Cimiez Monastery
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Cimiez Monastery - by Ferrand06700 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Description
The Cimiez Monastery is located in the namesake upper-class neighbourhood of Nice. It was founded in the VIII century by Benedictine monks and is occupied since 1546 by Franciscan monks. The complex also includes the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, a Franciscan Museum, a cemetery, and a large garden with panoramic views. The Church includes three major paintings by the primitive Niçois Louis Bréa, and the painters Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy are buried in the Cimiez cemetery.
Access & Transport
Address: Place Jean-Paul II Pape The Monastère bus stop (35) and Arènes / Musée Matisse (5, 16, 18, 33, 40, 70) are less than 5mins walk away. By car, there are parkings spaces at Avenue du Monastère and Place du Monastère.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the nearby Arènes de Cimiez and the Matisse Museum.
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral. Donations help preserve the city's architectural heritage.
Conclusion
The Cimiez Monastery is a bit of a cultural gem, only 3km away from the historic centre of Nice. It has a long and interesting history and a pleasant architecture. It is also flanked by a small but gorgeous garden with some Roman ruins only a few minutes' walk away. Recommended for any traveller looking to truly explore the city.
Key positive
Visually striking facade
Close to the city centre with great views
Key negative
Church is quite dark inside, making it difficult to really appreciate the artworks
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but best for aged 12 and above (younger children are unlikely to find it interesting). The garden and buildings look to be accessible for visitors with reduced mobility but we can't be certain.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h
MONDAY08:30 - 12:30
TUESDAY08:30 - 12:30
WEDNESDAY08:30 - 12:30
THURSDAY08:30 - 12:30
FRIDAY08:30 - 12:30
SATURDAY08:30 - 12:30
SUNDAY -
MONDAY14:30 - 18:30
TUESDAY14:30 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY14:30 - 18:30
THURSDAY14:30 - 18:30
FRIDAY14:30 - 18:30
SATURDAY14:30 - 18:30
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