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Saint Michel Archange Russian Orthodox Church
The Saint Michel Archange Russian Orthodox Church was constructed in 1894. Here, visitors can view Russian Church icons, as well as objects of worship.
Address: 40 bd Alexandre III, Impasse des Deux Eglises Cannes France
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Bellini Chapel - Museum
Bellini Chapel - Museum was built towards the end of the 19th century, and is designed in the style of a Baroque Italian Chapel. The Chapel's facade is adorned with statues and patisseries, and a belfry is housed in the clock tower. The painter Emannuel Bellini's studio is here, and numerous works of his are exhibited here.
Address: Parc Fiorentina - 67 bis, avenue de Vallauris Cannes France 06400
 +33 4 93 38 61 70
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La Collégiale de la Conversion de St-Paul
La Collégiale de la Conversion de St-Paul is an impressive church that was constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries. The Romanesque choir contains beautiful stalls carved in walnut during the 17th century. There is a bell tower here that was constructed in 1740, and underwent numerous reconstruction, particularily in the vaultings, in the early 1800s. Inside, the church is filled with artwork. Among these are a painting of Saint-Catherine d'Alexandrie attributed to Tintoretto, a 15th century alabaster Madonna, a low relief of the Martyrdon of Saint-Clement, and many other works.
Address: Place de l'Eglise Saint-Paul-de-Vence France
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Chapelle du Rosaire
Chapelle du Rosaire was created by Henri Matisse for the Domincan nuns of Monteils. Matisse partially intended the Chapelle to be a gesture of his thanks to one of the sisters of the order, who nursed him back to health following his bout with a debilatating illness. His intent was to design and decorate a 'culmination of a whole life dedicated to the search for truth.' He put forth this concept with numerous simply rendered leaf forms as well as abstract patterns. He used such colours as lemon yellow, sapphire blue, and aquamarine to accentuate his artwork, and he depicted Saint Dominic in just a few lines. Also here is the 'Stations of the Cross', a black and white tiled piece with Matisse's self-styled 'tormented and passionate' figures. Matisse's work was completed in the late spring of 1951, and at that time the Bishop of Nice came to bless the chapel. Three years later, Matisse died. Today, visitors can see these works and more. L'Espace Matisse is a gallery showcasing how Matisse delt with the design of the chapel during it's construction. It also houses lithographs and some religious articfacts that were important to him. The admission price provides access to both this gallery and the Chapelle itself.
Address: Av. Henri-Matisse Vence France
+33 4 93 58 03 26
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Notre-Dame des Pins Church
Notre-Dame des Pins Church was designed by the architect Cavallin, with consturction beggining on March 6th, 1922. It is an eclectic architectural mix, as touches from the Romanesaque, Italian Gothic, and English styles are all present.
Address: 32 boulevard Alexandre III Cannes France
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Cité Episcopale
Cité Episcopale is home to several attractions. In the centre of the complex is the Cathedrale St-Leonce. Construction was started on it in the 10th century, and many other parts date back to the 12th and 13th century. Several different architectural styles are used here, but it's most impressive are Renaissance. Among them is an ornately carved walnut door depicting the Virgin's life. Also located here is the 5th century baptistery. It is one of the oldest in France, and, like many paleo-Christian baptisteries, it is octagonal in shape, and features eight black granite columns with white capitals. There are two separate sized doors here as well. The smaller door was used for entry, and once inside a bishop would wash the person's feet and baptize them. They would then exit through the larger door, which symbolized their enlarged spiritual stature. Also located inside the quarters is a 12th century cloister, whose ceiling is divided in 1, 200 small panels depicting animals, portraits and more by 15th century artists. The Musee Archeologique is here as well, and features numerous Roman antiquities that were discovered in the area. Admission to Cité Episcopale includes entry to all the sites, and an optional guided tour of the cloister and baptistery is available.
Address: Rue de Fleury Frejus France
+33 4 94 51 26 30
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Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas à Nice
Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas à Nice was ordered to be constructed by Czar Nicolas II. It dates back to the Belle Epoque, when teh Romanovs toured and played in the Riviera. Considered to be the most beautiful Orthodox cathedral outside of Russia, it is home to an abundance of Russian art, and can be spotted from almost anywhere in Nice, as it is topped with ornate onion-shaped domes.
Address: Av. Nicolas-II Nice France
+33 4 93 96 88 02
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Franciscan Museum and Cimiez Monastery
The Franciscan Museum and Cimiez Monastery showcases the Franciscan way of life from the 18th century to modern day. The church displays various documents and works of art, and among these are a large gilded wood Baroque alter piece with a fallen Jesus on it, three paintings by Louis Brea, and a Seraphic Cross from 1477.
Address: Place du Monastère Nice France
33 (0)4 93 81 00 04
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