Cute jazz bar recommended by the locals! We were looking for chill activities near Old Nice and…read morethis was one. I recommend coming here around 10-10:30 before it gets crowded so you can at least get a seat or have some standing room because it gets packed quickly and then security starts only letting people in if there's room. The live music took a while to set up and they really only started playing around 11-ish. By then, it's super fun and everyone gets into it. In terms of drinks - for the love of god, DO NOT order a cocktail. The wine and beer is where it's at. If there is one thing to take away from this review, it is to order the wine or even a beer! There is little cell signal in the venue but somehow, you can get a few bars near the bar. It's open until 3 AM or so if you're looking to stay out late.

I've been visiting this place for years and always enjoyed the live music, but the current staff…read more(two young girls and a curly-haired guy) is horrible. I was out alone that night and asked them to keep my drink behind the counter for a bit because I didn't want to leave it unattended for safety reasons while I stepped outside to smoke. When I came back, they couldn't find the drink, so I asked for another one at their expense, since it wasn't my fault they had lost it. Instead of handling the situation like proper human beings, they turned it into a huge problem and argued with me all together, even though I explained the situation multiple times in a reasonable way. At some point I just lost it and started raging, because this kind of service is disgusting. All three of them deserve to be fired immediately, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone as long as these bartenders are still around. I really hope the owner of Shapko sees this review and takes proper action, because uniting against your customers instead of handling things adequately is the worst thing you can do.

Wow, what a view!…read more View, views, views! Skip the line by buying online. Get here early, before the crowds, and you'll get all the pictures you need. If you've traversed all the way out to Ezé, the Jardin is a no-brainer. I'd say you can probably see all you need in about 30-60 minutes, depending on how much "Selfying" you'll be doing. I think it's about $7-10 USD, and worth it for the pictures alone. Bring drinks as some businesses aren't open early. ALSO, USE THE RESTROOM BEFORE HEADING UP TO EZÉ. Bathrooms don't open until like 10am. Have fun!

Yes, yes, yes! Add this to your itinerary. It's fantastic. I wish we would've taken the time to…read morehave lunch at the restaurant. Great history lessons, great views, great everything a wonderful experience I highly recommend it

Loved this place ! Great drinks and awesome live band. The owners let the band play an extra set as…read morewe danced the night away. Highly encourage visiting next time you're in Nice.

Wandered in here for a drink. A total dive bar but the band was f**king awesome !!!!!…read more We didn't stay because the crowd was sketch as f**k.

Wonderful music and vibe. Love this place. Plan to visit any time I'm in Nice. Not a tourist spot…read more Respect the place and all it is, if you visit.

WOW! This is a hidden treasure in this neighborhood. During the day, you wouldn't even think about…read moregoing inside this bar, as it doesn't look inviting at all. But on Saturday night, this is the place to be. Well I should say most Saturday's. The place turns into a Jazz/improv concert joint, where musicians from all over the world come play with their instruments. I stood in the middle of people enjoying a great music and a drink. Most of the audience is made of musicians and singers, locals and not, cheering every so often for someone's solo performance. The atmosphere is contagious and you'll find yourself smiling. If you play an instrument, feel free to jump in. Drinks are cheap, music is good and the people are just happy to be there.

3.5 stars rounded down…read more Quality/Quantity - My wife thought we would see more history in this museum. But it was very musically instrument themed?!? See pictures. Ambiance - Historic building, but unfortunately with limited access. We were looking forward to seeing more historical pieces. Clean toilets. A sitting/resting area, but we were NOT allowed to eat or drink there. Service - Friendly and inviting. Positive small talk about the US; etc. Price - 5 Euros each; $6 US. But honestly, I could have skipped this museum. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

The promise of antique instruments brought me here on a rainy day in Nice, and I was not…read moredisappointed! While located in the old town part of Nice, the exterior of this museum is rather unassuming compared to what one might imagine when reading the description "17th century Baroque villa." The facade of stone walls and Juliette windows blends into the buildings around it and the museum sign isn't striking from a distance so you're apt to miss it if walking quickly past on the street. The museum has several floors, accessible by staircase, I don't recall seeing an elevator. The ticket room is directly to the left upon entry, €5 per adult ticket, though I'd separately purchased the €15 Nice museum pass which grants entry to 10 municipal museums over the course of 3 days. There is no air conditioning and minimal heating apparently--it was about 45 degrees F when I arrived in pouring rain, hoping to warm up inside, and instead I was greeted with a damp chilliness that followed me from outdoors. A few of the rooms with closed doors on the second floor were slightly better. The exhibits when I was there included a special feature on the 1st floor of the Trachel siblings (Dominique, Hercule, Joseph, Fanny) who were artists and their patron Charlotte de Rothschild, and their core collection of fascinating and mostly outmoded stringed instruments. Though I'm neither a musician or history buff, something about seeing the predecessors of current instruments as we know them gives an exciting glimpse into the sounds and sights of music and entertainment from European days gone past. While the people who once created and played these instruments are no longer here, their legacy remains in these impeccably crafted emblems of their time. Given the fairly small size of this museum you could easily walk in and out in 45min to 1 hour. Hours are 10-6 everyday except closed on Tuesdays and major holidays. There are bathrooms located on the ground floor.

Just amazing if you like this painter. While the most…read moreimportant work of this artist are shown elsewhere, there is a lot to discover here. The tour of this museum will help better understand the genesis of his paintings and his life in general. The displays are not extravagant and the whole museum tour can be done in 2 hours . Again if you are in Nice, and would like to do something more cultural than lie down on the beach, this is a good destination.

Picturesque museum in the heart of Nice that is Obviously dedicated to the works of Matisse. I was…read moresurprised to see the museum carried extensive collection of paper fragments that he cut in his later modernist years. The museum even had interesting items like handwritten payroll stubs for Matisse's assistant who may have also been his paramour.

Outstanding views and gardens from this opulent villa. The views of the sea were to die for while…read morethe grounds and inside were equally impressive. Wish I had done my homework as the Villa has an on premise restaurant. Manageable walk from the Beaulieu-sur-Mer train station taking the scenic coastal route in which you will be greatly rewarded with numerous photo opportunities. Of all the places I visited on my trip (Nice, Cannes, Eze, Antibes, Monaco) this was the most picturesque.

Forgot that I hadn't written a review! Visited last year and really enjoyed a relaxing afternoon,…read morewandering the house and the grounds. It's a gorgeous estate built as a winter house for Béatrice de Rothschild (yes of the famously wealthy Rothschild family*) between 1907-1912, that is currently managed by the Academie des Beaux Arts, having been bequeathed this estate in 1933 by the owner prior to her passing. As a significant collector and appreciator of art, the property houses a varied array of art forms from different eras, that Béatrice acquired over her lifetime. The gardens are also cultivated with several distinct themes. Located on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the villa smack dab (~10 km away) from both Nice and Monaco. The closest train station is Beaulieu-sur-Mer from where you can take bus #15 directly to the outer driveway entrance, about 5-6 minute walk slightly uphill to the ticketing entrance and gift shop. Arriving by car there is free parking available in a lot. The views from the villa's elevated position on a hill overlooks the Bay of Villefranche and the Bay of Beaulieu. A tremendous number of mansions (owned by the ultra wealthy and celebrities) also dot the landscape. Walking up to the entrance, tickets can be purchased inside or prior online. Regular adult tickets are €18, €12 reduced, free for children 7 and under. A combined ticket along with Villa Kérylos is available for purchase on-site only for €24. It's possible to visit both in one day with time to spare, as they're only about 10 minutes driving from each other. Inside, on the left hand side of the lobby free audio guides are available, there is also a free activity book for younger children. The tour takes you around the first floor first, then around the second floor, providing information on Béatrice's life and times, explaining the history of the villa and the highlights of the collection in each room. The total tour takes about 45 minutes. The rooms are gorgeous period rooms with an eclectic variety of decorative furnishings, sculptures and paintings. The grand scale of the main lobby and bath room impressed me. After this I'd recommend taking a stroll in the gardens, where you can enjoy the musical fountains and varied landscapes of each themed garden - French, Spanish, Florentine, stone, Japanese, exotic, rose and Provençal. If you're into the outdoors, horticulture or simply looking for a beautiful place to relax, you could spend hours here. I only spent about 45 minutes in the gardens and felt there was so much more to see. There are miles of walking paths. Mostly not handicap accessible though parts are. There's a tea-room restaurant that's set up in what appears used to be the formal dining room. It's open for lunch and dinner with a break between. For more info see villa-ephrussi.com/en/ *currently still one of the world's wealthiest families with fortunes derived from banking, they are a Jewish family with origins tracing back to Frankfurt, Germany.