9 Days in Nice: A Journey of Art and Beauty

N Laili

5 Jan 2024

Join me on a 9-day adventure in the picturesque city of Nice, where we'll explore stunning gardens, visit world-renowned museums, and immerse ourselves in the rich culture and history of this French Riviera gem.

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Day 1Strolling Through Jardin Albert 1er and Place Masséna

19th-century public park with mature trees, lawns, pools, a bandstand & summer open-air theater.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Ornate 19th-century plaza lined with cafes & neoclassical buildings, host to many public events.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Delving into the Artistic World of Musée Matisse and Marc Chagall National Museum

$100

$ 7

Set in an elegant 17th-century villa, this museum of Matisse paintings offers tours & a library.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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Museum dedicated to paintings & work in other media by Russian-born French artist Marc Chagall.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

Day 3Discovering the Serenity of Garden of Arenas Cimiez and Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption

$ 7

This historic site features ruins of a Roman amphitheater that held up to 5,000 spectators.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Vast neo-Gothic church founded in 1864, known for its imposing twin towers & vibrant stained glass.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Fountain Magic, Promenade Bliss, and Flower Market Delights

Landmark bronze sculpture of Greek god Apollo, a focus of local jokes & anecdotes since the 1950s.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Green space with diverse plants & trees, plus fountains, a play area for kids & a reflecting pool.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Long-running outdoor market featuring fresh cut flowers as well as local produce & food products.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Embracing Nature's Beauty at Parc du Mont Boron

Picturesque elevated park offering walking trails amid sea, mountain & city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 6Immerse in Art at Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC) and Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice

$50

Modern towerlike building containing collections of avant-garde art from American & France.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

6 - 9 min

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Baroque cathedral housing paintings, 3 organs & altar with the remains of the martyred St Reparata.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 7Unveiling History at Musée du Palais Lascaris and Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice

$30

$ 7

17th century Baroque palace with frescoed ceilings, tapestries & antique musical instruments.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

14 - 17 min

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Byzantine-style place of Orthodox worship & gardens at the site of Tsarevich Nicholas' death.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 8Step into the Glamorous Past at Villa Masséna Musée

$40

Ornate center for Riviera art & artifacts to the belle époque, including Napoleon's death mask.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

Day 9Artistic Treasures and Natural Wonders at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice and Parc Phœnix

$60

$ 7

Fine-art museum in 19th-century mansion with paintings by van Loo & Monet, plus sculptures by Rodin.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$35

11 - 14 min

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Botanical garden & zoo with huge tropical glasshouse, aviaries & habitats for otters & wallabies.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $307 In total

Activities & Food:$280

Transport:$27