La Madeleine Travel Guide
Nice
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Popular places to visit
Promenade des Anglais
Stroll the promenade day or night for views across the Bay of Angels, and access to Nice’s best beaches.
Port of Nice
Explore the waterfront in Nice with a trip to Port of Nice. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Place Massena
Nice’s main square offers opportunities for shopping, delightful cafés dotted around the edge and some of the best people-watching in the city.
Hôtel Negresco
You can learn about the history of Nice when you stop by Hôtel Negresco. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in this quaint area.
Avenue Jean Medecin
During your visit to Nice, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Jean Medecin. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Learn about the local history of Saint-Paul-de-Vence with a stop at Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Amble around this quaint area's gardens or experience its art scene.
Things to do
Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus
From Nice : Monaco, Monte Carlo & Èze Tour (T2)
The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion
Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, la Turbie, 7H Shared Tour from Cannes
Entrance ticket to the Escoffier Culinary Art Museum
Grasse: Perfume Making Class and Fragonard Factory Tour
Top hotels in La Madeleine
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
We stayed for 2 nights in May in a superior room with a sea view (3rd floor). I can honestly say this was one of the smallest hotel rooms I’ve ever been in - about 0.5m space around the bed, and the balcony was less than 1m wide. The room faced onto the park with a partial sea view, and there was ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
Top
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
Property was beautiful but just too far from Nice downtown… staff was ok, area immediately walkable in back of the hotel seemed sketch. The promenade out front was better but again, 3-4 miles east of where you want to be.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hôtel Saint Georges
Broken elevator
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais
Bed hard
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Le Meridien Nice
Room not as illustrated on Hotels.com. listing implied partial sea view...our room did not have this. Although described as City View pi tures on listing had sea view. Very misleading
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Madeleine
Les Baumettes
Known for its pristine beaches and ample dining options, there's plenty to explore in Les Baumettes. You can visit top attractions like Promenade des Anglais and Florida Beach, and jump on the metro at Magnan Tram Station or Lenval - Hôpital Tram Station to see more of the city.
Fabron
Beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top things to explore in Fabron. A visit to Promenade des Anglais or Carras Plage might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Hélène Tram Station or Fabron Tram Station to get around town.
Gambetta
Beaches and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Gambetta, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Alsace - Lorraine Tram Station.
Nice City Centre
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Nice City Centre. Check out top attractions like Promenade des Anglais and Hôtel Negresco, and jump on the metro at Alsace - Lorraine Tram Station or Massena Tramway Station to see more of the city.
Thiers
While you're in Thiers, take in top sights like Theatre Athena and jump on the metro at Alsace - Lorraine Tram Station to see more of the city.
Musicians Quarter
While visiting Musicians Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Avenue Jean Medecin and Theatre Athena.
