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	Place Massena: Center of the city... Tip Rating:

Updated By mindcrime on September 27, 2009

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Massena square

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Massena Square is Nice’s geographic centre. Originally created in 1832 has the name of one of the city's most famous citizens. Jean-André Masséna (1758–1817) was born in Nice and he was famous as military commander during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

The square is big enough and it is a relaxing point for the people passing by and you can have some nice photos near the fountains. We did this, we checked the statues and the pine trees and after a while we had to choose of going to the shops near by like most of the locals usually do or entering the Old Town. We did the second of course...

Directions: near Promenade Des Anglais, at the southern end of Avenue Jean Medecin.

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	Place Massena: Go on a SHOPPING SPREE along... Tip Rating:

Updated By Krystynn on August 24, 2002

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Go on a SHOPPING SPREE along PLACE MASSENA here in NICE. France's #1 department store, GALERIES LAFAYETTE is also located here (see photo below. Galeries Lafayette is just directly behind me housed in that quaint pinkish-red building). But please, please be careful when you're around this area because there are literally lots of gypsy pickpockets here! I was robbed in broad daylight - right here - by 3 gypsy children.

(For more details, please read my comments under the 'Warnings' section).

The merchandise sold in Galeries Lafayette store here in Nice is much cheaper than the main outlet in Paris, I feel. Costume jewellery is inexpensive; and so is Clarins (French skin care and make-up) products.

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	Place Massena: Place Massena Tip Rating:

By pedmar on May 11, 2009

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place Massena

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One of the quintenssional plazas of France, name after a marshal of France and local boy. it is just bordering on the city center with all attractions, hotels,restos,bars nightlife nearby. An area just to have a good leisure walk and soak the provençal niçoise lifestyle of easy living.

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Address: Place Massena

Directions: up from promenade des anglais or quai des Etats-Unis go in away from the beach guide by the hotel de ville,just past blvd jean jaurés.

Website: http://www.nicetourisme.com/GB/som.html

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	Place Massena: Place Massena is the center... Tip Rating:

By AndreasK on September 8, 2002

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Place Massena is the center of Nice. The pedestrian shopping street Rue de France runs from the end of the Place Massena, parallel to the seaside. Here you will find shops, restaurants and cafés with outdoor terraces - a great place to sit and relax.

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	Place Massena: Fountains and Gardens! Tip Rating:

Updated By mazzap on March 5, 2005

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Splendid Fountains!

by mazzap

A lovely area to rest. The gardens and fountains in Espace Massena are a true delight.

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Address: Espace Massena

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	Place Massena: Round square Tip Rating:

By BurgerQueen on October 4, 2007

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Round lines

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Unfortunately, place Massena was still being restored while we were in Nice, but it was impossible not to notice how beautiful this square is. I was really impressed by the lines that dominate this wonderful spot. Take a look at my pics: everything moves around round lines.

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	Place Massena: Main square in Nice Tip Rating:

Updated By Nice2004 on October 17, 2004

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Fountains at Place Massena

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You'll probably end up passing through here at one point or another during your trip to Nice. The central point of Nice at the southern end of Avenue Jean Medecin. The square has a large array of fountains and gardens.

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Directions: Central Nice

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	Place Massena: Massena Square Tip Rating:

Updated By keeweechic on August 8, 2006

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Massena Square - Fountaine du Soleil. No doubt one of Nice’s most famous places where the cities life revolves. Originally created in 1832, it has been redesigned several times since then and in 1852 it was finally named in honour of one of the city's most famous citizens.

This beautifully landscaped plaza of fountains, statues, trees, flowers, etc. Residents and tourists alike can be seen strolling around this square and admiring the pretty gardens and lovely architecture.

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Address: Massena Square, near Promenade Des Anglais

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	Place Massena: PLACE MASSENA (Massena Square)... Tip Rating:

By Janina_B. on August 25, 2002

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PLACE MASSENA (Massena Square) is virtually the heart of the city. What a pity the Sun Fountain is no longer there (there is a huge palm tree in its place now). Take a look at one of its bronze sculptures.

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Other Contact: The square is named after Andre

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	Place Massena: Place Masséna

By cjg1 on April 7, 2009

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