Staying around Jean Médecin and the shopping streets
An address near Notre-Dame puts you closer to the railway station, while one near Place Masséna shortens the walk south. Avenue Jean Médecin itself carries trams, so check whether your room faces the avenue or an adjoining street. The line 2 interchange is underground, which means changing lines involves more than crossing the pavement.
At a glance
- Best for
- Value, shopping, trams
- At night
- Traffic noise
- Getting around
- Tram 1 and 2
- Price level
- €€
Nice's main shopping avenue and the streets around it: practical, a tram ride from everything, and cheaper than the seafront.
Good for
- Value, with shops and supermarkets next door
- Tram 1 and 2 on the doorstep
- The beach and Old Town within fifteen minutes
Think twice if
- You want charm outside the door
- You want a quiet street: the avenue is busy
How Jean Médecin and the shopping streets compares with the rest of Nice
What is near Jean Médecin and the shopping streets
Basilique Notre-Dame
From the Jean Médecin tram interchange, walk north along the avenue for about five minutes to reach the church.
Place Masséna
Walk south from the Jean Médecin interchange for about ten minutes to reach the square and its open pedestrian spaces.
Promenade du Paillon
Allow about 12 minutes south from the Jean Médecin interchange, then turn east at Place Masséna toward the gardens.
Eating in Jean Médecin and the shopping streets
The avenue is convenient for quick meals between journeys, but side streets offer more choice for sitting down. Look around Rue Biscarra and Rue de Lépante for smaller dining rooms. Check evening opening hours if you are arriving late, since a daytime shopping street does not guarantee late kitchen service.
Getting around from Jean Médecin and the shopping streets
Line 1 runs along Avenue Jean Médecin, with Jean Médecin and Gare Thiers stops serving different sections. Line 2 crosses underground at Jean Médecin and connects with the airport. Nice-Ville station lies west of the avenue along Avenue Thiers, so include that final walk in train plans.
Hotels in Jean Médecin and the shopping streets
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Staying around Jean Médecin and the shopping streets
Where do I change between tram lines?
Use Jean Médecin for lines 1 and 2. Line 2 is underground, so allow time to follow signs between the platforms and street level.
Which address is easiest for early trains?
Look toward the northern end near Avenue Thiers. Check the walk to the station entrance rather than measuring only the distance to the railway tracks.
Can I walk to the beach?
Yes. From the Jean Médecin interchange, allow roughly 15 to 20 minutes south via Place Masséna and Jardin Albert Ier.