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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

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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

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