Walk

Castle Hill from the old town

The hill the city grew from, now a shady park above the old town with the widest panorama in central Nice.

Time	Not given
Difficulty	Uphill from the old town
Start	Rue des Ponchettes, Rue de Foresta or Montée Montfort, at the edge of Vieux Nice
Past	The waterfall built in 1885 and fed by the Vésubie canal, The hilltop where Greek settlers from Massalia founded Nikaia in the 3rd century BC, Views over the Baie des Anges, the old town and the port
Season	Park open 1 October–31 March 08:30–18:00; 1 April–30 September 08:30–20:00. Free.
With children	Playground for ages 2–6 and a climbing frame from 6, lawns, toilets with a changing table and two snack bars.

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Checked on explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.