Fort du Mont-Alban, Nice

Name: Fort du Mont-Alban
Address: Chemin du Fort du Mont-Alban, Nice, 06000, France

#70 among attractions in Nice

Historical place, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

The fort of Mount Alban is a military fortification. Built between 1557 and 1560 on the eponymous hill between Nice and the harbor of Villefranche, it is one of the rare testimonies of military architecture of the middle of the 16th century in France in a good state of preservation.

Coordinates: 43°42'4"N, 7°17'59"E

Address

Chemin du Fort du Mont-AlbanMont Boron (Mont Alban)Nice 06000 France

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Day trips

Fort du Mont-Alban – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cimetière du Château, Plage des Marinières, Port de la Darse, Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nice.

1 miW
Cemetery
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43°42'21"N • 7°19'4"E
Plage des Marinières, Nice
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Sailing, Marina
Port de la Darse, Nice
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1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nice, Nice
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0.8 miS
Famed cave known for prehistoric remains
Grotte du Lazaret, Nice
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0.6 miE
Area
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice
16 min walk • Villefranche-sur-Mer is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the French Riviera and is located south-west of the Principality of Monaco, which is just west of the French-Italian border.
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Church, Romanesque architecture
Cimiez Cathedral, Nice
26 min walk • Cimiez Cathedral was a Roman Catholic church in the southern town of Nice, France. The cathedral sat on the hill of the Château de Nice, a castle overlooking the city. The bishop's seat was transferred to the present Nice Cathedral in 1590.
0.8 miS
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Villa Beau Site, Nice
21 min walk • Villa Beau Site is a historic mansion in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. It was built from 1885 to 1890, and it was designed by architect Sébastien-Marcel Biasini. It has been listed as an official national monument since July 27, 1987.
1 miW
Convention center, Concert hall, Comedy club
Acropolis, Nice
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1 miW
43°41'47"N • 7°16'51"E
Colline du Château, Nice
26 min walk • Park, Historical place, View point
0.6 miSW
Museum
Terra Amata Archaeological Site, Nice
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort du Mont-Alban?

Nearby attractions include Port de la Darse, Nice (12 min walk), Plage de la Darse, Nice (13 min walk), Terra Amata Archaeological Site, Nice (15 min walk), Citadelle Saint-Elme, Nice (15 min walk).

How to get to Fort du Mont-Alban by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort du Mont-Alban:

Bus

L'Auberge • Lines: 33 (4 min walk)
L'Escale • Lines: 112, 33 (4 min walk)

Train

Nice Riquier (15 min walk)
Villefranche-sur-Mer (22 min walk)

Tram

Saint-Jean d'Angély Université • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)
Port Lympia • Lines: 2 (21 min walk)

Ferry

Nice Ferry Terminal (24 min walk)