Monuments to visit Alpes-Maritimes

Nicknamed "Palace of the Prefecture" or "Palace of the Sardinian Kings", it is the residence of the Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes and the President of the General Council. Classified as a historical monument, this royal palace was built in the early 17th century to house the crowned heads of the House of Savoy. During the Belle Epoque, the guest book of the prefecture continued to grow with the arrival of Napoleon III, Tsar Alexander II, Sadi Carnot, Leopold II and even Clemenceau.

Sort of Nissarde Joan of Arc, Catherine Segurane is a real hero in the city. This monuments build in her honour in 1923 symbolizes the strength of Nice. According to legend, this Madone du Secours, having just washerwoman's simple battledore, repelled the assault of the Turks of August 15th, 1543: as they climbed on their ladders to attack the high walls of the castle, she hurled a blow to the first aggressors and seized his banner thereby precipitating him to the foot of the wall.

Partly covered by an architecture attributed to Gustave Eiffel, this typical market takes place regularly in the morning from Monday to Sunday. It houses about twenty colourful stalls offering fresh, top-quality products from local producers: fruit, vegetables, cheese, charcuterie, honey, etc. Handicrafts are also on offer. All this in a very friendly atmosphere. Enough to taste or bring back a bit of the Alpes-Maritimes with you. The number of exhibitors and the products offered vary according to the season.