Nice City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare the official French Riviera Pass against individual tickets for Nice's museums, villas, and free landmarks.
| Feature | French Riviera Pass | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | €30 (24h) / €45 (48h) / €65 (72h) — single price, no child discount | Varies per site |
| Validity | 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours from first use | Per ticket |
| Coverage Area | 60+ sites across Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Biot, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Èze & Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat | N/A |
| Musée Matisse | Included (free one-time entry) | €12.00 |
| Musée National Marc Chagall | Included (free one-time entry) | €10.00 (€12.00 during exhibitions) |
| Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild | Included (free one-time entry) | €18.00 |
| Colline du Château (Castle Hill) | Not needed — always free | Free |
| Promenade des Anglais | Not needed — always free | Free |
| MAMAC (Modern & Contemporary Art) | Not included — museum closed for renovation until 2028 | Currently closed to the public (not sellable) |
| Format | 100% Digital (PDF e-ticket) | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | A genuine, official multi-site pass run directly by the Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office — confirmed free one-time entry to Musée Matisse, Musée National Marc Chagall, and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild among 60+ sites across the wider Riviera, at a single price with no child discount. | Best if you're only visiting 1-2 museums, or sticking to Nice's free landmarks — Colline du Château and the Promenade des Anglais need no pass at all. |
| Check price on French Riviera Pass ✓ Verified 2026-09-28 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
French Riviera Pass
€30 (24h) / €45 (48h) / €65 (72h) — single price, no child discount
💡 A genuine, official multi-site pass run directly by the Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office — confirmed free one-time entry to Musée Matisse, Musée National Marc Chagall, and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild among 60+ sites across the wider Riviera, at a single price with no child discount.
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- Validity
- 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours from first use
- Coverage Area
- 60+ sites across Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Biot, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Èze & Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
- Musée Matisse
- Included (free one-time entry)
- Musée National Marc Chagall
- Included (free one-time entry)
- Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- Included (free one-time entry)
- Colline du Château (Castle Hill)
- Not needed — always free
- Promenade des Anglais
- Not needed — always free
- MAMAC (Modern & Contemporary Art)
- Not included — museum closed for renovation until 2028
- Format
- 100% Digital (PDF e-ticket)
✓ Verified 2026-09-28
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're only visiting 1-2 museums, or sticking to Nice's free landmarks — Colline du Château and the Promenade des Anglais need no pass at all.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Coverage Area
- N/A
- Musée Matisse
- €12.00
- Musée National Marc Chagall
- €10.00 (€12.00 during exhibitions)
- Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- €18.00
- Colline du Château (Castle Hill)
- Free
- Promenade des Anglais
- Free
- MAMAC (Modern & Contemporary Art)
- Currently closed to the public (not sellable)
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-28.
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Checked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-28.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Colline du Château (Castle Hill)Attraction details | Ville de Nice (official, nice.fr) | |
| French Riviera PassPass details | French Riviera Pass (official, frenchrivierapass.com) / Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office | |
| French Riviera Pass × Musée National Marc ChagallPass inclusion | French Riviera Pass (official, frenchrivierapass.com) / Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office | |
| French Riviera Pass × Villa Ephrussi de RothschildPass inclusion | French Riviera Pass (official, frenchrivierapass.com) / Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office | |
| Musée National Marc ChagallAttraction details | Musées Nationaux Alpes-Maritimes / Musée National Marc Chagall (official) | |
| Promenade des AnglaisAttraction details | Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office (official, explorenicecotedazur.com) | |
| Villa Ephrussi de RothschildAttraction details | Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (official, villa-ephrussi.com — Culturespaces) |
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Things to do in Nice
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Nice has a genuine official multi-attraction pass
The French Riviera Pass is operated directly by the Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office (Explore Nice Côte d'Azur), confirmed on its own official site: a single price per duration (24h/48h/72h), no child discount, and free one-time entry to each of its 60+ participating sites during the chosen window.
02. MAMAC is currently closed and excluded from the pass
The Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain de Nice closed on 7 January 2024 for a major renovation tied to the Promenade du Paillon urban project, and is not expected to reopen until 2028 — confirmed directly on mamac-nice.org and the Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office. It does not currently appear among the French Riviera Pass's included sites.
03. Colline du Château and the Promenade des Anglais are both completely free
No pass is needed for either of Nice's two most iconic free landmarks — the same free-landmark pattern already documented for Chicago's Millennium Park and Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Taisha.
04. No Go City or Turbopass product operates in Nice
Confirmed directly against each provider's own destinations list: Go City's 28 destinations include only Paris in France, and Turbopass's city list (Rome, Paris, Athens, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid, Hamburg, Florence, Venice, London, Naples, Dubai) does not include Nice.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
Visiting Several Paid Museums or Villas
The French Riviera Pass pays off quickly once you combine Musée Matisse, Musée National Marc Chagall, and a day trip to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild — together worth €40 individually.
A Free-Landmark Day in Nice
Skip any pass — the Promenade des Anglais and Colline du Château are both free to visit at any time, with no ticket required.
Just Visiting One Museum
An individual ticket (€10-€12 for Matisse or Chagall) is simpler if a single museum is all you plan to see.
Exploring Beyond Nice
The pass's coverage extends to Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and Cap-Ferrat — useful if your stay includes day trips along the Côte d'Azur.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and French Riviera Pass compatibility for Nice's most-visited sites.
Promenade des Anglais Guide
Confirmed free access to Nice's iconic seafront walkway.
Colline du Château Guide
Confirmed free access to Nice's hilltop viewpoint and park, including its free elevator.
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Guide
Ticket pricing for this Cap-Ferrat day trip, and confirmed French Riviera Pass inclusion.
Musée National Marc Chagall Guide
Ticket pricing, and confirmed French Riviera Pass inclusion.
Things to do in Nice
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