The main attractions of Nice:
Promenade des Anglais
The Promenade des Anglais is the symbol of the city.
It is a long, wide street along the beach. At the beginning of the 19th century, it was a small and dirty street, only 2 meters wide, called Chemin des Anglais and connecting the right bank with the suburb of Croix de Marble. Before the urbanization of Nice, the coastline of the city was a very deserted strip of pebble beaches. The first houses were built on a hill, far from the sea, and wealthy tourists who visited Nice in the 18th century came here not for the beaches, but because of the mild winter climate. And the coastal area of Nice was occupied by shipyards and fishermen.
The promenade was built by the Reverend Lewis Way of England. The name Promenade des Anglais - Promenade des Anglais - the street received in 1854-56, when it was expanded by 11 meters according to the project of the French architect François Aune. The street expanded back in 1878, in 1882, in 1903 and, last time, in 1932.
The villas and gardens along the boardwalk were gradually destroyed, replaced by palaces, hotels and casinos.
Hotel Negresco
This is the most famous hotel in Nice, hosting an equally famous restaurant Le chantecler located at the Promenade des Anglais. The hotel was named after Henri Negresco (1868-1920), who built this palace hotel in 1912.
Henri Negresco, son of a hotel owner from Bucharest in Romagna, left his home at the age of 15 and went to Paris, and then came to Cote d'Azur France, where he got rich. As the director of a municipal casino in Nice, he got the idea to build the most luxurious hotel of the level that would attract the wealthiest customers. After settling the financial issue, he hired the best architect of the café society, Édouard-Jean Niermans, to design the hotel and the now iconic dome of Nice. The magnificent baccarat crystal chandelier with 16,309 details in the Royal Lodge of the Negresco Hotel was commissioned by Emperor Nicholas II, who, due to the October Revolution, was unable to arrange the delivery of the chandelier to Russia.
Contrary to popular belief, the large window in the Royal Lodge, classified as a Historic Monument, is not the work of Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel never worked for Negresco, and the window is the work of Édouard-Jean Nirman.
Henri Negresco's problems began with the arrival of the First World War, just two years after its opening. The hotel was turned into a hospital, and by the end of the war, the number of wealthy tourists on the French Riviera had dropped so much that the hotel was in a financial hole. Besieged by creditors, Negresco was forced to sell the hotel to a Belgian company. Henri Negresco died in Paris a few years later at the age of 52.
The hotel flourished and struggled over the years until it was acquired by the Augier family in 1957. Madame Jeanne Augier, nicknamed "Lady Negresco"), has run the hotel for over 60 years. She has revived the hotel with its luxurious décor and furnishings, including an outstanding art collection and rooms with mink blankets. She literally turned it into a museum, collecting the works of Larguillera, François Boucher, Raymond Moretti, René Gros, Cyril Patelier ...
Notable for its 18th century porters with their red hats, the hotel also offers Regency-style gourmet dining in their restaurant Le chantecler, awarded two Michelin stars and 15 out of 20 points in the Gault et Millau Restaurant Guide. The restaurant is decorated with magnificent tapestries and rococo furniture.
In 2003, the Hotel Negresco was listed as a National Historic Building, a member of the World's Leading Hotels and the only one privately owned and not a chain hotel.
Hôtel de Rome
The current West-End hôtel, originally the Hotel Rome, was built in 1842 by English aristocrats. Since then, more than once enlarged and decorated, it is the oldest hotel on the Promenade des Anglais.
Old Nice
This is the oldest and most beautiful part of the city. From the east it is limited colline du château - a fort that was destroyed in 1704 by troops Louis XIV), in the south - by the sea coast and quai des États-Unis , in the West - couverture du Paillon , place Masséna and in the north - place Garibaldi .
Place garibaldi
Place Garibaldi is located on the north side of Old Nice. The square was built in 1773 by the architect Antoine Spinelli. It is the oldest large square in the city and one of the symbols of Nice.
Place Saint-François
St. François in the old town, named after St. Francis of Assisi.
Cours Saleya
This is the main pedestrian area of Old Nice. It runs parallel to the quai des États-Unis and continues on rue saint François westward to rue Louis Gassin.
Château de Nice
The castle of Nice was a citadel used for military purposes. Built on a hilltop, it towered over the bay of Nice from the 11th to the 18th century. It was besieged by several races, especially in 1543 and 1691, until it was captured by French troops in 1705 and finally destroyed by order of Louis XIV in 1705.
Currently, the castle hill has been turned into a park, becoming the most famous public garden in Nice and a must see for many tourists. Here you can admire stunning panoramas.
Place Masséna
Place Masséna — main square in Nice. Before the Paillon River was removed underground, the Pont-Neuf was the only link between the old and the new city. As a result, the square was divided into two parts (north and south) in 1824. Following the demolition of the Masséna casino in 1979, Place Masséna became the largest and least crowded, now surrounded by red ocher Italian-style houses.
As a result of the last reconstruction, the square became pedestrian again, regaining the status of a truly Mediterranean square. It is framed by palms and cedars. Since its inception, Place Massena has always been a place for public events. Concerts were held here, especially during summer festivals, Corso carnavalesque(carnival procession) in February, military processions on July 14 (Bastille Day) and other traditional celebrations and banquets.
Place Masséna is located a 2-minute walk from Promenade des Anglais, the old town, the center of Nice, the garden of Albert I ( Jardin albert ier). It also serves as a large crossroads between several main ones: avenue Jean Médecin, avenue Félix Faure, boulevard Jean Jaurès, avenue de Verdun and rue Gioffredo.
Place Rossetti
This pedestrian square located in the center of the old town. With traditional red and yellow houses, the Cathedral of St. Reparats and a fountain in the center, place Rossetti is one of the main attractions of Nice's old town. Currently, the square is home to outdoor terraces of restaurants from the best ice cream parlors in the city. However, at night the atmosphere changes completely: the square is filled with tourists and young people, and music is reflected from the walls of the buildings of the small square. Evening illumination of the city gives the square a special magical charm.
Palais communal de Nice
The communal palace of Nice owes its name to the former city hall of the city. It is located in Old Nice, on Place Saint-François, the main city square at the time the palace was built. The building was listed as a Historic Monument in 1949.
Due to the construction of new fortifications of the castle at the request of Duke Emanuel Filiberto in 1553 - 1580s, the local council was forced to move from the upper city to lower town... The council bought a group of buildings near the Franciscan monastery. The first building of the communal palace was built in 1574 - 1580 in the shape of the reverse letter L. The building was inaugurated on June 25, 1584.
In 1670, the council decided to decorate a simple building of their palace. They commissioned the work to the ducal architect, Jean-André Guberto. It was not clear what he sang to do in 1979, when the council commissioned the work of decorating the palace to the architect of the Prince of Monk, Marc-Antoine Grigot, who had just finished the work on decorating the palace of Monaco. He added a small wing, an internal staircase and a monumental marble portal to the building. The work was carried out from 1980 to 1984 by sculptors from Monaco François and Dominique Malciano.
Palace in 1860
In 1758, Ignazio di Agliauli Tavigliano (1705-1769), a student and follower of Filippo Juvarra, who was the first architect of the Duke of Savoy Victor Amadeus II and Philip V of Spain, was commissioned to build a new façade.
In September 1792, the palace was plundered by French troops. During the period of the French Consulate, it was turned, together with the archives, into the Vetimiglia house, located on the current street Alexandre Mari, which was later replaced by a school.
With the fall of Napoleon, in 1814, the Sardinian possessions on the mainland (to which the County of Nice, seized by Napoleon) also belonged, freed themselves from French rule and again went to the former reigning house of the Sardinian kingdom, which established a municipal magistrate on Place Saint-François. The communal authorities left the palace in 1868. In 1893 the palace became the headquarters of the stock exchange.
Palais du Sénat de Nice
Souverain Sénat du comté de Nice(Sovereign Senate of the County of Nice) or simply Saint Nice was created on March 1, 1614 by the Duke of Savoy Charles Emmanuel I, but was temporarily abolished in 1796, during the creation of the Alpes-Maritimes department during the occupation of this territory by France.
After the defeat of the French in 1814, the rulers of Savoy regained all rights over the County of Nice. They immediately restored Saint Nice in all its rights and traditional privileges, which continued until 1848, when its functions and jurisdiction were transferred to the Court of Appeal.
Since its founding in 1614, the Nice Senate, consisting of a president, 4 senators, two tax lawyers, a secretary, two bailiffs, 8 officers of justice and a provost, have been housed in a rented building. In 1655, a 3-storey building with a loggia at the entrance was built for the Senate of Nice, which is now located near the Chapel of the Penitents Rouges, on the rue Jules Gilly. The building became known as the Palace of the Senate of Nice. In 1701, the chapel and archives were assigned to the building, as well as the back of the audience in 1763.
In 1860, near the building of the former Nice Senate, the annexation of the County of Nice by France was announced.
Rue de l'ancien Sénat
Palais des ducs de Savoie
Palace of the Dukes of Savoy in Nice now known as Palace of the Prefiguration of the Alpes-Maritimes Department, Palace of the Kings of Sardia or Sardinian palace, located in the old town. The building belonged to the Dukes of Savoy between 1610 and 1860, among whom Victor Amadeus II was also King of Sardia. Located on Place Pierre-Gautier, since 1860 it serves as the seat of the Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Partially the building was classified as a Historic Monument in September 1996.
Fort du mont alban
Fort Mont Alban Is a fortress built in 1557 - 1560 on the hill of the same name, between Nice and the port of Villefranche. It is a rare and well-preserved example of military architecture in the mid-16th century in France.
In 1543, the defenses of Nice were badly destroyed. According to the plan of Gran Maria Olgiati, general military engineer of Charles V, Duke of Savoy, Emmanuel Philibert decided to strengthen the maritime borders of Savoy by building a new fort located between Villefranche (citadel of St. Elmo) and Nice (castle of Nice). The implementation of the plan was entrusted to the architect-engineer Domenico Ponzello. The first stone of the future fort was laid on April 5, 1557. Ponzello built a fortified bastion in the shape of a star, which corresponded to the new artillery technology that began to be used in the 16th century.
During the League War of Augsburg, Nice became the center of the confrontation, and the fort surrendered without a fight in March 1691. The fortress remained occupied until 1969. According to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1715, Savoy was created. The further history of the fortress was associated with the struggle for the Austrian inheritance, when the fort was besieged by Fosca "Gallispania" (France and Spain). During the French Revolution, the fortress was again besieged by the French in 1792. In 1800, during Napoleon's second Italian campaign, with an optical telegraph, the surrounded Republican garrison relayed a message to the command on the other side of the Var.
In August 1927, the fortress was again surrounded, this time by fire in a terrible fire in the hills above Nice. During World War II, an Italian military communications post and German troops were located here. From 1958 to 1974, a television transmitter was located on the fortress.
First opened to the public in 2010 on the occasion of the Heritage Days, the fort has been open to the public every summer since 2011. Strategically located at 220 m above sea level, the fort offers a magnificent panorama from the Bay of Angleles to the Esterel Mountains, and east from the Bay of Villefranche to the Italian Riviera.
Château de Bellet
located in the Saint-Roman-de-Bellet quarter. Dates back to the 16th century. The castle belongs to an aristocratic family, descended from the Dukes of Savoy. The castle was enlarged in the 19th century and restored in the 20th century. It is now located in the middle of the vineyards where Bellet wine is made.
Château de Crémat
built in 1906 in medieval style
The sights of Nice and the surrounding area are very diverse, you can find out what to see first of all, reviews of those who have visited the Cote d'Azur and, of course, sightseeing tours and "tourist cards" with marked interesting places and them brief description... You can order a tour of the objects you like using the sites and.
Major sights and landmarks
Nice tourist maps with landmarks and marked historically interesting places with which something is connected are sold in all major languages, including Russian, in literally every shop, be it a flower shop, a wine cellar or a tobacco pavilion.
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Initially, a small town on the French Riviera was in demand only as a "winter" resort and only among the impoverished aristocracy, trying to keep the brand with all its might. Representatives of the nobility from England, Germany, the Baltic states and Russia came here for the winter.
Then the rich and the rootless joined the poor and noble. Fathers of families of merchants, manufacturers and other middle-class people with tightly packed bank accounts began to take their daughters and even sons to Nice.
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From that moment, the dawn of the resort began and its filling with the most fashionable, super-expensive hotels, in which it is still customary to go to a restaurant for dinner in evening dresses, shine precious stones and tuxedos.
There is a distinctive feature by which it is in Nice that people judge about the presence of good taste, social status and, in general, the idea of "beautiful" and upbringing - the color of evening dresses for ladies should not be dark, let alone black, it is "mauvais ton".
Evening is a time of golden warm tones, silvery, saturated herbal or heavenly. Black dresses and dark colors are the lot of cocktail time, when it is customary to get acquainted. The evening already implies the presence of a companion or companion.
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These once established traditions are still an integral part of Nice. A Russian-speaking guide will tell about them and much more during a city tour that touches on all the main attractions of Nice, marked on the map:
- Place Massena.
- Garibaldi Square.
- Hotel Negresco.
- Old city.
- Port of Limpia.
- Chagall Museum.
- Matisse Museum.
- Gallery of Contemporary Art.
- Museum of Fine Arts.
- Asian Art Museum.
- Massena Museum.
- Palace of Justice.
- Opera Theater.
- Russian Nikolaevsky Cathedral.
- Cathedral of St. Reparata.
- Basilica of Notre Dame de Nice.
- Church of Notre Dame du Port, better known as the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
- Cimiez Monastery.
- City Observatory.
- Fort Alban.
- Monument to the Victims of the First World War, better known as the Monument to the Fallen.
- Street Cours Saleya.
- Monument of the Centenary.
- Chateau cemetery.
- Boulevard Anglet.
- West Park or Phoenix Park.
- Nice lookout point - Castle Hill.
Such large-scale excursions start from Place Massena, from the Monument of the Century and from Place Garibaldi, they do not have an exact route, the order of moving along interesting places depends on the preferences of a particular guide. Almost all of them complete the sightseeing tour or observation deck or at the Palace of Justice. The cost ranges from 48 to 52 euros, depending on the number of tourists in the group.
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The cost and range of sightseeing tours are different. In addition to walking sightseeing tours, sometimes up to 6 hours, including breaks, there is an alternative.
Individual guide
If you use the services of an individual Russian-speaking guide, the price will be above 350 euros, and the duration will be adjusted at the request of the tourist, as well as the set of objects to be examined.
Usually, individual sightseeing tours exclude museums, leaving only the attractions of Nice, which can be passed under open air... The duration of such excursions is from 4 to 5 hours, and their expediency is a subject of controversy among tourists.
Bus
The fastest and cheapest sightseeing tour is bus tour in Nice. Buses leave every 30-40 minutes from the parking lot at the Monument of the Century, located on the Promenade des Anglais, literally a meter from the Promenade des Anglais at the point of its “docking” with the garden of Albert I, which literally connects Place Massena and the promenade zone.
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Everything in Nice is within walking distance, you don't need to travel anywhere and on anything, but you need to know how to use the map.
On the double-decker buses with an open area on top, there is a huge inscription "Nice - Le Grand Tour". The tour provides 12 stops during which you can get off or on the bus if you have a ticket valid for a day or two.
The route is exactly the same as a typical guidebook, which is presented to tourists when buying a two-day pass.
- regular ticket - 20 euros;
- children from 4 to 11 years old - 5 euros;
- subscription for an adult for two days - 23 euros;
- season ticket for a child - 6 euros;
- one-time excursion on the last flight - 12 euros or 13 euros and a guide as a gift.
The schedule is:
- From April to November - from 9:45 to 18:15, with a lunch break from 12:45 to 13:45.
- From November to April - from 9:45 am to 4:45 pm, with a break from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm.
Children's version of a sightseeing tour of Nice, which adults enjoy with pleasure. Duration is 50 minutes, a train leaves from the Monument of the Century and from Place Masséna every 30 minutes.
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Closed from January 4 to mid-February. In summer - every day from 10:00 to 19:00, in spring and autumn until 18:00, from October to March, except for non-working hours - until 17:00.
The cost is 7-8 euros, and for children under 9 years old - 4 euros, from 9 to 11 years old - 5 euros.
Trixie
Trixie is a bike taxi, an analogue of rickshaws. Tours start from the squares and from the embankment. You can choose the subject of the reviews, and the prices depend on the time:
- half an hour - 15-16 euros;
- hour - 23-24 euros;
- two hours - 30-34 euros.
"Guides on bicycles", as they say in Nice - cyclo, work without a schedule, usually they are always there, from 10 am to 7 pm, except for days with bad weather and the winter season.
There is boat trips along the coast from the piers on the waterfront, walking tours from the squares and the Lascari Palace. Their cost, schedule and routes change periodically.
Excursions in the surroundings
Nice surroundings are not only picturesque chateau and pastoral grazing goats. Around the town is concentrated all the life that the province leads and the surrounding area is full of interesting things, from the addresses of movie stars, for example, Bardo, and ending with places known to everyone's ear, such as Cannes or Saint Tropez.
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When considering where to go from Nice first, there are three areas worth paying attention to:
- Lerensky Islands.
Tourist boats with sightseeing open upper decks reminiscent of our river trams depart from the port in Nice and follow through the most beautiful bay Angels. During the trip, you can take amazing pictures of the sea views.
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The ship departs for the Lerensky Islands at 9:15 am, the journey to the sea takes one hour and ends at the pier of San Margarita. The return flight to Nice will depart at 18:15. Price - 40 euros round trip.
In the legendary Saint Tropez, the boat leaves at 9 am, the journey takes 2.5 hours, the return flight is at 16:00 or at 16:30, it depends on the weather. Round trip price - 60 euros.
Cannes is the "film face" of France, despite the fact that the French themselves do not consider the film festival to be a particularly significant event, giving priority to mime festivals, short film days and other interesting cultural moments that are held in the vicinity of Nice.
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When visiting Cannes, you need to understand that you cannot see everything in this town in 1 day, and if you go to the festival, then we will talk about at least three days.
You can leave for Cannes:
- By helicopter in 10 minutes and for 446 euros, 3-4 people at a time.
- By rented or passing car, on the A8 road, in 30-40 minutes.
- Taxi - 30-40 minutes and 75-99 euros, many taxi drivers in Nice communicate well in Russian.
- The bus is the most a good option, number 200 is needed, it departs from the airport and from the Verdun stop in the very center, near the garden of Albert the First, follows the entire coast and ends the flight on the auto platform of the station in Cannes, and it costs only 2 euros, spending about 2-2.5 hours, flights from 7 am to 4 am, with an interval of one and a half hours.
- Train - departs every hour from 5 am to 11 pm from Nice-Ville train station, travel time is 50 minutes, and the price is 8 euros.
The bus stops in the following towns:
- Saint-Lauren-du-Var.
- Biot.
- Cagnes-sur-Mer.
- Antibes.
- Villeneuve-Loubet.
- Juan les Pins.
- Cro de Cannes.
- Golfe Juan.
Each has a parking lot from 10 to 20 minutes. In fact, one flight for 2 euros is a full-fledged one. sightseeing tour in all the surrounding towns on the coast.
If you go by car or taxi, then first of all you need to find out who pays the cost of the road, the routes around Nice are paid. When announcing the cost of taxi services lower than 90 euros, it is assumed that the passenger pays for using the highway.
If you have a Schengen, you can go to Monaco, the principality is 15-30 minutes away by car or train from Nice.
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For gourmets
When thinking about where to go in Nice, do not forget about it, if not the main, but one of the main attractions - about the cuisine. Riviera restaurants are a separate story and a true legend. The dishes served here cannot be tasted anywhere else in the world.
Of particular note is Le Fish, located on Place du Marche Forville, on one of the folds from the embankment. Here you should pay attention to the offer of the "day" - this is the author's one-day dish from the chef.
The opening hours of restaurants are usually from 10 am to the evening, some work only until the end of the cocktail, that is, until 18:30, some until 23:30.
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Night hours have no regular schedule, information boards at the entrance to establishments inform about working nights.
Speaking of prices, it is worth noting that the author's cuisine and a bottle of wine within the "for two" offer will cost 200-250 euros, a full meal for two at 100-150 euros, costs during a cocktail are usually lower, a glass of wine and salad are rare exceed the cost of 50-70 euros.
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It is customary to spend nights in Nice in hotel restaurants, where all conditions are created for late dinners, or simply walk along the promenade zones along which nightlife is in full swing.
Video: the best sights of Nice.
For the first time, Nice became popular as a winter resort. Many Russian and English aristocrats traveled here, as well as famous figures from European countries. Nice winters were particularly mild. Over time, this small town has become a fashionable and desirable place, a real gem of the French Riviera.
Nice is the coveted Cote d'Azur rich in luxury hotels, expensive clubs and restaurants. People prefer to rest here wealthy tourists or travelers who value comfort, impeccable service and high standards.
Nice boasts not only its many attractions and beaches, but also chic historical buildings, beautiful streets, pretty embankments. Lovers of architecture will definitely find how to spend time in Nice with pleasure.
Let's take a closer look at the main attractions, with some reviews tourists about the rest in the town and much more.
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Holidays in Nice: reviews of tourists
Previously, they often went on vacation with the whole family to the province of Provence. France in general is our favorite European country for recreation. Recently, however, we have already spent several vacations in Nice. And to be honest - no worse than Provence. Both places are beautiful and interesting in their own way. Better, of course, to divide your vacation between Provence and Nice.
Olesya, 27 years old
I've always only heard about Nice positive reviews from their colleagues who have already been there. On the forums, I noticed that it is often compared to Provence, but I have never been there or there, let alone all of France. This year I decided to buy a ticket to Nice and was very pleased. I really love ancient cities, sights, and there is a lot of that here. In general, I was pleased with my time spent this summer.
Katerina, 31 years old
We went to France for the first time. It took a long time to choose a specific city for recreation, read the reviews of tourists already experienced here. The whole family decided to visit Nice. I liked the city very much: it is small and cozy, there is something to see. Prices, of course, are high, but it's still France. I advise everyone to visit Nice at least once.
Nice - old City, whose history began in 350 BC. The city was founded by the Greeks in honor of Nike, the goddess of victory. Over the course of its long history, Nice was subjected to numerous raids and robberies, and fought with Italy. Only in late XIX century the city joined France.
Nice attracts many tourists these days unique architecture, special atmosphere and rich history. The old center still retains a medieval spirit that allows tourists to fall in love with Nice and celebrate an interesting combination of beauty, elegance and willfulness.
Promenade des Anglais is a 5 km street in Nice that runs along the entire coastline. A beautiful embankment was created nearby with the money of the English colony, which led to the appearance of the corresponding name. On the embankment, there are old buildings that emphasize the uniqueness of the Nice ensemble.
Nicholas cathedral
Nicholas Cathedral in Nice is one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals outside of Russia. The architectural design resembles the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed.
Nicholas Cathedral was laid on the spot where the Russian heir Alexander II died. This is due to the large Russian community in Nice, which contributed to the active expansion of the church and its unique decoration. The cathedral contains the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, which belonged to Alexander II.
Until 2008, the owner of the cathedral was the Orthodox Association of Nice, since 2011 Russia has become the owner.
Location: Avenue Nicolas - II.
The Negresco hotel on the Nice coast is considered one of the finest in the world. It first received its visitors in 1913. The customer was Henry Negresco, who owned the city's casino. Thus, the hotel is named after its customer. Thanks to the implementation of a worthy project, many celebrities have stayed at Negresco:
- The Beatles.
- Artist Salvador Dali.
- Singer Elton John.
The perfect reputation is due to the impeccable architecture and unique interior. The hotel is housed in a 6-storey building, designed in accordance with the best principles of the Renaissance. One of the main differences is the large pink dome that stands out from the rest of the buildings.
Residents can book one room out of 145, each of which is decorated in a special style. The interior can convey a specific era, from the time of Louis XIII to modernity with art deco. Comfort and level of service are beyond praise.
Location: Prom. des Anglais - 37.
The monument is located right at the foot of the Castle Hill. This place was chosen for a reason. The mountain offers an excellent view of the sea. In addition, there is an old cemetery and the ruins of an old castle. In addition, the mountain is located far from the main transport routes. All this allows people to relax and reflect on the meaning of life.
The monument was erected in honor of the four thousand inhabitants of Nice who died in the First World War. Initially, construction activities began in 1918, but later they were postponed to 1924 due to lack of finance. As a result, the project was implemented at a decent level. Both sides of the monument are decorated with unique bas-reliefs representing warriors, engineers, aviators and sailors. The names of the perished inhabitants of Nice are also engraved on the monument, and they were later added to those who died during the Second World War and during the military conflicts in Algeria and Indochina.
The war memorial is considered one of the most original in all of France.
Location: Quai Rauba Capeu.
Notre Dame de Nice is the largest Roman Catholic basilica in Nice. The architectural design of the landmark immediately resembles the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris.
The construction of the basilica took place in 1868. Despite the Gothic style, the temple surprises with its elegant execution. Light gray and golden hues can be noted, emphasizing the amazing splendor. In addition, the height of the religious landmark reaches 65 meters above the ground, so the basilica can be seen from anywhere in the city.
The basilica regularly hosts divine services, concerts of classical and church music.
Location: 2 Rue d'Italie.
The glowing statues in Place Masséna amaze with their magnificence at night. This landmark is a direct reflection of contemporary design art.
Luminous sculptures of people are located on high floors. The seven statues represent the symbol of the seven continents of the world, as a result of which the landmark has a special meaning.
The main functional purpose is to illuminate the square. In this way, the original lanterns can be appreciated.
Location: Place Massena - 13.
The solar fountain, created in 1956, is located in the central part of Nice.
The most important decoration of the fountain is the bronze statues symbolizing the planets of the solar system:
- Saturn.
- Mars.
- Venus.
- Mercury.
- Earth.
Until 1970, the central part of the ensemble housed a statue of Apollo, whose height exceeded six meters. However, later the statue had to be removed, since the nakedness of the god Apollo offended the feelings of people. Despite the previous conflicts over the sculptural composition, after the restoration of the Apollo Fountain, it was returned to its place.
Rossetti square
Place Rossetti is the geographical center of Nice, located in the old town. The square on each side is surrounded by houses of 5-6 floors, a cafe. If you wish, you can try the pizza or ice cream for which Nice is famous.
The main attraction of Piazza Rossetti is the Saint-Reparat Cathedral, built in the 17th century. However, the most interesting attributes of the cathedral complex, the bell tower and the tiled vault, appeared only in the 18th century.
Location: Place Masséna.
Tête Carré is the head building and is the most original building in Nice. The attraction appeared thanks to the talented sculpture by Sasha Sosno. The building is an art object: a person's neck, chin and lower lip are clearly visible, but a cube is put on the head. This architectural performance symbolizes a squeezed thinking that needs to get rid of.
It houses the Nice Central Library and the Museum of Modern Art.
Location: 2 place Yves Klein.
The Marc Chagall National Museum has existed only since 1966. The museum center appeared thanks to the fact that the artist Marc Chagall donated a cycle of 17 paintings to the city. This cycle represents a unique interpretation of the Old Testament.
Marc Chagall took an active part in the creation of the museum and decorated the interiors of the museum. For example, the blue stained-glass windows that are installed in one hall of the museum center were created by the hands of an artist.
The museum also has a concert hall, which regularly hosts concerts of classical and modern music.
Location: Avenue Dr Ménard - 36.
The Matthias Museum, located on one of the hills of Nice, is dedicated to the legacy of the talented artist. The exposition is located in a villa built in the 17th century on the site of ancient ruins.
The Matthies Museum consists of 18 halls where you can see the artist's works and his favorite things. You need to be prepared for the fact that the paintings are arranged without taking into account the chronology of their creation. However, visitors can independently reflect on the meaning of unique paintings and try to understand the author. Moreover, one of the halls is completely dedicated to the paper figures that Matisse loved to create.
Location: Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez - 164.
The Clock Tower, built in the 18th century, is located in the eastern part of Nice.
Until the 18th century, the Ryuska Tower was located here, which was destroyed and rebuilt many times. As a result, the Rusca Tower was reconstructed in 1718, after which it was installed on the small square of Saint Domenic in the southern part of Nice. In its place, the Clock Tower was built, which pleases tourists and local residents even in the 21st century.
At the top of the tower there is a clock showing the exact time.
Location: Place du Palais.
Notre Dame de Simieux is a convent and one of the most attractive attractions French city Nice. The monastery complex is located on a high hill and is surrounded by the Simie Park, which complements the sacred building.
Notre Dame de Cimier was built by the Franciscans in the 14th century, when they were reconstructing an old chapel belonging to Benedictine monks. The last additions, which made it possible to create a complete look of the religious building, appeared only in the 19th century.
The monastery is decorated with rich frescoes, valuable paintings, an ancient crucifix created by the French artist Luis Brea. Next to the sacred building is a sculpture in the shape of a rooster and a stricken falcon, reminiscent of the victims of the First World War.
Location: Place du monastère de cimiez.
The Palace of Justice is made in accordance with the best principles of neoclassicism. It took a couple of years to build the building, after which, in 1885, the offices of lawyers and judges were located.
Until the French Revolution of the 18th century, the Palace of Justice was adjacent to a Dominican monastery. After the hostilities, the monastery premises were used as barracks, but in 1882 they were nevertheless destroyed.
The Palace of Justice still adorns beautiful Nice with its austere architecture.
Location: Place du Palais, 06300 Nice.
The Church of Saints Martin and Augustine is the oldest religious site in Nice. The construction of the landmark took place in the 6th century, but it still welcomes parishioners.
The church is located in the square of St. Augustine. At the same time, the religious object pleasantly surprises with its worthy embodiment:
- Implementation of the best principles of the Baroque style.
- Unique architecture that allows pure light to penetrate.
- Sculptures of angels.
- Image of the Grieving Mother of God.
- Bell tower.
- Choir.
The church is distinguished by the absence of colored stained-glass windows, but still surprises with its perfection.
Location: Place Saint-Augustin.
The Museum-Theater of Photography is located in the building where the Art Theater used to function. The building features painted ceilings and carved wood finishes.
The museum includes six halls where you can carefully learn about the history of photography. Here are the first photographs and digital images, books, documents and themed DVDs. If you wish, you can use the Internet to view sites related to the topic of photography.
The museum is dedicated to photojournalism, portrait and art photography.
Visitors can see the permanent exhibition, as well as temporary exhibitions by renowned and emerging photographers.
The Lascari Palace is the most luxurious building ever built in the Baroque style. The palace complex began its history in 1648 thanks to the fact that the Marshal of the Dukes of Savoy, Jean Baptiste Lascari Ventimius, bought out four buildings and created a unique residence. Construction work was completed in 1665, after which the Lascari family moved to the palace.
The building has four floors connected by a marble staircase. Here are preserved apartments from the 16th - 17th centuries, furnished in accordance with the fashion of the previous era. Here you can see carpets, baroque frescoes, Flemish tapestries.
Location: Rue Droite - 15.
Nice is an amazing city that surprises with its impeccable architecture and unique atmosphere.
