The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Nice
Nice’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments around Nice. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Nice. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: September 28, 2025
The driveway to Col Cayol from Barcelonette is very varied. In the lower part you drive through a beautiful gorge along a stream. The slopes are very pleasant. After the …
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The refuge is guarded during the summer months, but access to the refuge is open all year round. It is best to check with the Saint-Etienne-de-Tinnée tourist office if you …
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In this ancient glacial valley overlooked by Mount Bego, there is an invaluable archaeological treasure. All around you 40,000 engravings, mostly dated around 3,300 BC, are spread over more than …
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A nature reserve with beautiful hiking trails, an olive grove, a traditional Italian Provencal farm and a wonderful view of the Bay of Angels and the Bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
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Climb to do at dawn from Barcelonnette, a lot of marmots and less motorcycles ;-)
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This complex is one of the oldest gardens in the city.
It is planted with many types of palm trees and old rose varieties. The beds are arranged in an …
It is planted with many types of palm trees and old rose varieties. The beds are arranged in an …
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Wonderful descent towards Refuge des Merveilles. Attention: stricter rules apply here than in the rest of the national park. Staying at the lakes is forbidden, no pointed sticks, don't leave …
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A viewpoint overlooking the eternally blue sky mirroring the Mediterranean below is all you need after a long day sightseeing in Nice. Add in rooftop cocktails at Le Méridien hotel …
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The ascent to the Cime du Diable is definitely worthwhile because of the good all-round visibility. Now in July, the ascent is recommended, preferably in the morning when the sky …
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An infamous mountain ledge, an intimate international border. There can be no better place for a snack and rest before a long descent into Valle Nervia. As for the photo, …
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