Notre-Dame de Nice
Largest Roman Catholic church in Nice
The Notre-Dame basilica was built in the 1860s, shortly after Nice was incorporated into France after the Second Italian War of Independence. It is a Neo-Gothic structure, dominated by two 65 metre square towers and a large rose window above the entrance. It is not a cathedral but it is the largest Roman Catholic church in Nice.
The grand white stone building is dominated by two square towers each standing 31m high, three porches line the facade of the church and a large rose window above the entrance depicts the Assumption of Mary. The stained glass windows are particularly beautiful, especially when the bright sunlight streams through them.
As well as being a Catholic church, the basilica also hosts regular concerts and recitals throughout the year as well as annual music festivals during summer and winter.
Directions
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice is on Avenue Jean-Médecin in the centre of Nice, near to the Etoile shopping centre and Gare Thiers train station.
When to come
The building is open daily from 09:00 to 11:30 and from 15:00 to 18:00.
How to get passes
It is free to enter, but please be respectful of masses and other ceremonies. If you wish to donate to the upkeep of the building there are collection boxes near the doors.
