This is a truly wonderful place to visit, once you have bought items for your picnic in the Cours Saleya below. We usually grab a socca pancake and some fruit then take the lift up to the viewing points. Photo opportunities are endless from this vantage point!! After wandering around looking at the waterfall , park and ruins we like... more

Apparently there's a lift to the top of the hill but it only operates in the high season, not in late October when we were there (the much vaunted waterfall was turned off too). Nevertheless, the walk up the hill, winding your way up the steps from the old town, is well worth the climb; even for an out of... more

A must do while in Nice and so easy thanks to an elevator (cost 1.10 euros, as of August 2007) Views over the bay and the vieux nice are fantastic, lovely waterfall at the top... what you waiting for? - get up there!! more

This walk and view is a must see for anyone making a trip to Nice. Begin from the end of the Promenade or, even better, up the steps and rising streets from the Old Town. Weave your way slowly up the side of the hill, taking in the increasinly breathtaking views of Nice below. Pass through the park to the... more

From atop Castle Hil you will see incredible views of the Mediterranean and the town of Nice. To get to the park you can either climb up many, many, many steps or take an elevator (what we did) from the street level, which drops you off at the first level of the park. There is also some way to drive... more