Old Town

Welcome to 'Vieux Nice,' the historic soul of this Mediterranean gem. As we step into this 'maze of winding alleyways and colorful facades,' we are entering a space where the layout 'hasn't changed much since the 1700s.' For a…

In the heart of the Old Town, we find 'Shea Akiardo'—or Chez Acchiardo—a 'staple in the city and a beloved family-run restaurant.' Started by great-grandparents in 1927, it is now run by the fourth generation. This is the place…

For a 'local souvenir,' we visit 'Alziari,' a 'traditional oil producer' founded in 1868. The 'Alziari family grows their olives just around the corner' and their products 'regularly win gold medals.' You can 'taste the olive oil…

In the northern part of the Old Town lies 'Place Francois'—or Place Saint-Francois—home to a 'tiny market only for fish.' Open 'Tuesday through Sunday in the mornings,' this is where you can find 'fresh produce' from the sea.…

As we wander through the 'maze of winding alleyways,' we find a 'rich art scene' with many 'galleries and shops.' One 'cool art gallery' is 'AR,' which 'actually works a lot with the blue chairs'—the 'typical chairs that you'll…

As we conclude our walk through the 'Old Town,' I hope you have felt the 'magic of Nice' that resides in these 'narrow lanes and broad squares.' This district is more than just a collection of 'historical buildings'; it is the…