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Old Town (Vieille Ville)

Vieux Nice, 06000 Nice, France (Centre)
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Ranked #2 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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Espoo
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Very nice and quite big area with nice narrow streets. You can find very empty streets and streets with full of life. Here you can find also budget restaurants. If you want to have party, here is also very goog pubs, for example Wayne's, if you want to meet other tourist around the world.

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Just wandering around it is a treat. There are markets and lots of little lanes to explore. Sit and enjoy the ambience in one of the squares. Lots to see and do.

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Hitchin
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26 reviews 26 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Read a lot of reviews of Vieille Ville, the old part of Nice so was quite looking forward to spending a leisurely afternoon wandering about and taking in the atmosphere. Unfortunately it didn't really live up to the billing. I can understand if you are perhaps from somewhere like the USA that it may appear very romantic and atmospheric, a... More

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nottingham
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34 reviews 34 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

old nice is so lovely to just walk around getting lost in all the old passage ways enjoying the scent and variety of shops and restaurants its a must see place we go around every other day never boring.

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Brecht, Belgium
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Some shopping, market, fresh ingredients, just wander through the small streets with restaurants, specialty shops, look at the nice small houses,

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Monaco-Ville, Monaco
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I want to say that I used to love walking around the old town of Nice, but nowadays as the night goes on it is now full of dangerous petty thieves which seems to be getting worse over my 5 years here. There is not enough police presence on the streets to stop that as far as I am concerned.... More

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Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Just go and visit Nice Old Town! You will Love it trust me :) It is an amazing place and great restaurants and old church and you will find musicians performing on the streets!! Take your Cam and go!

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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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Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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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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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 attraction reviews
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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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