Tourist attractions in Nice

Nice is home to the famous Le Chateau castle. And although not much of the original famous Le Chateau castle remains to this day, the site in which it was located gives you a gorgeous view the city. If you are a photography enthusiast, Le Chateau is just the place to capture Nice and her beautiful surroundings. There is also a pleasant park at the site where the Le Chateau castle was situated, and the park makes a great place to relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Nice. In keeping with the French’s reputation of making the best with what they have, the castle’s staff have even installed an elevator which, for a small fee, can save you the trouble of walking up the stairs to Le Chateau hill.

Your visit to Nice, France would be considered by many to be incomplete without a visit to the Promenade des Anglais. History has it that the roots of Promenade des Anglais were from a project initiated by rich tourists to Nice in past centuries, whose aim was to provide employment to the hordes of beggars who had invaded the city. Today the Promenade is a busy place with huge throngs of people going about. The entire length of the Promenade is estimated to run for miles and is lined with several cafes, among other features, to cater to the thousands of people who visit the area. In many ways, Promenade des Anglais can actually be considered the heart of Nice.

Nice’s Pedestrian Zone, also known as Rue de France, is another place in the city worth paying a visit to during your visit. Cars are banned from this section of the city, hence the name Pedestrian Street. It is here where you can get a feel for what it would be like to live in a city without the hassle and congestion of car traffic. Serenity aside, the Pedestrian Zone is a really great place to shop and is an especially good a place to get a fairly priced souvenir to help you commemorate your trip to France. The pedestrian street is also known for its cafes, specializing in both French and exotic cuisine, so you are sure to find a flavor of your liking.

Also called the Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the Russian cathedral was built early last century, just before the First World War broke out. This is a remarkable work of Architecture, with a well co-ordinated ‘color scheme’ and complete with the domes. The construction of the cathedral was financed by rich Russians who, in keeping with European tradition of the time, traveled to Nice each year during the colder months, due to Nice’s friendlier weather during the season. Nice’s catholic cathedral, built in the 17th century is also another remarkable cathedral in Nice France. Also referred to as Sainte Repartare Cathedral, this cathedral is still in religious use and is the center of the Catholic Church in Nice.

The old city of Nice is another location worth paying a visit to during your trip to France. By walking through the streets of ‘Old Nice,’ you are able to experience a small taste of what it was like to be in Nice during the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of the remarkable places in Old Nice include L’Opera theater, built in late 19th century; the former Senate building, which is no longer used for any administrative duties; and the Eglise du Jesus, which was built in early 17th century. Old Nice is also a great place to eat out, as it is lined with several cafes. This part of Nice is also a much loved shopping venue for tourists.

The city of Nice, France has managed to preserve most of its history within various museums around the city. One museum you won’t want to miss is the Nice Archaeological Museum, which has exhibits that showcase the amazing stories from the lives and times of the ancient Romans (baths and all,) proving that they were not just tall tales. If you are an arts enthusiast, you won’t want to miss the Mattise Museum, which displays various works by Henri Matisse. There is also a Musee Chagall, exhibiting the work of Chagall. Other remarkable museums in Nice include the museum of Naïve arts, the museum of modern art and the Musee des Beaux Arts Jules Cheret. Nice also boasts a museum of Asian art.

The Monument des Morts is another place you might consider paying a visit to while in Nice, France. It is actually a monument, or rather a war memorial, built to commemorate the brave Frenchmen who have lost their lives to war. It is a very short distance from the port of Nice, right at the Colline du Chateau. The location of the Monument des Morts next to the Port of Nice (where the cruise ships dock) and near the Chatteau (which is an extremely busy part of Nice) means that it is an attraction visited by many throughout the year. A picture taken at this solemn site is bound to invite a lot of questions from your friends and family back at home.

The Palais Lascaris is yet another landmark of Nice you should visit while in the city. This site has a long and fascinating history, having been a 17th century palace. Today, it is run by Nice’s cultural authorities and is used as venue for Nice’s cultural exhibition. It is open on all days of the week, except on Mondays from 10 in the morning to 6 in the evening, with a two-hour lunch break between noon and 2 in the afternoon. The original Palais Lascaris was an elaborately built affair, and much of its original outline is still there to this day. To get to the Palais Lascaris, the road to take is the 15 Rue Droite.