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 Public gardens with children's carousel |
Place Masséna Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6000 France |
This is the ideal place to take a break and unwind before continuing a tour of the city. It is a haven of tranquility with a large lawn, fountains, pine and palm trees, and inviting blue chairs, perfectly placed to connect Vieux-Nice, the city centre and the seaside Promenade des Anglais. The kids will be delighted to ride in the charming wrought-iron merry-go-round, playing cheery tunes when it is in operation. You cannot miss the towering sculpture en forme d'arc created by artist Bernard Venet. The Albert I garden is among the oldest in the city and was named after the Belgian king in 1914. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Discover Asian arts & tradition |
405 Promenade des Anglais, Arenas Près de l'aéroport international de Nice Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6200 France +33 4 9229 3700 http://www.arts-asiatiques.com/ |
This museum shows the sheer breadth and diversity of Asian art and culture, with pieces from many different regions. The collection of traditional costumes is outstanding. Just by the Phoenix Park, this museum opened in 1998 and is one of the most beautiful and well-designed in the city. The architect, Kenzo Tangé, has constructed a masterpiece in white marble, resting on round and square bases symbolizing the sky and the earth. The museum stretches out towards a small artificial lake where swans and ducks swim. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Private beach on the Promenade des Anglais |
165 Promenade des Anglais Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6000 France |
This private stretch of beach is ideal for families with young children - it even comes complete with an adventure playground and swimming pool. What's more, the deckchairs are far enough apart to give each sun seeker the privacy they need. All in all, an attractive private beach in the heart of town that should please the whole family! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nice commemorates its union with France |
Jardin Albert-1er Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6000 France |
Standing proudly in the Albert I gardens in the heartof the city, and directly opposite the sea, is the memorial that commemorates the annexation of Nice to France (also known as the Monument du Centenaire). Incredible though it may seem, it's now roughly two centuries since Nice became French! This memorial, testimony of the inhabitants of Nice decision to join France, was unveiled in 1896. The sculpture - recently restored - that stands at the top of the garden completes the surrounding harmony. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nice's best-known market |
Cours Saleya (est de la rue Droite) Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France +33 4 9214 4800 (Tourist Information) |
A favourite meeting place for locals, the city's best-known pedestrian district is attractively laid out, filled with colourful stalls and lined with pleasant café terraces and restaurants. Every day is market day here, from the flower market and fruit and vegetable market (Tuesday to Sunday) to the antiques fair (Mondays) and the arts and crafts market on summer evenings. No matter what time of day it is, there's always something going on. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Local Church |
52, Rue Buffa Nice 06000 France +33 4 93 88 20 31 |
Eglise Saint Pierre d'Arène is a local Catholic parish not far from the Nice beach. It hosts musical and choral concerts, and boasts a fine organ. Call for a schedule of upcoming events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine art from the 17th to 20th centuries |
33 Avenue des Baumettes Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6000 France +33 4 92 15 28 28 http://www.musee-beaux-arts-ni... |
Built in 1878, this magnificent private mansion houses a collection of more than 6,000 works of art dating from the 17th century to the 1940's. As well as work by French artists (including sculptures by Carpeaux and Rodin), the museum also boasts a fine collection of remarkably restored Flemish school paintings. Two exhibition spaces are entirely devoted to modern art, featuring Kees Van Dongen, Raoul Dufy and Picasso. Of particular note is symbolist work by Nice artist Gustav Adolf Mossa, who for many years was curator of the museum. Admission is EUR4; free for age 18 and under and on first Sunday of the month. Concessions cost EUR2.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gem of the French Riviera... |
13-15 Promenade Des Anglais BP 1655 Nice, Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6000 France +33 04 92 14 77 00 http://www.lepalaisdelamediter... |
The historic Palais de La Mediterranee from the 1930s re-opened its doors with its original facade and a contemporary art deco interior. Located in the finest district of Nice, this four star luxury hotel is 10 minutes from the Nice Cote D'Azur airport. Meander through the diverse influences of the Mediterranean in the hotel casino, the piano bar of Le Pingala Bar and Le Padouk restaurant. The indoor and outdoor pool are heated all year round and a fitness room and sauna are also at your disposal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque chapel on market street |
Cours Saleya Vieux-Nice Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France |
This delightful chapel stands amid Cours Saleya, a bustling pedestrianized street with a fantastic Provençal market. It is a fine example of Italian baroque influence in the religious buildings in the region, particularly around Vieux-Nice, with its rounded form, mock marble, golden stuccoes, beautiful paintings and Trompe L'oeil illusions. Construction of the chapel took place between 1740 and 1786. It was handed over to the Brotherhood of Black Penitents - a religious order founded in 1422 clothed only in black, in keeping with the funerary role they fulfilled. Brotherhoods such as these originated in the Middle Ages and are still widespread today in and around Provence. There are beautiful seventeenth-century canvases as well as two altarpieces dedicated to the Virgin in the sacristy: one by Miralhet (1429), the other by Bréa (1485). Free entry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Maritime marvel |
Place du 8 Mai 1945 Parc du Château Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France +33 4 9380 4761 |
Only the determined get to visit this museum! You have to climb a significant number of steps before the stunning panorama over the Baie des Anges comes into view and only then do you reach the museum. Looked at objectively, this naval museum is really rather small, but worth visiting for those who find the world of sailing and ships appealing. You can admire the array of arms and weaponry, engravings and paintings and the fascinating navigational instruments. The extremely minute detail of the model boats is remarkable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large collection in a beautiful setting |
36 Avenue Val Marie Avenue Val marie Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6200 France +33 4 9371 7833 |
This museum helps one understand the evolution of naïve art and features works by artists of many nationalities from the 18th century up to the present day. Created in 1982, the museum holds more than 600 canvasses, drawings and sculptures that were donated by the Javovsky family, as well as works from the Musée National d'Art Moderne of the Pompidou Centre. The museum is housed within the Château Ste-Hélène (once the home of the perfumer François Coty) and is surrounded by an attractive park. Free parking for visitors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seaside activities |
Promenade des Anglais Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6000 France |
This is arguably one of the finest private beaches to be found along the large seaside walkway that follows the shoreline, known as the Promenade des Anglais, or la Prom to locals. You can find it level with the famous Belle Epoque palace-come-hotel Négresco. Take advantage of the superb range of activities on offer, including pedalo boats, jet-skis, parasending, sea-water swimming pool, adventure playground for the kids, swimming lessons, table tennis, a pontoon... all under the watchful eye of a qualified swimming instructor/lifeguard. You'll certainly be grateful for the sun loungers as the beaches in Nice are pebbled rather than sandy. You can also enjoy great cuisine on the beach itself with an excellent menu to choose from, served on a delightful shaded terrace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent Italian opera house by the sea |
39178 Rue Saint-François de Paule Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France +33 4 9217 4000 http://www.opera-nice.org |
Going at least once to a performance at the Opera de Nice is a must, even if it's just to admire the fairy-like theatre and its enormous chandelier. Each year the Opera de Nice puts on no less than 7 operas and 15 concerts! The productions are always of very high calibre. Good seats need to be reserved in advance for the operas. Concert tickets are obtained more easily. The Corvesy parking garage, rue Alexandre Mari, offers a special price upon presentation of your ticket. Check their website for the upcoming events and performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restored to its former glory |
1 Place du Palais-du-Justice (Rue de la Prefecture) Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France |
This square recently received a lengthly (and long overdue) restoration process. Today, you see it at its best, with attractive stone paving in warm colors and a pretty fountain that catches the beautiful bright Mediterranean sunlight. From the top of an impressive staircase, the recently renovated law courts are a highlight of the area's architectural beauty. On the right, there's a small bell tower with a series of archways running behind. Pleasant café terraces dotted throughout the square are the perfect place to soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nice's much-loved promenade |
Promenades des Anglais Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6000 France |
A big favorite with locals and visitors alike, attracting roller-bladers, cyclists and dog owners, this much-loved promenade hugs the seashore for several kilometers. The promenade's characteristic blue chairs, scattered along the way, provide the perfect vantage point from which to take in the expanse of azure blue stretching as far as the eye can see. It took its current form in 1822, when Lewis Way, an Englishman who lived in Nice during the winter months, financed the two-meter wide path. It is free of charge to stroll, bask in the sun, and enjoy the pleasures of Nice's beaches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spacious & easily accessible |
5 Promenade des Anglais Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France +33 8 9270 7407 http://www.tourisme.fr/tourist... |
This is the most attractive tourist information office in the city, something which its location - on the Promenade des Anglais - guarantees. As a result, you'll have no trouble finding it by just walking along the seafront, lined as it is with prestigious hotels. The offices are quite big and a considerable wealth of documentation (maps, leaflets on places to visit) is at your disposal. What's more, all the information you need is provided in a friendly and professional manner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque style |
1 Rue de la Poissonnerie Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France |
In sharp contrast to the solemn exterior, the interior of this church is full of cabled columns, polychromatic marbles, gilding and mouldings. Pure baroque! The adjoining chapels are as richly decorated and the most inspiring of these is that dedicated to Saint Rita, the much venerated patron saint of hopeless causes. This saint occupies a very special place in the hearts of the people of Nice since it is their city's patron saint. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chapel art & architecture near Cours Saleya |
8 Rue Jules Gilly Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France |
The Saint-Suaire Chapel - home to the Red Penitent Order - can be found in the old town, close to Cours Saleya. In common with all penitent brotherhoods that formed during the 14th Century, the red penitents are a lay association practising religious devotion as well as offering help to those in need. In addition to the chapel's architecture, art lovers will be able to enjoy some very beautiful paintings inside, particularly the 'Saint-Suaire' (1660), a canvas by Nice artist Baldoino, and Paul Emile Barbéri's 'Saint Trinité'(1840). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gigantic outdoor sculpture |
Jardin Albert Ier Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6000 France |
Come and experience modern art outdoors! Close to the famous Place Masséna and set in the beautiful surroundings of the Albert I Garden, towers Bernard Venet's huge arc. It stands over several tens of meters high and seems almost to touch the sky. Despite its gigantic proportions, the structure has an amazing feeling of lightness about it. This contemporary work of art has had no trouble winning the hearts of the people of Nice and has become a modern symbol of the neighborhood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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