Cimiez Monastery

Nice, France

Cimiez Monastery and church that have been used by the Franciscan monks since the 1546. The church houses the Pietà, Crucifixion and Deposition, by the Italian medieval artist Ludovico Brea. On display are also more than 300 documents and works of art from the 15th to 18th centuries. Buried in the cemetery near the monastery are the painters Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy as well as the winner of the 1937 Nobel Prize for Literature, Roger Martin du Gard.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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In Transit Guide (5 months ago)
The garden and monastery are perfect to get away from the more tourist areas of Nice. The garden is beautiful and has nice views. The monastery is small but still worth a visit. Plus who doesn’t love free!
Stacee Kersley (5 months ago)
A nice little break from the hustle and bustle of Nice. We had a morning to explore, so we took a bus up to walk around the Cimiez Monastery and gardens. Unfortunately we couldn't get into the church due to service, but the jardin was open and free. Lots of roses, some great views of Nice and up the Rives du Paillon. Would be great to come back and explore inside a little bit. Otherwise, worth the visit.
g (7 months ago)
Very peaceful and relaxing monastery. You get the feeling not many tourists venture out here and a lot of locals pass through the park. The gardens are beautiful and well kept flower gardens. The church is magnificent.
Nachiket Mehta (17 months ago)
Tranquil place to escape crowds in Nice. Had more or less a private stroll around the Monastery and gardens (in June!). In short: breezy, quiet, cultural, views, and free! Well worth if you’re visiting Nice.
Anna Tarczynska (19 months ago)
This an old but beautifully kept place for anyone who seeks the peace of mind and internal monologue about life far away from the city chaos . The garden in may and summer is blooming with flowers and life and brings tranquility to the mind . Inside the Monastery you will find beautiful art of a man in paintings and fresques and wonderful mosaics in the windows . The smell of candles , brings the songs of the past and the silence to the heart , in which a human wonders about out place in the universe and the path we walk by .
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