About this experience
Walking through the cozy streets, squares, and parks, you will get acquainted with the history of aristocrats and creative personalities who left their mark on the city. You will hear about the heist of the century and the penitent brotherhood, see the Bay of Angels from the best angle, and discover details that will allow you to touch the true soul of Nice.
What to expect
Walk in the footsteps of compatriots
Nice became a favorite vacation spot for the Russian aristocracy, and many streets still bear traces of Russian writers, artists, poets, and grand dukes. You will immerse yourself in the times of Alexander III, hear the tragic story of the Russian throne, stroll through the places of Nikolai Gogol and Anton Chekhov. We will talk about the talented Russian artist Maria Bashkirtseva, who is more famous in France than in her homeland, and return to the present day, to the realities of the Russian diaspora of the 21st century.
Other highlights of the city
In addition, the tour will cover other remarkable corners of the city. On Massena and Garibaldi squares, I will tell you about famous military leaders and the special rules of living in the houses located here, near Lascaris Palace - about a noble family. At Palace of Justice, you will hear a captivating story of the heist of the century. You will learn about the monuments and the history of the creation of Albert I and Chateau parks. You will explore the architecture of the luxurious Nice Opera, which survived a fire. You will discover the patrons of Church of St. Francis of Paola and Cathedral of Saint Reparata, as well as the penitent brotherhood in Nice.
The soul of Nice
To capture the unique atmosphere of the Pearl of the French Riviera, you will walk through the cozy streets of the Old Town and picturesque promenades - English and du Paillon, the charming port, and the flower market. And I will definitely show you a place where you can try unusual ice cream and fragrant "socca" pancakes, without which the idea of Nice would be incomplete. And I will take you to the observation deck at Bellanda Tower, from which you will have a beautiful view of the Bay of Angels.
I hope that a walk in Nice will leave you with the same emotions as Tyutchev, and like him, you will exclaim: "Oh, this South, oh, this Nice!"
