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Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
Religious site4.7 · 4 5624.2 · 578≈ 32 minFree entry335 m from the center
The largest Roman Catholic church in Nice, constructed on Avenue Jean Médecin between 1864 and 1868 following Nice's annexation to France. Designed by architect Louis Lenormand, its striking French Neo-Gothic architecture drew inspiration from Angers Cathedral. The white-stone facade features twin 65-metre square towers and a grand rose window portraying the Assumption, while the luminous interior hosts regular organ concerts.
Highlights
- Largest Catholic church in Nice, built in French Neo-Gothic style
- Twin square facade towers rising 65 metres high
- Grand rose window stained glass depicting the Assumption
Opening hours
| Mon | 16:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 09:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 09:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 09:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 12:00, 16:00 – 19:00 |
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