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Villa Masséna - art et histoire is a rewarding stop for art, history and curious minds. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Villa Masséna - art et histoire
On the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the Musée Masséna occupies a magnificent Belle Époque villa surrounded by beautiful gardens, a jewel of the Riviera's golden age. Built in the early 20th century in the style of an Italian palazzo, the villa itself, with its sumptuous reception rooms, is a splendid evocation of the elegant life of Nice at the turn of the century. Inside, the museum of art and history traces the story of Nice — its annexation to France, its rise as a winter resort for European aristocracy, and its artistic and social life — through paintings, furniture, costumes, jewellery and mementos, including souvenirs of illustrious visitors. Elegant, atmospheric and beautifully sited by the sea, the Musée Masséna offers a fascinating and refined journey through the history of Nice, an essential stop on the Riviera's most famous seafront.