Saint James is a very popular street located beside the port. It is a street full of different shops and markets catering to all tastes offering anything you are looking for. There are shops with fresh food, vegetables, fruits, souvenirs, clothes, souvenirs and many other goods. It is a place where fresh fish can be found for sale, as well as items for the beach, picnics or boat tours.

Place Garibaldi has a well-known market called Cappa. It is a place specializing in delicious desserts and homemade cakes. Homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors, creams, pastries, chocolates, sweets, teas and many other products are also found here.

Marche St. François is located in one of the best known and important squares in Nice. This market is dedicated to fresh fish and all types of seafood. Sardines, poutine and many other types of seafood are found here along with some specialty dishes.

Marche du Livre Ancien et D'occasion is located in an historical landmark, Place du Palais de Justice. This market is known for its wide variety of books, novels, journals and newspapers. It is a cultural shop, crowded but with a great atmosphere.

The Old Town Market is one of the best known markets in this region. Visitors will want to wake up early as it opens very early. A wide variety of goods are sold here. It has a splendid atmosphere with aromas and colors that attract many customers. You can not leave without buying something.

A trip to Nice absolutely must include a stroll around the Cours Saleya. This incredible area used to be the city square in the days gone by. It is now an open air market that has many different vendors available throughout the week. The sights, sounds, smells and the people are sure to be one of the highlights of any trip. Every Monday morning is the antique market, where the perfect bit of Art Deco, or that one unique souvenir may be purchased. If you love antiques, do not miss coming on Mondays. Tuesday through Sunday, the market is devoted to fresh, colorful flowers and fruits of all kinds and descriptions. Of course, it really depends upon the time of year one visits as to what produce will be available. But whatever is being sold, it will be fresh. Be sure to arrive early at the market, the stalls open at 6 am, so try to get there as soon as possible after that. For early birds, this place is a real treat. Reusable bags to carry home purchases are absolutely necessary, and have plenty of small bills and change. The vendors will have enough customers that they don’t need to worry about fussing with making huge amounts of change for one customer. For those who have cooking facilities where they are staying, do not miss the fresh fish market. There is no comparison of taste in fish that went from the water to the table in just a few hours. What a delight, especially when accompanied by fresh herbs, bread, veggies and paired with an incredible wine. During the summertime, the Cours Saleya turns in a craft market on the warm evenings. It is possible to go to the market in the morning to pick up fresh flowers, a bit of fruit, cheese, olives and bread for the day and then return in the evening to buy some delightful craft product to remember the trip by. The area is also home to several cafés and restaurants. What a way to spend a summer day in Nice.

This is a large shop selling local products, specializing in olives and olive oil. The smell is magnificent, offering many different types of olives and is the pride of the local culture.

A great bookstore located in the beautiful Place Messena square. The name of the shop is La Maison de la Presse. It sells the most recent books in many languages, as well as newspapers and journals, for all ages.

One of the best known jewelry shops in Nice is Perrusset Bijouterie. The attractive advertising brings many customers in to admire the beauty of their gold and silver jewelry. Watches made of gold and silver, coming in many shapes and styles can also be found. There are collections dedicated to both men and women.