The Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù is a thirty-two-meter-tall war memorial carved directly into the rock face at the base of Castle Hill. You can identify it by the massive central urn set within an arched niche, flanked by two large…
Castle Hill Panoramic Trail
This walking route leads you up the historic paths of Castle Hill, starting from the seaside war memorial. Along the way, you will visit a dramatic waterfall, ancient cathedral excavations, and panoramic viewpoints before concluding at the peaceful hilltop cemetery.
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1. Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù
2. Bellanda Tower
The Bellanda Tower is a circular stone structure perched on the slopes of Castle Hill, marking the southwest entrance to the park. Built in the nineteenth century, it occupies the foundation of the Saint-Elme Tower, a fifteenth-century…
3. Cascade du Château
The Cascade du Château is an artificial waterfall that tumbles down the cliff face of Castle Hill. You can identify it by the sound of rushing water and the way it flows through shaped rock formations, creating a cool, shaded grotto within…
4. Fouilles archéologiques
The archaeological excavations on the Colline du Château contain the foundations of the city’s heart before it was leveled. This site holds medieval history that remained hidden for centuries under layers of earth until systematic research…
5. Panorama Est de la Colline du Château
The Panorama Est, or East Viewpoint, sits atop the Colline du Château in Nice. You can identify this specific vantage point by the perspective it provides: it looks away from the city center toward the Port Lympia, where white yachts line…
6. Cimetière du Château
The Cimetière du Château occupies the summit of the hill that once held Nice’s sixteenth-century citadel. Its most distinct feature is the collection of ornate white marble chapel-style tombs that cover the terraces, overlooking the…