‘Le Chateau’ is where an old castle, destroyed in 1706, used to sit on top of a high rock overlooking Nice old town and the port. Today it is now laid out as gardens with many walks and large areas for relaxing and picnicking. At the very top, a viewing area has fantastic views of Nice and the coastline, and there's a terrace café and souvenir stand. The waterfall, just below the top, is visible from the town below, and a walkway at the base of the falls provides a refreshing mist-shower in the summertime. There are two ways to get up there. The steps, as you can see, or (thanks to the Nice authorities) a lift built into the rock - a welcome relief on hot days!

Ancient pergolas connected to the main buildings are covered by climbing rose bushes, well kept grass paths are decorated with seville oranges, tangerines trees, etc. and the almost sacred wooded areas invite meditation.

Located on the Cimiez cliffs overlooking Nice and next to the Monastery Gardens. An ideal spot to spend an agreable day in the open air, picnic under the shade of olive trees, play games, roll around on the lawn, visit the "Cemenelum" roman ruins and the nearby museums (Archaeological and Matisse).

The largest plant house in the world, the Astronomic Garden, the Island of the Remotes Times, The Maya Temple, fishes, birds, exotic butterflies and thousand of flowers as well as exhibits, events and entertainment.

City life revolves around Massena Square, Nice's geographic centre. Originally created in 1832, it has been redesigned several times since then and in 1852 finally named in honour of one of the city's most famous citizens. This harmoniously landscaped area of fountains, statues, trees, flowers, etc. provides Nice with a hub where its citizens and visitors can admire the surrounding architecture, gardens, and countryside.