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Free things to do in Nice
7 places with verified free entry · 3 free today
3 of them are free to enter every day they're open, and 2 have free days or free evenings for everyone. Below, each place shows whether it's free today, the next free date and who else gets in free — museums, landmarks, views and shows, each checked against its official website. What's free this week · cheap tickets under 10
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Free things to do in Nice: common questions
What can you visit for free in Nice?
Free Tickets lists 7 places in Nice with free entry we checked against official sources. Always free: Castle Hill, Cours Saleya and Promenade des Anglais. Free on set days: Cours Saleya and Chagall Museum. Free for some visitors (children, students, residents and others): Musée Matisse, Beaux-Arts Nice, Chagall Museum and Villa Masséna.
When are museums and landmarks free in Nice?
Cours Saleya — to browse the flower and food market (Tue-Sun mornings); Chagall Museum — on the first Sunday of every month. Each place page shows the next dates, with closures and holidays already taken out.
Which places in Nice are free for children?
Musée Matisse, Beaux-Arts Nice, Chagall Museum and Villa Masséna — age limits differ, see each page for the exact rule and the ID you may need.
Are there free museums in Nice for students or young adults?
Yes: Musée Matisse, Beaux-Arts Nice, Chagall Museum and Villa Masséna. Many of these rules apply only to EU or local residents, so check the conditions on each page.
Are there free days only for residents in Nice?
Some free days are for Nice Metropole residents only, with proof of address. Visitors from elsewhere can use the free days for everyone or the paid options on each page.
What if I can't go on a free day?
Among the places here that charge entry, the cheapest standard adult ticket is Musée Matisse at €10 (official price). Each place page compares official prices with partner tickets and tours, and our cheap-tickets page lists everything for 10 or less.