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Things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France including Our Lady of Peace Abbey, Monastere Notre Dame De La Pitie, Monastere de Cimiez, Synagogue A.T.I.S, Cite Episcopale, La Collegiale de la Conversion de St-Paul, Notre-Dame de Bon Port, Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate, La Certosa di La Verne, Eglise de Biot.
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1. Our Lady of Peace Abbey
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Monastere Notre Dame De La Pitie
3. Monastere de Cimiez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 625 reviews
Reviewed By lev3107 - Omsk Oblast, Russia
" A picture is worth a thousand words" Monastery de Cimiez is the best example. The place which is Impossible to descibe in words..Awsome! Cimez is now a quarter of Nice, an upper class neighborhood. Besides Cimez Monastry, the area contains Henri Matisse Museum and the Roman Ruins, consisting of arena, amphitheatre, thermal baths, and paleochristian basilica. On the ground of Roman Ruins Jazz festival of Nice takes place every year in July. The Monastère de Cimiez (Cimiez Monastery) and church that have been used by the Franciscan monks since the 16th century can be found here. The church owns "La piéta", "La Cruxifiction" and the "Déposition", three of the most important works from the medieval artist Louis Bréa. On display are more than 300 documents and works of art from the 15th to 18th centuries. Among these are a large gilded wood Baroque alter piece with a fallen Jesus on it, and a Seraphic Cross from 1477. In the monastery's cemetery there are buried some famous people like the painters Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy, or the winner of the 1937 Nobel Prize for Literature, Roger Martin du Gard. The monastery was built by the Franciscans in the early 16th century. In the 17th century it was still a convent, an active monastery. Its small museum showcases the Franciscan way of life from the 18th century to modern day. The monastery grounds contain a magnificent rose garden and breathtaking views across Nice toward the sea. It is opened from 10 am to 12 am and from 3 pm to 6 pm every day except Sunday and some holidays. There is no entrance fee, which of course is a plus for all the travellers))
4. Synagogue A.T.I.S
5. Cite Episcopale
6. La Collegiale de la Conversion de St-Paul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Blauwolke - St. Petersburg, Russia
C'était un voyage ordinaire, jusqu'à moment quand j'ai rencontré cette petite église. Une vrai merveille: petite taille, mais beaucoup d'chose à voir et apprendre. Le guide et un homme très sympa. Il m'a raconté l'histoire de l'église at ses trésors. J'ai fais quelques dones bien sur, avec un cœur légère et l'esprit bon.) It was an ordinary trip that day, until I came across this little church. À genuine wonder: small size, but it offers à lot to learn and observe. The guide is à very nice man. He has told me about the churche's history and the treasures one can see there. In the end of à visit I've à couple of donations, with my heart at ease and in good mood.)
7. Notre-Dame de Bon Port
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By jaredh889 - Scenery Hill, United States
This church is focused on the local fishermen, it has a lot of cool artifacts inside. A must see while in Antibes!
8. Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 967 reviews
Reviewed By Rose90264 - York, United Kingdom
The cathedral of Nice is well worth a visit! Open Monday 2-6 and Tuesday-Sunday between 9-12 and 2-6. Entry is free and donations are welcomed. Free tours in English and Spanish are currently available from volunteers from ARC until September 1st, when the basilica will be open during lunchtime. Catholic mass is on Saturday's at 6:30pm in French. Mass is also on Sunday's at 10am in French and 12pm in Latin. Inside the basilica there are 10 chapels with small labels in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Russian. The cathedral sells a guide of the basilica in English, French and Italian for €1 in their shop. There is amazing Baroque art and architecture in the beautifully restored basilica. It is exquisitely embellished with gold and rich colours, characteristic of the Baroque style. Next to the basilica there is an 18th century campanile. The basilica is surrounded by cafes, restaurants and ice cream shops! A lovely area not to be missed!
9. La Certosa di La Verne
10. Eglise de Biot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By high_low73 - Bergen, Norway
This 15th-century catholic church is classified as a historic monument located in the heart of the village of Biot. Built perhaps by partially reusing elements of the original one built in the first century of 12th century. Found this church remarkable with great art and a perfect silence. It contains an exceptional altarpieces of the Virgin in the Rosary from the 16th century. It is special as you down to come to the nave of the church. This is a nice and quiet churh for some contemplation, regardless of if you're a believing or not believing person.
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