36 Hours in Nice, France: Things to Do and See

3 p.m. Get coffee, then stroll flea markets

Nice, likely settled around 350 B.C. by Greek mariners called Phocaeans, has been a port town for thousands of years. Stroll the still lively waterfront to grab a quick coffee (from €2) at the vegan cafe Full Bloom, just off Rue Cassini, before a short walk south toLes Puces de Nice, the flea market. Thirty or so little stalls, once huts for local fishermen, are packed with curiosities and treasures like vintage Hèrmes scarves and antique silverware. The flea markets border on the Quartier des Antiquaires, the antiques district, with stores offering furniture, books, militaria, clothing and art. In

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