The twin towers
Northern Gothic, oddly amid the Riviera.
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The Notre-Dame Basilica is Nice's largest church and the landmark of its main avenue, Jean Médecin: a neo-Gothic front with twin towers (1868) modelled on the cathedrals of northern France — elegantly odd amid Riviera architecture, a witness to Nice's expansion when it became French after Savoyard centuries. Inside is spacious Gothic with stained glass and a surprising height — a stop of quiet steps from the shopping street's bustle. A short visit completing the centre walk between Place Masséna and the station.
Northern Gothic, oddly amid the Riviera.
A height and stained glass that surprise the façade.
avenue Jean Médecin, 06000 Nice
Place MassénaPlace Masséna is Nice's red salon: Pompeian-red arcaded buildings over a black-a9 minutes walk4.5
Marc Chagall National MuseumThe Chagall museum in Nice holds the world's largest public collection of the pa10 minutes walk4.5
Promenade du PaillonThe Promenade du Paillon is a green ribbon through the heart of Nice, from the n10 minutes walk4.5
Masséna StatueA bronze statue of Marshal André Masséna, one of Napoleon's commanders, born in 11 minutes walk4.5
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox CathedralIn the middle of French Nice a complete Russian church suddenly stands, coloured12 minutes walk4.5No — but it is on your main street, so enter in passing. Nice's more visit-worthy church is the Russian Orthodox Cathedral (St Nicholas) with its coloured domes — that merits the special trip, this a pass-through stop.