Promenade Des Anglais

One of France’s most well-known thoroughfares, the Promenade des Anglais extends 4.3 miles along the Mediterranean Sea, from the airport on the west end to the Quai des États-Unis on the east.

Nice became famous as a vacation destination when Queen Victoria began vacationing at the Excelsior Régina Palace. Visitors began walking along the shoreline that is now the Promenade des Anglais, and plans were drawn up for a formal walkway.

The promenade has continued to be a popular area and is used for many cultural events, including the Nice Carnival. The promenade is lined with restaurants, bars, and cafés and is frequented by people from all walks of life, including tourists, artists, skaters, wanderers, and street performers.

Musée Matisse

A municipal museum dedicated to the work of the French painter Henri Matisse, Musée Matisse contains one of the largest collections of the artist’s works. The collection includes works from Matisse’s early days as an artist, works from the end of his career, and everything in between.

Situated in a 17th-century villa in the posh neighborhood of Cimiez, Musée Matisse opened in 1963. The museum’s permanent collection includes 68 paintings and gouaches, 236 drawings, 218 prints, 95 photos, 57 sculptures, and 13 books illustrated by Matisse. There are also a variety of objects on display that were owned by Matisse, such as prints, tapestries, stained glass, and various documents.

Musée Matisse is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday and is closed on Tuesdays. Note that from November through April, the museum closes at 5 p.m.

Guided tours in English are available for 6 euros at 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Musée National Marc Chagall

Another well-known museum in Nice, Musée National Marc Chagall, is devoted to the work of the painter Marc Chagall, particularly to his works inspired by religion.

Marc Chagall was a Russian-French artist of Belarusian Jewish origin. His works include everything from paintings, book illustrations, and stained glass to stage sets, fine art prints, ceramics, and tapestries.

Chagall was highly involved in the museum’s life up until his death in 1985. He attended exhibit openings and had a say in the construction of the building.

From November through April, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, and from May through October, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Admission costs 8 euros.