Nice Ferry Port

Nice port facilities

The comfortable, air-conditioned terminal buildings at Nice Ferry Port offer a wide range of services and facilities, including food and drink services, children's play areas, telephones and TV. The two port terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus service. There are various parking facilities at the port.

Getting to Nice

On the motorway A8 Coming from West: exit N 50 Nice Centre/Airport/Nice Cote D'Azur. Follow the seashore along the Promenade des Anglais direction the Port. Follow Le Quai des Etats-Unis, le Quai Lunel and le Quai de la Douane for arrival at the port.

On the motorway A8 Coming from East: Exit N 55 Est. Follow the signs to the Port. Take La Penetrante du Paillon, continue onto La Route de Turin. Turn left at L'Avenue Denis Seimeria and continue on L'Avanue Gallieni. Turn right at Bd St. Roch and continue on Bd de l'Armee des Alpes. Turn right a La Gare de Riquier. Turn left at Rue Arson and continue at Le Quai des deux Emmanual for arrival at the port.

You can get a bus to Nice from most of the bigger cities in France and most of Europe. The Free shuttle service in Nice Ferry Port allows passengers to go quickly from one side of the port to the other.

About Nice

Nice is the 5th largest city in France and one of the most visited cities after Paris, mainly by English, American, Scandinavian and Italian tourists. Nice boasts stretches of white sandy beaches and is close to the famous town of Cannes.

2000 years ago, inhabitants from Marseille won Nice from Italy and called it Nikaïa after Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory. Nice has always been a contested territory; for a long period, it was part of Italy and eventually in 1861; it was annexed to the French Empire.

Nice offers a variety of activities and amenities from lodging and dining, to shopping, sunbathing and swimming. Cinemas, theaters, opera and museums are all on your door step. Alternatively you can simply stroll along the Promenade des Anglais and enjoy the amazing views.

Nice has many beautiful squares to visit, including the Place Massena, which is one of the most representative of Nice, or the spectacular Tete au carré, the building of the Louis Nucera's library. There are many important museums in Nice, such as the Marc Chagall, the Matisse, the Museum of Modern Arts and the Massena. While in the region, you can also visit the Pablo Picasso and the Antibes Museum.