Colline du Château

Colline du Château in Nice was once a military citadel that crowned a limestone rock above the bay from the 11th to the 18th century. After several sieges, it was captured by French troops in 1705 and torn down in 1706 on the orders of Louis XIV. Today the hill is one of the city's best-known public gardens and a popular destination for visitors. It offers breathtaking panoramas that, depending on the time of day and the direction you look, highlight different parts of the landscape, such as the harbor at sunrise or the Promenade des Anglais in the evening. Because of these views, the spot is also known as the cradle of the sun.