ATTRACTIONS

Nice Attractions

Mus�e Matisse

Matisse spent the last few years of his life in Nice and he is honoured by this museum. The museum has several permanent collections, mostly painted in Nice and many donated by the artist and his heir. The better known paintings include Nude in an Armchair with a Green Plant (1937), Nymph in the Forest (1935/1942) and Portrait of Madame Matisse (1905). There is also an ensemble of drawings including The Créole Dancer (1951) and Blue Nude IV (1952). Seeing his nude sketches today, you'll wonder why early critics denounced them as 'the female animal in all her shame and horror.'

Address: 164 Av. des Ar�nes de Cimiez; E-mail: matisse@nice-coteazur.org; Website: www.musee-matisse-nice.org; Telephone: (0)4 9381 0808; Transport: Bus 15, 17, 20, 22 or 25; Opening time: Daily except Tuesdays 10am to 6pm; Admission: �4, under 18's free. Concessions available

Nice Attractions

The Ch�teau

With wonderful views over the rooftops and gleaming mosaic tiles of Old Nice, along the sweep of the promenade des Anglais and out to the Mediterranean, the Château park is good place for visitors to orientate themselves with the city. The Château has long gone but with cool walks in the shade of the trees, a large grassy park, Roman ruins and a waterfall it is a great place to spend an afternoon. To reach the park, visitors can either climb the steps at the front, from the Quai des Etats Unis, or for those who aren't up to it an elevator is available.

Nice Attractions

Mus�e des Beaux-Arts

Housed in the former residence of the Ukrainian Princess Kotchubey is a fine collection of 19th- and 20th-century art, including works by Boudin, Ziem, Raffaelli, Renoir and Monet. The gallery also includes great sculptures including works by J. B. Carpeaux, Rude, and Rodin. There is also an important collection devoted to the masters of the Second Empire and Belle Epoque.

Address: 33 Avenue des Baumettes; Website: www.musee-beaux-arts-nice.org; Telephone: (0)4 9215 2828; Transport: Bus 3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 22 or 23 to Grosso stop, or bus 38 to Ch�ret stop; Opening time: Daily except Mondays 10am to 6pm; Admission: �4 (adults), �2.50 (concessions). Under-18s are free

Nice Attractions

Cours Saleya Food and Flower Market

Nice's most famous market area, the Cours Saleya bustles with activity every day and is a riot of colour and fresh smells. The market is packed with flowers, fresh produce, souvenir shops and sidewalk cafes. On Mondays the market becomes a large flea and antiques market.

Address: Between Place Massena and the Old Town; Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday from 6am