Skip to main content

Tour Bellanda

Historic tower right by the sea

featured in Sights & Sites

Guarding the Bay of Angels, this 19th-century tower is where composer Hector Berlioz created the opening of the famous King Lear overture in 1831, whilst staying here.

It was originally a medieval defence tower built onto an old acropolis which was destroyed during the reign of Louis XIV. It was transformed in 1825 into a belvedere decorated with mosaics depicting Greek motifs.

Although closed, you can enjoy its beautiful exterior and the breathtaking views of the sea from its terrace.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

News

  • Lou Boutchin Villa, Nice swimming pool
  • Wedding at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
  • Escape to Nice this winter 2018/19
  • Nice's top traditional restaurants 2019
  • Top 5 villages to visit from Antibes in 2018

Events

  • Nocturnes d'Art (Evening Art Performances), Biot
  • chateuaa lit up during jazz au chateau in cagnes sur mer
  • Villeneuve-Loubet Night Market, Villeneuve Loubet
  • stage at Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat Festival
  • What's On in Nice August 2019
  • Concerts at the Opera de Nice