Parc Phoenix, Nice
The Parc Phoenix is a botanical garden and zoo spread over 7 acres in the l'Arenas district of Nice.
The Parc Phoenix is a botanical garden and zoo spread over 7 acres in the l'Arenas district of Nice. It has a Mediterranean garden, the 'Green Diamond' greenhouse with rare tropical flora, and a pond with ducks, geese, turtles, black swans and pelicans on the banks of which is the marble edifice of the Musée des Arts Asiatiques. While the park is lovely and well maintained, the zoo is rather small, with some porcupines, otters, wallabies and other fauna.
Hours
Sun
9:30
18:00
Mon
9:30
18:00
Tue
9:30
18:00
Wed
9:30
18:00
Thu
9:30
18:00
Fri
9:30
18:00
Sat
9:30
18:00
Parc Phoenix and Nearby Sights on Map
Musée des Arts Asiatiques
Housed in a strikingly unique modern building in marble and glass designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, the Asian Art Museum in Parc Phoenix exhibits an eclectic collection of Asian art works from different time periods which showcase the evolution of different sub-continental cultures
Palais Nikaia
Palais Nikaia is an indoor entertainment venue that hosts shows and sporting events
La Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe Saint-Nicolas
The Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Nice is a striking edifice that stands as a symbol of Russian architectural prowess in France
Petit Train de Nice
Le Petit Train de Nice offers a 45 minute ride aboard a white mini-train that takes you around the major attractions in the city - Course Saleya Flower Market, Place Massena, Vieux Nice, Castle Hill, Front de Mer seafront esplanade, Bay of Angels, Promenade des Anglais, and Albert I Gardens
Promenade des Anglais
The Promenade des Anglais runs along the Bay of Angels in Nice, stretching 7 kms from the airport on the west to the Quai des États-Unis on the east
Théâtre Athéna
The Theatre Athena presents comedy, music and drama performances in an intimate setting
Opera de Nice
Built in 1885 to designs by François Aune, the Opéra de Nice is home to the Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice and the Ballet Nice Méditerrannée
Place Massena
Place Masséna is the main square in Nice, tracing its development to 1820-'30 as per the Consiglio of Ornato's plans for urban beautification
Vieux Nice
Enclosed by Boulevard Jean Jaurès, Rue Catherine Segurane, Rue de Foresta, and the Quai des États-Unis along the Mediterranean, Vieux Nice is the old part of the city
Cours Saleya Flower Market
The Cours Saleya Flower Market in the heart of Old Nice is a riot of colors and fragrances, bursting with fresh blossoms, produce, olives, baked items and spices