The markets of Nice: days, hours and best spots

Updated on 27 September 2026

Outdoor shopping is part of the Niçois, and Riviera, way of life. Flowers, fruit, vegetables, seafood, flea markets or crafts: every town has its days and hours, and missing them is a sin. Here is the complete guide to the markets of Nice and the surrounding area, verified in 2026.

In Nice

The Cours Saleya remains the king: full guide here. For daily life: the Libération market (Avenue Malausséna, Tue-Sun 6 am-12:30 pm), the port flea market (Place Robilante, Tue-Sun 10 am-6 pm/7 pm), and the neighbourhood markets (Cimiez, Saint-Roch, Saint-Augustin, Ariane, 6 am-1 pm).

Nice markets: days and opening times

Times shift by half an hour with the season: the table shows the quiet part of the year. Exact times are displayed on site and confirmed by the stallholders themselves.

The Cours Saleya, the queen square

At the heart of the old town, the Cours Saleya gathers the essentials: fruit and vegetables in the morning, fish until 1:30 pm, flowers all day, and antiques on Mondays. It is also the best place to taste Niçoise specialities straight from the growers.

Flea markets: Mondays and the port

On Mondays, antique dealers replace the produce stalls on the Cours Saleya, from 7 am to 6 pm. The rest of the week, the port flea market (Place Robilante, Tue-Sun from 10 am to 6 pm or 7 pm) spreads its oilcloths and bric-a-brac a stone's throw from the marina. Bring cash: the bargains are settled on the spot.

Neighbourhood markets, day by day

Away from the centre, neighbourhood markets keep local hours: Fontaine du Temple, Saint-Roch, Paul Montel, Gorbella and Charles Ehrmann open early and close before noon, often cheaper than the centre. They are also the ideal companion for a self-catering stay, see where to eat cheaply in Nice.

The markets around Nice

Two particularities to know: the indoor hall of Monaco's Condamine market has been closed for renovation since January 2026 (traders relocated to Place d'Armes, market 7/7), and the Ventimiglia market, across the Italian border, remains the regulars' Friday shopping escape.

Getting there, parking and paying

Line 1 of the tram serves the Cours Saleya and Libération; from the centre everything is walkable or reachable by bus. By car, parking is full in the morning: use the city car parks or come by public transport. A market day fits easily into a holiday budget: baskets remain the best-value food in town.

Seasonal produce: the right product at the right time

On the stalls, the season is visible: summer tomatoes and peaches, spring artichokes and chard, January citrus. Out of season, produce costs more and tastes less, locals buy little and often. To cook your finds, Niçoise recipes and the old town do the rest.

Our tips for visiting the markets

• Arrive before 10 am for the best produce and the most authentic atmosphere;
• Carry cash: many producers don't accept cards;
• Monday is flea market day at the Saleya (no food market);
• In summer, enjoy the Saleya evening market in the cool, from 6 pm to 12:30 am;
• Markets combine perfectly with our Riviera day trips: Antibes and Vence hold their markets on the same mornings as their visits.

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