5 Best Shopping Malls in Nice

<p>Nice is one of the most iconic shopping destinations in the world, and its range of shopping malls helps maintain France’s reputation as a shopper’s paradise. Local shopping malls come in many different forms, offering a vast array of items to meet your every need.</p><p>Visiting local retail centers is enough to fill your entire day, and perhaps even longer given the sheer variety of items available. Take a look at some of the best shopping malls in <a href=“/go/france/nice”>Nice</a> and discover which ones have the items you’re interested in.</p>

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1. Cap3000

Shopping with a view

Good for: Families, Shoppers

<p>Cap3000 is a picturesque shopping center located right along the shore of the Côte d’Azur, allowing you to enjoy a day at the beach alongside your shopping excursion. Most of the stores within tend to center on fashion, placing a keen focus on the latest trends.</p><p>In addition to the shops, you can also enjoy a leisure center with time by the beach just a few steps away from some of your favorite retailers. Check it out for yourself a few miles southwest of the city center, where the Var river meets the sea.</p>

Location: 217 Av. Eugène Donadeï, 06700 Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France

Open: Monday–Wednesday and Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 8.30 pm, Thursday from 10.30 am to 8.30 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm

Phone: +33 4 93 31 10 35

2. Centre Commercial Nice Etoile

The city’s central shopping mall

Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers

<p>Centre Commercial Nicetoile is Nice’s main shopping mall and is located right in the city center in a modernist building. This center strives to be as universally appealing as possible, so expect a wide variety of options within, from shoe stores to clothing boutiques and furniture retailers.</p><p>As one of the largest shopping malls in the city, it’s among the best options if you only have time to go on a single shopping excursion. Plus, it offers snacks and sandwiches inside, which means you don’t have to go elsewhere if you get hungry during your visit.</p> Read more

Location: 30 Av. Jean Médecin, 06000 Nice, France

Open: Monday–Saturday 10 am to 7.30 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm

Phone: +33 4 92 17 38 17

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3. Galeries Lafayette Nice Masséna

A mall with Turin-style arcades

Good for: Couples, Luxury, Shoppers

<p>Galeries Lafayette Nice Masséna is a unique shopping mall with a handful of stores hosting 600 brands, all housed within a structure featuring Turin-style arcades and a red-ochre facade. Some of the top labels in the world are sold here, so this is a must-visit for travelers who like to splurge on the best.</p><p>Finding this shopping mall is fairly easy, given its unique design and notable blue-green shutters. It’s located south of the city center in the Jean-Medecin neighborhood, right along the central avenue of the same name.</p>

Location: 6 Av. Jean Médecin, 06000 Nice, France

Open: Monday–Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm

Phone: +33 4 92 17 36 36

4. Centre commercial Auchan Nice Côte d’Azur

A mall with high-end stores and restaurants

Good for: Food, Luxury, Shoppers

<p>Centre commercial Auchan Nice Côte d’Azur is primarily known for its collection of stores, including 40 boutiques along with the signature Auchan hypermarket, but its restaurants are also popular destinations in their own right. Shops and boutiques here typically focus on fashion, such as Bleu Cerise and Yves Rocher.</p><p>A range of restaurants and eateries are available here, showcasing some of the best that French cuisine has to offer. It’s all available in La Trinité, a few miles northeast of the city center.</p>

Location: Rte de Laghet, 06340 La Trinité, France

Open: Monday–Saturday from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm (closed on Sundays)

5. Center commercial Nice Valley

A massive shopping space

Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers

<p>Centre commercial Nice Valley is an ideal shopping mall for travelers who want to see a bit of everything among a wide variety of stores. Within this massive facility, you’ll find places for decor, furniture, fashion, culture, and more. Big-box stores are available alongside smaller boutique shops.</p><p>Several restaurants are located within this shopping mall, from fast food joints to proper sit-down restaurants. Much of the cuisine is French, but the mall also hosts Italian and American fare. Plus, there’s an Ikea nearby. It’s all located in Saint-Isidore, on the west side of town before you get to the river.</p>

Location: Zone commerciale, Rue Alain Mimoun, 06200 Nice, France

Open: Monday–Friday from 6 am to midnight, Saturday from 8.30 am to midnight, Sunday from 9 am to midnight

Phone: +33 4 93 44 43 54

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