Nice: Italian History and the Birth of the French Riviera Tour

Overview

Begin your walking tour in Nice and discover the city's Italian roots. Continue to Rue Bonaparte, the site of Napoleon's first headquarters, and learn about the link between the French Revolution and Nice. Next, head to Place Garibaldi and learn about Garibaldi, the birth of Italy. his anger and his legacy. Continue to Place Masséna and hear about Masséna, the most trusted marshal of Napoléon. Next, head to Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, Musée du Palais Lascaris, and Eglise Saint-Jacques le Majeur and learn about the House of Savoy. Hear about the five centuries that made Nice Italian. Continue to Palais de la Préfecture, Cours Saleya, and 2 Rue Saint-François de Paule and learn about the Italian soul of Nice. Learn how much of Italy still survives in Nice today. Next, head to Quai des Etats-Unis and Promenade des Anglais and learn about the creation of the Riviera and Napoleon III's vision. Finally, head to Palais Masséna and learn about Masséna's enrichment through plunder.