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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nice

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nice, France

Updated June 27, 2024

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La Tete Carrée Library

Nice, France

La Tete Carrée Library

This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.
The church in broad daylight

Nice, France

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

An Orthodox church built by the Royal Family for the Russian community exiled to the French Riviera.
Part of an medieval aqueduct

Nice, France

La Crypte Archéologique de Nice

The construction of a tram line unveiled hidden remnants of the old medieval city.
(Fantasy Worlds)

Nice, France

Cunégonde et Malabar

Artist's eccentric property excessively decorated with found objects and work of his own.
Fontaine du Soleil

Nice, France

Fontaine du Soleil (The Sun Fountain)

This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.
The sculpture continues to be covered with flowers

Nice, France

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A view of the street and its arches.

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A medieval military street hidden beneath a charming French fishing village.
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The Comtesse de Monteil, born Amélie Condemine, in an undated photo published shortly after her arrest in 1908.

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