Cimiez (French pronunciation: [simje]; Italian: Cimella) is an upper class neighborhood in Nice, southern France. The area contains the Musée Matisse and the ruins of Cemenelum, capital of the Ancient Roman province Alpes Maritimae on the Ligurian coast. Cemenelum was an important rival of Nice, continuing to exist as a separate city till the time of the Lombard invasions. The ruins include an arena, amphitheater, thermal baths, and paleochristian basilica.
During the Belle Epoque, Cimiez became a favourite holiday resort of European royalty: Victoria, Edward VII, George V, and Leopold II stayed in Cimiez.
carola simmonds | Aug 10, 2017
Beautiful, old monastery covered in murals. It has presence. Panoramic views of Nice from the gardens.
Elga Jansone | Nov 22, 2017
Beautiful place with old olive trees and nice view
Julien Deruyck | Jul 11, 2017
An old monastery to see and perhaps to pray. The outdoor architecture is very typical ( a mix of different influences) and the indoor one is very rich decorated by very old paintings ( some from the 17th century who have been restored) and statues. There is too an ancient and very rare seraphic cross of the Christ made of stone ( a winged Christ!) near the entry ( a copy is exposed at the car park in face of the monastery).There are still a few franciscan priests. You can so see a cross of San Damiano ( the cross of Saint Francis) like the original one in Assisi, Italia. The altar is rich with an ancient golden painted wall with a lot of decorations (saints, little angels,...) and at the top a beautiful and tall statue of the holy virgin dressed in gold.
Fjoralba Llolli | Dec 12, 2017
Just amaizing
Michael Norman | Oct 8, 2017
Beautiful monastery with lovely gardens.
Risto Jamul | Mar 30, 2018
Well preserved monastery in the northern Nice with nice views on Nice from the gardens. The church is open for visitors from 9am to 6pm, exept on Wednesdays, Sunday's ceremony and other christian holidays, though we could still enter on the Good Friday. Admission is free.
carola simmonds | Mar 29, 2018
Beautiful, old monastery covered in murals. It has presence. Panoramic views of Nice from the gardens. We found a hungry cat in the gardens, which we fed
Jéthro Salapare | Mar 11, 2018
lovely church, museum is free
Anthony Scigliano | Apr 28, 2018
Beautiful monastery, well kept, very nice garden
carola simmonds | May 8, 2018
Beautiful, old monastery covered in murals. It has presence. Panoramic views of Nice from the gardens. We found one Boney and hungry cat in the gardens, which we fed- tried to get hold of an animal shelter but they seemed to be too busy for one cat unfortunately:/
Christopher Nettles | Jun 10, 2018
The gardens are the best part of the experience.
David Shaw | Jun 17, 2018
Beautiful city and the Monastery was so special. I definitely recommend and spend some time exploring the alcoves.
Marina Ninkov | Jun 23, 2018
Joyfull place in nature
Harvey Mains | Aug 11, 2018
A beautiful church and cloister. The gardens are also fantastic.
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