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Cours Saleya and its markets: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Cours Saleya is free to visit.
- Open today 06:00–13:30.
Calendar
Free days at Cours Saleya
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · 06:00–13:30
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · 06:00–13:30
- TUE27OCTTuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 3 days · 06:00–13:30
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · 06:00–13:30
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · 06:00–13:30
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · in 6 days · 06:00–13:30
313 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- For an overview of the stalls, climb the Ponchettes steps opposite Place Pierre Gautier.
- Come before 10am for the flowers; Monday brings the brocante (antiques) instead.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree to browse the flower and food market (Tue-Sun mornings) · 06:00–13:30 | everyone | Open-air public market; you only pay for what you buy. Monday is the antiques market. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Cours Saleya
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00–13:30 |
| Wed | 06:00–13:30 |
| Thu | 06:00–13:30 |
| Fri | 06:00–13:30 |
| Sat | 06:00–13:30 |
| Sun | 06:00–13:30 |
Flower, fruit, vegetable and fish market Tuesday-Sunday 6am-1:30pm; on Mondays the square hosts the antiques/flea market instead. The square itself is open at all times; summer evening craft market.
Cours Saleya, 06300 Nice, France
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FAQ
Cours Saleya: common questions
Is Cours Saleya free?
Yes — Cours Saleya is free to visit.
When is Cours Saleya free?
Free to browse the flower and food market (Tue-Sun mornings). The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
What day is Cours Saleya closed?
Cours Saleya is closed on Mondays. Flower, fruit, vegetable and fish market Tuesday-Sunday 6am-1:30pm; on Mondays the square hosts the antiques/flea market instead. The square itself is open at all times; summer evening craft market.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- explorenicecotedazur.com/evenement/marche-aux-fruits-legumes-et-maree-du-cours-saleya/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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