10 of the Best Markets in Nice, France
Nice has a wide range of different kinds of markets selling everything from food to clothes to antiques. Here’s our guide to the top 10, where you can find them, what they sell and when to go.
1. Place du Palais de Justice (second-hand books and antiques/arts and crafts)
Market, Architectural Landmark
The Place du Palais de Justice is a great place to find arts and crafts made by local craftsmen (the second Saturday of the month) or old postcards (the fourth Saturday of the month). The ones in between are for second-hand books and antiques. A great place to people-watch over a coffee.
Opening hours: arts and crafts every second Saturday of the month, and second-hand books and antiques every first and third Saturday. Old postcards every fourth Saturday of the month. https://instagram.com/p/51iotlGKXu/
Opening hours: arts and crafts every second Saturday of the month, and second-hand books and antiques every first and third Saturday. Old postcards every fourth Saturday of the month. https://instagram.com/p/51iotlGKXu/
Vide Greniers
“Vide Grenier“, in French, literally means to empty your attic. People often take their unwanted items to sell in markets at the weekend and others go there to hunt for gems. Get up-to-date information on dates and times here.
La Grande Braderie
Every year, all the shops bring some of their items onto stalls in the streets to sell at reduced prices. It’s a big event when people teem through the streets looking for that perfect bargain. It takes place at the end of summer, in September or October. Keep an eye on Facebook for details nearer the time.
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