Book Flights to Nice

Sunbathe next to the Promenade des Anglais

Nice plane tickets can bring you to the beach holiday of your dreams. A palm-lined coast, lovely sunshine, turquoise seas and the glamour of the French Riviera – it’s got the lot.

The Promenade des Anglais fronts onto some of the area’s best beaches, with golden sands and the chance to enjoy breathtaking sunsets. Affectionately known as ‘La Prom’, it’s also home to stellar restaurants that underline why this spot has long been regarded as the stylish heart of the city.

Landmarks here include the Palais de la Méditerranée hotel and an iron sculpture called La Chaise, but there’s much more to discover.

Spend a morning at Cours Saleya market

This quintessentially French market opens daily, although on Mondays it sells furniture and trinkets rather than its usual food. Stocking up on groceries is a wonderful way to experience the real Nice and, as an added bonus, you’ll be shopping alongside the locals. The true stars of this market, though, are the flowers.

Heady scents of dahlias, fuchsias and geraniums float into the air from the colourful stalls run by growers and nurseries. Food traders tend to start and finish early, but the flower sellers stay into the early evening.

Explore the old town

Stroll through winding streets filled with the aroma of baking, patisseries and warm coffee in Nice’s colourful Old Town.

Impressive architecture hides around every corner, with historic monuments and ancient churches to discover. Castle Hill looms over the orange-tiled roofs, giving this ancient quarter of Nice a medieval feel.

Visit the Cathedral of St Reparata, with its stunning edifice decorated in multi-colours. Nice Cathedral, meanwhile, can be found in the charming Place Rossetti.

From there, discover some of the former mansions and regal retreats of Nice’s rich and famous at regal buildings including the 17th century Lascaris Palace.