhibit there works. The exhibitions change on a regular basis and cover a great deal of themes.

22 Boulevard Dubouchage, Nice 6000 – France
Phone: +33 (0)4 97 13 42 20
Theâtre de la Photographie et de L’Image Web site

Palais des Sports Jean Bouin

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:32:20 +0000

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.

Palais Nikaia

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:30:23 +0000

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.

Galerie Francoise Vigna

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:03:21 +0000

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.

Teatre de Nice

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:58:43 +0000

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 varied contemporary plays.

Opera de Nice

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:51:14 +0000

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.

Cinematheque de Nice

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:50:10 +0000

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.