Updated on 5 March 2026

Formerly privately owned by the Ventimiglia-Lascaris family, the palace, built in the Genoese Baroque style, was purchased by the city of Nice in the mid-20th century. Opened to the public after seven years of restoration, it is now a municipal museum (official prices and opening hours below).

The visit is fairly quick, as it takes about twenty minutes to see everything. The place is interesting to discover for its architecture and the tour of the apartments.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Tuesdays and certain public holidays. Guided tours take place every Friday at 3 p.m. and cost €5 per person.

Address: 15, rue Droite (Old Nice) - 06300 Nice
Tel.: 04 93 62 72 40

Official practical information (City of Nice)

Address: 15 rue Droite, 06300 Nice — Tel. 04 93 62 72 40 — Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (23/06-15/10) and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (off season) — Closed on Tuesdays. Prices (municipal museums): free for residents of the Métropole (with proof of residence), otherwise €10 (1 day) / €20 (7 days). Official website.

Local tip: combine Lascaris + Cours Saleya + a stroll through Old Nice (all within walking distance).

Why go (beyond "it's pretty")

The Palais Lascaris is one of the most "Old Nice" places there is: baroque, staircases, rooms that tell the story of another era. It's an ideal visit when you're already in the old town and want to take a cultural break.

Local tip

Visit Lascaris then head down to Cours Saleya: it's a very natural and pleasant sequence.

Editorial addition: 4 March 2026.

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