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Port Lympia

Port Lympia
Photo: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Port Lympia serves as Nice's main harbour. Boats line the quays and seafood restaurants face the water. The lighthouse and adjacent streets offer quieter views of daily port activity.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Paris and the French Riviera in 10 Days

Visiting Port Lympia: what to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Tram line 1 to Port Lympia stop

Nice itineraries with Port Lympia

Day 4 of Paris and the French Riviera in 10 Days

Nice: Cimiez and the port

How Port Lympia fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Musée MatisseNice
  2. 12:00Cimiez Monastery GardensNice
  3. 14:30St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, NiceNice
  4. 17:00Port LympiaNice
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Port Lympia FAQs

What is Port Lympia?

It is the historic port neighbourhood of Nice with a marina and waterfront promenade.

Are there restaurants at Port Lympia?

Several seafood restaurants operate along the quays.

Can you walk to Port Lympia from the Old Town?

Yes, it lies a short walk east of Vieux Nice along the coast.

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