The main attractions of Nice. Walking map
Nice deservedly has the status of the capital of the Cote d'Azur. Administrative map Nice allows you to identify all the most interesting tourist spots.
Nice - its pronunciation alone evokes associations of the luxurious azure sea, sandy snow-white beaches, ancient palazzos, beautiful flower beds and lawns, expensive cars. This city has always been and will be alluring for those who value luxury and sophistication.
Geographical location
Southeast Mediterranean coast The French Republic is where it is located, next to Northern Italy. To this pearl of France with an area of 750 sq. km can be reached by plane, train, car or sea vessel (cruise liner, boat, yacht). Each type of transport has its own advantages: during an air flight, an amazing panorama of the Cote d'Azur opens up; traveling by train, travelers explore the beautiful landscapes, and while sailing along the Riviera they get unforgettable experience from the views from the sea.
Nice is conveniently located on the map, being a short distance from many famous cities: 29 km from Antibes, 16 km from Cagnes-sur-Mer, 35 km from Cannes, 45 km from Grasse, 19 km from Monaco. This proximity allows visitors to enjoy various types recreation, the first place among which, of course, is occupied by the beach. The favorable location of the capital of the French Riviera, as Nice is commonly called, makes it an excellent base for traveling to various destinations, using all types of public transport: buses, trains or ferries. City guests who are tired of relaxing on the coast can easily reach the French Alps with their beautiful ski resorts.
Nice is the fifth largest french city, its airport is the second busiest after Paris. Nice has its own university, it serves administrative center coastal province. This city is a holiday dream come true.
Major landmarks of Nice
It is no coincidence that Nice is called the capital of the French Riviera: it is all surrounded by a strip of magnificent sandy beaches, and the map of Nice allows you to see its main attraction - Promenade des Anglais, stretching along the sea. Its history began with the arrival of wealthy Englishmen in Nice, who loved to walk along this route. Today the boulevard is a spacious street where beautiful houses in the art deco style are adjacent to tall palm trees.
Another important street is Jean Medecin, which originates from railway station and crosses the city in south direction.
The central part of Nice is the area adjacent to Place Massena. There are administrative buildings and the most prestigious places for shopping here, so this area is always noisy and crowded.
Even the most detailed map of the city will not convey the exciting sensations that tourists experience when they find themselves in the old part of the city. Its construction dates back to the Middle Ages, which, of course, differs from the rest of the architecture. Narrow winding streets, ancient buildings housing exclusive boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants attract with their coolness and silence. This is an ideal place for those who want to hide from the omnipresent sun and pervasive heat.
Tourists who want to see the vibrant life of seaside Nice will... interesting visit the port area, which is easily indicated by a detailed map of Nice. This beautiful place, where next to ordinary fishing schooners you can see a luxury yacht, and at the berths there are cruise ships, pleasure boats and ferries. There are numerous cafes and restaurants here, where lovers of fish dishes and seafood delicacies come.
Nice is a famous port city located in the southeastern part of France. It is a major transport hub in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and its significant resort center. The airport, road, sea and rail connections contribute to the development of tourism. 
The city has many enterprises specializing in the production of food, perfumes, and souvenirs. There is a large observatory, many museums and beautiful cathedrals, even a film studio and a university. More than 60 scientific departments attract not only tourists to Nice, but also scientists from all over the world. A map of Nice in Russian will give you the opportunity to visit attractions known throughout the world.
Nice on the map of France: geography, nature and climate
Pearl Cote d'Azur separated by no more than 30 km from Italy, from Cannes with film festivals - 35 km, from the capital of France - 960 km. From the equally popular Marseille and Genoa to the French Riviera is about 200 km. You can travel to Monaco by bus; the journey is only 19 km.
Nice on the map of France is located on the shores of the Bay of Angels and is located in cozy valley. In the vicinity of the city, the Var River (114 km long) connects with the Mediterranean Sea, which washes the city from the south. The city itself is crossed by the Payon River (36 km).
In the northern part, Nice is framed by a series of picturesque hills. They are also in the city itself.
The most famous hills:
- Castle;
- Roman.
From the east, the city is protected from the cold winds blowing from the mainland by Mount Boron (height 191 meters), and from the west by the Alps (the total length of the mountains is 1,200 km). Thanks to this, it is so comfortable to relax in the city. Nice has many beaches and parks. A map of Nice with streets will allow you to quickly get to them. Those who are tired of the beautiful coast will be able to go to French Alps To ski.
Nice has a Mediterranean climate with moderate temperatures throughout the year. In summer it never gets colder than +20, more often than +30 degrees, rains are rare in this part of the year. In winter, the night air temperature is about +7, and during the day +10...+16 degrees. Almost 300 days a year pass without precipitation.
And much more. In addition, Nice is in second place after Paris in the number of museums and galleries.
Matisse Museum
Matisse and Nice have an inextricable bond: the artist contributed to the growth of the city's popularity, which in turn inspired his paintings. The Matisse Museum displays an extensive collection of his works, covering all stages of the artist's career until his death. By the way, Matisse lived and worked in a building located near the museum on Cimiez Boulevard. The museum will be equally interesting to those who are little familiar with Matisse’s work and to his loyal fans. Don't miss this great opportunity to get acquainted with an important part cultural heritage France, especially since admission to the museum is free.
Address: 146 Avenue des Arènes.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Tuesday.
Entrance: 10 euros. The ticket is valid for 48 hours for all Nice municipal museums. That is, once you buy a ticket for 10 euros and within two days you can visit the following museums: MAMAC (Museum of Modern Art), Galerie des Ponchettes, Espace Ferrero, Galerie de la Marine, Théâtre de la Photographie et de l'Image (Theater photography), Musée Matisse, Musée des Beaux-Arts (Museum of Fine Arts), Musée d'Art Naïf, Musée Masséna (Museum Masséna), Palais Lascaris, Musée d'Archéologie (site de Cimiez et site de Terra Amata) (Museum of Archeology ), Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle.
Marc Chagall Museum
Don't be fooled by the museum's small size: this small building houses the largest collection of Chagall's works, including 17 biblical messages. The museum exhibits not only paintings, but also sculptures, mosaics and tapestries.
Address: 13 Avenue Dr Menard
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 (from April to November from 10:00 to 17:00)
Ticket price: 7.5 euros
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas (Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas)
Musée Massena (Museum Massena)
The Musée Massena tells the story of pre-war Nice, from the last decades of the 18th century to the Second World War. The exhibition includes furnishings, Art Deco posters, early photographs, paintings and other details that recreate the impression of Nice in a bygone century. The museum is located in a villa built in the 19th century by Andre Massena, Marshal of Napoleon's Empire, surrounded by a wonderful garden.
Address: 65 Rue de France
Entrance: 10 euros, as we wrote earlier, the ticket is valid for several museums within 48 hours.
Parc du Château
One of the most beautiful places in Nice and the best Observation deck to view the panorama of the city and Mediterranean Sea. Getting to Chateau Park is not easy; to do this you will have to climb the hill where the park is located, but the beautiful view of the city, the pleasant freshness of the shady park and the coolness of the sparkling waterfall are worth the slight inconvenience.
Address: Rue des Ponchettes, Rue de Foresta
Opening hours: from 8:00 to 18:00
Free admission.
Archaeological Museum (Musée et Site Archéologiques)
Even before conquering the English and Russian aristocrats, Nice attracted the ancient Romans. Archaeological Museum Nice is located right next to the ruins of the Roman baths and arena. In the museum itself you can see an interesting collection of antiquities: coins, tools, ceramics.
Address: 160 Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez
Opening hours: Wednesday-Monday from 10:00 to 18:00
Entrance: 10 euros, valid in several museums.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Musée d"Art Moderne et d"Art Contemporain)
In Nice they love and appreciate art, hence a large number of free museums and galleries. At the heart of this museum is a fine collection of works by European and American avant-garde artists - more than 400 works illustrating the development of art from the 1960s to the present day. Here you can see paintings by local artists such as Yves Klein and Niki de Saint Phalle, and iconic celebrities including Warhol and Lichtenstein.
Address: Promenade des Arts
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00
Entrance: 10 euros.
Port of Nice
This is enough good area cities. There are many yachts moored here at the pier, and ferries to Corsica depart from here.
The port is located near the old city, next to the United States waterfront.
Theater of Photography
There are various exhibitions here: both permanent and temporary. There is also a gallery of celebrities who once visited. Free admission.
Don't forget to download our app for Nice, there is a map with all the attractions.
Nice sightseeing map
Enjoy your stay in Nice!
The resort city of Nice is called the city of eternal holidays. It is located on the beautiful coast of the azure Mediterranean Sea, in the south of France. Nice has simply captivated the whole world with its indescribable resorts. Where the city is located is rightfully considered a world tourism center.
The history of the founding of the city dates back to the 4th century BC; it was named in honor of the ancient goddess Nike, by the founders of the city, the ancient Greeks. The location of the city was very convenient for trade with important cities, which is why Nice was subjected to many attacks. Many invaders wanted to become its rulers. In 1792 the city came under the rule of Napoleon. Since the beginning of the 18th century, Nice has become a resort city. The aristocracy from all over the world came to the city to vacation.
The real Nice is a large developing city. The city has a huge number of recreation parks for guests and residents of the city. In the shade of beautiful trees, on carved benches, listening to many fountains, you will have a wonderful rest. Where the city is located is surrounded by olive gardens. Nice is a resort not only for entertainment; lovers of historical relics will have something to see. Truly the “Old Town”, built in the 6th and 7th centuries, is one of the main attractions of Nice. The Palace of Justice, built in 1885, is an architectural masterpiece.
The ancient “Ruska Tower” and the Tower on Justice Square are also landmarks of the city; unfortunately, these two towers are all that remains of the two ancient monasteries 18th century. The famous Mont Alban Fort, built in the 16th century, will be remembered as an ancient fortress with interesting architecture. Nice has a lot of museums and historical monuments. The world-famous hotel-museum Negresco is located in Nice. It was opened in 1913, its beauty will simply amaze you.
Is it still worth listing all the beauties and attractions of Nice? Probably not! After everything you’ve read, you simply cannot have any doubts whether to come to Nice or not! In Nice you will have a first-rate relaxation, see ancient relics and take with you only wonderful memories!
Here is a detailed map of Nice with street names in Russian and house numbers. You can easily get directions by moving the map in all directions with the mouse or clicking on the arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale with the “+” and “-” icons located on the map on the right. The easiest way to adjust the image size is by rotating the mouse wheel.
What country is the city of Nice in?
Nice is located in France. This is wonderful beautiful city, with its own history and traditions. Nice coordinates: north latitude and east longitude (show on large map).
Virtual walk
Interactive map Nice with landmarks and other tourist attractions - an indispensable assistant in independent travel. For example, in the "Map" mode, the icon of which is in the upper left corner, you can see the city plan, as well as detailed map highways with route numbers. You can also see the city's railway stations and airports marked on the map. Nearby you see the “Satellite” button. By turning on satellite mode, you will examine the terrain, and by enlarging the image, you will be able to study the city in great detail (thanks to satellite maps from Google Maps).
Move the “little man” from the lower right corner of the map to any street in the city, and you can take a virtual walk around Nice. Adjust the direction of movement using the arrows that appear in the center of the screen. By turning the mouse wheel, you can zoom in or out of the image.
