City guide: our good addresses in Nice ☀️
Nissa la bella
Nice is a city of a thousand colors, with a lot of Italian influences. A great destination for a family weekend, the city is easily accessible by plane or train. It can be visited on foot and under the sun that shines 127 days a year. Don't forget your towels and swimsuits!
An ideal day in Nice
After a good breakfast at Marinette's, a delight for her taste buds in the heart of old Nice, head to Cours Saleya and its famous flower market. Around 11 am, we stop for a drink at La Civette to enjoy the atmosphere and then we go to L'Atelier des Jouets (rue de l'Ancien Senat) to find wonders that will delight children.
When your belly starts to rumble, nothing better than a Socca and a chard pie, specialties from Nice, bought on the “Chez Thérèse” scooter (28 Rue Droite). Get there early, there is often a line starting at noon. To eat on the beach, because the famous Promenade des Anglais is only a few meters away.
Marie's advice: bring a towel to sit on, pebbles hurt your buttocks!
After a mandatory stop at Fenochio, the best ice cream shop in town, which offers nearly 100 flavors — from the most classic to the most original, including thyme, rosemary, violet, violet, lavender etc. (Attention, there are two, opt instead for the one on Place Rossetti with its fountain and the beautiful Sainte Reparate Cathedral, classified as a historical monument), it's time to stretch your minis' legs!
Go to the unmissable park of Colline du Château. The castle has not existed for a long time, but you will have a breathtaking view from the top of a green hill. For the more adventurous, climb up a vertiginous staircase. For those who carry children and pushchairs around, don't worry, there is an elevator (for a fee)! At the top, enjoy games for the children, a small snack bar if you are thirsty (and only thirsty, the rest is to be avoided!) and above all an incredible view of the port of Nice.
Go down on the Port side and stroll through this new district of Nice which is full of pretty addresses. Then go up to Place Garibaldi via Place du Pin, nicknamed “The small marsh of Nice”. On the square, an ancient merry-go-round will be required to please the children.
The addresses of a real mama from Nice
Eating in Nice
Bocca Nissa
On the program: tapas on a small rooftop with a decor as beautiful as the view.
>Bocca Nissa, 3 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300 Nice
Le Safari
An unpretentious classic, with a reputation for making the best pizza in town, as well as stuffed pastries to die for. Nickel with the kids!
> The Safari, 1 course Saleya, 06300 N ice
La Merenda
A former Michelin-starred chef has opened a small shop selling specialties from Nice. The whole city is running at it. To do with children ready to try something new... and without a stroller, because the place is tiny.
> La Merenda, 4 Rue Raoul Bosio, 06300 Nice
Marie's advice: reservations are mandatory in all restaurants, especially as soon as the weather arrives!
The Agitators
More chic, the brilliant bistronomic restaurant Les Agitateurs, rue Bonaparte. Instead, do it as a couple if you have found a babysitter. The young, inventive and Michelin-starred chef Samuel Victori will delight you with a menu that is unique in every sense of the word.
> The Agitators, 24 Rue Bonaparte, 06300 Nice
The Amour Hotel
If you rather dream of a meal overlooking the beach, the Amour hotel has opened its own with a great atmosphere and a simple, but effective menu. You can eat cheery while the children play in the pebbles (ah, there are also good sides! 
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Marie's advice: reservations are mandatory in all restaurants, especially as soon as the sunny days arrive!
A bit of culture...
The MAMAC
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is right in the city center. It is easily accessible on foot or by tram. You will find works by Klein, Ben, and Nikki de St Phalle. Promise, the kids will love it! The icing on the cake: you can climb up to the roof to take a great photo of the city from above.
> The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC), Place Yves Klein, 06000 Nice
The Matisse Museum
The Matisse Museum will appeal to the whole family. It has more than 500 works by the artist, many of which are inspired by the city of Nice. It is located in a very beautiful park, Les Arènes de Cimiez, where you can have a picnic in the shade of the olive trees.
> Matisse Museum, 164 Av. des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice
The Charles Nègre Museum of Photography
A small and nice place. Perfect for those who want to get a quick museum.
> The Charles Nègre Photography Museum, 1 Pl. Pierre Gautier, 06300 Nice
Where to sleep
Hotel Amour Nice
The younger brother of the now legendary Hotel Amour has opened Avenue des Fleurs in Nice! Mediterranean decor, winks to Cocteau, roof top with pool and Instagrammable bar, this Numberis has everything to please!
> Hotel Amour Nice, 3 Av. des Fleurs, 06000 Nice
Saleya Palace
If you are traveling with kids, maybe you prefer to have a small kitchenette? In this case, book at Palais Saleya instead. More simple, but very well placed and which will allow you to shine.
> Hôtel Palais Saleya, 21 Rue du Marché, 06300 Nice
Have a nice stay in Nice!
Marie and the Charlie Crane Team
