Côte d'Azur
On Place Rossetti since 1966, Fenocchio is Nice's emblematic glacier. 96 artisan flavours from the most classic to the most daring — tomato-basil, violet, Swiss chard tart, beer, cactus.
Roberto Francia, Milanese artisan established since 2006 at 9 avenue Malausséna, won France's No.1 artisan glacier title in 2014. Alpine milk, Bronte pistachios, 70% Santo Domingo chocolate.
At 1 rue Sainte-Réparate, at the entrance to Place Rossetti, Azzurro is the Niçois family business ranked France's 2nd best in 2014. Waffle cones made in front of you, low-sugar sorbets.
At 15 place Saint-François in Old Nice, Loris Gallo crafts ice creams and pastries using fruits sometimes from his own garden. Exquisite granitas, verrines, glacé pralines and renowned milkshakes.
At 5 rue de la Préfecture (place du Palais de Justice), Oui Jelato embodies the refined Italian slow food gelateria — silky texture, natural ingredients and innovative biscuit ice creams since 2005.
At 7 rue Saint-François de Paule, Papilla displays 4.9/5 — the highest rating on the Nice ice cream scene. Tahiti vanilla, Iranian pistachio, no-colouring ice creams and artisan pastries.
At 1 rue Jules Gilly, Terre Adélice offers 57 Ecocert-certified organic flavours — black sesame, red pepper, goat's cheese. Respectful of animals and the environment.
At 34 boulevard Gambetta, Turinese artisan since 1997. Signature Cuban coffee, crème fraîche chocolate, home delivery within 4km and ice cream cakes on order.
At 17 rue de France steps from the Promenade, the Crepaldi family has offered no-colouring seasonal artisan ice creams since 1996. Ideal after a stroll on the pebbles.
At 4 rue Cassini in the Port quarter, Glacier du Pin offers artisan ice creams with Mediterranean flavours in an intimate setting. The reference address for Port and Garibaldi residents.