Nice's Hidden Gem | Franciscan Monastery of Cimiez 🍃✨

Hey lovelies! Beyond beaches and Old Town, this **9th-century monastery** perched on Cimiez Hill is a *must*—where **history, art, and panoramic views** collide. Ready for the ultimate serene escape? 📜 **A Timeless Tale** Founded by Benedictine monks, rebuilt by Franciscans in 1546, and surviving revolutions—now a **French historic monument** oozing quiet elegance. 🖼️ **Art Lover’s Paradise** - **Chapel of the Assumption**: 15th-century beauty with Louis Bréa’s *Pietà*, *Crucifixion*, and *Entombment* masterpieces + Baroque wooden altar. 🖤 - **Franciscan Museum**: Peek into monks’ lives via frescoes and replica cells. - **Cloisters & Gothic facade**: 16th-century serenity meets 19th-century romance. 🌸 **Garden & Cemetery Vibes** - **Rose-filled gardens** with *postcard views* of Nice and Baie des Anges. 🌹🌊 - **Celebrity graves**: Matisse and Nobel laureate Roger Martin du Gard rest here. ✨ 📍 **Need to Know** - **Bus #33** to "Cimiez Hôpital" or a scenic 30-min hike. - **Free entry**! - **Golden hour** = empty + magical. 👗📸 💭 **Why Visit?** Trade beach crowds for *medieval whispers* and flower-scented breezes. Perfect for: - Solo journaling 📖 - Insta-worthy shots 📸 - Quiet soul-searching 🌿 #NiceSecrets #MonasteryMagic