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Castle Hill
A wooded hill park above the Old Town, with the classic view over the Bay of Angels and the port.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Montée du Château, 06300 NiceDirections
- Getting There
- Stairs from the east end of the Promenade, or a free lift by the sea.
Why Go
A citadel stood here from the 11th century until Louis XIV had it destroyed in 1706. Now paths and stairs climb through pines to an artificial waterfall and terraces looking west along the bay and east over the harbor.
Tips
- Go up at sunset, when the whole bay turns gold.
Nearby in The French Riviera
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