The Mont-Boron neighbourhood is Nice's most residential and leafy — a wooded promontory overlooking both the Villefranche bay and the Bay of Angels, dotted with Belle Époque villas and prestigious properties. It is in this exceptional setting that a neighbourhood market is held every Sunday morning, prized by local families and weekend walkers.
The market's particularity is its setting: installed on a hillside, in a street lined with pines and eucalyptus, with partial sea views and natural freshness even in high summer. Many families combine the market with a walk in Mont-Boron park or a swim at La Crique beach, accessible on foot in 20 minutes.
Highlights: Visitors are won over by the leafy, preserved setting, the relaxed Sunday atmosphere and the quality of producers. Many cite the experience as a perfect complement to a park walk or descent to the sea.
Room for improvement: The market is little known to tourists and signage from lower Nice is virtually non-existent. Public transport access is limited — a car or taxi is necessary for those not residing in the neighbourhood.
Overall: A confidential gem for visitors who wish to venture off the beaten track and discover Nice from a residential, nature-oriented angle. Ideal combined with a morning hike on Mont-Boron trails.
Cours Saleya is Nice's most famous market, in the heart of Old Nice, with flowers, Mediterranean…
Liberation Market is Nice's largest popular market, a local favourite with competitive prices…
Buffa Market is the neighbourhood market cherished by Nice city-centre residents, steps from the…