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Monastère de Cimiez
Religious site4.6 · 1 4934.4 · 645≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry
Perched on the hill of Cimiez, this historic Franciscan monastery was founded in the 9th century and expanded in the 16th century. Its church of Notre-Dame de Cimiez contains Renaissance masterpieces, notably expressive 15th-century altarpieces painted by Ludovico Brea. Visitors can wander through the manicured Italian-style cloister gardens overlooking Nice and the sea, or pay respects at the graves of painters Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy.
Highlights
- 15th-century Renaissance altarpieces by painter Ludovico Brea
- Italianate cloister gardens with rose pergolas and coastal panoramas
- Historic cemetery containing the graves of Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 19:30 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 19:30 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 19:30 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 19:30 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 18:00 |
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