Landmarks
Place Saint-Francois
88 locals recommend,
Permanently closed
Location
7 Pl. Saint-François
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Tips from locals
This a traditional fish-market in the centre of Vieux Nice. We really like to buy fresh fish here.
Place Saint-François takes its name from the Franciscan convent (13th century), abandoned during the Revolution and then demolished. From the convent of the Friars Minor of St. Francis, only a tiny part of the cloister remains today. The recently restored clock tower dominates the lively square that hosts the famous fish market from Tuesday to Sunday around its small dolphin fountain.
Place Saint-François takes its name from the Franciscan convent (13th century), abandoned during the Revolution and then demolished. From the convent of the Friars Minor of St. Francis, only a tiny part of the cloister remains today. The recently restored clock tower dominates the lively square that…
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