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NICE |
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The capital of the French Riviera offers a complex palette of riches
to explore: the old town with its churches brimming with baroque
art; picturesque markets; architectural diversity; parks and gardens;
museums offering free entrance*; and not forgetting star-rated
restaurants.* except National Museum Marc Chagall and Museaav.
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Nice le Grand Tour
www.nicelegrandtour.com
 +33 (0)4 92 29 17 00
From the open upper deck of the bus, discover Nice through its
unique views over the city and the sea. You can get on and off as you
like at any of the 12 stops along the journey, to soak up for the
atmosphere, enjoy a splendid view or visit the city's main sights and museums.
The commentary provided through individual headsets add further interest to
the tours. The complete itinerary is shown on the map "Geographic location" (button opposite).
The Pass provides unlimited access to "Nice le Grand Tour" double-decker buses for the entire duration of its validity (24, 48 or 72 hours). |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults: 1j = € 20, 2j = € 23 |
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Cave Bianchi 1860 – Dégustation – Nice 7, rue Raoul Bosio – 06300 Nice
www.cave-bianchi.fr
+33 (0)4 93 85 65 79
Cave Bianchi 1860 offers a selection of fine wines, from lovely regional
vintages to the very greatest, including champagne and rare spirits.Daily at midday and at 6:30pm, sample local wines with a sommelier to savour the riches of our territory.10% discount for French Riviera Pass holders on all purchases in the shop (except promotional offers).
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 7 |
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Russian Orthodox Cathedral - Nice Avenue Nicolas II - 06000 Nice
www.acor-nice.com
+33 (0)4 93 96 88 02
Closed on Sunday morning, in the morning on the orthodox holidays & 1/01
Inaugurated in 1912 by the last Tsar of Russia Nicolas II, this splendid
Orthodox Church bears witness to the importance of the Russian
community in Nice during the Belle Époque. With six cupolas and
two monumental porches, its exterior is a harmonious symphony of orange
bricks, pink marble and brightly coloured ceramics. The interior is
sumptuously decorated with icons, gilded woodwork and murals… |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults: € 3 |
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Marc Chagall National Museum - Nice Avenue Docteur Ménard - 06000 Nice
www.musee-chagall.fr
+33 (0)4 93 53 87 20
Closed on Tuesday & 1/01, 1/05, 25/12
Located in a garden with Mediterranean trees, the Museum features
the world's largest concentration of public works by Marc Chagall. An
exceptional collection of seventeen paintings inspired by the Bible
illustrate the spirituality of Chagall's work and his place in movements in 20th century
art. Here, Man speaks with the Divine power and Nature in a swirling
elliptical construction blending all the elements of Creation. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults - period with temporary exhibition : € 9,50, without exhibition : € 7,50 |
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Trains Touristiques de Nice Promenade des Anglais, face au Casino Ruhl - 06300 Nice
www.trainstouristiquesdenice.com
+33 (0)6 08 55 08 30
Departure every day from the Promenade des Anglais, accross from the Albert 1er garden for a 50-minute guided tour, in 7 languages : tour of the old town, Flower Market, Place Massena, Place Garibaldi, yachting harbour... 10 minute stop at the top of the Castle Hill to admire the superb panorama over the Baie des Anges and back. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 7 |
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Parc Phoenix – Nice 405, Promenade des Anglais - 06200 Nice
www.nice.fr
+33 (0)4 92 29 77 00
Enjoy all Nature's colours! Parc Phoenix occupies seven hectares with
over 2,500 plant species and trees around a vast lake with ducks and
other birds and a huge greenhouse sheltering six tropical climates.
This vegetation is enlivened up by the presence of many animals, along with
scientific and cultural exhibitions and a large playground making this site an
enchantment for young and old alike. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 2 |
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GUIDED TOURS In addition to the sights you can visit on your own, your Pass entitles you to follow guided tours with a different programme according to the day of the week and the periods of the year.
Attention :
- Tours from Monday to Wednesday are organized by the Centre du Patrimoine. They are in French (in English on reservation) and last approximately 2 hours. In the event of bad weather or if the number of participants is less than 3, tours will be cancelled.
- No guided tours on 01/01, 01/05, 24/12, 25/12, 31/12.
- Saturday tours are organized by the Nice Convention and Visitors Bureau in French and English. They are conducted by qualified guide-lecturers certified by the Ministry of Culture and last approximately 2½ hours and required reservation.
- Click here for available facilities.
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MONDAY
"NICE IN THE BELLE-ÉPOQUE"
10:00 am
From Place Masséna to the Négresco, retracing the foreign communities (English, Russian, American) through their religious places, luxury hotels, grand villas and the Promenade des Anglais.
TUESDAY “BAROQUE ART IN OLD NICE”
2:30 pm
Tour of Old Nice, including the penitents' chapels, baroque churches and the
Sante Réparate Cathedral.
WEDNESDAY “ART DÉCO IN NICE”
10:00 am
From the Palais de la Méditerranée to l'Escurial, discover the Art Deco style in
Nice along with the city's cultural life in the years between the two world-wars.
SATURDAY GUIDED TOUR OF OLD NICE “DISCOVERING THE HEART OF NICE”
01/01 au 31/12 - 9:30 am
Reservation required
Walking tour through the narrow streets of Old Nice to discover its curiosities,
history, baroque churches and picturesque markets. - Meeting point at the Nice Convention and Visitors Bureau, 5 Promenade des Anglais.
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS
price for adults : Monday to Wednesday : € 5 /Saturday : € 12 |
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ANTIBES JUAN-LES-PINS |
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Antibes Juan-les-PinsKnown for its Picasso museum, jazz festival and old ramparts, Antibes-Juan-les-Pins also offers well-protected heritage testifying to over 2,600 years of history.
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Marineland – Antibes 306, avenue Mozart - 06600 Antibes
www.marineland.fr
+33 (0)892 30 06 06 (€ 0,34 ttc/mn)
open every day from 10:00 à 18:00 (6/07 to 31/08 : 24:00).
Celebrate 40 years of MARINELAND. Explore the NEW LIVING ARRANGEMENTS UNIQUE IN EUROPE especially designed to accomodate an endangered species : POLAR BEARS! Visit ANTARCTICA and its incredible colony of kinga nd rock hopper penguins. Discover the Musée de La Poype, SHARK TUNNEL, the tropical fish... Everything for a unique adventure iin the hreart of the marine world. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS 72 h / price for adults : € 36.00 |
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BIOT |
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BiotFamous for its Fernand Léger museum and glass-blowing factories, this pretty village on the banks of the Siagne nurtures art in all its forms: mosaic, jewellery, pottery, etc.
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Fernand Léger National Museum - Biot Chemin du Val de Pome - 06410 Biot
www.musee-fernandleger.com
+33 (0)4 92 91 50 30
Closed on Tuesday & 1/01, 1/05, 25/12
Discover an exceptional collection of 450 works retracing the different
stages in the career of Fernand Léger from 1905 to 1955. From Cubism
in the early 20th century to the ?objects' of 1920, Fernand Léger's work
became more humanized in the 1930s. After a stay in the United States during
World War II, his paintings were characterized by an explosion of colour. The
artist then turned to new techniques such as ceramics and mural decoration. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS
price for adults with temporary exhibitions : € 7,50
without : € 5,50 |
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CAGNES-SUR-MER |
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Cagnes sur merDown by the sea stands the French Riviera's race course, a key venue for
events on the coast. Up in the hills sits the medieval village with its chateau.
The town's Renoir museum is located on Domaine des Collettes, studded
with century-old olive trees. |
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Château - Museum Grimaldi – Cagnes-sur-mer Place Grimaldi, Haut de Cagnes - 06800 Cagnes sur Mer
www.cagnes-tourisme.com
+33 (0)4 92 02 47 30
Closed on Tuesday & 1/01, 1/12-9/12, 25/12
Located in the heart of the medieval village of Haut-de-Cagnes, the
castle, built at the beginning of the 14th century, was initially a fortress.
In the 17th century, it was embellished with Baroque ornamentation.
Converted into a municipal museum in 1946, it houses the Museum of the
Olive Tree and modern art collections, including some forty portraits of the
famous cabaret singer Suzy Solidor (by Dufy, Picabia, Foujita, Cocteau…). |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 4 |
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Renoir Museum – Cagnes-sur-mer Chemin des Collettes - 06800 Cagnes sur Mer
www.cagnes-tourisme.com
+33 (0)4 93 20 61 07
Closed on Tuesday & 1/01, 1/05, 25/11, 2/12, 25/12
Domaine des Collettes, with its olive and citrus trees and panoramic
view over the Mediterranean, is where Auguste Renoir spent the last ten
years of his life, until 1919. This fine home has been preserved intact.
In this place the painter's furniture, studio, personal possessions, photograph
and works (including eleven original paintings) provide a warm atmosphere to
this house. “The painter of happiness” always found renewed inspiration. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 4 |
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EZE |
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EzeAffording breathtaking panoramic views, this medieval town clings to a rocky spur hanging over the sea. Exuding the charm of a perched village, Eze is known for is tropical garden and famous “Chemin de Nietzsche” snaking through the pine forest.
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Eze Garden – Eze rue du Château - 06360 Eze
www.eze-riviera.com
+33 (0)4 93 41 10 30
Closed 25/12
At the top of the perched village of the same name, amid the ruins of
an ancient castle and overlooking the Mediterranean, the “Eze
Garden” is a garden to be experienced. In the midst of several
hundred species of exotic plants (cacti, aloes, agaves…) the visit is an
invitation to discover not only plants, but also themes and art. The different
paths are punctuated with spaces where you can relax, cool down or simply
immerse yourself in the light and spectacular landscapes. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 5 |
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MONACO |
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MonacoMonaco is famous for its Formula 1 Grand Prix and its Rock and home to the Royal family. The Principality's spectacular architectural heritage is epitomised by the famous Place du Casino.
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Exotic garden of Monaco 62, Boulevard du Jardin Exotique - 98000 Monaco
www.jardin-exotique.mc
+377 93 15 29 80
Closed 19/11, 25/12
This 11,500m2 garden, opened in 1933 by Prince Louis II, is the result
of a collection of succulents that began in 1895, monumental
construction works and an exceptional microclimate. Beautifully located
on a rocky cliff overlooking the Sea, the garden has a remarkable panoramic
view over the Principality of Monaco and offers an opportunity to discover
nearly a thousand plant varieties from semi-arid environments including cacti
and other succulents, some of which are over a hundred years old. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 7 |
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Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Fondation Albert 1er Prince de Monaco - Av St Martin MC-98000 Monaco
www.oceano.mc
+377 93 15 36 00
Closed 19/11, 25/12
The museum has recently celebrated its centenary, a good occasion to let visitors discover the richness of its past, its outward-looking attitude in today's world and commitment in the future. Visitors can follow in the footsteps of Albert 1er, founding prince, whose ambition was to "unite civilisation's two guiding forces - Art and Science". The aquariums will show visitors the extraordinary wealth of underwater life and the 450m3 shark lagoon will open a window on the life of a coral reef. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 13 |
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BEAULIEU - ST JEAN CAP FERRAT |
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BeaulieuBeaulieu-sur-mer enjoys an exceptional setting where the mountains meet the sea, with its palm tree-lined beaches. It is situated in an exclusive location between Nice and Monaco. It has two ports, one of which is a large yachting port, two beautiful beaches "la Petite Afrique" and "Baie des Fourmis" which make the city a dream holiday destination. It also has a rich architectural heritage with sumptuous residences such as the Kérylos Greek villa.
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Villa Kerylos Impasse Eiffel - 06310 Beaulieu sur mer
www.villa-kerylos.com
+33 (0) 4 93 01 47 29
An exceptional site bordering the sea, facing the Saint Jean Cap Ferrat peninsula. Extraordinary decor: authentically furnished and decorated, teh Villa's many rooms bear witness to the art of living and refinement of Greece. The Galerie des Antiques: casts of the most famous Greek statues, in all their glory. The pottery workshop: discover the techniques of craftsmen of the Ancient World. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 8,50 |
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St Jean Cap FerratJust 10 km from Nice and Monaco, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat is an abundant green oasis in the heart of the French Riviera. Beaches and tourist trails all across the peninsula, a sumptuous natural setting home to luxury villas and magnificent gardens that bear witness to its glorious history and culture. The Ephrussi de Rothschild villa museum is one such gem.
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Villa and gardens Ephrussi de Rothschild 06230 St Jean Cap Ferrat
www.villa-ephrussi.com
+33 (0) 4 93 01 45 90
An exceptional site on the narrowest part of the St Jean Cap Ferrat peninsula, overlooking the bays of Villefranche and Beaulieu. The Villa: the large patio, the richly decorated rooms and the private apartments. The priceless porcelain collection, the film : a documentary which tells the story of the magical villa and its collections (in French and English). The famous gardens perched above the sea : 9 heavenly gardens adorned with patios, fountains, ponds, flower beds and shady paths. |
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Free with the FRENCH Riviera PASS / price for adults : € 10 |
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Free access
In this section you will find the major sites on the Côte d’Azur, guided tours and other services included in your FRENCH Riviera PASS (free admission). All the essential offers for Nice, Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins, Biot, Cagnes-sur-mer, Eze, Monaco, St Jean Cap Ferrat or Beaulieu ...
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