Best pharmacy in Nice, France : the top 12 pharmacies to know
If you’re searching for the best pharmacy in Nice, France, you’re in the right place.
Nice has plenty of large, well-stocked pharmacies where you can buy top French skincare, beauty, wellness products and must-haves like sunscreen and after-sun care.
Below are our Top 12 pharmacies in Nice, and one just next to Nice that is genuinely useful for travelers.
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Key takeaways
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Biggest pharmacy near Nice (great for skincare + sun care) : Pharmacie Cap3000
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Pharmacy open 24/7 : Pharmacie Riviera 24h/24 (Jean Médecin)
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Most convenient downtown : Pharmacie Nice Étoile (Jean Médecin)
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Best for travel-day emergencies : Nice Airport Pharmacy (Terminal 2)
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VAT refund tip : non-EU visitors may be able to shop tax-free on eligible purchases. Use Zapptax, keep invoices and validate at departure (PABLO kiosk).
The 12 best pharmacies in Nice, France
1. Pharmacie Cap3000 (near Nice Airport)
A top place if you want a huge selection in one place (skincare, dermocosmetics, diet/nutrition, medical equipment, seasonal corners). You’ll find brands like La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Avène, Patyka, MÊME, Laboratoires VEA, and more.
Hours : Mon–Sat 9:00 am–8:00 pm
📍Centre Commercial CAP3000, 06700 Saint-Laurent-du-Var
2. Pharmacie Riviera 24h/24 (Jean Médecin)
Very practical if you arrive late or need something outside standard hours. Their online shop highlights many common French staples.
Hours : Mon–Sat 24/24 ; Sun 00:00–08:00 and 19:00–00:00
📍66 Avenue Jean Médecin, 06000 Nice
3. Pharmacie Nice Étoile (Jean Médecin)
Located in the main shopping mall, great for quick finds : sunscreen, after-sun, micellar water, travel sizes, and classic French pharmacy skincare.
Hours : Mon–Sat 9:00 am–8:00 pm (Sun closed)
📍Centre Commercial Nice Étoile, 30 Avenue Jean Médecin, 06000 Nice
4. Pharmacie Lafayette Grimaldi
A strong choice if you’re stocking up (parapharmacy promos, broad skincare/wellness aisles).
Hours : Mon–Sat 8:30 am–8:00 pm
📍2 Place Grimaldi, 06000 Nice
5. Nice Airport Pharmacy (Terminal 2)
Perfect for last-minute needs before a flight. You will find dermocosmetics brands like Avène, Vichy, SVR, Bioderma, La Roche-Posay, Garancia, La Rosée, Filorga, Caudalie, Nuxe.
Hours : Check the airport listing (hours can vary by travel periods).
📍Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, Terminal 2 (landside)
6. Grande Pharmacie Anglo-Américaine
Convenient if you’re staying near the Promenade and want a pharmacy with long daily hours for everyday needs and skincare basics.
Hours : Mon–Sat 8:30 am–8:00 pm; Sun 8:30 am–7:00 pm
📍2 Rue de France, 06000 Nice
7. Côte d’Azur Pharmacy
Very handy for beach-area stays : sun protection, after-sun, summer care, travel basics.
Hours : Mon–Sat 8:45 am–7:15 pm
📍14 Rue de France, 06000 Nice
8. La Grande Pharmacie Principale
A downtown option with a strong parapharmacy and wellbeing offer. Practical for building a simple French skincare routine and picking up seasonal essentials.
Hours : Mon–Sat 8:30 am–7:30 pm (Sun closed)
📍10 Rue Masséna, 06000 Nice
9. Pharmacie du Mont Alban
Useful if you’re near the Port/Riquier side and want a pharmacy with consistent opening hours for general needs + parapharmacy basics.
Hours : Mon–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm
📍22 Rue Arson, 06300 Nice
10. Pharmacie du Port
Great if you’re staying around Place Garibaldi or heading to boats/day trips. Their website has a “brands” section (handy if you’re looking for specific French lines).
Hours : Mon–Fri 8:30 am–7:30 pm ; Sat 9:00 am–7:00 pm
📍17 Rue Cassini, 06300 Nice
11. Grande Pharmacie de l’Horloge
A solid, well-established pharmacy with broad everyday selection (health + wellness + parapharmacy), useful if you’re in North Nice.
Hours : Mon–Sat 8:30 am–7:30 pm
📍98 Boulevard de Cessole, 06100 Nice
12. Pharmacie Saetone (Anton & Willem) – herbal focus
Best suited if you want a more natural-health angle (herbal products, wellbeing focus) alongside standard pharmacy items.
Hours : Mon–Fri 8:30 am–7:30 pm ; Sat 8:30 am–12:30
📍31 Rue d’Angleterre, 06000 Nice
What to buy in a pharmacy in Nice ?
Nice is a beach city, so a pharmacy in Nice is often the easiest place to pick up high-quality sun and skincare essentials, especially if you look for French beauty products.
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Sun protection
Face sunscreen (high SPF), body sunscreen (water-resistant), lip SPF, and “sensitive skin” formulas if you react easily.
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After-sun & skin recovery
Soothing after-sun lotion, thermal water spray, aloe-style gels, and barrier repair creams for redness or irritation after long days outside.
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French pharmacy skincare staples
Micellar water, gentle cleansers, moisturizers, serums for hydration, and anti-redness or sensitive-skin care.
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Blister & beach-first-aid basics
Blister plasters, antiseptic, bandages, bite relief, and small “travel first-aid” kits (especially useful if you’re doing day trips or hiking).
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Travel comfort meds
Motion-sickness tablets, digestive relief, rehydration solutions, allergy support, and throat lozenges—ideal if you’re moving between trains, boats, and flights.
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Insect & summer essentials
Mosquito repellent, itch relief, and anti-chafe products (Nice summers + walking a lot = lifesavers).
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Mini sizes & airport-friendly picks
Travel sizes for carry-ons, sample kits, and multipurpose products (good if you’re packing light).
How to get a VAT refund on pharmacy purchases ?
If you’re visiting Nice from outside the EU, you may be eligible for a VAT refund (tax-free shopping) on eligible purchases you take back home.
It covers non-consumable goods, such as dermocosmetics (skincare), sun protection (sunscreen), beauty and wellness products bought for personal use (not resale).
You must also carry the goods yourself in your personal luggage when leaving the EU, and Customs may ask to see the items during validation.
To get your tax back, first download the Zapptax app and create your account for free. Then when you shop (in-store or online), ask for an invoice issued with Zapptax details and finally upload it in the app.
Zapptax helps you generate a tax-free form, which you can validate at departure, at a PABLO kiosk (at the airport or other exit points) or with a Custom officer.
Note : medicines reimbursed by French social security are not eligible for VAT refund.
FAQ
1. What is the best pharmacy in Nice, France ?
Pharmacie Nice Étoile is a large, multi-level pharmacy and drugstore in the Jean Médecin shopping area. There you will find a very wide range of references across medicines, beauty, wellness and care products.
2. Is there a pharmacy in Nice airport ?
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has a pharmacy in Terminal 2, and it carries a broad selection including dermocosmetics (brands like Avène, Vichy, SVR, Bioderma, La Roche-Posay, Filorga, Caudalie, Nuxe), dental hygiene, and supplements, very handy for travel-day needs or emergency.
3. Can I get a tax refund on purchases made in a pharmacy ?
If you’re a non-EU resident and meet the tax-free conditions, some pharmacy purchases like skincare and wellness items may qualify. You’ll also need to validate your tax-free form at departure (via a PABLO kiosk).
