Port Lympia
The old harbour on the east side of Castle Hill, ringed with ochre Italianate buildings and packed with yachts and fishing boats, a good spot for seafood and watching the Corsica ferries.
Port Lympia was built in the 18th century under the Savoy dynasty. It lies on the east side of Castle Hill, and the harbour is framed by uniform ochre and red Italianate façades. Yachts, traditional small fishing boats (pointus) and large ferries bound for Corsica are moored here, making for a bright and lively scene. At the northern end of the harbour, the neoclassical façade of the Notre-Dame-du-Port church is very photogenic. Around Quai Lunel and Place Île-de-Beauté are many seafood restaurants and bars. Walking down from the old town over Castle Hill takes about 15 minutes, or you can take tram line 2 to Port Lympia stop.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Castle Hill
- Nice Cathedral (Sainte-Réparate)
- MAMAC Nice
- Vieux Nice / Cours Saleya
- Place Masséna
- Marc Chagall National Museum
- Matisse Museum
- Villefranche-sur-Mer