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Walking Tour of Nice & Musée Matisse
Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Walking Tour of Nice & Musée Matisse

In the Footsteps of Matisse Take in the lovely ambience of Nice, capital of the French Riviera, which so inspired impressionist Henri Matisse. Join your local guide for a scenic drive along the coast, pausing for a photo stop along the way. Enjoy a walking tour of Old Town, passing through Cours Saleya, the flower market immortalized in Matisse’s Festival of Flowers. You will also see the impressive Opéra de Nice and the Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice. Drive up Cimiez Hill to the Musée Matisse, a 17th-century villa not far from the Hotel Regina where the artist lived. Browse his beautiful paintings, many of which depict daily life in Nice. You may also walk the short distance to the Franciscan Monastery of Cimiez, where Matisse is buried. Use your free time here to enjoy the immaculate Italianate gardens and views of Nice and Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels). * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.

["Moderate""Sightseeing""Walking"]
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