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 shoppers' paradise. Local shopping malls come in many different forms, offering a vast array of items to meet your every need.

Visiting local retail centres 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 Nice and discover which ones have the items you're interested in.

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    Cap3000

    Shopping with a view

    Cap3000
    • Families
    • Shoppers

    Cap3000 is a picturesque shopping mall located right along the shore of Cote d'Azur, allowing you to enjoy a day at the beach alongside your shopping excursion. Most of the shops within tend to center on fashion, placing a keen focus on the latest trends.

    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 centre where the river Var meets the sea.

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

    Open: Monday–Friday from 8.30 am to 9 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 9 am to 8 pm

    Phone: +33 4 93 31 10 35

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    Center Commercial Nice Etoile

    The city's central shopping mall

    Center Commercial Nice Etoile
    • Food
    • Shoppers

    Center Commercial Nice Etoile is Nice's main shopping mall and is located right in the city centre in a modernist building. This center strives to be as universally appealing as possible, so expect a wide variety of options within, from shoe shops to clothing boutiques and furniture shops.

    As one of the largest shopping malls in the city, it's among the best options if you only have time in your vacation to go on 1 shopping excursion. Plus, it offers snacks and sandwiches inside, which means you don't have to go elsewhere if you get hungry during your excursion.

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    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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    Galeries Lafayette Nice Masséna

    Shop through Turin-style arcades

    Galeries Lafayette Nice Masséna
    • Shoppers

    Galeries Lafayette Nice Masséna is a unique shopping mall with a handful of shops 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.

    Finding this shopping mall is fairly easy given its unique design and notable blue-green shutters. It's located south of the city centre in the Jean-Medecin neighbourhood, right along the central avenue of the same name.

    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

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    Center Commercial Auchan Nice Côte d'Azur

    A center with high-end shops and restaurants

    Center Commercial Auchan Nice Côte d'Azur
    • Food
    • Shoppers

    Center Commercial Auchan Nice Côte d'Azur is primarily known for its collection of shops, including the signature Auchan hypermarket, but its restaurants are also popular. Shops and boutiques here typically focus on fashion, such as Bleu Cerise and Yves Rocher.

    Among the restaurants and eateries available here, you can enjoy Croq Gourmand and Flunch alongside the delicious La Grignotte, showcasing some of the best that French cuisine has to offer. It's all available in La Trinite, a few miles northeast of the city centre.

    Location: Rte de Laghet, 06340 La Trinité, France

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

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    Center commercial Nice Valley

    Explore a massive shopping space

    Center commercial Nice Valley
    • Food
    • Shoppers

    Center commercial Nice Valley is an ideal shopping mall for travelers who want to see a bit of everything among a wide variety of shops. Within this massive facility, you'll find places for decor, furniture, fashion, culture and more. Big-box stores are available alongside smaller boutique shops.

    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 center 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.

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

    Open: Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm (closed on Sundays)

    Phone: +33 4 93 44 43 54

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