Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur Church, Nice

17th century Baroque Jesuit church

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This Jesuit church was constructed in the early part of the 17th century in a typically Baroque style and is ornately decorated with mosaics, statues and stucco walls. The façade has a striking blue and yellow design.

It was originally created as the chapel of the Jesuit college in Nice. It has been attributed to the architect Jean-André Guiberto because of its similarities with the Sainte Reparate cathedral of Nice.

After the elimination of the Jesuit order, the community was expelled in 1773, when the college and church became part if the royal schools. In 1801, it became a parish church. The façade was built in 1825 by Aycart.