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Old Town (Vieille Ville)

Vieux Nice, 06000 Nice, France (Centre)
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Ranked #3 of 99 attractions in Nice
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining
Owner description: This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants and... more » Owner description: This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants and open-markets. « less
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Novi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This area is filled with restaurants of every caliber . Lively pubs, Italian cafes, shops and French bistros everywhere. There are many spots to enjoy dessert and a lovely fresh fruit and vegetable market.

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See 4 more reviews by Kitty7711 for Nice
Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Great restaurants and bars. Good value if you stick to the Plas du Jour and order the house wine in a pitcher. Much cheaper than at home!

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St. Gervais les Bains, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is my third trip to Nice and each time is great. The old part is fabulous to wonder around with its restaurants, bars, boutique shops and art galleries. Nip out across the road to the beach, then dive back into the maze of narrow streets and hidden gems. Love this place.

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See 3 more reviews by sarah562747 for Nice
Gloucester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Lots of interesting squares and streets. Shops and churches in abundance a lovely lively place. Quite steep in places for any one with a walking disability.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The old town is quite dark and narrow in places, but there are a lot of shops, restaurants and cafes that are worth going to. It's easy to feel a bit lost in the centre, but stay close to the coast and there are some nice markets and bars that would be the best location to have an evening drink.

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See 4 more reviews by Raistrick for Nice
Karlshamn, Sweden
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The old town of Nice is quaint with many winding strrets. It gets crowded in the evenings and the restaurants are always busy, especially after 8 p.m. Don't miss an ice cream at Azzurro's in the afternoon/evening and a walk down Cours Saleya market in the morning.

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See 8 more reviews by Arwems for Nice
London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Quaint and adventurous and had lots of charm. Picture perfect moments through all the small narrow winding streets.

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Paris, France
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This Vielle Ville is one of the best attractions in Europe so far in my opinion. You got it all, small charming shops of spices, perfumes, ice-cream...and French specialty. Everyday in the morning there is a flea market, flower market, and sometimes "Marche aux puces" of antiques. I visited every city of Cote d'azur but I prefer to stay in... More

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See 7 more reviews by Ploi U for Nice
Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Very cute with its cobblestone floors and small alleys of shopping. There are so many "souvenir" shops now that it doesn't feel as authentic or "old town" as it probably used to be.

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See 4 more reviews by shiryu1031 for Nice
monaghan, ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

IWe loved its narrow streets lined with colourful little cafes and their outdoor seats where you can dine and watch the world go by or the little shops selling everything from spices to meats or cheeses or clothes, and opening out to sun-drenched little squares. A lovely place to while away a few hours!

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