Villa Leopolda, Nice
One of the most expensive real estate properties in the world, the Villa Leopolda sits majestically on the French Riviera in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
One of the most expensive real estate properties in the world, the Villa Leopolda sits majestically on the French Riviera in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Used as a military hospital during World War I, it was renovated and has had several notable owners since. The Belle Epoque villa featured in Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief.
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About Villa Leopolda
1324- France, 1670 Avenue Léopold II, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Villa Leopolda and Nearby Sights on Map
Monument aux Morts de Rauba Capeau
The Monument aux Morts de Rauba Capeau is a sea-facing memorial in the old quarry cliffs of the castle hill commemorating the 4000 Nice citizens killed during WWI
Castle of Nice
Once an imposing citadel on top of the limestone hill of Colline du Chateau, the Castle of Nice was destroyed in 1706 by the order of Louis XIV
Palais Lascaris
The Palais Lascaris is a 17thcentury baroque mansion that houses the Musical Instruments Museum
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
Musee d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain
The Musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain, acronymized as MAMAC, is dedicated to modern art and contemporary art
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
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
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
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