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Nice, a small part of Russia
The Russians have been loyal residants of the Riviera since the 19th century. The Tzar Alexander II needed a Mediterranean port for his fleet and signed an agreement in 1856 with the King of Piedmont which granted him the use of the Bay of Villefranche. The imperial family as well as mebers of the Russian aristocracy came regularly to this region. During the Revolution in 1917, a large number of Russians settled in Nice and their descendants remain here today and form a lively commnty around the Russian Cathedral.
Some eminent representatives such as writers Yvan Bounine, first Russian Nobel prize for litterature, Marc Aldanov, Georges Adamovitch, artists Marc Chagall, Boris Grigorieff ... donated exceptional works to their city of adoption. Few regions have such a living memory of ancestral Russia.
LE CIMETIÈRE RUSSE
(78 avenue Ste Marguerite, Nice Caucade)
This cemetry has a pleasant sea view. It was created in 1867 and dedicated to the Grand Duke Nicolas Alexandrovitch. The greatest names of the Russian nobility are engraved on the tombstones. A modest chapel, with its own charm completes the decor.
Open every day from 9 am to 5 pm - Bus 6 (Bus stop " cimetière de Caucade ")
L'EGLISE ORTHODOXE RUSSE
(Rue Longchamp)
The oldest " Russian church " outside Russia. The particularity of this place of worship is its location on the first floor of the building to avoid problems with the local religious authorities of the time. On the ground floor is a parish library inaugurated in 1860 : those who wish to visit it must attend the Wednesday church service.
BUT ALSO...
Other princely or imperial residences are a constant reminder of Russian presencein Nice, such as the Château des Ollières (former residence of Prince Lobanov-Rostowsky), TheChâteau du baron Paul Georgevitch Von Derwies (today the headquarters of the President of Nice University and the Science Faculty is located in its large and attractive park), the Villa Peillon where the Empress Marie Alexandrovna stayed (today the Clinique Belvédère).
The Russians have been loyal residants of the Riviera since the 19th century. The Tzar Alexander II needed a Mediterranean port for his fleet and signed an agreement in 1856 with the King of Piedmont which granted him the use of the Bay of Villefranche. The imperial family as well as mebers of the Russian aristocracy came regularly to this region. During the Revolution in 1917, a large number of Russians settled in Nice and their descendants remain here today and form a lively commnty around the Russian Cathedral.
Some eminent representatives such as writers Yvan Bounine, first Russian Nobel prize for litterature, Marc Aldanov, Georges Adamovitch, artists Marc Chagall, Boris Grigorieff ... donated exceptional works to their city of adoption. Few regions have such a living memory of ancestral Russia.
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LA CATHÉDRALE SAINT-NICOLAS
(Avenue Nicolas II) Inaugurated in 1912, this magnificent orthodox church is a harmonious symphony of pink bricks, light grey marble and bightly coloured crreamics. Crowned by 6 six gold-leafed domes, the interior boasts precious icons, wood-panelling and frescoes. Magnificent iconostasis, numerous ancient and historically important icons are evidence of the important Russian presence in Nice. In the park, there is a commemorative chapel in memory of the oldest son of Tzar Aleander II. The church is a classified historical moument and is the most ornate religious building outside Russia. Visits daily, except Sunday mornings and during religious services (Saturday at 5.30 pm and Sunday at 6 pm). Tel : +33 (0)4 93 96 88 02 |
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LE CIMETIÈRE RUSSE
(78 avenue Ste Marguerite, Nice Caucade)
This cemetry has a pleasant sea view. It was created in 1867 and dedicated to the Grand Duke Nicolas Alexandrovitch. The greatest names of the Russian nobility are engraved on the tombstones. A modest chapel, with its own charm completes the decor.
Open every day from 9 am to 5 pm - Bus 6 (Bus stop " cimetière de Caucade ")
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LE MUSÉE DES BEAUX ARTS JULES CHÉRET
(33 Avenue des Baumettes - Tel : +33 (0) 492 15 28 28 This museum is installed in the former home of the Ukranian Princess Kotschoubey, built in 1878 in the Italian style of the early 17th century. Its collections (over 6000 items) cover a période from 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Open from 10 am to 6 pm , except Mondays and certain holidays - Bus 3 - 5 - 7 - 12 - 22 - 38 Free entrance |
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L'EGLISE ORTHODOXE RUSSE
(Rue Longchamp)
The oldest " Russian church " outside Russia. The particularity of this place of worship is its location on the first floor of the building to avoid problems with the local religious authorities of the time. On the ground floor is a parish library inaugurated in 1860 : those who wish to visit it must attend the Wednesday church service.
BUT ALSO...
Other princely or imperial residences are a constant reminder of Russian presencein Nice, such as the Château des Ollières (former residence of Prince Lobanov-Rostowsky), TheChâteau du baron Paul Georgevitch Von Derwies (today the headquarters of the President of Nice University and the Science Faculty is located in its large and attractive park), the Villa Peillon where the Empress Marie Alexandrovna stayed (today the Clinique Belvédère).
RUSSIAN RESTAURANTS
Le Transsibérien
1, rue Bottéro - Tel : 04 93 96 49 05
La Maison Russe
7, rue Saint-Augustin - Tel : 04 93 62 61 58
Matrochka
10, bd Tzarewitch - Tel : 04 93 44 98 90
Épicerie Isba (ou le Clos du Varc)
1, rue Bottéro - Tel :04 93 96 49 05
Le Transsibérien
1, rue Bottéro - Tel : 04 93 96 49 05
La Maison Russe
7, rue Saint-Augustin - Tel : 04 93 62 61 58
Matrochka
10, bd Tzarewitch - Tel : 04 93 44 98 90
Épicerie Isba (ou le Clos du Varc)
1, rue Bottéro - Tel :04 93 96 49 05
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