Cimiez Monastery Gardens
Park · Nice

Cimiez Monastery Gardens

Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Cimiez Monastery Gardens belong to a Franciscan monastery on the hill above central Nice. Paths wind through olive groves, formal rose beds, and a small fountain area. Remains of the Roman town of Cemenelum lie within the same grounds.

On day 13 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
One hour
Best time
April to June for roses
Getting there
Bus 15 from Nice centre

Itineraries with Cimiez Monastery Gardens

Day 13 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Nice: Cimiez and the Russian Cathedral

How Cimiez Monastery Gardens fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Musée MatisseNice
  2. 12:00Cimiez Monastery GardensNice
  3. 15:00St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, NiceNice
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Cimiez Monastery Gardens questions

Is Cimiez Monastery Gardens free?

Entry to the gardens is free at all times.

How long does it take to visit Cimiez Monastery Gardens?

Most visitors spend about one hour walking the paths and viewing the monastery.

How do you get to Cimiez Monastery Gardens?

Bus line 15 stops directly outside from the Nice city centre.

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