On the top of hill of the Old Town lies the Musée de la Castre which occupies a classified historic monument, a medieval castle which was once used as a monastery. Initially the tower was intended for the Lérins monks, the lords of the region. The castle of Cannes marked its architectural majesty. In this […]
Located at the hill above the Le Suquet, Cannes’ Old Town, you will find a beautiful church built in the Gothic style. Built between the 15th and 16th century, the Église Notre-Dame de l’Espérance is the most important church in Cannes, dedicated to Our Lady of Hope. During the World War II this church was […]
If you are a fan of museums and an admirer of artists then this is a place you will find rather interesting! Situated in the famous Grand Hotel on La Croisette, this museum contains work of artists who found inspiration from the beautiful Côte d’Azur. La Centre d’Art La Malmaison is positioned in the game […]
If you are looking for a fun time in Cannes, then you should pay a small visit to the Casino. Be aware, though. Its outer design with its digital screen and displays, its large aquarium in the entrance as well as its spacious play area may trick you into never leaving! You will find 220 […]
The Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, the most important Cathedral in Nice, is also a very important landmark in the history of the city. It is a Catholic cathedral built in the Baroque style, and it is located in the Old Town in Place Rossetti. The name of the Cathedral is dedicated to a Palestinian girl named Reparata. […]
Musée Matisse is a museum located in Nice which houses an extensive collection of the work of Henri Matisse, a French artist known for his striking use of colour. The museum focuses on his entire career from his beginnings to his final work. The museum is located north of the centre, easily accessible by bus. […]
Hotel Negresco is a luxurious five-star hotel on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, on France’s famous Côte d’Azur. The hotel takes its name from its founder, Henri Negresco. As a young boy he worked in his father’s hotel until the age of 13 when he decided to travel and search for his fortune. He […]
Upon your arrival at Place Garibaldi, you should not miss a visit to the Musée d’art moderne et d’art contemporain (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art), or MAMAC for short. The museum is dedicated to art from the last sixty or so years and it has been operating since 1990. You can find around 1,300 works […]
Place Garibaldi is the second square of Nice located on the northern edge of the Old Town. This place and its name honour the Italian general and statesman Giuseppe Garibaldi, who was born in Nice. Giuseppe Garibaldi contributed to Italian unification and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy. He is considered one of the […]
Nice’s famous Place Masséna, with its beautiful colourful buildings, never fails to impress its visitors. The name ‘Masséna’ comes from the French military commander Andre Masséna who was one of the original Marshals during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. If you pay attention to the buildings, you might realise that the heritage is not […]
