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Le Château: A View Over the Rooftops!
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  • Take a trip on the tourist train starting from the Promenade des Anglais. As well as an enjoyable and interesting 'round Nice' tour, it will take you up to the top of La Colline du Chateau. Here you will be able to stop a while and marvel at the view across the red rooftops on Nice old town and across to the sea. Don't worry - the train will take you back down too!

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    Le Château: Sunset over the Baie des Anges
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  • Everyone visiting Nice climbs the steps of the "Colline du Chateau" up to the summit, which offers fabulous vista over the Baie des Anges, Old Nice ,and the Port, some of the most photographed panoramic viewpoints in Europe. It is easily accessible from the foot of the Old town and the bay, but for those not able to make the climb there is a lift - an "ascenseur". If you are wondering where the chateau is, there isn't one, merely the unobtrusive ruins of the old Cathedral of Nice, a few simple cafes and a gift stall. The walk up takes in a waterfall, and varied pathways which allow you to explore nearby "Cimitieres de Nice" or return via the Old Town or the Port. Try to catch the view at sunset, just before the park closes for the evening (the area is not considered especially safe at night ) Pick a fine clear evening as the sun is sinking below the horizon, leaving its legacy of pink and darkening blue sky. The city lights begin to sparkle, with the magnificent sweep of the Baie des Anges, a necklace of light reaching out to the airport. On the distant skyline the shadow of Cap d'Antibes and behind, the undulations of The Esterel, the gateway to St Tropez. Below you, the Cours Saleya glows with life and all Nice is a glittering mosaic of street and apartment lights. In Winter the Parc du Chateau closes at 18.30, which with sunset a little after 17.30 gives you a perfect window. In summer you can take your time. For a look at the steps to chateau, or indeed to view of any address in Nice, for example what your hotel looks like and where it is, go here Voila!

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  • Address: Colline du Chateau

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    Le Château: Great views over Nice
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  • Well, there isn't actually a Chateau there any more, only its ruins, but it is certainly worth the walk (or elevator ride!) up to the top of the colline du chateau, if only for the spectacular views over Nice. At the top there is also a park, children's playground and rides, a couple of cafes, a waterfall (which was 'turned off' last time we were there) and also a large cemetery .

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  • Phone: +33 4 93 85 62 33
  • Directions: Can't miss it, go to the eastern part of the old town or along the Promenade des Anglais
  • Other Contact: Closes in the evening

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    Le Château: Views from Le Chatuaux
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    'Le Chateau' isn't really a chateau -- the castle on top of the hill overlooking Nice old town and the port has been gone since 1706, but it's still a great place to visit. There are some excellent walks and truly fantastic views out over Nice city, the port and the Mediterranean. We sat and sipped a cold beer in a large grassy park where local kids were playing school sports. There is a small cafe, also Roman ruins and a waterfall. You can walk up the stairs at the front, from the Quai des Etats Unis, and get a fabulous view as you climb. There are 213 steps from the bottom to the observation platform at the top. There is lift is available from the same starting point if your legs aren't up to it. We walked from the old town, (go up the Rue Rossetti from the Cathedral Ste. Réparate to find steps and walkways that go up past the cemeteries to the top). There are also roads that you can drive, or walk, up. We were blown away by the breathtaking views from this spot. The town/beach one way, the port to the left and the town from another viewpoint. You would be advised to take some water on a hot day, wear sensible shoes and enjoy!

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  • Directions: Up the big hill, near the old town!

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    Le Château: Le Chateau
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  • There is no chateau here. The castle that once had a commanding view of the port and harbor has been gone since the 1700's. What you will find here are great views of Nice's shoreline and Old Town. There are over 200 steps from the bottom to the observation platform or you can take the elevator. The best views are by foot. A beautiful park awaits you at the top with grassy areas, shade, water falls and ancient Roman ruins.

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    Le Château: Parc Du Chateau
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  • Climb up the hill and enjoy the best panoramic view of Vieux Nice (Old Nice) and the sea. The park on the hill is one of the favorite places to have a picnic or walk with kinds. Great collection of exotic trees and flowers. Come back in the evening, and you will be amazed by beautiful lightened waterfall from the hill.

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  • Directions: on the left of Old Town (if facing the sea)

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    Le Château: Walk in historic green with spectacular views
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  • The romantic cascades in parc du chateau - Nice
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    On the hilltop where the ancient castle stood, now-a-days an attractive park is created with wonderful green fields, shadowy lanes and some restaurants and café's. The hilltop is situated between two historical and attractive parts of Nice: the old town and the harbour quarter. One enjoys on several points from the hill spectacular views over these places within Nice, as well as a great view along the Baie des Anges, the promenade and the amazing blue Mediterranean sea. On top of this nice wouldn' t be French if there would not have been created a few very romantic spots inside the park. Especially the waterfal (cascade) is a place where one can spend long times, watching the waters fall down along the rocks.

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  • Address: Parc du Chateau
  • Directions: Go up by elevator (ascenseur) inside the rocks at the end of the Promenade des Anges.

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    Le Château: "Le Chateau"
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  • Le chateau isn't a chateau - the castle on top of the high rock hill overlooking Nice old town and the port has been gone since 1706, but it's a great place to visit. There are cool walks in the shade of the trees, great views out over Nice and the Mediterranean, a large grassy park, playground, Roman ruins and a waterfall. You can walk up the stairs at the front, from the Quai des Etats Unis, and have a great view as you climb; there are 213 steps from the bottom to the observation platform on top of the Naval Museum, and then more steps and various walkways on to the top. An elevator is available from the same point if your legs aren't up to it.


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    Le Château: A great view over Nice
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  • Updated By CIIK on August 21, 2006
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  • If you want to have a look over the city, climb up to Le chateau. Up there you can see over the bay of Nice and the port on the other side. The ruins are centered in a small park. There are usually quite a lot of people, so the best tip is to go there in the morning and have a picknick above the city. On your way you will most likely stumble over the jewish cemetery, which is worth a look too.


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    Le Château: Visiting "LE PARC DU CHÂTEAU"
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  • Visiting "LE PARC DU CHÂTEAU" . 'Le Château' isn't a château -- the castle on top of this high rock hill overlooking Nice old town and the port has been gone since 1706, but it's a great place to visit. There are cool walks in the shade of the trees, great views out over Nice and the Mediterranean, a large grassy park, playground, Roman ruins and a waterfall. On every first Wednesday of the month, at midday, the sound of an air-raid siren can be heard miles away (coming from the Château). So don't be afraid if you hear it. ACCESS: stairs from the Quai des Etats Unis, and have a great view as you climb (213 steps) OR take the ELEVATOR. In the old town, go up the Rue Rossetti from the Cathedral Ste. Réparate to find steps and walkways that go up past the cemeteries to the top. There's also roads that you can drive, or walk, up: the Montée; Montfort goes up from the "point" between the Baie des Anges and the port, and from near the Place Garibaldi.

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  • Address: Rue de Foresta / Montée Monfort
  • Phone: 04 93 85 62 33
  • Other Contact: Open Hours: 10 am - 17h30

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