Christmas in Nice: Market, Old Town & Christmas Village
A half day in Nice at Christmas: the Cours Saleya market, the Old Town and the chalets of the Christmas Village.
Overview
A half day is enough to feel Nice at Christmas. Pacôme begins at the Cours Saleya market, where December brings citrus, chestnuts and the first mimosa, then follows the lanes of the Old Town, its baroque churches and its pastry shops, before ending among the chalets of the Christmas Village on Place Masséna and in the Jardin Albert 1er.
Morning or afternoon, the half day is tailor-made: a family with young children will spend longer at the village and the ice rink, a couple will prefer the Old Town at the blue hour. Whether you spend one hour or four, the price is the same, €450 per group.
Dates & practical details
Christmas Village of Nice: 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, every day, free entry.
- Afternoon half days end with the illuminations, around 5 PM.
- Ice rink, attractions and chalet purchases are paid on site.
- The 24th, 25th and 31st of December are possible on request.
Stops on This Journey
- 01
Nice
The Cours Saleya market, the Old Town and its baroque churches, Place Masséna and the Christmas Village in the Jardin Albert 1er.
A Glimpse of the Experience
What's Included
Included
- Free Vehicle: brand-new, all-electric French Renault 5 (up to 3 guests), pickup at your hotel included, door to door. For larger groups, a Mercedes V-Class van with a professional driver (up to 6 guests, 6 cabin bags and 6 checked bags), at a fixed price of €525 per van.
- Private experience with a licensed guide (Pacôme)
- Tailor-made itinerary adapted to your interests and pace
- Photo opportunities
- Local gems and insights
Not Included
- Parking fees for Pacôme's vehicle: €50 per group (€50 per day, one day), added to your online payment. Transportation itself is free. Not charged with the chauffeur-driven van.
- Entrance fees to museums, attractions and gardens
- Private workshops or tastings
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Your Guide
Pacôme, your licensed private guideGood to know
Is the Cours Saleya market open at Christmas?
Yes, every morning except Mondays, including the days before Christmas, when it is at its most generous. On Mondays it becomes an antiques market.
How is pricing structured?
€450 per group, the half-day rate. Every half-day experience is one flat rate for up to 4 hours door to door, transport time included: a shorter visit like this one is booked at the same rate, and we can use the remaining time as you wish. The price is for your whole group, not per person. Groups above 15 guests (up to 30 max) are quoted at double the rate.
Is transportation included?
Transportation is included: a free all-electric vehicle for up to 3 guests. Transportation itself is free; only the public parking is charged: €50 per group (€50 per day, one day), added to your online payment. There is no parking fee with the chauffeur-driven van. Pickup at your hotel, villa or ship anywhere on the Riviera is part of the half-day rate, door to door, the journey counted within the 4 hours. For larger groups, a Mercedes V-Class van with a professional driver, through Pacôme's partner (up to 6 guests, 6 cabin bags and 6 checked bags), is available at a fixed price of €525 per van, with no parking fee. Let's confirm the details together when you send your enquiry.
How much walking is involved?
This is a walking-based experience through pedestrian streets and, in some cases, stepped lanes. Let Pacôme know in advance if the pace needs adjusting for anyone in your group.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes, every experience can be adapted to your interests, pace and mobility, and its length can flex shorter or longer around your group's needs. Reach out with any specific requests before booking.