Nice through its markets
Nice is a city of extreme visual and olfactory richness, with scents and colors that grab you from the moment you arrive in this city that nourishes inspiration and enlivens sensibilities.
All these senses that Nice generates in you, you’ll find in typical Nice settings. Picturesque places that are characteristic of the city. And where you’ll find the authentic soul of Nice. It’s in the markets that you’ll have the most wonderful, emotionally-charged experiences. You’ll meet new people and make wonderful discoveries. Each market is an essential part of your stay. A detour to one of these markets is sure to be the starting point for a stroll through the charming streets of Vieux-Nice.
Marché aux poissons
It is considered a veritable institution by the people of Nice. It’s a must for anyone passing through Vieux-Nice. Located on Place Saint-François-de-Paule, it’s open every day except Monday, from 6am to 1pm. It’s a market where you can buy freshly caught fish. The fish stalls are well-stocked. Fishermen auction bogues, bass, sardines, mullet and all the riches of the sea. The choice of fish is vast. The vendors are friendly and engaging. They greet customers with a smile. A picturesque place to visit.
Marché aux livres
Located in Vieux-Nice, on the Place du Palais de Justice, the market is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 7am to 5pm in winter and 7am to 7pm in summer. You’ll find many old books, original works and rare editions. You’ll also find artistic products and delightful, sometimes very old, postcards of Nice and the Côte d’Azur. It’s a market that makes collectors and readers happy. The market is well worth a visit. There’s a lovely artistic and bohemian atmosphere.
Marché aux Fleurs
The market is a nugget in the heart of Vieux Nice. It’s a magnificent and picturesque market. Located on Cours Saleya in a typically Nice setting, it’s open every day except Monday, from 6am to 1:30pm. Visit without moderation, with its banks of flowers and plants renewed daily, attesting to the freshness of the produce on the stalls. It’s a great opportunity – and so much fun – to stroll along the courtyard and enjoy the smells and colors of this open-air market. A breath of fresh air and a feast for the eyes. The Cours Saleya market is the perfect opportunity to meet exhibitors, florists and horticulturists, who can advise you on gardening. Don’t miss it!
Marché aux fruits et légumes du Cours Saleya
It’s located on Cours Saleya and runs from Tuesday to Sunday, 6am to 1pm. A genuine Mediterranean market, warm and lively, it’s beautiful and colorful, with a wide variety of products. It offers fruit, vegetables and local produce from the Nice hinterland. The stalls are bursting with colors and scents to seduce you. The atmosphere is lively. It’s very lively and makes you want to buy. A must-see!
Marché aux fruits et légumes de la Libération
It is located in the Libération district. It runs regularly from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. It is located on avenue Malausséna, place du Général de Gaulle. It’s the reference market for the people of Nice. Market gardeners await you in the cool of the morning. You’ll spend a pleasant moment in a friendly atmosphere. It’s an authentic market where you’ll find merchants and small producers offering quality products. It’s a typical, lively and well-stocked market. You’ll find the best of the products that give this market its distinctive colors. You’ll also find butchers, fishmongers and other products from local and regional producers: honey, cheeses… A must-see!
Marché à la brocante
It takes place on Cours Saleya, every Monday from 6am to 6pm, and on Place Garibaldi, every 3rd Saturday of the month. Lovers of old furniture and curios will be delighted by this gem of a market. You’ll find all kinds of objects. The merchants offer quality merchandise to suit all tastes and budgets. What’s more, they’re very pleasant to deal with. If you’re coming to Nice, make sure you pay a visit. A real curiosity!
Marché aux puces
It is located in Place Robilante. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm. It’s an unusual and beautiful market. It invites you to come and discover charming objects from another era. You’ll find rare and valuable antiques, as well as many pussycat classics: period wooden furniture, objets d’art, paintings, sculpture, antique decorative pieces… You name it, we’ve got it. The choice is yours. It’s a great place to visit on your way to the Port of Nice. Stores where you’ll find what you’re looking for. Each shopkeeper has his or her own specialty.
Marché Artisanal Nocturne
It takes up residence on the Cours Saleya and is open from mid-May to mid-September, from 6pm to midnight. It is held at night, on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It’s a beautiful, festive summer craft market. It offers a vast choice of original products. Discover the artisans of Nice. Admire jewelry, pottery and paintings made with passion and authenticity. An artistic evening stroll to discover the artisans of Nice. A pleasant atmosphere prevails. That’s all we have to say, and we’ll leave you to find out for yourself!
Exposition de peinture
It takes place on Place Garibaldi on the 1st Saturday of each month. It offers visitors and art-lovers the chance to discover the artistic talent of both established and emerging visual artists. The exhibition is also a creators’ market. Don’t miss it!
Marché arts et peintures
It’s reserved for painters, artists and craftsmen. It takes place on the Place du Palais de Justice, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 7am to 5pm in winter and from 7am to 7pm in summer. You can watch artists paint a canvas in front of you. You’ll be able to share their sensibilities with them, and experience their imaginations through their work. A visit not to be missed!
