Palais Lascaris 
In the heart of the old town on Rue Droite lies this extraordinary palace. It is a true monument of the French Baroque style, decorated with frescoes, luxuriously appointed rooms and salons, and some very impressive staircases.  

Palais Lascaris was built in the mid-17th century for one of Nice’s noble families, the Lascaris-Vintimille.  

The palace remained in the family’s possession until the French Revolution, and in 1942 the city of Nice purchased the property. It was classified as a historical monument in 1946.  

Palais Lascaris is today a testament to the evolution of Baroque architecture from the early 17th century to the late 18th century. Here you can experience unique examples of paintings, tapestries, furniture, sculptures, and art objects from that era.

The palace also contains a very prestigious collection of musical instruments from that period, classified as one of the most important collections of its kind after the collection in the Musée de la Musique in Paris. More than 500 musical instruments are on display here.  

Admission 5 €.

By Tommy Sverre / 2021