Nice boasts a dizzying array of shopping experiences. Shopping for the top styles, shopping for the coolest looks, trips down memory lane, craft shops or stores at the cutting edge of fashion – there’s something for everyone. A stroll through each of the following parts of town is an absolute must!
Key shopping aeras
The city centre, the old town (Vieux-Nice), the pedestrianized area and the port…these are the must-see shopping areas of Nice. Big names and shopping centres rub shoulders with luxury boutiques, local shops, arts and crafts, bars and restaurants – in short, everything you need to have a great day of shopping!
Masséna, Jean Médecin: the main shopping artery
This is the place for going large with your shopping! Place Masséna and Avenue Jean Médecin are home to Nice’s iconic departments stores. Follow me!
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Verdun, Alphonse Karr, Paradis… Luxury and elegance!
This area is nicknamed the Carré d’Or (the Golden Square). It exudes elegance and wealth, and is ideal for lovers of haute couture, big name fashion houses and jewellery.
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Local Shopping Districts
Want to shop like a local? Then head to Nice’s residential districts! Small local shops, stores that have been owned by the same family for generations, craftspeople and traders who love what they do – they really are the life-blood of the city!
Markets
Nice and markets really are a match made in heaven. The city is teeming with them, each one having its own distinctive character and charm. Fruit and veg markets, flower markets, markets for locally-produced goods, flea markets – all are a delight for the senses. Enjoy the visual spectacle, let your taste buds be tantalized and breathe in an array of wonderful aromas. Go on, give in to temptation!
