Nice: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
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Palais Lascaris
Nestled in the heart of Nice's Old Town, Palais Lascaris is a hidden gem that transports visitors back to the baroque opulence of 17th-century France. This historic building is now a museum dedicated to the art and music of the region.
Villa Leopolda
The Villa La Leopolda is a large detached villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer, in the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. The villa is situated in 18 acres of grounds. The villa has had several notable owners including Gianni and Marella Agnelli, Izaak and Dorothy J.
Fort du Mont-Alban
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...
Citadelle Saint-Elme
The Saint-Elme citadel located in Villefranche-sur-Mer is a historical monument that is part of a larger military architectural complex that includes the Fort du Mont Alban, the Saint-Hospice tower in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the battery in...
Château de Crémat
The Crémat castle is a castle built in Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes department in 1906. It is a wine estate that also has a vineyard and a reception place.
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