Cagnes-sur-Mer
Churches & Chapels on the Côte d'Azur
Churches & Chapels
Saint-Paul de Vence
Folon Chapel – The White Penitents in Saint-Paul de Vence
Discover the admirable Folon Chapel, a design by Jean-Michel Folon, who had strong ties to Saint-Paul de Vence.
Biot
Sainte-Madeleine church in Biot
In the heart of Biot's old town lies the beautiful Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, the city's central church and an important monument in local history.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Saint-Michel Church – Baroque gem in Villefranche-sur-Mer
In the heart of the charming old town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, you'll find Saint-Michel Church, a beautiful Baroque church and one of the city's most beloved landmarks.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Saint-Pierre Chapel – Art, faith and history in the heart of the city
Along the atmospheric harbor of Villefranche-sur-Mer is Saint-Pierre Chapel - a small but remarkable chapel that surprises most visitors.
Monaco
Monaco Cathedral – A monument to faith, history and princely heritage
Monaco Cathedral, also known as Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée, is not only a religious center, but also a national symbol and resting place for the royal family.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
The sundial in church Saint-Grégoire
The sundial is recognized as one of the very first instruments that men used to measure the passage of time because of its simplicity.
Mougins
Notre-Dame-de-Vie Chapel in Mougins
The 12th-century Notre-Dame-de-Vie Chapel, beautifully located in Mougins, is a gem for art and history lovers.
Moulinet
Notre-Dame de la Menour chapel with an unbeatable location
The Notre-Dame de la Menour chapel is located in the gorge down to the river Bévéra by the mountain town of Moulinet.
Saint-Tropez
Annonciade Museum
The old Annonciade Chapel from 1548 is a unique experience with world-class art from artists such as Paul Signac, Henri Matisse and Pierre Bonnard.
Nice
Monastery Notre-Dame de Cimiez
If you feel like venturing away from the sea and strolling in the hills behind Nice, don't hesitate to take a trip to colline de Cimiez, or Cimiez hill, to visit the magnificent monastery of Notre-Dame de Cimiez.
Vence
Saint Elisabeth Chapel
The Saint Elisabeth Chapel impresses with its rediscovered frescoes by Giovanni Canavesio, and its history dates back to the 14th century.
Saint-Paul de Vence
Collegiate Church
The 17th century marked the golden age of the church in Saint-Paul de Vence. Here, in 1666, the church was raised by Bishop Antoine Godeau of Vence to the rank of ...
Saint-Paul de Vence
The Cemetery of Saint-Paul de Vence
The cemetery of Saint-Paul de Vence is one of the most visited cemeteries on the Côte d’Azur – here rests several celebrities – including Chagall, Escoffier & Maeght.
Antibes
Saint-Bernardin chapel
The beautiful and almost magical chapel Saint-Bernardin is located in the middle of the old town of Antibes, and built on Roman foundations and dates from 1581.
Grasse
Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral
This church, built in the Provencal Romanesque style, was first mentioned in 1154 as the church of Saint Marie. The church was elevated to a Cathedral in ...
Cannes
Bellini Chapel
This beautiful chapel completely surprises, filled with art and dedicated to one of Cannes’ beloved artists, Emmanuel Bellini.
Nice
Russian church in Nice – Cathedral Saint-Nicholas
This is one of the most beautiful Russian churches of its kind outside of Russia. It is like a section of St. Peter's Square in Moscow, just located in the middle of Nice.
Antibes
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l’Immaculée-Conception in Antibes
This magnificent neoclassical church is built on the remains of a Roman temple dedicated to Diana and Minerva.
Antibes
Chapelle De La Garoupe
At Cap d’Antibes’ highest point, the Garoupe plateau, you'll find the most beautifully situated chapel on the entire Côte d’Azur - and with its own café!
Menton
Russian Church
The Russian Church in Menton was built by a Danish architect and is a symbol of the Russian presence in Menton.
Menton
Chapel Penitents Noire
It is the altar in the chapel that attracts the most attention. It is designed as a "marqueterie".
Menton
Basilica Saint-Michel
Basilica is a Greek word and means royal / pillar hall. It is a building type, which originates from the classical Rome and ..
Vence
Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Here in the middle of the old medieval town of Vence, you will find France's smallest cathedral with a grand sound.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Saint-Grégoire Church
The church is named after Pope Gregory the Great, who was a very important pope in the 6th century.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Chapel Saint-Jean in Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Chapel Saint-Jean in Tourrettes-sur-Loup was built in 1674 and then destroyed by a hurricane in 1925. In 1959, the chapel was given new life thanks to...
Vence
The Pénitents Blancs Chapel in Vence
Considering its size, Vence has a relatively large number of chapels. Most are on the edge of town and in ..
Vence
Rosary Chapel in Vence by Matisse
The Rosary Chapel by Matisse is together with the cathedral in the old town Vence’s biggest attraction and one of Henri Matisse’s greatest masterpieces.
