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Nice · Alpes-Maritimes

Monastère de Cimiez

The monastère de Cimiez combines a place of worship with a museum devoted to the Franciscan presence in Nice. In the convent’s former cells, paintings, sculptures, manuscripts and frescoes recall the lives of the friars over the centuries. A carved cross in the square offers another glimpse of the site’s heritage. The opening hours listed apply to the Franciscan museum; the church and nearby public garden have their own access arrangements.

Facade of the church at the Monastère de Cimiez, photographed in October 2021.
Facade of the church at the Monastère de Cimiez, photographed in October 2021.
Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed in WebP format; proportions preserved, possible cropping on display.

Plan your visit

Address
Place Pape Jean Paul II, 06000 Nice
Opening times
Franciscan museum: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 12 noon, from 6 January to 23 December 2026, excluding public holidays. Church opening hours not specified.
Prices
Free admission to the Franciscan museum.
Booking
Guided group visits on request.
Access and precautions
The museum is listed as not wheelchair accessible. No animals allowed.
Official sourceDirections

Information checked on · Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d’Azur

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