Côte d’Azur or French Riviera rental

How do you find the Côte d'Azur or French Riviera rental that suits you best? There are plenty of hotel and apartment rentals in Nice and on the Riviera, including in the hinterland. We offer you a vast choice, depending on the town, with a few quick notions to help you in your choices.

Your rental in Nice

The capital of the Côte d'Azur brings together lovers of beaches, museums, old town, walking, sports, nature and culture. Another advantage is its central location. A good choice.


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Your rental on the French Riviera

ANTIBES
Interesting stay for its old town, museums and beaches. A lively town without being oppressive. Very busy in summer.
Rental in Antibes

BEAULIEU-SUR-MER
A town with an old center. Beach, boat trips, especially famous for its villa Kerylos.
Rental in Beaulieu-sur-mer

BIOT
Biot has retained its old perched village and Provencal atmosphere. Famous for its glassworks and artists. Fernand Léger Museum. The train station is a little way from the old village.
Rental in Biot

CAGNES-SUR-MER
Quartier de Cros-de-Cagnes, which is an old fishing village and the old hilltop village with its castle. A mix of ancient and modern. Beach, museums. Why not?
Rental in Cagnes-sur-mer

CANNES
Famous for its beaches, port, Croisette and festivals. The city is essentially modern and lively.
Rental in Cannes

EZE
Eze village delights those who appreciate old perched villages and exotic gardens. Beware, many visitors in summer. Not to be confused with Eze plage, by the sea.
Rental in Eze

GRASSE
Perfume capital. The old town of Grasse is very attractive, with many museums. The train station is a little far from the old town center. 1h by train from Nice, 1h45 from Menton.
Rental in Grasse

GOLFE JUAN
The old fishing village has retained its charm. It's a small port that's become very sought-after. Very busy in summer. Top of the range.
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JUAN-LES-PINS
The town has chic daytime tourism and a lively nightlife. Very busy in summer, it's a rather upmarket town.
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MENTON
Menton is a tourist town, lively in summer, attractive for its beaches, old town and local shops. Close to Ventimiglia in Italy. Very popular in summer.
Rental in Menton

MONACO
For fans of sailing, museums, gardens, who appreciate the modern city. Oceanographic museum. Very popular in summer. High-end stays.
Rental in Monaco

SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT
A town off the beaten track. Attracts beach, restaurant, shopping and boating enthusiasts. High-end stays.
Rental in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE
A town in the hinterland of Nice, a well-preserved and pleasant old village, with memories of Marc Chagall, among others. Artists' studios. Fondation Maeght. Very popular in high season.
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VALLAURIS
Capital of ceramics, Vallauris keeps the memory of Picasso, among others. Art museums. Artists' studios. Old town. Train station a little far from the old town.
Rental in Vallauris

Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon 2024

The Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon 2024 takes place on Sunday, November 3, 2024. It is undoubtedly one of the most famous marathons, bringing together this year 2024, some 17,000 runners for all events.

The Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon

Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon

This marathon, 42.195km long as it should be, takes in the Promenade des Anglais and skirts the sea all the way to Cannes. It's one of the most beautiful courses in the world.

If you feel like it (and are physically fit), try to beat the event's records:
- Men: Abrha Millaw Abrha (Ethiopia) in 2h07'25'' (2018)
- Women: Zenebu Fikadu (Ethiopia) in 2h28'15'' (2022).

All events during the Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes Marathon

Many events take place during the marathon.

  • The marathon itself, 42.195km
  • The 2 times 21.1km, so a marathon but for 2, relay in Antibes
  • The 20km, a half-marathon, finish in Villeneuve-Loubet
  • The marathon relay, so several people, in 6 stages
    Distances between each relay:
    - From Nice to Saint-Laurent-du-Var: 8.7 km
    - From Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Cagnes-sur-Mer: 3 km
    - From Cagnes-sur-Mer to Villeneuve-Loubet: 5.1 km
    - From Villeneuve-Loubet to Antibes Juan-les-Pins: 8.5 km
    - From Antibes Juan-les-Pins to Vallauris Golfe-Juan: 10.8 km
    - From Vallauris Golfe-Juan to Cannes: 6 km

Practical information

All departures are from the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, opposite the Albert 1er gardens.
All runners take the same route as the Marathon.
Finishings, depending on the event, are held at different locations, precise above.

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French Riviera or Côte d’Azur

The French Riviera or Côte d'Azur is a part of southeastern France. The Riviera stretches from Cannes to Menton. Originally referred to as the French Riviera for the coastal towns, the term now includes both coastal towns and the hinterland.

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Coastal towns on the Côte d'Azur or French Riviera

From Cannes to Menton, some fifty kilometers as the crow flies, France's most attractive towns await you. All have their own Provencal charm, atmosphere, relics of the past, museums, quality of life, etc.

We present them here. Our pages on the Côte d'Azur are not yet complete, so vast and attractive is this area.

The hinterland of the French Riviera

The hinterland of the French Riviera abounds in natural beauty, small perched villages, artists' studios, towns with typical districts and much more. There are so many different places to visit, you'll never be able to do it all.
We'd like to introduce you to some of them, with more in the pipeline.

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Old Grasse, le Vieux Grasse

Old Grasse dominates the region as far as the sea and the Bay of Cannes. Perched on a promontory, the old town, still inhabited, is made up of narrow streets and small squares with a certain charm.

Lanes and squares to discover

The alleyways, often steep, go up or down and at times turn into staircases. Most of the traffic is pedestrian, which makes for easy strolling and window-shopping. Indeed, there are many shops selling local products, from olive oils to perfumes.

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Promise yourself along the main axis (east to west) rue Droite, rue Marcel Journet, rue Jean Ossola. They lead to the Place du cours Honoré-Cresp, where children can stretch their legs or take a ride on the merry-go-round, and from which you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. These are the shopping streets of Vieux Grasse.

Also worth knowing is the beautiful rue du jeu de ballon, west of the old town. La rue Napoléon. The little rue de l'amiral de Grasse which leads to the very pleasant place de l'Aire. Or the rue du Grand Puy, adjoining the cathedral, which opens onto a breathtaking panorama.

Sites and museums to visit in Vieux Grasse

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Grasse boasts a number of museums, not only of perfume, but also of fine arts and Provencal folk traditions. The painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard spent a long time in Grasse. Several sites are dedicated to him. Here's a list:

Finally, still in the wonderful historic center, the Cathédrale Notre Dame du Puy.

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Cathedral of Notre Dame du Puy in Grasse

The Cathedral of Notre Dame du Puy in Grasse was built in the 13th century. Although somewhat austere and bare in appearance, it conceals a number of treasures.

Cathédrale Notre Dame du Puy à Grasse

The adjoining bell tower is 34m high.
Today, it's reached by a beautiful staircase with two flights of steps and a fine carved door, dating from 1721.

The interior of the cathedral

The interior appears rather massive and dark. The central nave, 7m wide by 55m long and 19m high, is lined with 12 pillars, evoking the 12 apostles
Religious works by Pierre Paul Rubens, Jean-Honoré Fragonard and Charles Nègre stand out

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Practical information

Visit Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathedral in Grasse

Cathédrale Notre Dame du Puy
Place du Puy
06130 Grasse

Opening
In winter
Monday 9h -12h and 14h-17h
Tuesday to Saturday 09h -13h and 14h-17h
Closed on Sunday.
In summer
Monday 10h -12h and 14h-18h
Tuesday to Saturday 10h -13h and 14h-18h
Closed on Sunday.

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Including Mouans-Sartoux and Grasse
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Provence Museum of Art and History

The Provence Museum of Art and History evokes Provence from prehistory onwards, with a focus on the arts from the 17th to the early 20th century.

Provence Museum of Art and History

This is both an archaeological museum, a museum of popular traditions and a fine arts museum.

Musée des Beaux-Arts

Among the works on display are Berthe Morisot's La Cueillette des oranges à Cimiez, or numerous works by Charles Nègre, painter and photographer, who used photography to reproduce famous paintings, such as Titian's Assumption (exhibited at the Basilica of the Frari in Venice). Also of note are numerous paintings of local landscapes.

Museum of popular traditions

Presented here are numerous folk objects and furnishings: a tricycle-horse, porcelain objects, a sedan chair, various musical instruments, the interiors of a typical folk home or those of a wealthier family, etc.

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Archeological museum

The area devoted to local archaeology features pottery and a skeleton under a batière grave, a rudimentary burial under flat tiles forming two slopes.

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The garden of the Musée d'Histoire et d'Art de Grasse

Visitors can enter the museum's small garden. It's a very pleasant place to stop.

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Practical information

Musée d'art et d'histoire de Provence
2 rue Mirabeau
06130 Grasse

Opening
September 1 to June 30: 10am to 6pm.
July 1 to August 31: 10am to 7pm.
Closing: May 1, 1st Monday of January, February, March, October, November, December, December 25 and January 1.

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Including Mouans-Sartoux and Grasse
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Provençal costume and jewelry museum

This Provençal costume and jewelry museum is the brainchild of Hélène Costa, wife of Jean-François Costa, head of the Fragonard perfumery.

See also the Fragonard perfume museum, the Jean-Honoré Fragonard museum

Provencal Museum of Costume and Jewelry

This museum preserves a wealth of Provencal clothing and jewelry, from the 18th to the late 19th century.
Colorful garments, jewelry and ornaments take us back to the past of the Provence region.

Practical information

Visit the Musée provençal du costume et du bijou in Grasse

Musée provençal du costume et du bijou
2 rue Jean Ossola
06130 Grasse

Opening
Open daily from 10am to 1pm, then from 2pm to 6:30pm

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Villa Fragonard in Grasse

The Villa Fragonard in Grasse is a late 17th-century bastide. It preserves works by Jean-Honoré Fragonard and other artist members of his family.

Visit the Villa Fragonard in Grasse

You enter via a staircase featuring stunning frescoes by Jean-Honoré Fragonard. They are in grisaille, showing an enlargement of the real door by a trompe-l'oeil door. Masonic and revolutionary symbols are also featured.
Several rooms make up the interior of the bastide, exhibiting copies of important works by Fragonard.

What works and why copies?

Some of the works on display were commissioned by Mme du Barry, mistress of Louis XV, but she refused.
A few years later, her cousin, the enlightened Alexandre Maubert, owner of the bastide, welcomed Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
The artist exhibited the 4 rejected works, Progrès de l'Amour dans le cœur d'une jeune fille, and completed the salon's decoration with other paintings.
Unfortunately, a descendant of Alexandre Maubert sold the paintings, which are now in New York. They are known as the Fragonard de Grasse.
Thankfully, the seller had taken care to have very faithful copies made, which are now on display.

Other exhibits at Villa Fragonard

Since the acquisition of the villa by the city of Grasse, the museum has been enriched. On display, for example, are works by other members of his family (his son Alexandre Fragonard, his sister-in-law Marguerite Gérard, his grandson Théophile Fragonard), the painter's paint box, among others.

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Practical information about the Villa Fragonard in Grasse

Villa Fragonard
23 boulevard Fragonard
06130 Grasse

Opening
School vacations (zone B): 1pm to 5:45pm.
July 1 to August 31: 1pm to 6:45pm.
Closing: May 1, December 25 and January 1.
The villa is currently closed.

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Fragonard Museum in Grasse

The Fragonard Museum in Grasse brings together works by several renowned Grasse painters. You don't have to do it with the Musée de la Parfumerie Fragonard, nor with the Villa Jean-Honoré Fragonard, which we present elsewhere.

Visit the Musée Jean-Honoré Fragonard in Grasse

The Fragonard Museum in Grasse

The Musée Jean-Honoré Fragonard celebrates the 18th-century painter, but not only.

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

One floor is devoted to the Grasse-born painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806).
A score of canvases are on display: a few portraits, religious scenes or more flighty subjects. The paintings on display may change from year to year.
They come from the Hélène and Jean-François Costa collection, former directors of the Fragonard perfumery.

Marguerite Gérard

Fragonard's paintings are complemented by those of the Grasso-born Marguerite Gérard (1761-1837). Marguerite Gérard was the sister-in-law of Jean-Honoré Fragonard, who taught her the art of intimate portraits and genre painting. She became a recognized painter and was able to live independently.

You need to be familiar with the play of light and shadow in these canvases, the realism of her materials (the silk dresses are models of the genre), the elegance of the scenes. In short, an artist worth (re)discovering.

Jean-baptiste Mallet

The Grasse-born Jean-Baptiste Mallet (1759-1835) painted many delicate, elegant and realistic genre scenes. He also painted more committed scenes, bearing witness to his Directoire and then First Empire era.

Exhibitions at the Fragonard Museum

The museum regularly organizes major exhibitions: Jean-Daniel Lorieux: photographer bienheureux, Mme de sévigné, etc.

Practical information

Musée Fragonard
Hôtel de Villeneuve
14 rue Jean Ossola
06130 Grasse

Open daily from 10am to 1pm, then from 2pm to 6:30pm

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Galimard perfumery in Grasse

The Galimard perfumery in Grasse is the oldest perfumery still in existence. Its origins date back to 1747.

Parfumerie Galimard

The Galimard perfumery was founded by Jean de Galimard, supplier to King Louis XV. But it was in the mid-20th century that Grasse's first distillery was created. And the first vast space for perfume creation, open to all.

Everyone can visit the museum and the factory, with its laboratory where Galimard perfumes are created.
But they can also sign up for a personal perfume creation workshop.

Practical information

cours Honoré Cresp
06130 Grasse

Opening
Every day, 9:30 am to 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday, closed between 1pm and 2pm.

Guided tours, without reservation, every 20 minutes, every day.

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Molinard Perfumery Museum in Grasse

The Molinard Perfumery Museum in Grasse is established in the Bastide, their former perfume factory.

The Molinard perfume museum in Grasse

This perfume museum takes visitors on a journey through all the stages of perfume production, from raw materials to the final product.
Visitors come face to face with an array of bottles, utensils, copper vats and other machines, a legacy of Molinard's past. But visitors also enter the soap factory, for Molinard does not restrict itself to perfumes alone. It develops a whole range of hygiene and beauty products, always based on subtle fragrances.

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Musée de la parfumerie Molinard à Grasse
La Bastide
60, boulevard Victor Hugo
06130 Grasse

Opening times
- October to March: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm.
During school vacations, open Sundays, 10 am to 6 pm.
- April to September: Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm.
July and August: daily, 10 am to 7 pm.
Guided tours every 20 m.

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Fragonard Perfume Museum

The Fragonard Perfume Museum presents a fine overview of the development of perfume, not just those from Fragonard. A museum of perfume through history and the world.

The Fragonard Perfume Museum

The Musée du Parfum exhibits around a hundred perfume objects: perfumers' vials, bottles and jewelry, seeds (myrtle, benzoin), amber, sandalwood, etc. This museum presents objects dating back to antiquity, sometimes astonishing as pommanders (round boxes containing different perfumes for prophylactic purposes) or bergamot boxes, (a box made from bergamot bark) a specialty of Grasse in the 18th century.
This exhibition is complemented by numerous paintings, often of women at their toilette.

The Fragonard perfume factory

The Fragonard factory, opened in 1926, can be visited by appointment on a guided tour. See the huge copper retorts and alembics used to distill perfume. Or the small bottles containing the active ingredients of the perfumes. You'll also see how perfumes are packaged in bottles. Or other objects dating back to antiquity.
This is the whole manufacturing process that you can see, as a happy complement to the museum.

Practical information

Fragonard perfume museum
20 boulevard Fragonard
06130 Grasse

Open daily, 9 am to 6:30 pm

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International perfume museum in Grasse

The international perfume museum in Grasse is a vast, modern space for learning about perfume and its historical, aesthetic, hygienic and social role.

 

 

 

Grasse International Perfumery Museum

This museum is one of the few on the subject. It cleverly highlights one of the local specialities: luxury perfumery. It features a large number of exhibition rooms, with a particular focus on

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  • the various trades involved in the perfume industry,
  • the history of perfume and perfumery in Grasse and around the world,
  • the production of objects related to perfume,

Visitors admire the beauty of perfume bottles through the ages. They are surprised by the interest in perfume in ancient times. A small garden, or rather a greenhouse, gives visitors a glimpse of some of the perfume plants on display.

Perfumery in Grasse

Thanks to its climate, many species of flowers have been cultivated in the Grasse area. This has been the case since the 17th century. These include tuberose, jasmine, iris, geranium and roses such as Centifolia.
This activity is still very much alive, despite a certain decline, due in particular to synthetic odors. There are still around thirty small producers. Fortunately, the Musée de la Parfumerie preserves, if not the ancestral know-how of the growers, at least their memories and some of their techniques.

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Practical information

Musée international du parfum
2 Boulevard du Jeu de Ballon
06130 Grasse

Opening
From September 1 to June 30: 10am to 6pm.
From July 1 to August 31: 10am to 7pm.
Closed May 1, 1st Monday of January, February, March, October, November, December, December 25 and January 1.

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Including Mouans-Sartoux and Grasse
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Visit Grasse, the city of perfumes

Visit Grasse is to enter a world apart, one of elegance, luxury and refinement. Grasse is the city of perfumes. But we mustn't forget the history that has contributed to the development of the town of Grasse and its famous figures, the Admiral of Grasse or Jean-Honoré Fragonard.

Visit Old Grasse

This is where you'll discover Grasse's typical alleyways, which sometimes end in staircases, charming little squares, local produce, artisan workshops and more. Vieux Grasse can be synonymous with quality of life.
And all the more so as the main museums open their doors in this part of the old town.

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Including Mouans-Sartoux and Grasse
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Museum of the navy Amiral de Grasse

The museum of the navy Amiral de Grasse will appeal to lovers of old boats, history buffs and the curious.

Museum of the navy Amiral de Grasse

This museum is located on the first floor of the Villa Fragonard. It evokes old sailing ships and the Marquis de Grasse Tilly, Count of Grasse.

A beautiful museum in the making

This small museum features numerous models of old boats, all linked to Admiral de Grasse. Visitors will also discover paintings of naval battles and representations of Admiral de Grasse in the company of La Fayette and George Washington. A cannon, a costume, various objects and a bust of Admiral de Grasse complete the museum.

Who was Admiral de Grasse

François-Joseph Paul de Grasse (1722-1788) was an officer in the French Royal Navy. He distinguished himself in several European wars. But he is best known for his actions during the American War of Independence. He led a decisive action in Chesapeake Bay (5 September 1781) against Admiral Thomas Graves' English fleet. Destroying enemy ships and preventing any resupply, he was responsible for the surrender of Yorktown (Battle of Yorktown, September-October 1781), which led to the independence of the American colonies and the founding of the Federal Republic of America. Since then, he has become famous in the United States, often depicted in paintings of naval battles or war camps, alongside illustrious men of American independence.

Bust of Admiral de Grasse

A bust of Admiral de Grasse is located near the staircase leading to the museum. Another full-length statue can be found nearby, on the Place du Cours Honoré-Cresp.

Practical information

Musée de la Marine Amiral de Grasse Villa Fragonard, 25 Boulevard Fragonard 06130 GRASSE SUMMER Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 12pm then 1pm - 6pm WINTER Monday to Friday: 10am - 12pm then 1pm - 5pm Official website

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Apartment for rent in Nice near the sea

An apartment for rent in Nice near the sea, at a reasonable price ? Find it is not easy. But except with us.
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Location of the apartment for rent in Nice near the sea

2 minutes de la Promenade des anglais !
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Our apartment for rent in Nice near the sea is located at 53 rue de France. So it is 2 minutes walk from the Promenade des Anglais and the sea. Less than 200m.
But also 3 minutes walk from the pedestrian area rue Massena, 10 minutes walk from Old Nice. More central and quiet, you will not find. Accessible from the airport by tram.

  • Reception between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Departure before 11 a.m.
  • Luggage store, luggage depot 2 minutes' walk away


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Equipment of the studio for rent in Nice

The studio can accommodate 2/4 people for short stays as well as a student in long-term student rental. Fully equipped, it has, among other things:

studio for rent in Nice near the sea
200m to the sea and the Promenade des Anglais

  • small fitted kitchen
  • cooking equipment, cutlery
  • hotplates
  • refrigerator and small freezer
  • microwave/oven/grill
  • Table, 4 chairs, 2 armchairs
  • air conditioner
  • washing machine
  • small dishwasher
  • hair dryer
  • necessary for coffee, tea, etc.
  • armored entrance door and security closure
  • built-in safe
  • free fast wifi
  • wardrobe, storage
  • etc

We provide bed linen and bath towels for summer visitors. For information: the double bed is 140cm wide.


⚠ Please note: Double bed on the mezzanine with 8 high steps. Height under the mezzanine: 130 cm. Special but acceptable just for bedtime.


Transport to and from the studio for rent in Nice

The studio is served by all means of transport in Nice. The airport tram stops 7-8 minutes walk from the apartment.

Cabs

We can recommend a number of flat-rate cabs to take you to and from your apartment. This recommendation is completely disinterested on our part, and we receive no commission.

Bus

The bus lines serve the different districts of Nice. Most pass by the Promenade des Anglais, 2-3 minutes on foot.

Trams

The trams make it possible to connect the airport to the center of Nice, the port to the East, then to the north, such as the Museum of Modern Art or Place Garibaldi, for example.

Trains

The central station, the Thiers station is only 15 minutes away on foot. But you can also use the buses to get closer.

Airport

Nice-Côte-d'Azur airport is accessible by tram or taxi.
In addition, be aware that all the precise information is given to you at the time of booking, according to your personal conditions of arrival.
Stop of the tram 7 or 8 minutes on foot from our appartment.

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Hend and ceramics in Nice

Hend works with ceramics in Nice, first as a passionate amateur, then as a professional artist. Hend is now a well-known artist based in Nice.

Hend and ceramics in Nice

His material of choice is sandstone, with its diverse colors and textures reminiscent of nature.

Hend's artistic inspiration comes mainly from the sea, that beautiful sea in the Baie des Anges. Sea urchins, octopuses, shells, pebbles, Hend transcends them to give them a singular, original life.
His works each possess a great deal of personality and sensitivity.

Octopuses series

Other production

Who is Hend

Hend céramiste à Nice

Hend Mokrani has followed an atypical and highly versatile career path. Indeed, we find her in international economics, then in youth protection. This didn't stop her, in parallel, from training in the ceramic arts in Sèvres, then in Vallauris.
In 2015, she opened her own studio, first in Vallauris then in Nice.
She has taken part in numerous international exhibitions (Italy, Spain, France).

Practical information

Hend céramique
6 rue de Rivoli (near Villa Massena and Hotel Negresco)
06000 Nice

Open from 3pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

Visit by appointment preferred

Musée Jean Cocteau in Menton

The Musée Jean Cocteau in Menton has been celebrating the Prince of poets, since 1966.

Musée Jean Cocteau in Menton

The term museum displeased Jean Cocteau, who feared that his exhibited works would take on "an air of habit". For this reason, he himself oversaw the choice of works to be included in the museum's collections, and proposed a rotation of works on display.

The Musée Jean Cocteau collections

It's difficult to describe the collections of the Musée Jean Cocteau in Menton, as the works on display are regularly changed.
Note that in addition to the museum's rotating collection, there are the lesser-known works of the Séverin Wunderman donation.
Paintings, drawings, ceramics add up to an ensemble of over 2000 pieces, including famous major works alongside lesser-known ones. It's one of the great attractions of this museum that it keeps us discovering Jean Cocteau, the man who dabbled in everything

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Practical information

Le Bastion - Musée Jean Cocteau
Quai Napoléon III - Bastion du Vieux Port

Open daily from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 6pm, except Tuesdays and on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility, as located in a former 17th-century military fort.

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Vieux Menton castle cemetery

The castle cemetery dominates the Vieux Menton. The cemetery sits atop a belvedere. It replaced the ruins of the old Grimaldi castle. A remarkable place. Flaubert and Maupassant, among others, celebrated this cemetery.

The Vieux Menton castle cemetery

The cemetery is divided into several floors.

On the lower level, the sober tombs are those of the Anglo-Saxons, Protestants.
Not far away is the German part of the cemetery.
Further on, the Italians, further still the Russians, etc.

Famous graves in the cemetery

There are many remarkable tombs with outstanding sculptures. We can't list them all here.
Note the tomb of William Webb Ellis, the inventor of rugby.
Note also the Lentz tomb. Ernest Lentz, suffering from tuberculosis, had come to Menton for treatment. In vain, he died on November 27, 1910. His young wife refused to leave him and committed suicide the same day. They were 24 and 22 years old.
And above all, the Tombeau Lewandowska, of Polish princess Janina Jelowickich Lawandowska. The statue depicts the flight of a young woman, leaving her tomb, turning her back to the sea and rising towards the sky.
Many of the tombs date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, belonging to prominent local families.

Glazed terracotta plaque from the Château du Vieux Menton cemetery

As you make your way along, you'll also come across enamelled plates. They are brick-colored. They bear handwritten maxims, in French or other languages.
These plaques support the meditation necessary for this place, and accompany the suffering of those who have lost a loved one.
The plaques are the work of artist Jacqueline Verdini.

The Russian cemetery

Within the Vieux Château cemetery, a section is dedicated to the Russian Orthodox cemetery. As in Nice, many Russians stayed in Menton in winter.
As early as 1880, a Russian square was laid out, around the Russian chapel of Notre-Dame-des-Affligés.

Practical information

Cimetière du Château du Vieux Menton
unu, Mnt du Souvenir, 06500 Menton

Open daily, 7 am to 7 pm

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Old Menton, the Vieux Menton

Old Menton, the Vieux Menton, is the original town, situated on a hill overlooking the Bay of Garavan.

Visit Old Menton

Stroll through the narrow streets and squares of Vieux Menton, look up at the bell tower of the Basilica of Saint-Michel Archange, look down at the pavement, take a passage under the houses, climb up to the castle cemetery.
The old white stones, ochre facades, green plants and blue sky combine to create a festival of colors. Stroll slowly through Vieux Menton, soaking up the old-fashioned atmosphere.

The forecourt of the Basilique Saint-Michel Archange

The façade of the basilica and its bell tower dominate the forecourt of the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel. See the floor, it is paved with pebbles depicting the Grimaldi family coat of arms. To the west, the chapel of the White Penitents. To the east, the stairs of the Saint Michel ramp lead down to the coastline and the Sablettes beach.
It's a 360° experience.

The Basilica of Saint Michel Archange

BasiliqueThe Basilique Saint Michel Archange was built in 1639. It has a baroque interior, with numerous chapels, each housing paintings and sculptures. The vaulted ceiling is a trompe-l'oeil by the Cerrutti-Maori family (possibly Carlo Cerrutti-Maori, the father, and painted or restored by Guillaume, the son).
The façade of this basilica is also in the Baroque spirit, but was completed in 1819. It is adorned with statues of (left) Saint Maurice, patron saint of the House of Savoy, (right) Saint Roch, healer of the plague, and (center) Saint Michael the Archangel.
The steeple is 53m high and dates from 1701.

See also the castle cemetery.

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Peynet and cartoons museum

The Peynet and cartoons museum is located in Old Antibes. It's well worth a detour for lovers of Peynet, lovers of cartoons and the curious.

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Peynet and cartoons museum

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Porcelain plate from the Rosenthal company with a drawing by Raymond Peynet

Raymond Peynet was originally a press cartoonist. He worked for the department stores. It was in 1942 that his career took a new turn. In fact, he created the amoureux, a couple that became world-famous.
Declined in drawings, medals, fashion accessories, ceramics, sculptures, stamps, postcards, etc., these lovers.
More than 300 works by Peynet make up the permanent collection of Peynet et du dessin humoristique in Antibes.
There are two museums in France and two Peynet museums in Japan.

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Cartoons museum

Since 1995, the Peynet and cartoons museum has been home to a collection of humorous drawings. Part of the museum's collection of over 800 drawings and documents features rotating collections. Included are works by Faizant, Dubout, Moisan, Blachon, Chenez, Ricord, Mordillo, Uderzo, Morchoisne, Tim, Reyboz, Kristian, Bosc, Serre, Xavier Gorce, etc.
All these works are cleverly staged in an attractive exhibition.

Practical information

Musée Peynet et du dessin humoristique
Place Nationale
06600 Antibes

From November to March: open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm
From April to October: open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12:50pm and 2pm to 6pm
Open every day except Mondays, January 1, May 1, November 1 and December 25.

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Nomade in Antibes

Le Nomade in Antibes is a monumental sculpture, some ten meters high and representing the bust of a giant figure.

Nomade in Antibes

The most striking feature of this monumental work is its hollow structure made up of letters of the alphabet. In fact, this monumental work is made up of white letters, linked together and leaving a gap between each one.
A partly transparent statue takes pride of place on the Saint-Jaume bastion.
The public can enter inside. It's a play on light, transparency and brain stimulation, thanks to the multitude of letters it's composed of.
This work belongs to the Musée Picasso in Antibes.

Where is Jaume Plensa's Nomade

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The port of Antibes was once protected by the Tour Saint-Jaume, destroyed in the 17th century. a fortification that would become part of the Vauban walls. Then came the Basion naval building, which was destroyed after 1985. Since then, and after restoration, the old Vauban fortifications remain.
On this military bastion stands one of Antibes' now emblematic sculptures: the Nomade.

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Who is Jaume Plensa

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Jaume Plensa is a Catalan-born artist. He is the author of Conversation, the sculptures of seated men in Nice's Place Massena, among others. https://nice-riviera.com/place-massena-a-nice/
He creates works, mostly figurative, that are meant to be exhibited outdoors, in plain sight and most (not all) destined to travel from city to city.

Practical information

Le Nomade, by Jaume Plensa
Quai Henri Rambaud
06600 Antibes

Open daily except Monday
From September 1 to May 30: 10 am to 8 pm
From June 1 to August 31: 10 am to 11 pm

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Picasso Museum in Antibes

The Picasso Museum in Antibes is housed in the Grimaldi Palace. It houses works by Pablo Picasso, but not only, as it also has a collection of modern art, among others.

Picasso's works

Picasso (rare photographie libre de droits, tirée de Wikipedia)

Picasso stayed in Antibes. During his stay, he worked in this Grimaldi palace. He left a legacy of 23 paintings and 44 drawings to the town of Antibes. These works are currently on public display.
Later, the museum was enriched by ceramics by Picasso, produced in Vallauris. Other works from the Jacqueline Picasso donation will follow.
Thus, a series of rooms will present a representative part of Picasso's oeuvre.

Works by Nicolas de Staël

Nicolas de Staël also lived in Antibes. Some of his works were donated by his widow, and the town itself enriched its collections, acquiring other important works by Nicolas de Staël.
The works are not always on public display.

Modern and contemporary art

In 2001, two rooms were opened at the Musée Picasso to house donations from the Hans Hartung and Anna-Eva Bergman Foundation.
But the modern art collections had been in preparation for a long time. Works by famous artists such as Arman, Balthus, Calder, César, Ernst, Hartung, Klein, Modigliani, Picabia, Schiller, etc.

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Practical information about the Musée Picasso in Antibes

From September 16 to June 14: 10am - 1pm / 2pm - 6pm
From June 15 to September 15: 10am - 6pm
Open every day except Monday, January 1, May 1, November 1 and December 25

The Picasso Museum is free for all, two weeks a year:

from the first Tuesday after November 1 to the following Sunday.
from the first Tuesday in February to the following Sunday.

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Antibes Fort Carré

The Antibes Fort Carré reflects the town's position, facing both the sea and Nice. A place with a double border, we explain why.

The Antibes Fort Carré on a border?

The Antibes Fort Carré is a Renaissance fort. Henri II (1519-1559), King of France, had it built to protect the town. Indeed, Antibes was under attack from looters from the sea. Above all, the fortress protected the population from the County of Nice. Antibes was located on the border between the Kingdom of France and the County of Nice. The latter was then under the domination of the Duchy of Savoy, against which Henry II was fighting several battles further north. It was therefore necessary to protect the town.

The Fort Carré in Antibes

The Fort Carré dominates a promontory. High ramparts with sentry walkways and watchtowers surround the central edifice. It is shaped like a four-pointed star. The interior contains a round structure, the Saint-Laurent Tower.
Star-shaped, round structure, but why is it called Fort Carré? It's hard to find a square structure in this fort. But it is. Inside the central building (which can also be square), the courtyard is square, with a pointed extension at each corner. It is from this inner courtyard that the name Fort Carré is said to have originated.
It is a handsome, solid edifice, with the watchtower rising 43 meters above sea level. Numerous rooms, designed to accommodate troops or spaces for defense and combat.
It's worth visiting, both for its authentic fortress appearance and for the sublime panorama seen from the top of its walls.

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A preserved natural site

The Fort Carré is surrounded by a vast park of protected nature. It is home to typical Mediterranean flora and fauna. It is criss-crossed by paths that allow you to discover and appreciate a typical natural environment.

Practical information

Fort Carré in Antibes
Avenue du 11 Novembre
06600 Antibes
The entrance is around the fort. Enter from the east of the fort.

July 1 to August 31: 10 am - 6 pm
September 1 to June 30: 10 am - 5 pm
Please note: It remains closed during bad weather, as the stones become too slippery.

Open every day except Monday, January 1, May 1, November 1 and December l25.

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Provencal market in Antibes

The Provencal market in Antibes

The Provencal market in Antibes features stalls full of colorful spices, mouth-watering cheeses, fragrant charcuterie, fruit and vegetables, and, depending on the season, artisan stalls. And, depending on the season, artisan stalls as well.
This market offers local products in part, but not exclusively.
Nowadays, the loud voices of the merchants are less audible, as they hail passers-by, boast about their wares or scratch neighboring vendors in a friendly and jocular manner.
This market is replaced in the afternoon by the artisans' market.
See days and times in the Practical Info section.

The artisans' market

The market welcomes artisans in the same hall. The artisans and artists set up shop, and it's a different kind of enchantment, in a quieter atmosphere.
Painters, jewelry designers, potters, etc., present their handicrafts. Unlike the food market, these are not always the same artisans from one day to the next. Unlike the food market, these are not always the same artisans from one day to the next.
See days and times in the Practical Info section.

Provencal market in Antibes Practical info

Provencal market
Halles du cours Massena

Provencal market
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 6am to 1pm
Open daily in June, July, August, 6am to 1pm
Craftsmen's market
Open 3pm to 6pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday
In summer, open 3pm to 6pm Tuesday to Sunday

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Safranier in Antibes, a free commune

There's nothing revolutionary about this free commune of Safranier in Antibes. No spirit of independence is claimed by its creators. This neighborhood is all about maintaining a certain quality of life. The area is pedestrianized. Numerous gatherings and parties are organized, to strengthen ties between members of the neighborhood and preserve their tradition.

The Safranier free commune in Antibes

The commune libre stretches around the Place du Safranier, in old Antibes, between Rue de la Tourraque and Rue du Haut Castelet.

Some Safranier events, among others

  • Giant aioli
  • Square ball competition
  • Pistou soup
  • Harvest festival
  • Chestnut Festival
  • Log festival = Fête de la bûche
  • and many more.

The Safranier free commune in Antibes came into being in the 1960s, in old Antibes.
Commune libre is therefore understood as a neighborhood free not to be devoured by the modern world, free not to lose its past.

To visit Le Safranier

This is an area to visit on tiptoe, with the deepest respect for its inhabitants. Visit as if you were entering a guest's apartment.

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Old Antibes, le Vieil Antibes

Of course, Old Antibes, the Vieil Antibes, is the original inhabitant of the modern town. Perfectly preserved and restored, it's a particularly pleasant place to stroll.

The Old Antibes, Le Vieil Antibes

There are charming little streets with a certain architectural unity. Stone, plants growing right on the street, soft green shutters and the pedestrianization of the area encourage you to take an idle stroll.
Restaurants welcome you on their terraces or in their gardens. You'll discover artisan stalls, stalls selling local produce, etc.

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What to see in Old town

Amateurs won't want to miss the Rue de la République, towards the port, where they can discover craftsmen, such as glassmaker Didier Saba, or artists who visit from time to time.
This is where you'll be immersed in a friendly, colorful atmosphere. You can also visit the Picasso Museum, the Peynet Museum, the Postcard Museum, etc.

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Agapé. The Love that Changes the World

Agapé. The Love that Changes the World by Andrea Roggi is an exhibition that runs until December 15, 2024.

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Agapé. L'Amour qui change le Monde by Andrea Roggi

Already from July 15 to September 12, works by the artist were installed on the Château hill. And since September 16, they've been on display on the Promenade des Anglais, from Rauba Capeù to Quai des Etats-Unis, as well as on the Cour Saleya. So, you have until December 15 to admire the fluid, graceful works of Andrea Roggi.

Andrea Roggi

The Italian artist is inspired by the concept of Greek love. These are bronze sculptures. Among those on show, two are particularly original:
- L'Amore, il Futuro del Mondo,

- Il Futuro siamo Noi.

The most popular is undoubtedly the tree-shaped one next to the I Love Nice hashtag, Il potere dell'Amore.

Another work Srngar depicts two angels embracing.

Momentum Art Gallery

The Momentum Art Gallery is behind this exhibition.

The artist's message

On Instagram, the artist writes that through his works, he wishes to convey a profound message of hope, unity and human connection. The expressions shown in his creations perfectly convey the artist's philosophical message.

Useful information

Agapé. Love Changing the World by Andrea Roggi
from July 15 to September 15, 2024 on the hill of the Château de Nice
from September 16 to December 15, 2024 on the Quai des États-Unis.

The IRONMAN® 2024 Women’s VinFast World Championship

The IRONMAN® 2024 Women's VinFast World Championship will take place on Sunday, September 22 in Nice. Start at 7am, quai des Etats-Unis.

Women's VinFast World Championship IRONMAN® 2024

This competition will bring together the best female triathletes in the world.
It will welcome professional athletes, but also amateurs who have qualified throughout the year. At the finish, the top 3 professional triathletes and the top finishers in each amateur age category will be crowned.

Three disciplines

- 3.8 km swim in the Bay of Angels,
- 180 km bike ride in the Nice hinterland,
- 42.195 km, or a marathon of 4 loops along the Promenade des Anglais.

Participants

At the start will be reigning world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay. As for the French, spectators will be able to cheer on Jeanne Collonge and Julie Iemmolo. Don't forget to cheer on niçoise Marjolaine Pierré.

Preparations in pictures

Past winners

Thursday 19 09 2024

Every day, walkers can check out the changes to finally be ready on D-Day, including the course sign on the Promenade des Anglais.

will take place on Sunday, September 22 in Nice. Start at 7am, quai des Etats-Unis.

Women's VinFast World Championship IRONMAN® 2024

This competition will bring together the best female triathletes in the world.
It will welcome professional athletes, but also amateurs who have qualified throughout the year. At the finish, the top 3 professional triathletes and the top finishers in each amateur age category will be crowned.

Three disciplines

- 3.8 km swim in the Bay of Angels,
- 180 km bike ride in the Nice hinterland,
- 42.195 km, or a marathon of 4 loops along the Promenade des Anglais.

Participants

At the start will be reigning world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay. As for the French, spectators will be able to cheer on Jeanne Collonge and Julie Iemmolo. Don't forget to cheer on niçoise Marjolaine Pierré.

Preparations in pictures

Past winners

Thursday 19 09 2024

Every day, walkers can check out the changes to finally be ready on D-Day, including the course sign on the Promenade des Anglais.

Visit Antibes

We must visit Antibes for

  • its history,
  • and old streets,
  • its museums,
  • its quality of life.

Visit Antibes in 1 day

Needless to say, to discover the essential of Antibes, one day won't be enough. Depending on your individual tastes, you may want to focus on Old Antibes and the ramparts:

Visit Antibes and its old town, museums, port, fort, etc

or, for art lovers:

See Antibes in 2 or 3 days and more

In a few days, you'll visit more calmly and enjoy the town's atmosphere, both in Old Antibes, the port and the modern town, not forgetting its beaches and coves.

In preparation
The washhouse
Beaches and creeks of Antibes
Other visits to Antibes
Cap d'Antibes
Jazz à juan festival

Official Tourist Office website

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Practical! A single train line connects all these towns:
Menton - Roquebrune-Cap-Martin - Monaco Monte Carlo - Cap-d'Ail - Èze (beach) - Beaulieu-sur-Mer - Villefranche-sur-Mer - Nice Riquier - Nice - Nice Saint-Augustin - Saint-Laurent-du-Var - Cros de Cagnes - Cagnes-sur-Mer - Villeneuve-Loubet Plage - Biot - Antibes - Juan les Pins - Golfe Juan Vallauris - Cannes Including Mouans-Sartoux and Grasse

YOUR ACCOMODATION IN ANTIBES ?

Visit Menton

To visit Menton is to find yourself between France, Italy and... the sky. Indeed, this French Riviera town lies close to the Italian border. It has been heavily influenced by transalpine culture. And what's more, Vieux Menton climbs towards the sky, which is often bright blue.

On monte ou on descend dans le Vieux Menton

Visit Old Menton

The old town, called the Vieux Menton, rises on a belvedere, facing the sea and the Bay of Menton, the Sablettes beach and the port of Garavan.
Needless to say, this visit is one of Menton's must-sees. You'll appreciate the stone, ochre facades, stair-climbing alleyways, Saint Michel Archange basilica and numerous vantage points overlooking the town or the sea.

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Visit the Castle Cemetery in Menton

This visit to the Cimetière du Château du Vieux Menton is also a must. In fact, this marine cemetery, located high above the sea, allows you to admire remarkable tombs and splendid panoramic views.

The Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton

The Musée Jean Cocteau à Menton is a must-see for the many talents of this versatile genius. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, the collection presents a part of the fonds and is renewed every year.

Other visits in Menton

In preparation
Place aux herbes
Port de Garavan
Marché des Halles
Terrasse du jardin Maria Serena
Villa Maria Serena
Villa Chrisoleina
Le clos du Peyronnet
Les Colombières
Jardin de Val Rahmeh
La Fête du citron

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Menton - Roquebrune-Cap-Martin - Monaco Monte Carlo - Cap-d'Ail - Èze (beach) - Beaulieu-sur-Mer - Villefranche-sur-Mer - Nice Riquier - Nice - Nice Saint-Augustin - Saint-Laurent-du-Var - Cros de Cagnes - Cagnes-sur-Mer - Villeneuve-Loubet Plage - Biot - Antibes - Juan les Pins - Golfe Juan Vallauris - Cannes
Including Mouans-Sartoux and Grasse

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12 L’Oiseau bleu concerts in Nice

12 L'Oiseau bleu concerts are scheduled from July 7 to 28, 2024 in Nice.

12 L'Oiseau bleu concerts

These 12 concerts are organized by the Ensemble Calisto, over the course of 7 different and very open programs.
Listeners can choose their preferred classical music style: from Baroque to contemporary, from piano to song, from sacred music to chamber music. Mozart, Handel, Verdi, Puccini, Vivaldi, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Fauré and more.
These concerts are accompanied by one or more instruments: violins, organ, piano, viola da gamba, harpsichord, etc, depending on the program.

The titles of the programs are evocative of their highly eclectic content:

  • Apogée of the English Renaissance
  • Habitating music from the Renaissance to American minimalism
  • French impressionism vs. the Russian Silver Age
  • organ and sacred music
  • the vocal music of Mozart
  • etc

Want to know more. Visit the official website.

Maria KrasnikovaWho is Maria Krasnikova?

Maria Krasnikova has a solid musical foundation, judge for yourself.
After studying violin, she trained as a choral conductor, this in Moscow.
In France, she learned baroque singing, then studied musicology at the Sorbone.

Throughout Europe, she perfects her knowledge and practice of classical and operatic music.
She never ceases to learn and improve, traveling through Russia, Germany, England, Austria, Portugal and France.

And in 2013, she created the 6-person Ensemble Calisto, which she organized and became its director and soprano singer.

12 L'Oiseau bleu concerts in Nice with Maria Krasnikova

Practical information

Classical concerts L'Oiseau bleu
from July 7 to 28, 2024
Church of Saint François de Paule
9 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300 Nice
Opposite the Opera in Vieux Nice

Full price: €15 / Reduced price: 10€ / Free for children under 12
Official website

Nice guide for kids

The Nice guide for kids, written by Jean-Marc Foulquier, is aimed at 7-14 year-olds. It helps young readers discover and love Nice, so they can become guides for the adults who accompany them.

Nice guide for kidsNice guide for kids

This Children's Guide to Nice presents the must-sees of Nice, but also topics that will be of interest to young readers: Promenade des Anglais, hill and waterfall, museums, parks and games, little electric train, and more.

Worth noting: The Top secret section establishes a complicit tone with young readers, delivering "secrets" as they visit.

What's more, this guide is enhanced by little games: riddles, intrusions. Everything is done to encourage the pleasure of visiting Nice.

Practical information about the Guide

Nice guide for kids, a guide for children90 p. Color illustrations.
Ages 7-14.
ISBN-13: 979-8329034059
Paperback $10
Digital format $8,05

See the Guide on Amazon.COM
or Amazon.FR.
See the digital version

Exhibition Cabu Vive le sport ! in Nice

The Cabu Vive le sport exhibition is on show at the Musée Massena in Nice, from June 15 to September 22, 2024.

Exhibition Cabu Vive le sport !

Cabu's exhibition of 300 drawings echoes the sporting events of summer 2024.
The exhibition is divided into 6 themes:

  • drawing sport,
  • Olympic Games,
  • football,
  • Tour de France,
  • supporters,
  • champions all categories.

Exposition Cabu Vive le sport à NiceThese drawings are reproduced in large format and others are displayed in showcases, including sketches, giving an understanding of the preparatory work for the drawings that are delivered to the public.
Seeing all these drawings, one is amused. But with Cabu, it's not all laughter. We observe, we discover, we reflect. That's the art of this great cartoonist of our daily lives, to highlight the characteristics and shortcomings of others... and of ourselves.

Practical information

Musée Masséna
65, rue de France
From June 15 to September 22, 2024
10am to 6pm, except Tuesdays

Official Cabu website

Bettina Rheims exhibition in Nice

The Bettina Rheims exhibition in Nice, Pourquoi m'as-tu abandonnée? takes place at the Charles Nègre Museum of Photography in Nice, from June 15 to September 29, 2024.

The Bettina Rheims exhibition, Why have you abandoned me? in Nice

Bettina Rheims exhibition in Nice = Exposition Bettina Rheims, Pourquoi m'as-tu abandonnée?
"Get a model, celebrity or unknown, to give you that part of herself that she's never revealed before."

Bettina Rheims has been a successful photographer since the early 1990s. Indeed, she collaborated with the biggest international magazines, on both fashion and publicity shots. She photographed the anonymous, as well as a host of celebrities.
But her photos also contained a very strong personality. Bettina Rheims has brought together a number of them, in a series entitled Pourquoi m'as-tu abandonnée.
29 of these emblematic works by Bettina Rheims are on show at the Musée Charles Nègre de la photographie. 29 portraits of women.
We admire the portraits of Madonna, Karolina Kurkova, Marion Cotillard, Monica Bellucci and many others.
We also admire the life that pulsates in the bodies, the character of the models that shines through in the attitudes, in a detail perfectly highlighted, we are challenged by poses or situations. And in a way, these photographs show women in a new light, far removed from the sexualized models of male photographers. We discover a whole range of provocative, touching, beautiful, happy, fragile and powerful women. And sometimes, revealing our own fantasies.

Bettina Rheims

Bettina Rheims (1952-) crosses the world of photography without belonging to any aesthetic trends, but creating her own. Her own, we should say. And often in the company of her partner, writer Serge Bramly. From her series of stripteaseuses de Pigalle (1980) to Naked War (2017)arising from her encounter with the Femen, including the cycle on the life of Jesus in I.N.R.I. (1998), Gender Studies (2011) which questions notions of gender, Bettina Rheims traces her singular path. A path that may lead us to question ourselves.

Practical information

The Bettina Rheims exhibition, Why have you abandoned me? in Nice
From June 15 to September 29, 2024

Musée Charles Nègre de la photographie
1 Pl. Pierre Gautier, 06300 Nice
Attenant au Marché aux fleurs du cours Saleya, dans le Vieux Nice
10h-18h sauf le lundi

Voyage dans les mondes, par Sayo exhibition

Voyage dans les mondes, par Sayo exhibition runs at the Lou Babazouk municipal gallery until June 2, 2024.

Exhibition Voyage dans les mondes, par Sayo

Sayo is a multi-tasking artist, if I may use that term. She used to be a computer graphics designer, but has returned to drawing, painting and other artistic disciplines.
As a result, she exhibits a wide variety of works, all of which have one thing in common: they take us on a colorful, luminous and sensitive journey to other worlds.
Sayo, a multi-talented artist.

Practical information

Lou Babazouk
Rue de la loge / rue Droite

From May 14 to June 2, 2024
from 10am to 7pm

Un carré + un carré, exhibition by Annie Alunni

Un carré + un carré, exhibition by Annie Alunni at Lou Babazouk 2 gallery in Nice. Annie Alunni is an artist from Nice. She studied art at Villa Thiole, Ecole Boule in Paris and Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse. She's been painting for as long as she can remember... or almost.

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A square + a square, exhibition by Annie Alunni

It features some thirty works, most of them made up of several small squares of paintings, which complement or oppose each other. You need to take the time to soak up the atmosphere that emanates from the works, giving sensations of confinement or desires for freedom, sadness or willpower, in short emotions that carry meaning.

Practical information

Lou Babazouk 2
5 rue Benoît Bunico

From May 14 to June 2, 2024
10am to 7pm

Ocean day in Nice

Ocean das in Nice take place in Nice on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June 2024.

Ocean day in Nice

As part of World Ocean Day and prior to the international meetings in Nice, the city and metropolis are offering a number of events on the subject. Awareness-raising stands, especially for children, sea rescue dog demonstrations, plogging, etc.

Practical information

saturday june 8, 2024
On the Promenade des Anglais
in the libraries

8e International de pétanque à Nice

The 8th International de pétanque à Nice takes place over the weekend of Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2, 2024 from 9am to 8pm.

8e International de pétanque à Nice

8th International de pétanque à NiceThe grounds are set up Place Massena, on the Promenade des Anglais and on the Château hill, including the existing boule courts.
No fewer than 2,000 competitors compete in an atmosphere that is both friendly and rigorous.
8 countries are taking part, including, among others, in addition to the French teams:

  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Monaco
  • Benin
  • Etc

The premises will be cleared of all fixtures and fittings and tidied up by the following Monday.

David Alibo’s Feminin-Plural exhibition in Nice

David Alibo's Feminin-Plural exhibition in Nice is presented at Lou Babazouk 2, from April 2 to 21, 2024.

David Alibo's Féminin-Pluriel exhibition in Nice

David Alibo is a collagist. That is, he cuts and glues different pieces of paper to make works of art. And what works they are!
First, the collages are made with such mastery that you have to get up close to realize the different pieces. But above all, it's the composition, or rather the staging, that makes the works so compelling and meaningful.

Féminin-Pluriel exhibition by David Alibo in NiceIn a style inspired by surrealism, he creates works strong in meaning and symbolism. Admire his series on humanity, the first three paintings on the left as you enter. Admire his tributes to Josephine Baker and Marilyn Monroe. Finally, always oscillating between surrealism and symbolism, David Alibo exhibits a great tribute to women.

Practical information

Lou Babazouk
2 - 5 rue Benoît Bunico - Nice

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 6pm

Site officiel

André Camart’s Transparence exhibition in Nice

André Camart's Transparence exhibition in Nice runs from April 2 to 21, 2024 in the Lou Babazouk room

Exhibition Transparence by André Camart in Nice

André Camart is a painter who began by referring to some of the great masters of painting, such as Caravaggio. But he searched for his own voice, based on his own impulses and emotions. He soon abandoned the figurative for the abstract.
André Camart paints abstracts to which everyone can respond in their own way. Indeed, his canvases carry meaning - for the artist, of course, but also for the visitor. His work cannot leave you indifferent. There's always an element, a color, a way of working with matter that guides the visitor. It's up to each individual to perceive his or her own personal meaning.
Exposition Transparence d' André Camart à Nice The artist is constantly evolving and searching. Like these canvases in front of which we photographed him, which are a search for color transparency. Or could we say: a search for transparency in spite of color? Or these other paintings, which contrast a harsh, even hostile universe with an elevation to greater light and harmony.
But you'll have your own interpretation when you visit this exhibition.

Practical information

Galerie Lou Babazouk
8, rue de la Loge - Nice

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 6pm.

Official website

100 titles by Frédéric Pasquini exhibition

100 titles by Frédéric Pasquini exhibition is on view at the Musée Charles Nègre de la photographie gallery in Nice, from March 30 to June 23, 2024.

100 titles by Frédéric Pasquini exhibition

Frédéric Pasquini has photographed moments in everyday life, mainly in Europe. He captures the moment that reveals a reality other than the one we see. He captures the expression on a face as much as the unexpected in social movements, the poetry of a scene, the unusualness of yet banal situations. Art is not only photographic, it's born of the connections the artist makes. The subjects are very diverse, which already captures our attention. But the photos presented take on another dimension, when you read their titles.
Exposition 100 titres de Frédéric PasquiniSo I suggest you enlarge our photos to read their captions. And you'll agree that Frédéric Pasquini has a great sense of humor. And his photos take on a new meaning that they didn't necessarily have at first glance. In fact, the artist plunges us into a raw reality that every visitor will recognize. This is what makes his photos so pleasing, revealing society's major problems without being professorial or moralistic, leaving each viewer free to interpret. A great success.
It's varied, colorful, original and captivating. In short, this is an exhibition we absolutely recommend.
But who is this photographer Frédéric Pasquini?

Frédéric Pasquini

Frédéric Pasquini is a photographer from Nice. He has been working as an author-photographer and photojournalist for some twenty years. He is a correspondent for major newspapers. He is a member of the Hans Lucas agency. He is artist-in-residence at the 109 contemporary culture center in Nice.
He regularly exhibits in galleries in France and abroad.

Museum's official website
FrédéricPasquini official website

Rauba Capeu sundial

The Rauba Capeu sundial measures a dozen meters in diameter and is painted horizontally on the ground. It is therefore located just a few metres from the #IloveNice sculpture. Users can find out what time it is by looking at the shadow of their head.

Sundial, quai Rauba Capeu

You can't miss it, it's just a few meters from the sculpture #IloveNice. The Sundial, quai Rauba Capeu is right at the foot of the Château hill, it was set up on June 21, 1981, the day of the summer solstice. It is inclined and has 24 branches indicating the hours. But only 12 are numbered from 7 to 18 and extend to the end of the dial. In addition, between lines 12 and 13, the North Pole is indicated. It uses the user's shadow to deliver the time. The 1.70 m tall person must stand on the rosette, the shadow of the head indicates solar time.

Plaques under the sundial, quai Rauba Capeu

As you can see from the photos, three metal plates beneath the sundial give us important indications.

The first indicates the date of its installation 21 06 1981, the position 43°41'22'' north latitude and 29 m 11 s. 29 being a time scale.
This sundial is the work of B Milet Cal, P Février Cog, and R Capron Fec.
The Société astronomique de France has found the meanings of the abbreviations Cal. Cog.Fec. Either:

  • Cal = Calculavit: "calculated... " from Latin calculare
  • Cog = Cogitavit: "was conceived by..." from the popular Latin cogitare
  • Fec = Fecit: "was made by ... " from classical Latin facere.

Bernard Milet , well-known astronomer, made the calculations (Cal). Roger Capron, a renowned ceramist, designed the dial artistically.
As for the second plate, it shows the operating instructions. It reads:
Solar Dial The solar time determined by the shadow of the head of a 1m70 observer, placed on the rosette, must be corrected according to the date by the number of minutes indicated on the graph.

The third is more complex.

You can read, at the bottom horizontally the months and at the left vertically the correction to be applied in minutes...

A correction is necessary because the inclination of the globe's axis of rotation is different in each season.

Solar time and GMT

The sun's path is always from east to west. To find the solar time of a town in France, you first need to locate the town in relation to the meridian that sets France's time zone, because fortunately there's only one.
This means knowing whether the city is east or west of the meridian, and then adding or subtracting minutes. For example, Strasbourg: add 31 minutes, Nice: add 29 minutes, Lyon: add 19 minutes, Amiens and Paris: add 9 minutes and Bordeaux: subtract 3 minutes.
Remember, of course, that solar time is different from Greenwich Mean Time.
GMT time was created to harmonize, quite useful when traveling to several cities and countries. In simple terms, it's the local mean time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, from midnight onwards.

Roger Torrenti and the Sundial, Quai Rauba Capeu

Roger Torrenti is an engineer at École centrale Paris and President of the Sundial Commission of the Société Astronomique de France since 2021.

Only someone 1.7 m tall can get the time right. Smaller or taller people will note an approximate time.
Many people wonder why this choice and design!
Roger Torrenti, on the other hand, performed the calculations and says it would be easy to add stars based on height.

He is also, the author of Les cadrans solaires : histoire, théorie et construction, it is free to download. The paper version can be purchased online.

In short, the time indicated by a sundial is solar time and is specific to its location. Your watch, on the other hand, indicates legal time, based on the Greenwich meridian.
The dial and the watch never give the same time.
In Nice, once you've discovered the time on the sundial on the Quai Rauba Capeu, you have to look up. And look, admire the magnificent scenery all around, including the view over the Baie des Anges.

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near #ILoveNice
Nice

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ILoveNice in Nice

#ILoveNice was born after the July 14, 2016 tragedy in the city of Nice. The aim was for everyone to post a publication to explain why they love Nice.
The sculpture was inaugurated in 2016, in front of the water mirror on the Promenade du Paillon.

#ILoveNice

#ILoveNice is a 3D autolithic metal structure from France Festivités.
Measuring around 8 meters wide, 3.5 meters high, it changes color frequently. Usually in traditional blue, white and red, it leaves its colors for, for example :
- The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in 2021, for the story's 75th anniversary.
- the colors of OGC Nice in 2022
- a cyclist's silhouette, to mark the passage of the Tour de France
- during the exhibition of Orlinski's work, a gorilla over three meters tall was attached to the base of the ILoveNice building
- a pink ribbon for October, for breast cancer screening
- in orange in support of the fight against violence against women for World Day, November 25, 2023.
740,000 posts on Instagram. The #ILoveNice is intended to federate and spread positive energies around Nice and its gentle way of life," says Nice town hall, which regularly incorporates the structure's image into its communications media (excerpt from France3-régions).
At its current location, on the Quai Rauba Capeu, the hashtag is in the colors of France, blue, white and red, ideally placed with the Baie des Anges in the background.

In 2017, a partnership between Decathlon and the city of Nice to create a T-shirt featuring the #ILoveNice logo saw the light of day. Profits from the sale were donated in full to three associations helping the victims of the July 14 attack.

#ILoveNice or J'aime Nice

#ILoveNice, the star of selfies isn't unanimous, it has its detractors.

The Observatoire des libertés would like to replace the #ILoveNice with J'aime Nice. He hopes to enforce the 1994 law prohibiting the use of the English language for trademarks and service marks whenever a French word exists.
"It makes perfect sense in this place and with this language" asserts Gilles Povigna, who had participated in its manufacture with France Festivités. He also adds, "Before you want to start a revolution over a word, you need to find out because there are strong symbols for some people, and the hashtag resonates for many, especially for those who lost a loved one that day. "
The reality is that foreign tourists love ILoveNice and they find it more international.

#ILoveNice replaced by #FreePalestine

At the end of last year, a new twist, protesters were planning to replace the structure at midday, a month after the genocide on the people of Gaza began, BFM Côte d'Azur article.

Technical specifications of the #ILoveNice

Total length: 8m
Total height: 3.50m
Base width: 1.20m
Weight: nearly 2 tonnes
Material: car body sheet metal
Paint: body paint in the exact colors of the French flag
Cost: €9,000 inc.

La Maison de Nice #ILoveNice

Note that La Maison de Nice, which is the official store of the city of Nice, declines the ILoveNice in different forms. Caps, aprons, hats ...branded ILoveNice.

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#ILoveNice
Quai Rauba-Capeu
Nice

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War memorial of Nice

The war memorial of Nice is located on the route of the first path, the old chemin des Ponchettes. From Cours Saleya, it was possible to reach the Lympia port. It is dug directly into the rock of an old stone quarry.

The war memorial of Nice

This quarry was used to build the harbor quays in the 18th century, as well as the pier in the 19th century. Construction of the memorial was completed in 1927, after 3 years of work.
The architect of this Art-Deco style monument is the Niçois Roger Séassal, Grand Prix de Rome in 1913.

This Nice war memorial is 32 m high, the niche carved into the stone is framed by an arch.

The reliefs present on either side, symbolizing war and peace, but also violence and appeasement. They are sculpted by Alfred Janniot. The Sun Fountain on Place Masséna is also one of his creations.
And between the two reliefs is inscribed the following words: "The City of Nice to its sons who died for France: Remember the works that your fathers accomplished in their time and you will receive an immortal name and glory". Just above this inscription is the eagle, the symbol of Nice.
To reach the niche, you have to climb five steps. They represent the five years of the 1st World War. In the middle is an enormous urn on which are engraved the names of the main campaigns of the war, such as Somme, Marne, Verdun, Artois... On the wall below, the names of 4,000 Nice residents who died for France are inscribed.

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On either side of the forecourt are steles adorned with bas-reliefs representing the artillery, air force, cavalry, engineers, infantry and navy.

Inauguration of the Nice War Memorial

It was inaugurated on January 29, 1928 by Marshal Foch, but also by English, American and Italian naval officers.
During the ceremony, the families of the victims placed the identity plaques in a bronze reliquary, itself sealed in the funeral urn.


In late October 2018, a bronze eagle-shaped reliquary was discovered in the Monument aux Morts in Nice. This reliquary weighs 31 kg 500 and measures 28 cm high and 42 cm wide. After being cleaned, it was not opened for ethical reasons, but scanned. And it revealed what was inside: rings, bracelets and almost 2,000 plaques of soldiers who fell at the front in the First World War.

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The bronze eagle was exhibited at the Nice town hall on November 9 and 10, then placed on the forecourt of the war memorial. Thus, after the November 11, 2018 ceremonies, the eagle-shaped reliquary was returned to the place of its discovery.

Distinctions from the Nice War Memorial

On November 28, 2000, it was awarded the "Patrimoine du XXe siècle" label. But also first prize at the Trophées de l'aménagement urbain in 2004. It has also been listed as a historic monument since May 24, 2011.

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Quai Rauba-Capeu
Nice

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Rauba Capeu quay

The Rauba Capeu quay is a continuation of the Promenade des Anglais and the Etats-Unis quay. On this quay, you'll find the war memorial, the giant hashtag #ILOVENICE, as well as the sundial and Notre Dame des fonds marins.

Why Rauba Capeu ?

Quite simply because this name, comes from the Nicoise language and translates as "hat fly". It's the windiest spot due to its geographical location. Indeed, the tip of Rauba Capeu quay juts out into the sea, and the combined east and south-west winds blow and circulate unstopped by any element...

Rauba Capeu quay

It stretches 300 meters long and extends the Promenade des Anglais and the Quai des Etats-Unis towards the Port Lympia.


It offers a view not only of the Promenade des Anglais, but also of the Mediterranean.

From this quay, walkers admire the whole Promenade des Anglais and even the airport, is visible from this spot. When you stop for a moment, you can feel like the captain at the bow of a ship sailing on the open sea. Strollers' eyes are delighted by the spectacle of waves crashing against the rocks.

Modernization of Quai Rauba Capeu

In 2003, Quai Rauba Capeu underwent a number of transformations.
Marseille-based StoA Architecture, the 3 architects Thierry Ciccione, Charles Bové, Pascal Urbain elaborate and design the project. The Quai Rauba Capèu project won the 2004 Prix de l'Architecture in the Urban Development category.
Every effort is made to make the quay a place that is used and visited. These include level pavements, a cycle path following on from the Promenade des Anglais, and a long stone bench. Spotlights have also been installed to illuminate the path at night.

Monument aux Morts

The Monument aux Morts (war memorial) of the city of Nice is located on the first pathway, the old chemin des Ponchettes. It is carved directly into the rock.

#ILOVENICE

#ILOVENICE came into being following the tragedy of July 14, 2015, in the city of Nice.
With the aim that everyone can post a publication to explain why they love Nice.

Solar sundial Quai Rauba Capeu

This horizontal sundial on Quai Rauba Capeu measures a dozen meters in diameter and allows whoever stands on the small star to obtain the time thanks to the shadow of their head.

Our Lady of the Deep


Notre Dame des fond marins is a statue immersed 15 meters below the surface of the water. It was blessed in 1968 by Monseigneur Jean Mouisset, Bishop of Nice, and immersed by the Nice fire brigade. The Virgin watches over divers.
50 meters from the shore, Our Lady of the Deep in Nice rests 15 meters below the surface of the sea. The Virgin sits on a large rock (Seiche de Nice), the work of sculptor Alfred Gualtierotti.

Photos from the following site: http://dive-sites.olivierlecorre.com/nice/site-plongee-nice-rauba-capeu-la-vierge.html

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Quai Rauba Capeu
East side of Promenade des Anglais
06300 Nice

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Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice

The Palais de la Méditerranée is located at 13-15 Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Its history is long and tumultuous. From its name Palais de la Méditerranée, it became the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée. Today, it boasts 187 rooms, including nine suites, and was awarded 5 stars on September 30, 2009.

Construction of the Palais de la Méditerranée

After the First World War, two major leisure establishments, the Jetée-Promenade and the municipal casino, were the talk of Nice. Given the vogue for sea bathing and gambling, in 1920, three economic players planned to build a third establishment.

The trio consisted of financier Frank Jay Gould, hotelier Joseph Aletti and casino owner Edouard Baudoin. A competition was organized and won by the Dalmas Père et Fils architectural firm. From 1927 to 1928, the project employed 350 workers and cost thirty million francs.
When it opened in 1929, it included a casino, bars, restaurants, a dance hall, exhibition rooms and an 800-seat theater.

Dalmas Père et fils

Charles Dalmas was born in Nice on March 11, 1863 and died in Nice on October 18, 1938. He was a French architect who worked extensively in Nice, and his son worked with him.
Marcel Dalmas was born in Paris on May 25, 1892 and died in Nice on July 16, 1950. He was the son of architect Charles Dalmas and Hélène Marie Willemse.
His buildings in Nice include the Immeuble Nahapiet, Hôtel Royal and Hôtel Ruhl, all three on the Promenade des Anglais. But also the École des Arts Décoratifs, in which both father and son taught, the Immeuble de la Tour, the Villa de la Société du littoral and many others.

Façades of the Palais de la Méditerranée

Reinforced concrete was used, and the facades were Art-Deco in style.
In 1927-1928, under the responsibility of architects Charles and Marcel Dalmas, Antoine Sartorio created the facade's decorations of horses and female figures.
Antoine Sartorio's work is of particular interest in the interwar period. He perfectly embodies those artists of the thirties who were enamored of monumental art and worked in close collaboration with architects. His research always focused on architecture and symbolism. His Art Deco style combines pure lines and volumes that evolve towards geometrisation. Based on Antoine Sartorio, sculpteur des corps et des âmes, Violaine Menard-Kiener, Le Tholonet, 1996. This is Antoine Sartorio's granddaughter.

The decline of the Palais de la Méditerranée

World War II and the casino war halt the palace's rise. A long period of deterioration followed, followed by receivership in 1978. See the disappearance and murder of Agnès Le Roux by her ex-lover, Jean-Maurice Agnelet. In 1981, the Palace's stained glass windows were auctioned off, along with the furniture and décor.

Thanks to writers Michel Butor, Max Gallo and several associations, the palace was saved. Their actions led to the classification of the facades as historic monuments by decree on August 18, 1989. They were also awarded the "Patrimoine du XXe siècle" label. Unfortunately, in 1990, all but two of the palace's facades were demolished. Classified as such, they were propped up at the rear, and were to remain in this state alone for 10 years.

New Palais de la Méditerranée

In 1996, SCI France Congrès submitted its first building permit, which was granted. It was then annulled by the Administrative Court. In 1999, it was finally validated by the Court of Appeal the following year. By the end of 2000, however, only the underground parking lot was in operation.
Then, in 2001, the Société Hôtelière du Palais de la Méditerranée and the Société du Louvre invested 120 million euros in the reconstruction. The Palais de la Méditerranée finally reopened in 2004.
Constellation Hotels Holding, a Luxembourg-based company controlled by Qatari capital, owns the hotel. Operations are entrusted to the American hotel chain Hyatt.
This hotel became the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée. The 5-star hotel features 187 rooms (including 9 suites), a restaurant, a bar, a heated indoor-outdoor swimming pool and 1,700 m² of reception space. The Palais de la Méditerranée casino, meanwhile, is managed by the Partouche group, and includes two restaurants, reception areas, and an auditorium seating over 1,000.

Information

Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
13 prom Anglais,
06000 Nice

Exhibition Henri Dauman in Nice

The Exhibition Henri Dauman in Nice is held at the Musée Charles Nègre de la photographie in Nice, until May 26, 2024.

Exhibition Henri Dauman in Nice

exposition Henri Daumann à Nice : The Manhattan darkroom
Exhibition Henri Daumann in NiceThis Henri Dauman exhibition is subtitled: The Manhattan darkroom or in French: La chambre noire de Manhattan.

Featuring some 170 photographs by Henri Dauman, the exhibition is a comprehensive retrospective of contemporary American life.
We discover Andy Wharhol's first exhibitions, the birth of Minimal Art, and the work of numerous precursors such as Merce Cunningham, Philip Glass and Walter Wendy Carlos.
Henri Dauman photographed artists such as jazz musicians, bringing out all their sensitivity and personality. Miles Davis, for example.
Henri Dauman is almost a photographer of the inner life of these characters.

But he also photographs personalities who have reshaped politics, or rather political communication, such as John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Henri Dauman also shows us minorities, such as the African-American women demonstrating against segregation in the United States.
It's a kind of recent history of American society that unfolds before our eyes, in photos.

Who is Henri Dauman

Henri Dauman (1933-2023) was born in Montmartre. Orphaned at the end of the Second World War, he emigrated to New York to be reunited with an uncle.
The city fascinated him, as much by its architecture as by the life that went on there. He never stopped photographing it.
He began a career as a French correspondent for the French press. But he soon began contributing to American magazines, including the cultural supplement of the New York Times.
Henri Dauman brings a new perspective on America, a testimony to its cultural and social effervescence.

Practical information

Charles Nègre Museum of Photography
1, Place Pierre Gautier, near Cours Saleya in Vieux Nice

Open every day
except Mondays, December 25, January 1, Easter Sunday and May 1.

  • The museum: open from 10am to 6pm
  • The gallery: open 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm

official website

Musée International d’Art Naïf in Nice

The Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky in Nice, MIAN, is located at Château Sainte-Hélène, Avenue de Fabron. It presents the history of naive painting, from the 18th century to the present day. Its park is also worth surveying for the giant sculptures by Frédéric Lanovsky, but also for its herbarium.

Exterior of MIAN Anatole Jakovsky in Nice

The architectural style is Belle Epoque.
The museum is surrounded by a large park containing rare tree species. For the Museum's 40th anniversary in 2022, the park registers new plantings and a herbarium. This herbarium is made up of flowers represented in the paintings featured in the MIAN's works. The theme of La Biennale des Arts de Nice 2022 was therefore flowers.

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Outdoors, the château's gardens also feature works of art, the giant, highly colorful sculptures by Frédéric Lanovsky. Since summer 2009, artist Frédéric Lanovsky has been presenting his large, but somewhat strange, human sculptures. They bring cheerfulness thanks to their colors, and there's also a hint of mischief... As you stroll through the park, you'll discover them. And if you fall under their spell, you can always buy one, as they're for sale.

Interior MIAN Anatole Jakovsky in Nice

The MIAN Anatole Jakovsky in Nice traces the history of naive painting from the eighteenth century to the present.
Included are paintings, sculptures, drawings and posters by Rimbert, Lefranc, Rabuzin, Ivan and Josip Généralic, Lackovic, O'Brady, Haddelsey, Ligabue, Vivancos and others.
Among the best known are works by Henri Rousseau,better known as Douanier Rousseau, Séraphine de Senlis, Grandma Moses, Antonio Ligabue, Ferdinand Desnos, etc.

The Collections

Note that in addition to the donation from Anatole and Renée Jakovsky, the city of Nice has since purchased some of the paintings.
In addition, the Centre Pompidou also lends works by Bombois, Bauchant, Vivin, Séraphine de Senlis... with the aim of enriching the collection of the Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky in Nice
The Jean-Dominique Jacquemond donation, in 2015, is not to be outdone, as it enriches the Museum, with works by Gaston Chaissac, Anselme Boix-Vives, Barbiero, Forestier and Michel Macréau...

An exhibition saw the light of day in 2017, Pièces à Conviction.

Naïve art

Why then, naive?

Naïve art, quite simply because it's spontaneous, far removed from academic codes. Through their works, artists invite the viewer on an imaginary journey. It's the artist who defines perspectives and dimensions, without any rules. The colors are bright and the details precise. In some works, we also note a certain innocence, we also notice a note of humor on the part of the artist.

Musée International d'Art Naïf à Nice, exhibitions

Past exhibitions

EchO: exhibition from June 26 to October 25, 2021.
#enlargeyourlife: exhibition from July 17 to November 9, 2020.
#roseestlavie!... from November 22, 2019 to April 20, 2020.

The anniversary exhibition: from March 5 to December 31, 2022.
Biennale des arts de Nice 2022, Les Fleurs du Mâle: from June 11 to December 12, 2022.

Exhibition in progress

We're all crazy until May 6, 2024
500 m2 just for Benjamin Vautier, aka BEN, and that's for one year.

History of the Musée d'Art Naïf in Nice

Around 1860, banker Jean Honoré Gastaud bought the estate at the foot of Fabron hill in Nice. After the banker went bankrupt and the estate was divided up, it was François Blanc, founder and director of the Monaco casino, who bought the property, which was to become the Musée International d'Art Naïf in Nice.
It was also the former residence of parfumer François Coty, from 1922 to 1973. He named it Château Sainte-Hélène.

François Coty was a French perfumer and industrialist, founder of the Coty perfume company, but also a publisher, politician, press owner, art collector, mayor, etc.
After his divorce, it was his ex-wife Yvonne Lebaron who refurbished the house. In 1930, she asked Nice architect H. Malgaud to make changes to the building, including removing the decorations created by architect Aaron Messiah.
On April 6, 1973, Château Sainte-Hélène was sold by the daughter of François Coty to the city of Nice.
The Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky is born thanks to the donation of around 600 works by Anatole and Renée Jakovsky in 1982.

Then inaugurated on March 5, 1982 as the Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky in Nice.
For its 40th anniversary, it is undergoing embellishment work to welcome a fine program in 2022.

Useful information Musée International d'Art Naïf

Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky à Nice
Château Sainte-Hélène
23 Avenue de Fabron
06200 Nice, France

Access Bus : 34 with stop : Deux Cyprès

Hours:
January 2 to June 22 inclusive: opens at 11 am and closes at 6 pm
June 23 to October 15 inclusive: opens at 10 am and closes at 6 pm
October 16 to December 31 inclusive: opens at 11 am and closes at 6 pm
Closes: Tuesdays all day and on the following public holidays: 01/01, Easter, 01/05, 25/12,

Villa Kérylos in Beaulieu-sur-mer

Villa Kérylos is a classical Greek-style villa built in the 20th century for Théodore Reinach. Astonishing. So let's visit it together, with photographs by Blandine Thn.

The "Greek" Kerylos villa

Villa KérylosThis villa is based on ancient Greek domestic architecture, as if its architect had lived several centuries BC.
Indeed, everything is Greek and antique.
The plans themselves, supervised by Théodore Reinach, are based on the structure of Greek houses. The rooms are entitled Thyrôreion (porter's lodge), Proauleion (forecourt), Amphityros (vestibule), Peristyle (colonnade surrounding the inner courtyard), etc.

The peristyle

The peristyle is a gallery surrounding a space, in this case a square courtyard with a pool at its center. Frescoes cover the walls, illustrating episodes from Greek mythology.

The library

The library is a vast, lofty room with books that are barely visible. In fact, books from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries are kept in closed cupboards. Wooden doors and frescoes cover the walls. The floor is covered with a mosaic.
Note the antique-inspired three-legged tables.

The dining room

The octagonal dining room (triklinos in Greek) has also been reconstructed in the image of ancient Greek and Roman houses. Table beds surround the table. The beds have a wooden frame and interwoven leather straps, covered with cushions. So everyone ate lying down. This was the men's dining room.
On the other hand, women and children had lunch and dinner in the adjoining living room for meals.

Mister's bedroom

Erotès is the bedroom of Monsieur Théodore Reinach. The decoration features Eros, god of love. There's also a mosaic of Dionysus on the floor, surrounded by dolphins. And Athena, goddess of war and wisdom, on the walls.
The bed is a model of the one found in Pompeii. The dominant red color recalls that of the palace at Knossos and the homes at Pompeii.

Madame's bedroom

The Ornitès, Madame Reinach's room, is dedicated to Hera, goddess of femininity and fertility. It features numerous representations of birds, notably swans and peacocks.
This is no coincidence, of course. The peacock is the animal emblem of Hera, goddess of femininity and fertility, and wife of Zeus. There's a parallel here with Mme Reinach, wife of Théodore Reinach.
Once again, the room is structured and decorated as in classical Greece. But it has been modernized, albeit discreetly.
In fact, the room has an adjoining room. This is an open-air toilet with shower and a bathroom with bathtub, all fed by rainwater tank.

Furniture at Villa Kérylos

The furniture is entirely created for this villa. It is imagined on the basis of antique furniture, not just Greek. These are not copies of furniture, but antique creations. Armchairs, chairs, sideboards, tables, lighting fixtures - absolutely everything was designed for this house, by the greatest artists of the time.

The villa's tableware

The tableware is no exception. Indeed, 150 pieces of ceramics are also unique, created by Emile Lenoble.

Decorating the Villa Kérylos

The decoration, too, was created in the same spirit, from the mosaic floor to the coffered ceiling, including painted walls and bay windows, embankments, columns, frescoes, mosaics and more.

Mosaics

The frescoes

The mosaics depict the myths of Theseus and the Minotaur in the labyrinth, marine elements (octopuses, dolphins, etc.), Triptolemus on his chariot bringing agriculture to mankind, etc.

The decoration is largely the work of Gustave-Louis Jaulmes and Adrien Karbowsky. The frescoes take up themes from Greek mythology: Apollo's return from the land of the Hyperboreans, the death of Talos killed by Jason, the marriage of Pelops (who gave his name to the Peloponnesian peninsula) and Hippodamia, etc.

Who was Théodore Reinach, creator of the Villa Kérylos?

Théodore Reinach (1860-1928) was a member of parliament, professor of numismatics, specialist in ancient Greece, historian, archaeologist, art critic and more. He was so passionate about Greek civilization that he commissioned the architect Emmanuel Pontremoli to build an ancient villa.
On his death, he bequeathed the villa to the Institut de France. The building has since been managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux.

Practical information

Villa Kérylos
Impasse Gustave Eiffel
06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer

Access
By bus: Bus 607 or 15, Kérylos stop.
By train: Beaulieu-sur-Mer station 10 minutes away.

Open from 10am to 6pm, May 2 to August 31
and 10am to 5pm, September 1 to April 30
Closed on January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11 and December 25.

Official website

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Gardens of the villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Jardin de la villa Ephrussi de Rothschild à Saint-Jean-Cap-FerratThe gardens of the villa Ephrussi de Rothschild surround and complement the villa's refined interior. Baroness Beatrice wanted several types of gardens, as elegant as the interior of her palace.

We sometimes read that these gardens are best visited in spring. Mwah.
In our opinion, these gardens are pleasant and interesting at any time of year. Why is that? Because flowering is only of relative importance to the beauty and meaning of these gardens.

See also Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

The French garden

Baroness Beatrice loved to travel, as we've seen, and especially on her favorite liner, the Île de France. So, she wanted a garden in the shape of a ship's deck from which she could see the sea on either side.
At the far end of the bow stood the Temple of Love. And she even pushed the similarity with a ship to the point of having half a dozen "sailors" "maneuver", dressed as sailors and wearing red pompom berets.

The Florentine garden

The Florentine garden at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild reflects the codes of Italian gardens: the garden opens up onto its natural surroundings. Plant life (cypress-lined driveways, remarkable trees), minerals (rocks, statues, pottery) and water are all present.

Always in keeping with refinement, at the center of this garden rises a statue by Jean-Baptiste Boyet, representing Zéphyr contrariant les amours d'une rose et d'un papillon.

The Spanish garden

This garden is an adaptation of the Alhambra garden. Indeed, it features many of the canals and arches dear to Islamic symbolism. A dolphin fountain stands in a grotto.

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is one of the most beautiful on the Côte d'Azur. Nice-Riviera presents it to you, illustrated with photos by Blandine Thn.

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, also known as the Villa Ile de France, was built for Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, between1907 and 1912.
The building betrays the baroness's taste for the Italian Renaissance. She had several beautiful gardens laid out, magnificently overlooking the bay of Villefranche.

See also the gardens of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

The patio

Béatrice held receptions on the large patio. It consisted of a vast, open central space, surrounded by arcades over which ran a gallery with Hispano-Moorish vaults and balconies.
The patio welcomed guests and, to entertain them, musicians played on the balconies. The galleries were used to display medieval and Renaissance collections.

A large salon

This large salon is a museum in itself. The walls are covered with 18th-century painted woodwork, completed in the 20th century. The floor is covered with a carpet bearing the cipher of Louis XV, i.e. the king's monogram and the royal crown. This carpet was originally intended for Versailles.
The furniture is all Louis XVI period. They are signed by the greatest cabinetmakers of the period, Nicolas Parmentier, René Dubois and François Hache.
But, the gilded bronzes are also remarkable.
The ceiling is adorned with a marouflaged canvas by Tiepolo (1696-1770) depicting the chariot of Love pulled by doves.
The door to the boudoir and the top of the door come from Château d'Aunay, dear to Mme de Pompadour.
An Aubusson tapestry covers the sofa and armchairs, illustrated with La Fontaine's fables.

Le petit salon

The small salon is more intimate, no doubt intended to welcome a few guests after dinner.
Its two alcoves invite quiet conversation.
It opens onto a marble terrace overlooking the formal garden.
Paintings on the walls are by François Boucher and Jean-Frédéric Schall.
Louis XV armchairs, a pedestal table with a gilded pewter top painted by Compigné, depicting the Palais Royal in Paris.
Everything is particularly precious, from the Sèvres vases and the ceiling painting by Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini to the mantelpiece that once belonged to Marie-Antoinette.

Baroness's private apartments

The bedroom

The baroness's bedroom forms an oval projection, facing west. No doubt Beatrice could have admired the late summer sunsets from here.
Here again, the furnishings and decorations are particularly precious.
The 18th-century carpet, also oval, comes from the famous Aubusson factory.
But two small pieces of furniture intrigue. What are these two tiny, low armchairs?
Well, they were meant to house... Beatrice's dog and mongoose.
On the chest of drawers to the right of the bed, signed Nicolas Petit, we discover the only portrait of Beatrice as a young woman.

The boudoir

The boudoir allowed Beatrice to isolate herself. She wrote on the secrétaire or Bonheur-du-jour, signed by one of the most famous 18th-century cabinetmakers: Jean-Henri Riesener.
In this boudoir, Beatrice could also entertain close friends.
The dresses are 18th-century.

The bathroom

Béatrice's bathroom is original and, like everything else here, refined.
Its ceiling is in the shape of a rotunda, covered with a latticework of golden chestnut slats.
The walls are adorned with 18th-century painted woodwork. They conceal small rooms equipped with washbasin, dressing table and bidet.
The bathtub has unfortunately disappeared. It certainly stood in the center of the room and must have been particularly elegant.
We discover Beatrice's toiletries, as she loved ocean liners. Her favorite was the Ile de France. Hence the villa's nickname.

The other rooms of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

The Art Nouveau staircase leads upstairs to the Directoire bedroom, salons and Meissen porcelain.

Directoire room

The décor of the Directoire room, paintings set in wood panelling, features motifs known as grotesques that were very popular during the Directoire period, between 1795 and 1799.
Floral coils, suspended central motifs, exotic animals such as ibises and monkeys. This type of decoration was inspired by the ancient decorations discovered in 1748 in the Pompeii excavations. They exerted a major influence on the art of the second half of the 18th century.

The Chinese salon

Chinese salon at the Villa Ephrussi Rothschild in Saint Jean Cap FerratThe Chinese salon is also typical of the taste for the exotic in past centuries.
A magnificent lacquered door from the imperial palace in Peking stands out.
And in the showcase, don't overlook the collection of rose quartz and, above all, the very rare white jade.

The tapestry salon

You can guess where the name of this room comes from.
Beautiful tapestries from the Manufacture royale des Gobelins, based on cartoons by François Boucher.
They feature pastoral scenes as well as gallant ones, such as this young couple beneath a bust of Pan, the goat-legged god of nature.
The furniture is signed by France's greatest cabinetmakers: René Dubois and Pierre Garnier.

Meissen porcelain

Le petit salon is a museum of porcelain. And more specifically, Meissen porcelain.
Founded in 1710, this royal porcelain factory produced the first fine porcelains, thanks to the kaolin that had just been discovered in Saxony.

The monkey salon

Here's a show entirely dedicated to monkeys. Not so surprising. Why should it be?
Firstly, because monkeys were fashionable in the 18th century, once again for the exotic.
In fact, Beatrice owned two monkeys.
Secondly, because the Baroness loved the 18th century, appreciating its impertinence and delicately licentious side.
The décor is entirely devoted to monkeys, from the woodwork to the porcelain collections.
And it's here, in these miniatures, that you'll find the Meissen porcelain monkey orchestra. This orchestra, made up of musicians and a conductor, caused a scandal.
The conductor in pink pants and white fangs was recognized as the German minister von Brühl (1700-1763).

Who was Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild

Béatrice de Rothschild was born in 1864, to a father who was a regent of the Banque de France and an art lover. Her marriage to Maurice Ephrussi, a Parisian banker, turned out badly. The couple separated in 1904.
Inheriting her deceased father's fortune, she bought a plot of land on which to build her house.

Practical information about the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
1 Avenue Ephrussi de Rothschild
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Access
By bus: line 15, "Passable - Rothschild" stop or line 607, "Pont Saint Jean" stop then about a 15-minute walk to the Villa.

Open daily
February 1 to October 31: 10am to 6pm. In July and August until 7pm.
November 6 to January 30: weekdays from 2pm to 6pm. Weekends and school vacations from 10am to 6pm.

Official website

Tintin exhibition in Nice

Tintin exhibition in NiceThe Alpes-Maritimes department is offering a major Tintin exhibition in Nice, from January 27 to June 30, 2024. It takes place in two different venues:
- Hergé et l'art, at the espace culturel départemental Lympia
- and Tintin and Chang, at the Asian Arts Museum.

Exhibition Tintin à Nice : Hergé et l'art

This exhibition reveals the author, or rather the artist, Georges Remi aka Hergé. Many documents are on display, including original drawings, sketches and objects that once belonged to him, such as his drawing desk.
We also discover Hergé's paintings, most of them abstract, as well as the artists who were his references, such as Louis Van Lint, for example.
Exceptionally, the exhibition also features plates from Hergé's last comic book, Tintin et l'Alph-art, an unfinished work packed with artistic references.
Oh, I forgot, on the terrace stands THE famous rocket from Objectif Lune, which has become as famous as Tintin and Snowy.

Exposition Tintin à Nice : Tintin et Tchang

Tintin and Chang exposes Hergé's relationship with his friend Chang, and more generally with China.
We can see certain documents, drafts of drawings, documentary books, which helped the author to present a China, without errors. Many original pages, drafts, original comics, i.e. copies published in the 30s.
And, of course, a great deal of documentation on Tchang, the real thing, the young Chinese student who introduced Hergé to China. Without him, Hergé would not have discovered Chinese civilization, or at least would not have understood and experienced it.
It's worth noting that Hergé made it a point of honor to stay on the right track, so as not to present an erroneous China and lose the trust of his readers.

Practical information

Operation Moon rocket on the terrace of the Lympia departmental cultural space

Asian Arts Museum
405 Promenade des Anglais
Arénas
Access: streetcar line 2, Parc Phoenix stop
Free admission

Espace culturel départemental Lympia
2 Quai Entrecasteaux
Access : streetcar line 2, Lympia stop.
Free admission

Nice’s Notre-Dame-du-Port church

Nice's Notre-Dame-du-Port church is also known as the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Indeed, the church is dedicated to Mary.

L'église Notre-Dame-du-Port de Nice

The church of Notre-Dame-du-Port de Nice, was built during the reign of Sardinian King Charles-Felix (Carlo Felice), by architect Giuseppe Vernier, also responsible for the layout of the square on the Isle of Beauty.
However, with the work nearing completion, the church collapsed in 1845, due to the marshy subsoil. It had to be rebuilt, and was finally completed in 1863.

Architecture of the Notre-Dame-du-Port church in Nice

The façade of Nice's Notre-Dame-du-Port is white neoclassical on the sea side, with 4 Ionic columns, a portico and pediment. It was added in 1896 by architect Jules Fèbvre, to plans by Vernier.

In 2014, the white facade with columns on the seaward side was renovated.

Then further work was undertaken, and after almost 2 years, we can once again admire its facade and bell tower, its original ochre color, on the town side, rue Fodéré.

His pediment

Atop its pediment is the statue of the Virgin Mary.

This dominates Nice's Lympia port.

The Latin phrase inscribed on the pediment of Nice's Notre-Dame-du-Port church, Maria sine labe concepta O.P.N means Mary immaculate, pray for us.

Interior of the Notre-Dame-du-Port church in Nice

In 1944, the ceiling of Nice's Notre-Dame-du-Port church collapsed when the port was bombed. It wasn't until the 1950s that it was rebuilt in reinforced concrete.

Fête de la Saint Pierre à Nice

Every year, during the Fête de la Saint-Pierre in Nice, a procession takes place through the old town towards the sea. It is organized by the fishermen's guilds of Nice.

St. Peter is, of course, the patron saint of fishermen, who invoke his mercy on this occasion. Tribute is paid to him.

A mass is held at the Notre-Dame-du-Port church, then on the Ponchettes beach, a wooden boat is burned (that of the poorest fisherman, who wins a new boat in return).

Historic monuments and UNESCO World Heritage

Nice's Notre-Dame-du-Port or Immaculate Conception church has been listed as a historic monument since 1991. It has also been part of Nice's UNESCO World Heritage listing since 2021.

Practical information

Notre-Dame-du-Port Church, Nice
Place de l'Île de Beauté,
06300 Nice

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, mass is at 6pm.
Saturday, mass is at 5:30pm and Sunday at 10am.

Nice 2024 Carnival program

The Nice 2024 Carnival program is always varied, colorful, festive, in short, it makes you want to be there.
The theme of the Nice 2024 Carnival is: The King of Pop Culture. It takes place from February 17 to March 3, 2024, on Place Massena and around the Albert 1er garden.
This year's Guest of Honor at Carnaval de Nice 2024 is the Aosta Valley Carnival.

Nice Carnival 2024 pre-carnival program

Nice 2024 Carnival ProgramBal Veglione

February 16, 2024, at .de Nice

  • From 7pm to 8:30pm: Viennese waltzes, by the Opéra de Nice orchestra. Free admission.
  • From 9:30pm, Disco, Pop/Rock then DJ Set with Mosimann. Admission charged.

Carnival Village

Vintage video game stalls, merry-go-rounds, wooden games, creative workshops, snack bar.
Every day, from 11am to 6pm
Square Leclerc, Promenade du Paillon

Nice Carnival 2024 program

Programme du Carnaval de Nice 2024Opening parade

Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.
Place Massena, Avenue de Verdun, Promenade des Anglais, Avenue Max Gallo and return to Place Massena.
All the magic of colorful, illuminated floats, parading to music and a joyous festive atmosphere.

Grande journée Pop'ulaire

Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Théâtre de Verdure, Espace Jacques Cotta (Albert 1er garden).

  • Carnival race of café boys in Vieux Nice
  • Workshops and discoveries in the Carnival village
  • Frenchy Carnival brunch, music, Brunch at the Théâtre de verdure,
  • petanque, inflatable games, etc.

Battle of flowers

Floats parade by, entirely covered in flowers, which are thrown towards the public.
The famous flower battle takes place on Place Massena and around the Albert 1er garden, every Wednesday and Saturday, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, i.e.

  • Wednesday, February 21
  • Saturday, February 24
  • Wednesday, February 28
  • Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Lou Queernaval

France's first gay carnival, organized by Nice's LGBTQIA+ community, the city of Nice and the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolis.
Place Massena.

Daytime carnival corso

Sunday, February 25, 2024
Grand parade of floats + the Parada Nissarda, Place Massena and around Jardin Albert 1er.

Night carnival parade

Saturdays and Tuesdays, from 8:30 pm to 10 pm approx.

  • Saturday, February 17,
  • Tuesday, February 20,
  • Saturday, February 24,
  • Tuesday, February 27,
  • Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Parade of colorful floats, with huge, cartoonish, sometimes caustic figures. We enter directly into the imaginary, accompanied by street performances.
Place Massena and around the Albert 1er garden.

K-POP Night

Korean music shows: dance, K-Pop, Dj Set, Korean food, etc.
at the Théâtre de verdure, Jardin Albert 1er.
Friday, March 1, 2024, from 4pm to 10pm.

Closing ceremonies

Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Saturday, March 2, 2024

All the neighborhood carnivals get together for a big party, the Grande boum du Doudou. Music, confetti shower, recreational snack.
Promenade du Paillon - Square Leclerc
From 11am to 6pm

Incineration of the King of Carnival
Quai des États-Unis, opposite the Opéra beach
at 10:45pm

Sunday, March 3, 2024

From 10am to 12pm, grand bain du Carnaval (11:45am), open to all, accompanied by the famous Niçois pointus. Don't hesitate to come in disguise.
12h buffet, registration on site, accompanied by the famous Niçois pointus.

Practical information

The Nice Carnival is not free, so you'll need to reserve your seats.
Either seats in the Place Massena bleachers,
or tickets without seats, to attend the parades.
Children under 6 don't pay BUT MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A FREE TICKET.

Addresses to find your way around:

    • Place Massena
    • Around the Albert 1er garden: Avenue de Verdun, Promenade des Anglais, Avenue Max gallo and back to place Massena
    • Théâtre de verdure : Jardin Albert 1er
    • Promenade du Paillon

Find out more about the Nice Carnival 

Official website
Tickets on sale here.

Exhibition Bande originale at Babazouk

The Bande originale exhibition runs at Babazouk 2 in Nice, until March 10, 2024.

Exhibition Bande originale at Babazouk 2

Bande originale exhibition at Babazouk 2

This exhibition brings together two artists from Nice, Geneviève Bozec and Richard Roux-Giuge.
Independently of each other, one works with wire, the other with brushes. And both use the computer in some of their creations.
They are brought together here, each bringing their own diversity and personality.

Geneviève Bozec

The creations of Geneviève Bozec are sculptures made from wool, linen rope or wood, skilful weavings that intertwine, complementing each other in large, light yet powerful forms.

Richard Roux-Giuge

Richard Roux-Giuge mainly paints life-size. On a canvas, he projects a character in action and paints with a brush, often in black and white. The result is a lively, original Street Art-style work.

Practical information

Galerie Lou Babazouk 2
5, rue Benoît Bunico in Vieux Nice.
Bande originale exhibition
until March 10, 2024
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 6pm.

Estienne d’Orves Nature Park in Nice

The Estienne d'Orves Park in Nice covers 15ha. It occupies former land belonging to the Estienne d'Orves family. It was named after Honoré Estienne d'Orves, a leading French Resistance fighter who was executed in 1941.

The Estienne d'Orves Park in Nice

This park was created in 2008, on one of the hills surrounding Nice, the colline saint Philippe, in the center of Nice. It occupies a former olive grove, of which there are still many beautiful specimens.
On the hill, you walk along dirt paths, staircases and trails, a bit like hiking in the mountains. It's a park in the heart of the city, and a real change of scenery.
Note that the disabled are not forgotten. By contacting the park, they can have carriage access. On request.

Panoramas

From certain locations, you can see vast panoramas of the city of Nice: the Russian Orthodox church of Saint Nicolas, the train station, the Negresco hotel, the airport and, of course, the Bay of Angels.

Nature at Estienne d'Orves Park

Old olive trees stretch over a good part of the hill. There's also a magnificent, venerable thousand-year-old olive tree. Its diameter at the base measures around 4m. There are many others of this age on the Côte d'Azur.
There are also carob trees, ash trees, pines, oaks and, among the climbing plants, hops.
These trees are also home to many birds, familiar to our countryside.

The two villas in the park

Villa Sorguebelle

The Villa Sorguebelle, above the Avenue Estienne d'Orves parking lot, dates back to 1740 and is not particularly attractive, yet it holds a special place in the region's economic past. Indeed, this Sorguebelle villa was used as a citrus warehouse.

Villa Bellevue parc Estienne d'Orves à NiceVilla Bellevue

Villa Bellevue is located higher up than the previous villa. It's the former home of Comte d'Estienne d'Orves, but unfortunately closed to the public and, let's face it, not very attractive. Yet it was a beautiful villa, decorated with refinement.

The landscaping of the park

Parc Estienne d'Orves features a children's playground near the avenue Estienne d'Orves entrance, above the lycée of the same name.

The park also features a picnic area and benches, scattered here and there, like those around the millennium oak tree.

Practical information

Addresses
Avenue Estienne d'Orves
Corniche de Magnan

Opening
April 1 to October 31: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
November 1 to March 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Access
bus: lines 64, 75; "Beausite" stop.
parking is located on boulevard Saint-Philippe

Official website
Official website map

2024 sports dates in Nice

The big 2024 sports dates in Nice are worth noting, for all sports fans. Here we mention amateur sports, or at least, where the very many amateurs come up against a few professionals.

Big 2024 sports dates in Nice

big 2024 sports dates in Nice = dates 2024 du sport à NiceJanuary 6, 2024: Prom' classic. 10km race, timed or not.

April 21, 2024: Nice Half Marathon. A series of events for everyone, including families.

June 16, 2024: Iron Man. An XXL, long-distance triathlon.

June 21-23, 2024: Ultra trail d'Azur Mercantour. A trail, a race from mountain trails to the Promenade des Anglais.

July 20, 2024: Tour de France cycliste. Start of the penultimate stage on

July 21, 2024: Tour de France cycliste. Final time-trial finish of the Tour Monaco-Nice.

September 22, 2024: Women's Iron Man.

October 2 - 6, 2024: 4 Trails Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB. 4 trails of different distances and difficulties.

November 3, 2024: Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes. Starts from Nice.

This selection does not take into account local events, such as the Prom' Swim, the Bain de Noël, etc.

Koss exhibition at Lou Babazouk 2 in Nice

The Koss exhibition at Lou Babazouk 2 in Nice presents original work that surprises and challenges.

Exhibition KOSS in Nice

Koss is an artist deeply rooted in humanity. She creates singular works from everyday objects, to which she gives real value. Her Box series is a good example. Transparent boxes contain everyday objects, with written words playing and casting their shadows.
Her Allumettes series is also well worth a look. Yes, matches, admittedly a little larger than the originals, symbols of human life... being consumed.

But on closer inspection, some of the paintings reveal a whole philosophy of life. We're all matches, we're all looking in the same direction. Oh no, there are always those who look the other way. And each of us, sorry, each match rises higher or lower, more or less consumed, more or less reflected on the ground, unless it's our unconscious on which all our psychology rests.
As you can see, you can't stop philosophizing with Koss.
An exhibition to savor slowly.

Practical information

Lou Babazouk 2
5, rue Benoît Bunico
from March 12 to 31, 2024
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 6pm

Artist's official website

And from Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Galerie Joha, 10 rue Delille, Nice
galerijoha.com

Carlos Gaspar Piagalta exhibition

The Carlos Gaspar Piagalta exhibition at Lou Babazouk is open until March 31, 2024, in Vieux Nice. If you want to admire original work, this is the place to go.

Exhibition Carlos Gaspar Piagalta in Nice

Carlos Gaspar Piagalta is a new kind of artist. Self-taught, he turned to art and charted his own course. His paintings are created from stitched leatherette. He doesn't use animal leather, only alternative, more environmentally-friendly materials. Please note that he doesn't use glue either. All the pieces are sewn together, creating a marquetry.
Carlos Gaspar Piagalta's technique is unprecedented, and the results match his artistic talent. Indeed, his paintings include nods to Mondrian, Matisse and famous and admired personalities such as Karl Lagerfeld.
But Carlos Gaspar Piagalta doesn't just create paintings. He also creates magnificent, highly original and well-thought-out handbags.

Practical exhibition information

See the works of Carlos Gaspar Piagalta and the artist himself at his exhibition venue:

Lou Babazouk
8 rue de la loge
from March 12 to 31, 2024
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 6pm

Artist's official website
Karl Backwell company website

Exhibition Robert Doisneau

The exhibition Robert Doisneau : le merveilleux quotidien is presented at the Musée de la photographie Charles Nègre in Nice. It runs from October 14, 2023 to January 28, 2024.

The exhibition Robert Doisneau : le merveilleux quotidien

Robert Doisneau exhibition: the wonderful everyday life at the Museum of Photography in NiceThis Robert Doisneau exhibition in Nice features 110 photographs. 78 of these are black-and-white photographs of the wonderful everyday life of Paris and its suburbs. The exhibition highlights 40 years of his career, from the 30s to the 70s.
Another section, Palm springs 1960, deals with the construction of a golf course in the middle of the Colorado desert. But beyond that, the life of the retirees who live there. These photos are in full color.
We are delighted by the photographer's eye, always focused on the beautiful, the simple, the convivial, the unusual, the comical. Doisneau's photographs are like an ethnographic study in which each person brings his or her own sensibility and share of dreams.

Who is Robert Doisneau

Robert Doisneau (1912-1994) is one of the world's most famous photographers. He owes his popularity to his photographs of everyday life. Robert Doisneau became a freelance photographer (1946 for the Rapho agency). He was then able to devote himself to his observation of everyday life, between two commissioned reports.
He worked for the most prestigious agencies, receiving numerous awards (Prix Kodak in 1947, Prix Nièpce in 1956, Prix du livre des rencontres d'Arles in 1979 and 1980, Prix national de la photogrpahie in 1980, Prix Balza in 1986, etc.). Major museums host his exhibitions (Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, Modern Art of Oxford, Moscow Multimedia Art Museum, Festival des rencontres d'Arles, etc.).
In short, Robert Doisneau, through the quality of his sense of observation, is the photographer who will have had the greatest impact on his contemporaries, both French and foreign.

Practical information

Museum of photography
1 place Pierre Gautier
towards the flower market

Official website

Nice Jewish Cemetery

The Nice Jewish Cemetery is located in allée François Aragon. At the entrance is a cenotaph dedicated to Nice's victims of the Holocaust.

Nice Jewish Cemetery

Before entering the Nice Jewish cemetery is a memorial or wall of deportees which lists the surnames, first names, ages and places of birth of 3602 victims deported from Nice's two railway stations.

At the entrance to the Jewish cemetery stands a cenotaph with two urns. The first urn contains ashes from the gas chambers and crematoria of Auschwitz. Then, the second contains soap made from human fat by the Nazis.

The graves of the former Jewish cemetery, which already existed in the Middle Ages, have been transferred to this cemetery.

Some graves

Nice Jewish cemeteryChapelle Alfred Van Cleef

The chapel of Alfred Van Cleef, creator of the famous Van Clef et Arpels jewelry, stands out.

As for Salomon Arpels, he was Alfred's uncle.

Sylvio's tomb

It's hard not to visit the grave of this boy, who died at the age of 7 1/2 in 1931. His parents built him a funerary monument decorated with what he had asked for on the eve of his death: a train, a car, a plane and a little tree...
The following epitaph is difficult to decipher:
To Sylvio
Justice would have it, our child
That it was up to you to lead us
One day to our final resting place.
Why then should we find ourselves
Standing in front of yours?
Miserable fate:
What have we done with you, O Sylvio:
So young, so handsome, so splendid and sublime
From the shadow into this shadow a cold ray
That's all we have left...
And forever, forever!
A train, a car, a plane, a little tree
You asked us for this the day before you died
Here they are, alas, still and cold
But as inseparable
Of your tomb as is ours
Your last breath gathered
In the deepest folds of our souls
To us Sylvio!
Your parents

Tomb of the Ioseph and Isabelle L. Family by ROMANELLI Raffaëllo

This is a marble portico with broken columns, it is mostly dominated by sphinxes and to its left is the figure of Hope or Faith.

Architect Aaron MESSIAH

Aaron Messiah(1858-1940) was a French architect. He is known for the construction of the Villa Masséna but also other villas on the Riviera, etc.

Tomb of René Goscinny

René Goscinny (1926-1977) was a screenwriter and comic strip author. He was most famous for Asterix, but also for Le Petit Nicolas, etc. He was buried in the Montparnasse cemetery, then transferred to the Caucade cemetery in Nice. And finally to the Nice Jewish cemetery.
On his stele, adorned with the Star of David, we also note the name of his wife Gilberte (1943-1994), who is still in the Caucade cemetery in Nice.

Other information

Nice Jewish cemetery.
allée François Aragon (at the foot of the château hill)
06300 Nice

Opening hours

Every weekday from 8:00 am to 6:45 pm.

Carnaval de Nice exhibition

A Carnaval de Nice exhibition is being held at the musée Massena. It spans the entire 3rd floor.

Carnaval de Nice exhibition at the musée Massena

This exhibition explores the history of the Nice Carnival. A very ancient history. In fact, there is evidence of a carnival in Nice as far back as 1294! Charles II, Count of Provence and Duke of Anjou, travelled with his court to attend a Nice carnival.

The exhibition features posters, illustrations and medals from past carnivals. Note also the presence of musical instruments, fashioned from cougourdons (or cougourdes), a Nice specialty.

Beyond history, technique

What's more, we discover huge parts of the old characters, like the head of the 2023 carnival queen and her skirt. And here, we immediately realize how gigantic the character is on her float, as both the head and the skirt are almost the height of the piece.

Finally, there are various videos from past carnivals.

exposition carnaval de Nice au musée Massena Practical information

Musée Massena
65 Rue de France
Near the Hotel Negresco

Hours
Every day, 11am-6pm, except Tuesday.

Our page on the carnaval de Nice
Official website

Exhibition by Robert Forte

The Regard sur les Alpes sauvages exhibition by Robert Forte runs until March 17, 2024. The Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre features numerous landscape shots as well as the animals that populate the Alps.

Some photos

Who is Robert Forte?

Following a traffic accident, Robert Forte changed career direction because of his disability. A lover of the mountains, he turned to photography.
Robert Forte travels the Alps from north to south in search of a spectacle like skylights, different animals in privileged moments like hunting for food.

Conclusion

Don't miss this beautiful exhibition, every photo catches the eye.

Useful information

Exhibition Regard sur les Alpes sauvages by Robert Forte at Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre,

until March 17, 2024.

The ticket gives access to the Robert Doisneau exhibition, but also to the Robert Forte exhibition.

Ticketing

See Corsica from Nice

Can you see Corsica from Nice? It's a question that often leads to the following answers:

  • No, because of the Earth's rotundity
  • Yes, thanks to the refraction of light, a kind of mirage
  • Yes, you can see all of Corsica.

In fact, the truth lies somewhere between these 3 statements.

voir la Corse depuis Nice

See Corsica from Nice

The distant island and the rotundity of the Earth

As the crow flies, Corsica is about 170km from Nice. At such a distance, even when you're high above Nice, Corsica disappears well behind the Earth's curvature. That's physics and mathematics. BUT…

This fact is calculated and verified at sea level zero. So you can't see the foot of the island. However, in its north-western part, the part facing Nice, mountains rise to 2300, 2500m and even Monte Cinto to 2706m.

The heights of Corsica

These mountains, yes, because of their altitude, can be seen from Nice. So, in favorable conditions, you can make out the top of Corsica, say, very roughly from 1800 or 2000m. Anything below this altitude disappears from our view, due to the Earth's rotundity.

Another theory

In meteorology, we're all familiar with the Foehn and the Foehn effect. This is the wind that blows over the Corsican mountains. As it descends over the sea, it heats up and becomes more humid. The humidity reflects the Corsican coastline. This reflection, this "mirage", occurs at an altitude of around 1,000m, making it possible to discern the island's relief, despite the Earth's rotundity.

The names of the Corsican mountains visible

Corsica views from Nice and the Corsican mountains
The Corsican mountains, photo Jean-Marc Foulquier, source of identifications: https://www.ovalp.com/fr/comprendre/panorama-hd-de-la-corse-vue-du-continent

The two islands to the east and the one to the west

The three "islands" (2 on the left, 1 on the right of the photo) are just 2300m peaks, so they're visible. And the empty part has an altitude lower than 1800-2000m, so it doesn't appear. So they're not islands, but mountains in north-west Corsica.

What about the refraction of light then?

This well-known physical phenomenon must certainly play a part. Light propagating in curved lines across the surface of the globe should make the island appear a little closer than it is. But this "mirage" remains anecdotal.

The false Corsica from Nice

The island's relief is easy to spot. Often, the image of Corsica is mistaken for mere fog. In which case, the relief doesn't match and therefore, it's not Corsica.

See Corsica from Nice

To distinguish Corsica from Nice, some conditions are necessary:

  • The weather must be fine.
  • The atmosphere must be dry, free of clouds, mists, suspended salt particles, etc.
  • The period and time are important too.

When to see Corsica from Nice?

When to go?

Winter is the best season to see Corsica from Nice, especially sunny dawns, those in December for example.

At what time?

The island can appear, depending on the time of sunrise, just before it appears on the horizon. The sky is illuminated, but the sun is not yet visible. As soon as it appears, the image fades very quickly and disappears rapidly, in 1 or 2 minutes.

Approximately, the island is visible 6 to 8 minutes before sunrise and 1 or 2 minutes after.

Nice’s 2023 Christmas market and illuminations

The Nice's 2023 Christmas market and illuminations are back for this festive season.

Christmas illuminations in NiceThe 2023 illuminations in Nice

The city's illuminations begin on November 26 at 6pm. Everyone admires the lights on the Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, Vieux Nice, Avenue Jean Médecin and many other streets in all Nice neighborhoods. And this until January 7, 2024. They are effective from 5pm to 11pm.

The 2023 Christmas market in Nice

The Ferris wheel is illuminated every day and even in the evening. It provides wonderful sensations and also an opportunity to admire Nice from the sky.

45 chalets

The Christmas market hosts 45 chalets, spread over a vast area. And everyone can discover traditional Christmas decorations, artisan stands, not forgetting several regional gastronomy stands (Corsica, Alsace, etc).

Santa Claus's house

Santa Claus is on hand, as he opens his house to children and their parents, from 11am to 8pm (Fridays and Saturdays until 10pm), throughout the Christmas market period.
He even promises to be present from 2pm to 7pm, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Games, rides and inflatables

Numerous games, the famous antique merry-go-round in the Albert 1er garden and inflatable structures ensure a great time for the youngest visitors.

Entertainment and concerts

  • Traditional songs and Swedish sweets are offered on Wednesday, December 13.
  • Numerous concerts throughout the Christmas market period, starting at 2pm. Marjorie Martinez, Soulseption, Nils Indjein, Swing with the Ladies, Merry Mood, The Gobi's and Chris Cadillac are already announced.
  • For young adults, DJ Ergo (December 14, 22 and 28) and DJ Afroman (December 15, 21 and January 4), from 6pm.

Dates for the 2023 Nice Christmas Market

The 2024 Christmas market takes place from December 7, 2023 to January 7, 2024.
It is open from 11am to 9pm (admission until 8pm), on Fridays and Saturdays until 11pm (admission until 10pm).
Please note: on December 24 and 31, open from 11am to 7pm (admissions until 6pm).

Christmas market prices

Free admission. Access is free of charge.

Location of the 2023 Christmas Market

As every year, it will take place between the Place Masséna and the Théâtre de Verdure in the Jardin Albert 1er.

The Christmas bath in Nicebain e Noël à Nice

Everyone is invited to the Christmas bath in Nice.
Sunday December 17 at 10:30 am, plage du Ruhl.
In their swimsuits, many swimmers get together for a festive swim. Why not join us?
The water temperature is around 12-14°. Nice's famous "pointus" accompany this traditional event.

Nativity scenes

For believers who celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus, nativity scenes are present in churches.

Giant crib

Giant crib in Place Rossetti, with life-size automatons.
Open every day from December 7 to January 7, from 10am to 8pm.

Soazig Le Ruyet at Lou Babazouk 2 in Nice

Soazig Le Ruyet à Lou Babazouk 2Soazig Le Ruyet à Lou Babazouk 2 exhibits until December 17, 2023.

Soazig Le Ruyet at Lou Babazouk 2

Soazig Le Ruyet is a painter, with uncluttered works. Uncluttered but also deep, colorful and sober at the same time. With just a few touches of color, you can feel movement, silence, warmth and more.

You have to let yourself enter the canvas to discover a deeper meaning. It could be the artist's meaning, it could be your own, it doesn't matter. Once inside, you're taken by the work.

Bravo to artist Soazig Le Ruyet.

Practical information

Lou Babazouk 2
5 rue Benoît Bunico
in Old Nice

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-12pm and 1:30pm-6pm

Phoenix park in Nice

Parc Phoenix in Nice is a paradise for children. Both a small animal park and a botanical park, it is also of interest to curious adults. Parc Phoenix is 7 hectares of gardens and facilities, 2,500 different plant species, 7,000 square meters of tropical greenhouse 25 meters high, a zoo and other facilities.
But please note: Your pets are not accepted.

The Parc Phoenix wildlife park in Nice

There are many places to discover the animals. They are spread out over several areas, depending on their living conditions.

  • Perrots and other birds in aviaries
  • rose flamingos in the large greenhouse
  • paons in the wild
  • wildebeests in their enclosure
  • tortoises, crocodiles in their enclosure
  • insects
  • snakes, iguanas in their terrariums
  • ouistitis, lemurs in their aviaries
  • walabies (small kangaroos) in their enclosures
  • otters in their pond
  • etc.
    All these animals are returned to a natural environment that suits them and, generally, they are visible, apart from a few species that live rather hidden during the day.

The botanical park at Parc Phoenix in Nice

The park is home to many different botanical species. Botany enthusiasts will be delighted. Curious visitors will also be amazed to discover surprising plants and trees.
Several biotopes are recreated, showcasing species from different climates.

  • The oasis, a place covered with date palms, citrus trees and vegetable crops
  • the Provence, its small farmhouse, olive mill and olive trees
  • the citrus garden, with its citron, grapefruit, orange, lemon and mandarin trees
  • the pre-mammoth plants, ferns, ginkgo biloba, bald cypress, cycads
  • etc

Children's playground

Part of the park is reserved for games for younger children.
There are slides, turnstiles, a mini merry-go-round and more.
Be sure to close the gate after passing through.

The tree climbing facility

A tree-climbing facility is also available for enthusiasts. This section is the only one in the whole of Phoenix Park to charge a fee in addition to admission.

The snack bar

Drinks and snacks are available in the snack bar, with outdoor seating.

Services to note

A changing area is available in the park's two toilets.
Wheelchair or stroller loan, subject to availability.

Practical information

Parc Phoenix
Avenue Charles Buchet
From streetcar or most bus stops, entrance is by leaving Phoenix Park on the left and going around it.

Access
Bus and streetcar line 2, Parc Phoenix stop
Train to Saint Augustin station

Hours
From 9:30 am to 6 pm from October 1 to March 31.
From 9:30 am to 7:30 pm from April 1 to September 30.
Open every day of the year (except December 25 and January 1).

Tariff
Full price: €5.20
Reduced rate : 3€
Free for children under 12
Accrobranche supplement

When to go to Nice

Many people wonder when to go to Nice on vacation. For some, it's to avoid the crowds, others the hot sun. For almost everyone, it's best to avoid the rain. Or the cold. Because traveling during unfavorable weather can ruin your vacation.

So, when to go to Nice?

It's a question every visitor asks. And, unfortunately, there's no single answer for everyone.
It all depends on individual tastes and habits. For example, some people prefer summer because they don't mind crowds and heat. But others prefer a cooler, less crowded season.
The choice is yours, because Nice can be visited in any season.

To guide you, here is the orientation of the weather in Nice:
Spring (February-May) has less rain than winter and starts earlier than elsewhere.
Summer (June-early October) appeals to those who love the world, lively places and warmth.
Fall (November-December) can be humid, with broad sunny spells. It's a less frequented season. Some people like it for just that reason.
Winter (December-January) is quieter, mild and relatively sunny. It can be 5-9° in the morning and 10-12° during the day, or even more.

 
Let's analyze the weather in Nice in more detail.

When to go to Nice: Nice weather in spring

When to go to Nice Nice weather in springSpring in Nice kicks off in late February, early March. In fact, after the cold of early February (the coldest month), temperatures rise again on sunny days, when nature turns green and blooms.
On the other hand, it's also a season when it can rain.

  • April is the wettest month of spring, but with just an average of 69mm of rain in the month and 224h of sunshine!
  • May and June tip sharply towards fine weather.

When to go to Nice: Nice's summer weather

Summer is a dream season in Nice. The Nice summer begins in June and lasts until October, when you can easily discover plants still in bloom. Very sunny then, but with bearable temperatures thanks to the wind.

  • June, July and August are very dry. They exceed 300h of sunshine in the month! Temperatures don't rise above 27°, except possibly on a few scorching days, with no wind.

When to go to Nice: Nice weather in autumn

When to go to Nice Nice weather in autumn

Autumn arrives late in Nice, say during November and December. But autumn is also the rainiest season. It's the season of rain, often interspersed with broad sunny spells.

  • November is the wettest month with 132mm of rain but still 187h of sunshine!

When to go to Nice: Nice weather in winter

Winter is another blessed season. It's worth remembering that tourism in Nice first developed as a winter resort, particularly for the British and Russians. After all, autumn rains diminish considerably and sunshine increases. Temperatures rarely dip below zero, but rather hover around 5°.

  • February sees just 44mm of rain, March, 38mm. Sunshine is respectively 171 and 217h.

See also Christmas, New Year and Nice's illuminations

The sea temperature in Nice

The Mediterranean Sea is a relatively warm sea. On average in Nice, it rises from 13° in winter to 25° in summer. This means that bathers can be seen all year round, winter included. So, even in the dead of winter, beachgoers shouldn't forget their swimsuits and sunglasses.

Storms in Nice

Rest assured, they are in no way characteristic of Nice's weather, and even less problematic. They're nothing like those on the Atlantic or North Sea coasts. The sea is certainly rough at times. The wind blows hard. It rains. But it's always short-lived, lasting from a few hours to a few days.
Nevertheless, storms in Nice remain relatively spectacular, which is why they deserve this special chapter on our page. Just for fun.

Omar Logang, painter in Nice

Omar Logang is an artist of Sudanese origin, living in the Nice region. He paints Nice and its beauties, to which he knows how to bring out Nice's luminosity.

Urban landscapes by Omar Logang

These works naturally evoke the emblematic sites of Nice, the Promenade des Anglais, the Negresco hotel, the Ponchettes, the port, etc. These paintings are not simple reproductions of reality, as photos would be. No, Omar Logang brings his own interpretation and sensitivity to them. He forces us to rediscover places.
Nice, of course, but also Mali, Morocco and Spain.

People in Omar Logang's paintings

Omar Logang doesn't just paint landscapes. He loves people. He paints them in everyday scenes, like these chess players in Spain, in the shade of tall trees. Or these Malians, men and women at the market or working the land. Or the bathers on the beaches of Nice. It's an everyday life that opens up before us. Sometimes with looks that call out to us. It's amazing how distant some of the characters seem, and can give the impression of a certain isolation.

Who is Omar Logang

Omar Logang was born into a family of Sudanese artists. He left southern Sudan to settle in Europe, first in Spain, where he studied art and obtained his nationality, then in France.

I could live without eating, but not without painting

He lives for painting. Doesn't he say, "I could live without eating, but not without painting".
In Nice, he paints outdoors, often in large format. He is regularly seen on the Promenade des Anglais, especially in the morning. He's very sensitive to light, and can pinpoint the best exposure over time.
He has exhibited in Spain, Austria, Morocco, Sudan, Mali and elsewhere. And very regularly in Nice.
His work can be found in Italy, Germany, the UK, Russia, the USA and France, of course.

Practical information

Official website

Catherine Ségurane

Catherine Ségurane is a 16th-century heroine from Nice. Her existence is controversial, but fortunately, legends are sometimes stronger than history. Especially as she may not be just a legend.

This page is inspired by the exhibition
Héroïque Catherine Ségurane, figure légendaire de Nice,
at the Musée Massena in Nice, October 2023-January 2024.

Catherine Ségurane

Catherine Ségurane was born into a modest family in Nice, perhaps around the beginning of the 16th century. Some say her father was a fisherman. Catherine, on the other hand, was a bugadière, or washerwoman. She is also said to have been a Maufaccia (in Nicoise), i.e. ugly.

She would therefore have led an obscure, unremarkable life, with nothing to make her stand out.
But in 1543, the French king François I, allied with the Turk Barbarossa, sought to conquer Nice, then part of the Duchy of Savoy. On August 1543, 120 Turkish galleys, under the command of Barbarossa himself, reinforced by 4 batteries of French troops and numerous soldiers, attacked the city.
The battle was fierce. However, the walls surrounding the city were unable to withstand the Franco-Turkish assault, and several breaches in the wall were finally opened. Through one of them, an Ottoman tried to plant his flag.
And that's when Catherine Ségurane stepped in. Armed only with her clothes peg, she struck the unfortunate man's skull so hard that he lost his life. Some say he was simply knocked out. Catherine Ségurane, in a rage, tore the flag and broke the staff. As a result, the enemy flag did not fly over the walls of Nice. This heroic action strengthened the resistance of the people of Nice, who were awaiting reinforcements sent by Charles III, Duke of Savoy. Alas, the town was taken by the attackers. But not the castle.
Finally, in September 1543, Charles III's troops arrived and put the Franco-Ottomans to flight. The bravery of the washerwoman would not be remembered until some years later.

Did Catherine Ségurane exist, yes or no?

Her existence is controversial for several reasons. Here we give you the arguments of the skeptics and those of the supporters of her existence.

There is no trace of her birth in the parish registers that held the place of civil status.
At the time, declarations of birth were not yet compulsory. What's more, in 1793, many documents were dispersed and lost. But the Segurans did exist in Nice. Finally, the name Catherine Ségurane may not be the right one, but the person did exist.

Direct witnesses to the battle say nothing of Catherine Ségurane's action, such as Jean Badat (1516-1567). Nor does Pierre Lambert, President of the Accounts Chamber of the Dukes of Savoy.
The witnesses can only know a small part of the battle, where they were. They don't witness everything that happened everywhere.

A woman, among men-at-arms, you wouldn't think of it!
Women have always helped fighters, particularly on the ramparts, in Nice as elsewhere. We know of other women who have distinguished themselves in this way.
Marie Fouré (siege of Péronne, August 1536), Philis de la Charce (defense of the town of Nyons, 1692), Jacqueline Robins (siege of Saint-Omer ,1710), Félicité and Théophile Fernig (against Austrian armies, 1792), Agustina Domenech, known as Agustina d'Arago (defense of Saragossa, 1808), Jeanne Laisné, known as Jeanne Fourquet or Jeanne Hachette (defense of Beauvais, 1785), Virginie Chesquière (27th line regiment of Napoleon's army, 1768), not to mention Jeanne d'Arc, etc.

The symbol of Catherine Ségurane

Whether she existed or not, she nonetheless remains the symbol of Nice resistance. At the time, resistance to the French and loyalty to the Duchy of Savoy. But also resistance to any invader of the Comté de Nice. Many former Nice residents feel more Nice than French or Italian.
She is also a symbol of the forgotten place of women in history.
A large bas-relief still stands in her memory on rue Saincaïre in Nice.

This page is inspired by the exhibition
Héroïque Catherine Ségurane, figure légendaire de Nice,
at the Musée Massena in Nice, October 2023-January 2024.

Julie Hascoët: Carrara, the twilight of the mountain

The exhibition Julie Hascoët : Carrare, le crépuscule de la montagne is presented at the Musée de la photographie Charles Nègre in Nice. It is on view until November 5, 2023.

The exhibition Julie Hascoët: Carrara, the twilight of the mountain

This exhibition features images by photographer Julie Hascoët. Carrara is a part of Tuscany, but far from the tourist clichés, far from the hills planted with olive trees, far from the winding cypress-lined roads, far, far from the Tuscan quality of life.
Carrara is a marble quarry. The gutted mountain, the machinery, the extraction roads. But Carrara is also the birthplace of Tuscan anarchism. In just a few photos, Julie Hascoët recreates these spaces and gives us the impression of a heavy headlong rush.

Who is Julie Hascoët

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Julie Hascoët was born in Douarnenez. a graduate of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie d'Arles.
But she's also a publisher, concert and exhibition organizer. In short, she's a multi-talented artist. Although, if you think about it, her field is human life, particularly life on the margins, reappropriated or abandoned spaces, ephemeral creations of life, reinvented micro-societies.
Borderline life, old mine entrances devoured by vegetation, human settlements for wild concerts, the memory of prison inmates' places, Julie Hacoët is interested in everything that is banally human.
For her, photography is an energy stirring matter (including human matter) and time.

Practical information

Galerie du Musée de la photographie Charles Nègre
1, Place Pierre Gautier
(near the Cours Saleya flower market, Vieux Nice).

Until November 5, 2023
from 10am to 12:30pm and from 1:30pm to 6pm

Exhibition Catherine Ségurane

The exhibition Héroïque Catherine Ségurane. Legendary figure of Nice, is held at the Musée Massena, from October 13, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

The exhibition Héroïque Catherine Ségurane. Legendary figure of Nice

Catherine Segurane à NiceThe Musée Massena in Nice already offers documents on Catherine Ségurane in its permanent collections.
This exhibition at the Musée Massena in Nice features a wealth of objects, engravings, paintings and documents about this Nice celebrity.
But did she really exist?
Here again, the exhibition is based on historical evidence of a revolt by the beleaguered people of Nice, and the heroic deeds of one or more women.
In short, the exhibition Héroïque Catherine Ségurane. Legendary figure of Nice gives you food for thought.
In the end, whether she existed or not is perhaps not the most important thing. What matters is the image she conjures up of a courageous people.

Who was Catherine Segurane

Catherine Segurane was from Nice, a woman from a modest background. Perhaps a bgadière, a washerwoman. But her exceptional fate made her the idol of many in Nice.
Nice was then part of the Duchy of Savoy. In 1543, the city of Nice was besieged by Franco-Ottoman troops. They had succeeded in penetrating the citadel on the hill, but had not taken control of the castle. An Ottoman was about to plant his flag on a hill. It was then that Catherine Ségurane struck him with a heavy blow from a clothes beater, killing him on the spot.
This gesture galvanized Nice's resistance fighters, as they awaited help from Charles II, Duke of Savoy, who finally arrived to save Nice.
To save Nice? Not really, since it was Catherine Ségurane who gave the signal for resistance to the Franco-Ottomans.
Since then, she has been regarded as a muse of the people of Nice.

Practical information

Musée Masséna
65, rue de France
Nice
Entrance possible via the garden on the Promenade des Anglais, right next to the Hotel Negresco.
Tickets must be purchased first at Rue de France, before entering the museum.

Access
Streetcar line 2, Alsace-Lorraine stop
Bus 12, stop Gambetta-Promenade or Congrès-Promenade

Opening times

From October 13, 2023 to January 7, 2024
Every day except Tuesday, December 25 and January 1.
From 10am to 6pm until October 31st.
From 11am to 6pm from November 1 to April 30.

Official website
Online tickets

7th Promswin : Tout Nice nage

The 7th Promswin: Tout Nice nage is a series of open-water swimming events. They take place on October 7 and 8, 2023, on the Ponchettes beach in Nice.

The Promswin in Nice in 5 events


5 individual swimming events, on courses of 500m, 1km, 2km, 5km and 10km.
Note that the 10km is the equivalent of crossing the Baie des Anges. It also amounts to attempting the future 2024 Olympic marathon.

Practical information

7e Promswin : Tout Nice nageThe events take place on the Ponchettes beach, at the foot of the Promenade des Anglais, at Les Ponchettes; Cours Saleya or Vieux Nice if you prefer.

Official website

Pink October 2023 in Nice

Pink October 2023 in Nice takes place from October 8.

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A race without a stopwatch or competition takes place along the Promenade des Anglais. It consists of a run to Carras (7 kms) and a walk to Lanval (5 kms).
You don't have to be an experienced runner, nor do you have to finish first, just take part. And preferably dressed in pink.

Registration: €12
SOS Breast Cancer

LOU BABAZOUK 2 in Nice

The LOU BABAZOUK 2 gallery in Nice is located at 5, rue Benoit Bunico.
Currently and until September 24, 2023, it presents artworks produced by children's groups.

Why visit Galerie LOU BABAZOUK 2 in Nice?

A visit to Galerie LOU BABAZOUK 2 in Nice is a must, simply to find sparkling, original works created by groups of children.
Parents seem to be very proud of their offspring as they happily make their way to this exhibition. Among these children, perhaps some will be future Nice artists? Why not?
Through their works, the viewer quickly realizes that children are not insensitive to art.

The children's view of these artists is fresh, and the works created are colorful and cheerful.

A painting that represents the children's guestbook of sorts is also on view.

City of Nice leisure centers

This summer, children taking part in the City of Nice's Leisure Centers were introduced to Art. The children were asked to imagine a work of art, often involving the association of two artists. We note, for example, Yves Klein seen by Matisse and vice versa, but also César by Niki de Saint Phalle, etc. Sabine Géraudie even visited the site, with the aim, of course, of admiring the children's works. And perhaps also to discover the creations of her blue chair (Sabine Géraudie by Jérémy Besset but also Sabine Géraudie by Faben).

Galerie LOU BABAZOUK 2 à NiceExhibition presentation

At the "Les p'tits Artistes de Cassini" arts and cultural center, 1,000 children aged 3 to 12 had fun and experimented with different techniques such as painting, drawing, sculpture and photography.
The children had fun painting, cutting out, gluing, drawing and coloring, as well as sculpting, and more. Each of them was able to give free rein to his or her imagination.
Both the educators and the children enjoyed and had a lot of fun with this exercise.

Practical information

Galerie Lou Babazouk 2 is located at 5, rue Benoît Bunico, Nice.
Exhibition by children from leisure centers until September 24, 2023, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 6pm.

Jazz Festival 2023 in Nice

The Jazz Festival 2023 in Nice will take place in Nice, from July 18 to 21, 2023, with, as every year, a magnificent program: Herbie Hancock, Juliette Armanet, Tom Jones, Matthieu Chedid, etc. Fans will be able to listen to 24 great artists of the international scene.

Jazz Festival 2023 in Nice Program

Nice Jazz Festival 2023

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

LAURENT COULONDRE "MEVA FESTA"
Tuesday, July 18 - Théâtre de Verdure - 19:30

HIROMI
Tuesday, July 18 - Théâtre de Verdure - 20:45

DAVE HOLLAND NEW 4TET
Tuesday, July 18 - Théâtre de Verdure - 22:30

ADI OASIS
Tuesday, July 18 - Masséna - 20:00

GABRIELS
Tuesday, July 18 - Masséna - 21:15

JULIETTE ARMANET
Tuesday, July 18 - Masséna - 23:00

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

IMMANUEL WILKINS QUARTET
Wednesday, July 19 - Théâtre de Verdure - 7:30 pm

LUDOVIC LOUIS
Wednesday, July 19th - Théâtre de Verdure - 8:45pm

YURI BUENAVENTURA & ROBERTO FONSECA " UN HISTORIA DE UN AMOR
Wednesday, July 19 - Théâtre de Verdure - 22:30

EMILE LONDONIEN
Wednesday, July 19 - Masséna - 20:00

HYPHEN HYPHEN
Wednesday, July 19th - Masséna - 21:15

SIR TOM JONES
Wednesday, July 19th - Masséna - 23:00

Thursday, July 20, 2023

EDOUARD PENNES PRESENTS DJANGO GENERATION WITH GIACOMO SMITH, FANOU TORRACINTA, SÉBASTIEN GINIAUX & ROMAIN VUILLEMIN
Thursday, July 20 - Théâtre de Verdure - 7:30 pm

SUPERBLUE : KURT ELLING & CHARLIE HUNTER
Thursday, July 20th - Théâtre de Verdure - 20:45

GOGO PENGUIN EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OK TOUR 2023
Thursday, July 20th - Théâtre de Verdure - 22:30

JALEN NGONDA
Thursday, July 20th - Masséna - 20:00

OMAH LAY
Thursday, July 20th - Masséna - 21:15

HERBIE HANCOCK
Thursday, July 20th - Masséna - 23:00

Friday, July 21, 2023

JULIUS RODRIGUEZ
Friday, July 21 - Théâtre de Verdure - 19:30

BIG CHIEF HARRISON JR.
Friday, July 21 - Théâtre de Verdure - 8:45pm

DIANNE REEVES
Friday, July 21 - Théâtre de Verdure - 22:30

OLIVIA DEAN
Friday, July 21 - Masséna - 8:00 PM

TOWER OF POWER
Friday, July 21 - Masséna - 9:15pm

-M- "RÊVALITÉ
Friday, July 21 - Masséna - 23:00

NJF sessions 2023

SLY JOHNSON 55.4 + 1UP
Wednesday May 03 - Stockfish - 20:00

FEMI KUTI & THE POSITIVE FORCE + SYNA AWEL - "THILISSA LIVE ELECTRO
Thursday, May 25th - Théâtre Lino Ventura - 20:00

ERIK TRUFFAZ " ROLLIN' & CLAP " + SCHNEOR DASNIERE-INI
Thursday, June 08 - Théâtre National de Nice - La Cuisine - 20:00

Jam Official Sessions of the Nice Jazz Festival

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
Bar le 223
223, promenade des Anglais 06200 Nice

Practical information

Nice Jazz Festival 2023

Access

Streetcar T1 : Stop Massena or Opéra-Vieille ville
Streetcar T2 : Jean Médecin stop

Fares

Full price 45 €.
Preferential rate 40 € until May 2, 2023
Youth ticket from 16 to 24 years old32 €.
Free for children under 3 years old
Children's ticket from 3 to 9 years old: 5 €.
Child rate from 10 to 15 years old €20

Ticketing
Official website

Beaches of Nice

Beaches of Nice stretch from the Quai des Etats-Unis to the airport. That's around 5km of beaches.
And for another (small) part, they're on the other side of the port, towards Mont Boron.

Beaches of Nice

Beaches of NiceOn the Quai des Etats-Unis - airport section, the beaches are partly private, partly public. Note that there are fewer private beaches than public open spaces. And each private beach leaves a 3m clearance along the seafront.
All beaches are covered with pebbles. These have their detractors as well as their adepts. To each his own. Pebbles are less invasive and cleaner than sand. But they're also harder to cross or lie on.
In the area beyond the port, towards Mont Boron, the beaches of the Bains militaires, the plage de la Réserve, the plage Coco Beach (in the rocks) and the plage de la Plateforme cover a relatively modest surface area. But these less-frequented beaches have their regulars.

Authorized / prohibited

Dogs and other pets are prohibited on beaches, except those authorized. See below.

Motor vehicles are prohibited, except for work.

Picking up and carrying away pebbles is prohibited.

It is forbidden to practice wild camping or bivouac by the sea. No tents to spend the night. But you can sleep on the beach, under the stars, without a tent.
Smoking is allowed on beaches, except those without tobacco. See below.

We can practice toplessness, but not nudism.

Supervised beaches in Nice

Some beaches are supervised by lifeguards in summer, generally from early June until mid-September. The supervised beaches are:

  • Carras
  • Sainte Hélène
  • Magnan
  • Poincaré
  • Florida
  • Forum
  • Lido
  • Centennial
  • Beau rivage
  • Ponchettes
  • Coco Beach beyond the harbor

Dog beaches

During the summer, dogs and other pets are only allowed on Nice's designated beaches. Outside summer, the ban remains in force, but dogs are tolerated on many beaches.
Here are the Nice beaches where dogs are allowed:

  • beach of la Lanterne,
  • the one of Lenval
  • and Carras beach.

Disabled beaches in NiceThe disabled beaches

Disabled people in wheelchairs benefit from a special area. Gentle descent and hard surface for circulation. Disabled beaches are located

    • on the Centenaire beach, opposite the Albert 1er gardens (The floor slab was damaged and fractured by storm Aline on October 19, 2023).
    • and Carras beach, to the west

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Non-smoking beaches

Several beaches are non-smoking. These are

  • beach of centenaire
  • the one of Bains Militaires,
  • the one of Lenval.

Sports beaches

  • The Opéra beach allows parasailing.
  • Blue Beach offers parasailing and towed buoys.
  • The Ponchettes beach in summer hosts 2 beach volleyball courts, with fine sand floors.
  • Some kitesurfers launch from the Magnan beaches, to the west.
  • From the port, initiations to scuba diving are organized.

Odyssey and Ulysses in Nice

The Odyssey and Ulysses dominate Nice 's Castle Hill. Indeed, beautiful mosaics evoke the work of Homer, in connection with Nice's Greek origins.

Evocation of the Odyssey and Ulysses

Odyssey and Ulysses in Nice

On the castle hill, leading to the large terrace overlooking the port, a few mosaics adorn the steps.

They evoke Homer's Odyssey and the adventures of Ulysses.

In the 1960s, Charles Catherin, chief architect for the City of Nice and a Greek culture enthusiast, came up with the idea for this pavement. He designed the motifs.
And it was another Nice municipal employee, mason Honoré Gilly, who created the mosaics. They are made up of tesserae of tiles and pebbles.

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Origins de Nice

Nice has distant Greek origins, since the Greeks built a port at the foot of the hill. See our page on the history of Nice.

The locality's name is attested in the forms Nicaea [oppidum] in the 1st century AD. C.; Nikaia in the II century; Nicaea, Nicia in the ive century; [fratribus] Niciensi in 1119; Niza in the XIII century; Nisse in the XIVe century, Niça in 1436 (Occitan form).
The toponym is derived from the Greek word (thea) nikaia "that gives victory ". Nikaia is an epithet attached to the name of a deity, perhaps Artemis or Athena, honored in Marseille. It would therefore be one of the many Greek toponyms of the Mediterranean coast (cf. Fos, Antibes, Agde).
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