Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice

If you're visiting Nice, start your Riviera food journey at the iconic Cours Saleya Flower Market. It’s not your average market — it’s a full sensory experience and one of the most authentic places to sample local flavors. Wandering through the colorful stalls, we were instantly drawn in by the scent of fresh blooms and sizzling street food. We tried socca, a crispy chickpea pancake hot off the griddle — warm, slightly smoky, perfectly salted. An absolute must. Just around the corner, we discovered a sweet surprise: a tiny tart with caramelized peanuts and salted butter caramel that was honestly unforgettable. Though it’s not a sit-down restaurant, Cours Saleya is a food lover’s paradise. Locals mix with visitors, the vibe is laid-back and lively, and everything feels real and rooted in the culture of the South of France. Whether you're grabbing a bite or just taking in the atmosphere, this spot is worth every minute.

I spent a lovely morning at the Marché aux Fleurs – Cours Saleya. The vibrant mix of flowers, local produce, and friendly vendors creates a charming, sensory experience. Even with the steady flow of people, it felt calm and welcoming. I paused often just to take in the colors and scents—such a relaxed and beautiful way to begin the day.

A glorious daily plunge into good flavours smells and ideas, this is a varied market of fresh produce, spices, cheeses, meat in fact everything you need for a good meal. We grazed the huge variety of salts and spice mixes as well as picking up some local cheese for lunch. Surrounded by restaurants, bars and cafes to suit all pockets and tastes, this a wonderful introduction to the life of the cote d'azur!!

Marché Aux Fleurs at Cours Saleya is a vibrant and bustling market in the heart of Nice. It’s got everything—from stunning flowers to unique artwork, delicious sweets, fresh produce, and more. The atmosphere is lively, and it’s a fantastic spot to explore, soak in the local culture, and find unique treasures. A must-visit!

Nice market with a beautiful area, perfect place for secondhand and fruits , a lots of good foods around,

Great fresh fruit, vegetables (legumes as the French call them) and meat. Got fresh non processed tea leaves as well 🙂. Local bakeries as well with freshly baked food.

Beautiful daytime flower and plant market. Lots of street vendors offering food, crafted goods, soaps, lavender products and Jewelry. Highlight of the trip as we visited daily.

It was a great place to experience the local Nice vibe. The market was full of all sort of artifacts and local produces, and certainly you would get something interesting to buy.

Der Marché aux Fleurs Cours Saleya ist ein absolutes Highlight in Nizza und ein Muss für jeden Besucher der Stadt! Der Markt strahlt eine wunderbare, lebendige Atmosphäre aus, die perfekt das mediterrane Lebensgefühl widerspiegelt. Die Auswahl an Blumen, Obst, Gemüse und lokalen Produkten ist beeindruckend. Die Farbenpracht der frischen Blumenstände ist ein Fest für die Sinne, und die Aromen von Lavendel, Kräutern und frischen Früchten schaffen eine einzigartige Mischung, die einen sofort verzaubert. Es gibt auch viele Stände mit lokalen Spezialitäten wie Oliven, Gewürzen und köstlichen Süßigkeiten - ideal, um ein Stück Nizza mit nach Hause zu nehmen. Ein weiteres Plus ist die Lage: Der Markt liegt im Herzen der Altstadt, nur wenige Schritte vom Meer entfernt. Nach einem Spaziergang über den Markt kann man in einem der umliegenden Cafés oder Restaurants entspannen und die Atmosphäre genießen. Besonders empfehlenswert ist ein Besuch am Vormittag, wenn der Markt in voller Blüte steht.

I love this outdoor market! There are so many souvenirs that you can buy, as well as home goods, fresh fruits & vegetables, and florals! Everything is fresh & of good quality. Kindly plan appropriately to visit - they have early hours & are closed on Mondays!

One of my favorite spots in Nice is le marché aux fleurs I love strolling down here, trying different fresh fruits, looking at the flowers, and always buying the macron de nice Came here before, years ago, came back this year and I still love it!

Beautiful open market in Old Town Nice. So lovely to be able to stroll through the historic flower market enjoying the wonderful colors, fragrant flowers and delicious treats. Since it was established in 1897, it has been an integral market for locals and tourists. Russian Czar, Nicholas II, loved this market so much that he would buy flowers and transport them by train for a market in St. Petersburg two days later. Today, the market is filled with stalls of venders with fragrant bouquets, soaps made from lavender from Provence and trees with hibiscus blossoms. Bring a bag to fill with fresh fruits and vegetables. The donut peaches were so sweet. Cookies and Turkish delight are sold by the kilo. Or order a cannoli filled with pistachio or nocciola (hazelnut) cream. Great place to pick up a sweet treat or a souvenir made locally.

Not to be missed! While there ARE lovely swaths of fresh flowers to be found here at the "market of flowers" there are also scores of other wonderful things. Local artisan products, meats, cheeses, fruits, veg, candles, fedoras, fish, oysters, and on and on and on. It's a bustling market, but at the speed of the South of France -- so deliciously enjoyable. It runs daily until around 1pm (except Mondays). If you are visiting, do plan accordingly. It's also nice to grab a lunch or a glass of wine or coffee and people watch the stream of non-stop (yet never chaotic) revelers. Much love, Marché, much love.

A gorgeous market in the old town of Nice. As far as I am aware it is open every day during the week including Saturday. You might need to check about opening on Monday as many places in and around the French Riviera are closed on Sundays and Mondays. It's open early and most of the shops close by 1:30pm so get there early if you want to check it out. Around 12:30 today many of them were already packing up. It's not as big as it seems. It's much smaller than the Viktualienmarkt in Munich or, many other markets however, it is very beautiful as colourful. There are numerous stalls selling flowers, fruits, veg, spices, soaps, local specialties, cheese, candied fruit, meat and a bit further away a few fish mongers. There are also other types of things sold at the market. I love markets and loved this one. It's well worth a visit when in town.

The Marché aux Fleurs is a great farmer's market selling flowers, vegetables, cured meats, cheeses, candies, soap, and other things. It's a must-see on your list of things to see/do while in Nice. Great for locals & tourists. See my pictures.

This market was a lifesaver for us this past week in Nice! My husband and I are vegetarian (no fish either), which made dining in the south of France particularly challenging. After 2 Indian meals and too much bread & cheese, we decided to visit the market and make our own veggie dishes in our rented apartment. Our french is limited and it was slightly intimidating jumping in there with the locals to choose fruits & vegetables, but the local vendors were helpful and showed us the way. Grab a metal pail or basket (depends on the vendor) and fill it up with whatever you want. Just be careful to choose from only one vendor at a time... There aren't clear dividers between the produce, so pay attention! They weigh and ring everything up quickly and bag everything as well. I was a bit surprised to see that they use all plastic bags (no one seemed to bring their own reusable), but that might be due to the amount of tourists? We got enough veggies for 2 big dinners for 10 euros (!!) and fruit: 2 giant mangoes, a bunch of bananas and 2 nectarines, for an additional 10€. Oh, and aside from the produce, there is an impressive amount of gorgeous flowers, spices, cheese, dips/spreads, etc to explore as well. If you're anywhere near Nice Tuesday - Sunday mornings (until about 1p), it's absolutely worth a visit! (*Mondays are antiques only.)

A really beautiful market at the heart of the old town. Old buildings painted in the usual ochres surround a shady flower and plant market. In the evenings the stalls are replaced by tables and chairs from the surrounding restaurants and bars. A beautiful spot!

Beautiful market that was recommended to me. They have flowers, soap, fish, produce, and food stands set up. Many vendors also sell lavender products that make the market smell great

Fantastic market! Many things besides flowers. Found some excellent meats and cheeses, as well as vegetables, spices and bread. Very fun - go early before it gets too hot and crowded.

Lovely market, easy to find! My family visited the flower market on a Sunday morning in early September 2014. I was looking forward to buying socca, having a cappucino and purchasing sweets. We arrived mid-morning and the market was packed. The crowds weren't really a problem or concern, I think it's pretty standard that the flower market will be crowded. We were warned about pick pockets, and that they may be well-dressed people who approach in pairs and offer help of some sort. We encountered nothing like that. It was the beginning of our first full day in Nice, and we were just getting accustomed to greeting every one we meet. One of the first vendors we encountered ignored us because we did not say bonjour, but thankfully we found other vendors who were friendly and helpful. We purchased socca (kind of plain, very fresh and hot), marzipan (the vendor was kind, his marzipan products were beautifully made), souvenir beverage coasters, soap, lavender honey, ceramic pieces, and candied fruit. The honey vendors were a husband and wife, the wife spoke excellent english and taught me a few french words and told me about their business. They sell honey and jam. We came to the market to shop, and stayed for more than an hour. There are multiple vendors selling the same products, you can compare prices between them, but I wouldn't assume (like we did) that you'll find a cheaper price somewhere else. If you want it, buy it. I've seen other reviews that describe this market as expensive, but markets in Arles and Antibes sold similar products at a more expensive price. The mid-morning sun became too much and my father purchased a hat. This was the one item we negotiated for, and the vendor lowered his price and gave my father some helpful fashion advice. We did see vendors become impatient with the tourists, one woman resorted to yelling at a pair of bewildered German tourists who were trying to figure out how an herb grinder worked. We stopped for a cappuccino, to rest in the shade and people-watch. I recommend making a visit to the flower market when you're in Nice. Say bonjour, bring your hat, don't mind the crowds!

Great market! The flowers are amazing and there is great food and knick knacks to be had here. I was on a hunt for some spices and some other small gifts to bring home and this place delivered, with a few booths to avoid that seemed to be junk and not all necessarily made local type items. But, if you see folks lining up at the pastry place in the market, don't be afraid to jump in that line! We had some croissants and a quiche from there that knocked our socks off!