Nice, ma ville, mon quartier exhibition

The Nice, ma ville, mon quartier exhibition is on show at the Villa Massena museum until March 2, 2025. It will be of interest to the people of Nice, city lovers, history buffs and the curious.

Exhibition Nice, ma ville, mon quartier

The exhibition is presented by major sectors: Rive du Paillon, Nice Historique, Haut de Nice, Cœur de Nice, Collines de Nice, and Nice Ouest. It covers various themes:

• The arrival of the English in the 18th century.
Important events such as the International Exhibition and the arrival of electricity.
• The development of infrastructure (train stations, hospitals, hotels, etc.).
• Emblematic economic activities such as the cultivation of wine and carnations.

The exhibition is an "intimate representation of the city". Intimate indeed, as the streets, buildings and activities evoked provide memories of journeys, visits, leisure activities, etc.
This is therefore not a cold exhibition of Nice's neighborhoods, but an evocation of life in the city.
And it's a great pleasure to find one's bearings on the huge aerial views of Nice, to be amazed at the ancient configuration of certain streets, etc.

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Six territories and 38 neighborhoods

The vast city of Nice has been gradually transformed. So, we return to the ancient city and its history, which has constantly transformed the city.
Yes, the changes in Nice are not just current, they've always existed, the city has constantly adapted.
Thanks to this exhibition Nice, ma ville, mon quartier, we can experience this slow evolution.
In addition to illustrations, drawings, watercolors or old paintings of Nice neighborhoods, we'll note the names of famous artists in Nice (here in chronological order of birth):

• Clément Roassal (1781-1850)
• Joseph Fricero (1807-1870)
• Hercule Trachel (1820-1872)
• Emmanuel Costa (1833-1921)
• Alexis Mossa (1844-1926)
• Jean Giletta (1856-1933)
• Etc

Practical information

Exhibition Nice, ma ville, mon quartier
Musée de la Villa Massena
65 rue de France / Promenade des Anglais

From October 18 to March 2, 2025
Open 11am to 6pm, except Tuesdays

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  Jean-Marc Foulquier