Notre Dame de Cimiez Monastery, Nice

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Notre Dame de Cimiez Monastery (address: Place du Monastère de Cimiez) is a place located in Nice (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region) and belongs to the category of relax in park, park.

It is situated at an altitude of 367 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°43'11"N latitude and 7°16'45"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Notre Dame de Cimiez Monastery is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Tordo (bus, 4 min walk), Hôpital Pasteur (tram, 10 min walk), Nice Pont Michel (train, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Musée Franciscain (museum, 1 min walk), Croix en marbre (wayside shrine, 2 min walk), Jardin du Monastère (park, 2 min walk).

Elevation: 367 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°43'11"N, 7°16'45"E

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Place du Monastère de CimiezRimiez (Cimiez - Monastère)Nice France

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Notre Dame de Cimiez Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cimiez, Nice Observatory, Musée Matisse, Musée Marc Chagall.

~750 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
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Large collection of Matisse artworks
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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Park
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Monastery, Baroque architecture
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~120 ftNW
Museum
Musée Franciscain, Nice
1 min walk • The monastery of Cimiez is a Franciscan monastery located on the hill of Cimiez in Nice and built on the basis of the chapel of Notre-Dame de Cimiez built by the Benedictine monks of the abbey of Saint-Pons, which was first mentioned in 1010.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Notre Dame de Cimiez Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Musée Franciscain, Nice (1 min walk), Croix en marbre, Nice (2 min walk), Jardin du Monastère, Nice (2 min walk), Musée Matisse, Nice (2 min walk).

How to get to Notre Dame de Cimiez Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Notre Dame de Cimiez Monastery:

Bus

Tordo • Lines: 18 (4 min walk)
Boulevard Pasteur • Lines: 18 (5 min walk)

Tram

Hôpital Pasteur • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Pont Michel • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)

Train

Nice Pont Michel (17 min walk)
Nice Riquier (29 min walk)