Singing in Nice

Capital of the Côte d’Azur, Nice is now the 5th largest city in France. It grew from the hill where the castle is located down to the port. Occcupied by the Romans in the Cimiez district, the town then belonged to the Savoie region until 1860, when it was handed over to France.
Visit Nice in the South of France and discover a heritage rich in history, recently Unesco heritage. You will discover the Promenade des Anglais which marries the harmonious curve of the Baie des Anges, the Place Masséna, the Orthodox Cathedral St Nicolas, which welcomed the Russian Czars to Nice, the Cimiez hill with the Franciscan church, its monastery And its rose garden, the arena, the Matisse museum and the Old town huddled at the foot of the castle hill. With its maze of colourful alleys, numerous churches and baroque chapels. You will also see the cultural and artistic settings of Saint Paul de Vence and Grasse.
Your choir can perform in a church as well as at the Palais Lascaris in the old town. You can give a concert during a friendly evening with a French local choir in Nice or in the surrounding area.

Program 5 days / 4 nights

Day 1 – NICE

Arrival in Nice in the morning. Check in at hotel.
Free lunchtime.
Afternoon, guided panoramic visit of Nice with la Promenade des Anglais along the so famous Baie des Anges, Negresco Hotel, Orthodoxe Church, Cimiez hill and its monuments dating from Belle Epoque architectural period, Roman arena and Matisse museum.
Dinnertime and overnight.

Day 2 – NICE

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, walking visit in the old town with its charming colourful streets, the Sainte Réparate Cathedral, the musical instruments museum of the Palais Lascaris and the famous flower market. Possibility to give a short performance in the museum or in the Old City area.
Free time for lunch.
Afternoon, concert in a downtown church or outside of Nice.
Dinner and overnight.

Day 3 – NICE – ST PAUL DE VENCE – VENCE

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, excursion to Saint Paul de Vence, famous medieval village locked in its ramparts frequented by famous painters during the 20th Century (Modigliani, Picasso, Bonnard, Marc Chagall). Free time and continuation for Vence (Old town, Cathedrale and Chapelle du Rosaire decorated by Matisse.

Free lunchtime.
Afternoon, meet a local choir (upon local choirs availabilities).
Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 – NICE – EZE – MONACO

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, departure for Eze, a village perched on the cliff like an eagle’s nest where you get an exceptional view on the Mediterranean coast. Visit a perfumery. Continue to Saint Jean Cap Ferrat and visit the Villa Rothschild built by the Baroness de Rothschild to house its collections. Visit of the Villa and the park.
Free time for lunch.
The afternoon continues to Monaco with the Prince’s Palace, the Neo-Romanesque Cathedral and the memory of the Princess Grace. Finally visit Monte Carlo with its Casino and its luxury boutiques.
Farewell dinner in a restaurant with local specialties.
Overnight at hotel.