About Monastère Notre-Dame-de-Cimiez

Dating back to the 16th century, the Gothic church today came into existence after the 1850 renovation. Louis and Antoine Brea the Brea brothers' paintings are here. The near-by museum, the Musée Franciscan, explains the role of the Franciscans in Nice over the centuries. It allows visitors a peep into the city's history. The town offers ancient ruins from its important past. 

It was the region’s capital city during Roman times, 1,700 years ago. Along with museums, there is a cemetery, and the Monastere Nore-Dame de Cimiez lie. The adjoining cemetery is notable for its picturesque qualities, marble graves, and notable residents. Painters Raoul Dufy and Henri Matisse, both former residents of Cimiez, are buried here. Wander through the cemetery, making sure to leave time for the beautifully landscaped gardens.The area is also home to Nice’s jazz festival, which occurs every year in July.  A visit to the  Cimiez will be a quiet, enchanted escape from a busy itinerary.

Must See

The Monastery of Cimiez consists of a church, a cemetery and a convent where some Franciscan friars are still alive. It houses many paintings of the Brea brothers.The convent houses the 17th century frescoes,many documents and a recreated cell showing how the austere religious life is lived. The chapel dates from the 17th century. The lovely gardens offer sweeping views of the Nice.

How to reach

You can get to Monastère Notre-Dame-De-Cimiez by Bus, Light Rail or Train. These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby 

By Train: CP 

By Bus: 15, 17, 20

Tips

  • Cimiez Monastery has been  classified as historical in 1993
  • The cemetery and gardens in 1994
  •  The church contains a wealth of religious art including a Pietà, a Baroque wooden altarpiece, and a superb seraphic Cross
  • The cloister serves as a venue for musical events, but also for Sunday Masses during the summer season
  •  The Italian-style gardens have replaced the monks’ orchard and vegetable garden, but have preserved the original layout
  • The Cemetery has tombs of Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy
  • Place du Monastère de Cimiezhas a magnificent white marble Cross and twisted column supports a trefoil-shaped cross
  •  These two themes represent a vision of Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order

Visit Time

    

Sunday:                 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.                                 

Monday:                 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.                

Tuesday:                8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.                   

Wednesday:           8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.                           

Thursday:               8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.                  

Friday:                    8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.               

Saturday:                8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.                        


Daily Closed from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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