Falicon, Nice

Name: Falicon
Address: Nice, France

#60 among attractions in Nice

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Falicon is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2 mi²Coordinates: 43°44'57"N, 7°16'45"E

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Falicon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Cimiez, Nice
54 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nice, France, the serene neighborhood of Cimiez harbors a cultural gem: the Musée National Marc Chagall. This museum, dedicated to the works of the Russian-born artist Marc Chagall, is a haven for art enthusiasts and a testament to the artist's...
1.8 miSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Nice Observatory, Nice
46 min walk • Nestled atop the hill of Mont Gros in the picturesque city of Nice, France, the Nice Observatory stands as a beacon to the stars, inviting visitors to gaze into the vast expanse of the universe. This historic planetarium, officially known as the Observatoire de Nice...
2 miS
Large collection of Matisse artworks
Musée Matisse, Nice
50 min walk • Perched in the serene neighborhood of Cimiez in Nice, France, the Musée Matisse is a tribute to the artistic genius of Henri Matisse, a master of color and one of the leading figures of modern art. Housed in a 17th-century Genoese villa set amidst the lush olive...
2.8 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée Marc Chagall, Nice
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nice, the Musée Marc Chagall stands as a serene sanctuary dedicated to the works of the Russian-French artist Marc Chagall. This museum, also known as the National Museum Marc Chagall Biblical Message, specializes in housing the largest public...
2.3 miSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Villa Arson, Nice
60 min walk • Perched atop the hills of Nice, Villa Arson stands as a beacon of contemporary art and education in the heart of the French Riviera. This multidisciplinary institution, which is both a museum and a prestigious art school, offers a unique blend of cultural experiences...
2.6 miS
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church, Nice
67 min walk • The Church of Saint Joan of Arc is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Nice, France. Noticeable for its original architecture, the church is dedicated to Joan of Arc.
2.8 miS
Park
Villa Paradiso, Nice
71 min walk • The Villa Paradiso is a large villa in Nice, France built at the start of the 20th century by the architect Constantin Scala. During World War II it was used by the Académie française for its Prix de Rome scholars.
0.9 miW
Pyramid
Falicon pyramid, Nice
24 min walk • The Falicon pyramid is a monument located at a rural site near the town of Falicon, on the French Riviera, near Nice. It is constructed above a karstic cave known as the "Cave of the Bats" and is one of the few pyramids in Europe.
1.7 miS
Monastery, Baroque architecture
Abbey of St Pons, Nice
43 min walk • The Abbey of Saint Pons is one of the oldest monasteries on the French Riviera, along with Lérins Abbey. It is located in the municipality of Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes. The original abbey was constructed between 774 and 800 and entrusted to the Benedictines.
3.1 miS
Convention center, Concert hall, Comedy club
Acropolis, Nice
79 min walk • The Palais des Congrès Acropolis is a convention center located in Nice, France. It hosts various conventions, fairs, concerts, operas, productions of shows and exhibitions. It also hosted the 1999 Davis Cup final, where the main convention was converted into a temporary tennis court.
2 miS
Museum
Musée Franciscain, Nice
52 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.