At the heart of the Roman township of Cemenelum, learn about the flamboyant history of Nice. The museum contains valuable archeological collections, the fruit of excavations carried out on nearby sites and in the depths of Golfe-Juan : Greek and Italian vases, chinaware and bronze furniture, and outside, the ruins of the thermal spa and Baptistry.

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Avenue de Monte Croce

Open
from 1-04 to 30-09 : 10-12 a.m. / 2-6 p.m.
from 1-10 to 31-03 : 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2-5 p.m.

Closed
Mondays and 25-12, 1-01, 1-05, Easter Sunday

04 93 81 59 57

Access : bus routes 15, 17, 20, 22, 25

A center of artistic research and innovation, the Villa Arson is a melting-pot for creativity comprising a contemporary art center, artists' residence and national art school. Its exhibitions introduce visitors to the work of established or promising artists.

20, avenue Stephen Liégeard

Open
from 27-06 to 4-10 : 1-7 p.m.
from 16-10 to 13-06 : 1-6 p.m.

Closed
from 1-10 to 30-06 on Mondays,
from 5-10 to 15-10 and from 14-06 to 26-06

04 92 07 73 73

http://www.cnap-villa-arson.fr

Access : bus routes 1, 4, 5, 7, 20

The light and airy modernity and aestheticism of this building, designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, will immediately enchant you. Set in the attractive Parc Floral complex, on an artificial lake, it offers visitors a panoramic survey of all the diversity of the Asian world. Classic and ethnic artworks, costumes, refined garments, everyday objects… plus contemporary creations comprise the originality of this museum unique in Europe.

Parc Phoenix
405, Promenade des Anglais

Scheduled to open in October '98.
Check in advance.

Open
in winter : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
in summer : 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays

04 92 29 37 00

Access : bus routes 9, 10, 23, 24

The entire history of the Town and County of Nice is traced in this palace, inspired by a First Empire Italian villa that belonged to Lucien Bonaparte. The library of the Chevalier de Cessole contains over 10,000 volumes on Nice and the surrounding region, plus very rare manuscripts. Many other collections, not to be missed : Primitive painters of Nice, religious sculptures, ceramics…

65, rue de France

Open : 10-12 a.m. / 2-6 p.m.
except Mondays

Closed
25-12, 1-01, 1-05, Easter Sunday

04 93 88 11 34

Access : bus routes 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 22

A temple to contemporary art and a showcase for the School of Nice, this museum, inaugurated in 1990, offers all the different trends from the 'sixties and 'seventies to the New Realists, Pop Art, American abstract painting and Fluxus, including works by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, George Segal… One room is dedicated to the work of Yves Klein.

Promenade des Arts

Open : 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Tuesdays -
late night Friday, until 10 p.m.

Closed
25-12, 1-01, 1-05, Easter Sunday

04 93 62 61 62

Access : bus routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 16, 17, 25

Built at the end of last century by perfume-manufacturer Coty, this majestic residence stands in the midst of a superb park. In 1975, the Château Sainte-Hélène became the international museum of naive art, thanks especially to the major donation of Mr and Mrs Jakovsky : over 600 canvasses and drawings, plus sculptures.

Château Sainte-Hélène
Avenue Val-Marie

Open : 10-12 a.m. / 2-6 p.m.
except Tuesdays

Closed
25-12, 1-01, 1-05, Easter Sunday

04 93 71 78 33

Access : bus routes 6, 9, 10, 12, 23, 24, 26, 34

Housed in a private mansion built for the Ukrainian Princess Koschoubey, this museum invites visitors to delve into collections covering all of the 17th century, with many Italian artworks. Remarkable neo-classic and Impressionist paintings (Boudin, Sisley, Degas, Monet), sculptures by Rodin and Carpeaux…

33, avenue des Baumettes

Open :10-12 a.m. / 2-6 p.m.
except Mondays

Closed
25-12, 1-01, 1-05, Easter Sunday

04 92 15 28 28

Access : bus routes 3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 22, 23, 24, 26, 38

This museum presents the world's largest public collection of Chagall's work, including 17 immense paintings on permanent display. The artist's donations also include oil paintings, gouaches, drawings, wash-tints, pastels and sculptures on the theme of religion.

G. Rondeau

Avenue du docteur Ménard

Open : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
except Tuesdays

04 93 53 87 20

A place of pilgrimage, faith and religious art, this monastery built by the Benedictine monks became the property of the Franciscans around 1550. You will discover here the full story of Saint Francis and major works by painter Louis Bréa. Superb illuminated manuscripts, sculptures, paintings, liturgical ornaments also well worth seeing.

Place du Monastère

Open :

museum : 10-12 a.m. / 3-6 p.m. except Sundays and official holidays

church : 8.30-12.30 a.m. / 2.30-6.30 p.m.

04 93 81 00 04

This fine aristocratic residence was built for Jean-Baptiste Lascaris-Vintimille, a marshal who served the Duke of Savoy. Today, it houses an important collection of Genoese baroque art in suites decorated with stucco and frescoes. Upstairs you'll find a room devoted to regional craftwork with some remarkable antique furniture.

15, rue Droite

Open : 10-12 a.m. / 2-6 p.m.
except Mondays

Closed
25-12, 1-01, 1-05, Easter Sunday

04 93 62 05 54

Access : bus routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 14, 16, 17, 25, 37, 38