Château de Nice

Colline du Château in Nice was once a military citadel that crowned a hill above the bay from the 11th to the 18th century. After several sieges, it was captured by French troops in 1705 and destroyed in 1706 on the orders of Louis XIV. Today, the 93-meter-high limestone rock is a popular public park and the city's best-known garden. Here you can enjoy breathtaking panoramas that highlight different landscapes depending on the time of day, such as the harbor at sunrise or the Promenade des Anglais at sunset. Because of these special views, the hill is also known as the cradle of the sun and is a favorite spot for a stroll.