The Musée des Beaux‑Arts in Nice is a jewel of French Riviera culture, housed in the elegant Villa Kotchoubey, a 19th‑century mansion that reflects the city’s aristocratic past. Its collection spans from the 16th to the 20th century, offering visitors a rich panorama of European art. Highlights include works by Bronzino, Van Loo, and Fragonard, alongside masterpieces by French Romantic and Impressionist painters such as Bonnard and Sisley. The museum also preserves sculptures and decorative arts, creating a dialogue between styles and eras. Its intimate atmosphere allows visitors to appreciate art in a refined setting, away from the crowds of larger institutions. Surrounded by gardens, the villa itself is part of the experience, blending architectural beauty with artistic heritage. The Musée des Beaux‑Arts is not only a place of discovery but also a testament to Nice’s enduring role as a crossroads of culture and creativity.
Nice FranceThe Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret is located at 33 Avenue des Baumettes in the Baumettes neighborhood of Nice, housed in a striking 19th-century neo-Renaissance villa originally built for Ukrainian princess Elizaveta Kochubey and later acquired by American James Thomson. Easily reached by bus line 38 (Musée Chéret stop) or tram L2 (Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen station with stairs), it lies about a 15-minute walk northwest from the city center and Promenade des Anglais. Nearby attractions include the Russian Orthodox Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice, the expansive Parc Impérial for strolls, Illusion Nice interactive museum, the historic Palais de l'Agriculture, and Galerie Tchaïkovski art space, blending cultural and green escapes in this elegant residential quarter.
Musée National Marc Chagall
Nice
Musée Matisse
Nice
Musée d’Archéologie de Nice
Nice
Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre
Nice
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle de Nice
Nice
Musée International d’Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky
Nice
Musée Masséna
Nice
Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain
Nice
Palais Lascaris
Nice
Musée de Préhistoire de Terra Amata
Nice
Opéra de Nice
Nice
héâtre National de Nice
Nice
Théâtre Lino Ventura
Nice
Théâtre de Verdure
Nice
Palais Nikaïa
Nice
Centre Animanice Gorbella
Nice
Théâtre Francis Gag
Nice
Théâtre de la Traverse
Nice
Galerie Eva Vautier
Nice
Galerie Depardieu
Nice
Galerie Ferrero
Nice
Espace à Vendre
Nice
GCA Gallery
Nice
Galerie 21Contemporary
Nice
Colline du Château
Nice
Fort du Mont‑Alban
Nice
Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice
Nice
Église du Gesù
Nice
Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
Nice
Église Saint-Martin–Saint-Augustin
Nice
Église Saint-François-de-Paule
Nice
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc
Nice
Église Saint-Pierre-d’Arène
Nice
Église Notre-Dame du Port
Nice
Monastère de Cimiez
Nice
Église Sainte-Rita
Nice
Place Masséna
Nice
Cathédrale Saint‑Nicolas
Nice
Promenade des Anglais
Nice
Parc Phoenix
Nice
Jardin botanique de Nice
Nice
Jardin Albert 1er
Nice
Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez
Nice
Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur
Nice