Abbey of St Pons, Nice

Name: Abbey of St Pons
Address: Nice, France

#41 among attractions in Nice

Monastery, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. However, in 890, it was destroyed by the Saracens during a failed attack on Nice. The church was rebuilt in 1724 in Baroque style. ()

Local name: Abbaye Saint-Pons de Nice Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 43°43'30"N, 7°16'59"E

Address

Pasteur (Pasteur - Saint Pons)Nice France

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Day trips

Abbey of St Pons – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Cimiez, Nice
14 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...
0.8 miE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Nice Observatory, Nice
21 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...
~1860 ftSW
Large collection of Matisse artworks
Musée Matisse, Nice
9 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...
1.3 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée Marc Chagall, Nice
34 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...
1.3 miSW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church, Nice
34 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.
1.2 miSW
Park
Villa Paradiso, Nice
32 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum
Musée Franciscain, Nice
11 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.
0.9 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Côte d'Azur Observatory, Nice
24 min walk • The Côte d'Azur Observatory is a network of astronomical observatories throughout southern France. It originated in 1988 with the merger of two observatories: Nice Observatory Centre de recherches en géodynamique et astrométrie Cote d'Azure Observatory tested beam combining technology at CHARA array.
0.4 miSW
Wayside shrine
Croix en marbre, Nice
10 min walk • The seraphic cross of Cimiez is a ordeal located in Nice, in France.
1.5 miNW
Church
Saint-Sauveur Church, Nice
38 min walk • The Saint-Sauveur church is a Catholic church located in the Gairaut district of Nice, France.
0.7 miE
Building
Villa Schmitz, Nice
19 min walk • The Villa Schmitz is a historic mansion in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. It was built from 1884 to 1887 for Victoire Schmitz. It was designed by architect Vincent Levrot. It has been listed as an official national monument since October 1, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of St Pons?

Nearby attractions include Musée Matisse, Nice (9 min walk), Croix en marbre, Nice (10 min walk), Musée Franciscain, Nice (11 min walk), Notre Dame de Cimiez Monastery, Nice (11 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of St Pons by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of St Pons:

Bus

Hôpital Pasteur • Lines: 18, 40, 8 (3 min walk)
Maccario / Raybaud • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)

Tram

Hôpital Pasteur • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Pont Michel • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train

Nice Pont Michel (12 min walk)
L'Ariane - La Trinité (30 min walk)