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The Hill of the castle is a natural height in the South-East of Nice. This hill separates the Old Nice from the port. It offers various interests: exceptional panoramas, a beautiful waterfall, a playground, ruins, etc.
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The altitude of this hill, yet located on the edge of the sea, goes up to 92m. That is to say, it is about the difference in altitude that one must climb to reach its summit. This hill is isolated and dominates the city and the surroundings. Perfectly arranged, it offers sublime panoramas and other points of interest.
Several places offer extraordinary panoramas, extending to infinity. Here are some of these viewpoints, on the west side. There are others, from the Bellanda Tower, from the Cascade, from the summit where there is an orientation table. But also, on the East side, with superb views of the port.
One of the poles of interest of the hill is its waterfall. The water comes from the Vésubie river and its water supply basins, whose flow it regulates. The loud sound of the waterfall can be heard from afar, the spray jumps to our faces according to the direction of the wind, in short, it is a great pleasure offered, as well to the visitors as to the people of Nice, who willingly frequent the hill.
La Colline du château has not one but several playgrounds. First, there is the children's area, with a wooden castle, slides, climbing net, etc. Next to it, there is a large area, without any facilities, where older children can create their own activities, usually sports.
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