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Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat is a peninsula in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the southeast of France. Cap Ferrat is now known for its exotic, historic villas. Cap Ferrat offers incredible views off the coast with yacht-filled harbours. It is situated in the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat municipality and had 1,573 residents as of 2017. After Monaco, Cap Ferrat was ranked as the second most expensive place to live in 2012. The land became significantly less barren and rocky during the past century as plant life expanded and diversified. With the growth of the vacation resorts in the area, Cap-Ferrat became a popular destination for vacations. Cap Ferrat, once the home of Belgian King Leopold II, is now home to several exquisite mansions, most notably the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Read More

The St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral is the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral housed in the lovely French city of Nice. The bell tower dome of the cathedral is completely covered in gold leaf, and its design is based on a Greek cross. t was constructed in the early 20th century as a memorial to the son of Aleksandr II tsarevich Nicolai. Each of its six bulbous domes has an Italian gold cross attached. Magnificent mosaics adorn the red brick façade of this building. The church's interior is equally impressive, with breathtakingly elaborate decorations. In 1987, the cathedral was granted the title "Heritage of the 20th century" and was registered as a historical monument. Read More

The Maeght Foundation is located in the southeast of France, roughly 25 kilometres from Nice, on the Colline des Gardettes, a hill overlooking Saint-Paul de Vence. It showcases artwork in all types of modern art, including paintings, sculptures, collages, and more. It was founded in 1964 by Marguerite and Aimé Maeght. The Maeght Foundation is home to one of Europe's largest collections of 20th-century paintings, sculptures, drawings, and graphic arts, including works by Bonnard, Braque, Léger, Miró, Richier, and many more. Not just this, it also features work by contemporary artists like Bergmann, Calzolari, Chillida, Christo, Del Re, and Garouste. A sculpture garden, courtyards, terraces, exhibition halls, a chapel, a library, and a bookshop are just a few of the interior and exterior elements that make up the complex. Read More

Right off Massena Square (Place Massena), you can find Jardin Albert 1er, a 19th-century park. The path along the park treats with you fresh air, greenery, historic statues, and eateries. The Albert I Garden, one of the first in Nice, was built in 1852. Since 1896, a colossal statue commemorating the County of Nice's accession into France has stood above the building's southern entrance. The statue features a winged Victory resting atop her. Over the years, numerous additional monuments have been built inside the park. The spectacular Bandstand and the alluring Fountain of the Three Graces are the most impressive.The Albert I Garden now hosts various cultural events and book festivals. However, the most popular event is the Nice Jazz Festival, which debuted in the Cimiez Garden and has now earned a special place in this park. While the adults take strolls through the lawn, kids can enjoy a gala time in the playground. Read More

The Marc Chagall National Museum, located in the Alpes-Maritimes, is a French national museum dedicated to the works of painter Marc Chagall. Sculptures, pottery, stained glass, tapestries, and mosaics are also the main attractions here. The museum was established during the artist's lifetime and opened its doors in 1973 with the help of the Minister of Culture, André Malraux. The museum is also known as National Museum Marc Chagall Biblical Message. A collection of seventeen paintings by the artist illustrating the biblical message are housed in this museum. Chagall donated these paintings to the French State in 1966. The tour includes guides and video explanations to help you understand the artist's life. Read More

Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

MAMAC, or the Modern & Contemporary Art Museum, located near Place Garibaldi, Nice, is dedicated to modern and contemporary art. The museum is tetrapod arch-shaped, spanning the Paillon, the coastal river. Made up of four square-shaped, windowless concrete towers, they are linked with glazed passageways in the form of arches. From the late 1950s to the present, the museum has a collection of pioneering artworks. These pieces are from various groups, including the European New Realists, American Pop art, the School of Nice, Arte Povera, Supports and Surfaces, and many other artistic protagonists. The area is extended to over ten display sections representing the neo-classicism style. On the first floor, the gallery spaces are reserved for temporary exhibitions, while the second and third floors are home to the gallery's permanent collections. Read More

Monastère de Cimiez, the Franciscan monastery, is home to a small community of Franciscan missionaries and is situated in the peaceful neighbourhood of Cimiez. The Monastery is listed as one of the historical monuments. Monastère de Cimiez has housed Franciscan monks since the sixteenth century, and some of them still live here. It is strongly advised to look inside the stunning church, embellished with 15th-century artwork. The Franciscan Museum of the Abbey, which chronicles the history of the Franciscans in Nice starting in the 13th century, is equally fascinating. Discover popular paintings from the 15th to the 18th century with over 300 papers detailing the Franciscans' way of life and a reconstructed cell that reveals how the monks lived. The graves of Rouge Marten di Garr, the Nobel Prize in literature winner, and painter Henri Matisse are among those in the cemetery next to the abbey. The garden of the monastery with its rose orchard and Mediterranean plants encompasses a magnificent view of the city that extends to the sea. Read More

Mount Boron is a hill situated in the Alpes-Maritimes region of France, southeast of Nice. Nearly 200 meters above sea level (191.3 meters), Mount Boron presents a fresh panoramic view of the city and its Old Port. The Cap-Ferrat peninsula and the entire village of Villefranche-sur-Mer are visible from this vantage point. The lush wilderness has paved pathways for hiking and mountain biking, making for a perfect getaway from the city. The hill may be accessed from the city centre by the No. 33 city bus. However, the longer hike is not particularly challenging and is worthwhile. As you walk through the forest with Nice on your left, you will reach a fort known as Mont Alban. Due to its poor condition, this building is currently closed. However, it is still worth a view of its well-preserved architecture. Don't miss out on the best part, the visually stimulating views of the sea. Read More

The Musée Masséna, located on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, is one of the last elegant mansions of the 19th century. The museum offers an insight in the history of Nice through thematic and chronological evidence displayed on the first two floors. The heritage of Nice is chronologically presented from 1792 to 1939 on the first and second floors. The library of Cessole, containing thousands of documents on the histories of the County of Nice, Provence, Savoy, and Italy du Nord, is housed on the third and top floors. Napoleon's death mask was created by Dr Arnolt, Josephine's mother-of-pearl tiara, the gold, pearls, and colourful stones that Murat gave to the Empress, and the book written by the Prefect Liegeard, are among the exhibits. A scenography that incorporates graphic arts, furniture, and era items, especially history, is used in all the pieces. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a revolutionary landscape architect created a historic garden for the museum next to the renowned hotel Negresco and overlooks the Promenade des Anglais. The public entrance is towards the north of the museum. Read More

A municipal museum, Musée Matisse is dedicated to the french painter, Henri Matisse. It compiles one of the largest collections of his works, tracing his artistic development from his earliest to his most recent creations. The museum is housed in Villa des Arènes, a 17th-century villa. The museum's permanent collection consists of a range of donations, the majority of which is contributed by Matisse himself, who lived and worked in Nice from 1917 to 1954, his heirs, and the state government. In addition, the museum exhibits 187 of Matisse's personal items, along with 68 paintings, 236 sketches, 218 prints, 95 pictures, 57 sculptures, 14 books with illustrations, tapestries, and stained glass. Read More