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Nice, France

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Cimiez

Head north of the city centre, it's the wealthy residential suburb of Cimiez, crammed with reminders of its Roman past. There is also a 16th-century monastery which affords superb views of the bay and displays some fabulous art works nearby.

Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain

Nice's pride and joy in the architectural stakes specialize in French and American avant-garde works from the 1960s to the present. The four marble-coated towers are connected together by the glass walkways, on top of which is a must-see rooftop garden.

Musée Matisse

Well-known pieces in the permanent collection include Matisse's blue paper cutouts of Blue Nude IV and Woman with Amphora, the Matisse Museum is Cimiez' biggest draw card. The museum's collection spans the artist's long productive life, capturing all of this creative phases and including drawings, bronze sculptures, oil paints and cut-out canvases.

Musée National Message Biblique Marc-Chagall

A house of the largest public collection of works by the Russian painter Marc Chagall (1887-1985), the museum was built in 1972 to hold the Biblical Message Cycle, a collection of 17 enormous canvases inspired by the Old Testament.

Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas

Commissioned by Nicolas II and his mother, this church was completed in 1912 and designed to resemble Saint-Basile in Moscow. Get inside for the frescoes, icons and paneling smack of Imperial Russia. But also make sure to dress appropriately before heading inside.

Musée des Beaux-Arts

This former residence of a Ukrainian princess is today home to Nice's Museum of Fine Art, with works on display dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, including canvases by Van Loo, Fragonard, Monet, Renoir and Bonnard.

Musée International d'Art Naif Anatole-Jakovsky

An international collection of Naif art which dates from the 18th century to the present day is displayed in this museum. Donated by Romanian art critic Anatole Jakovsky, the collection is housed in the Château Ste-Hélène built by Françoise Blanc, Monte Carlo casino founder. Don't miss this very pink building!

Recommended Accommodations in Nice, France:

Hotel Campanile Nice Acropolis - The Hotel's Family Restaurant Offers Regional Cuisine With A Choice Of Buffet Dishes Or Items Off A Menu. A Special Children's Menu Is Also Available. Rooms Are Designed To Allow Guests The Freedom To Relax And To Be Productive If You Come To Work. In Your Room, You'll Find A Courtesy Tray With A Kettle, Tea, Coffee And Biscuits, As Well As A Satellite Television, A Shower Work Surface, An Alarm Clock, A Telephone With An Outside Line And A Telephone Connection For Your Modem.

Hotel Du Centre - Behind The Place Garibaldi, In Front Of The D'angely University, You Will Find The Dodgy But Colorful Warehouse Collective Les Diables Bleux. Set Up By A Group Of Independent Artists, This Collective Has Been Struggling With The City Council To Provide Nice Inhabitants With Cultural Events That Involve Everybody. And The Result Is Impressive: Free Reggae, Acid Jazz Or Experimental Music Gigs Every Thursday Night, A Collective Breakfast Every Sunday Morning, Exhibitions And Screenings Of Local Films During The Rest Of The Week.

Kyriad Nice Centre Gare Hotel - The Hotel's Cote Sud Restaurant Offers A Wide Range Of ? La Carte Dishes With Both Classic And Local Recipes. Complimentary Newspapers Are Available In The Lobby And Business Travelers Will Appreciate The Facilities On Offer In The Hotel's Business Center. Those Keen To Explore Will Find Tour Assistance Is Also Available In The Hotel. There Is Much Of Historical Interest To See In Nice's Old Quarter And The Modern Center Has Many Shops, Restaurants And Bars. Motorway Tolls May Be Added To The Fare.

Nouvel Hotel - The Nouvel Hotel Has Recently Been Renovated And The Guest Rooms Are Comfortably Furnished. They All Have Private Bathroom With Wc, Bath Or Shower, Hairdryer, Central Heating/Air Condition. All Rooms Are Equipped With Telephone, Internet Access, Cable Tv, Pay Tv Option, And Private Safety Box. A Well- Trained And Professional Staff Is Available To Make Your Stay A Pleasurable One. Come Experience For Yourself All That The Nouvel Hotel Has To Offer.
Hotel Address : 19 Bis Boulevard Victor Hugo, Nice, France

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