Places worth the detour in Nice
89 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Nice, France, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (24). Best known: Prince's Palace. 83 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 89
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 29 are on the map and on the France pages.
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2.Musée océanographique de Monaco
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Museum of marine sciences
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6.Notre-Dame de Nice
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Basilica located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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7.Nice Cathedral
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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9.Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Nice
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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10.Fondation Maeght
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in France with sculpture garden by Joan Miró
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18.Jardin Exotique de Monaco
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Monaco
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20.Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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25.Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Chapel in Vence, France, designed by Henri Matisse
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28.Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in France
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32.Castel of Nice Cathedral
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Cathedral located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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33.Nice Synagogue
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Synagogue located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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36.Museum of Stamps and Coins
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Fontvieille, Monaco
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38.Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic chapel in Monaco-Ville, Monaco
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44.Église orthodoxe russe Saint-Nicolas et Sainte-Alexandra de Nice
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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45.Chapelle de la Miséricorde de Nice
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Chapel located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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46.Church of Gesù, Nice
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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52.Église Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice de Nice
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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53.Abbey of St Pons
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Abbey located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France
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54.Saint Peter's Chapel
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Old religious building located in Alpes-Maritimes (France)
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57.Monument aux morts de Rauba-Capeù
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
War memorial located in Alpes-Maritimes department, France
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60.musée Renoir
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer (Alpes-Maritimes, Côte d'Azur, France)
