History of the Russian Church in Nice

In the mid-19th century, the Russian imperial family took up the habit of spending time on the French Riviera, particularly in Nice. A large and wealthy Russian community eventually settled there.
The Russian Church was built at the end of the 19th century at the instigation of Alexander II of Russia on the exact spot where his son, Tsarevich Nicholas, died of meningitis.

Discover the Russian Church in Nice

At 52 metres high, it is the largest building of its kind outside Russia and is considered the most beautiful Orthodox church in Western Europe. As such, it is classified as a historical monument.

You can simply admire the building from the outside, as it is so exceptional, but we also recommend visiting the interior.

Useful information

Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Admission: £3.00
Telephone: 04.93.96.16.00

Free parking opposite the building.

Getting to the Russian Church

The Russian Church is located on Boulevard Tzarewitch.
From the SNCF train station, take bus 64 "Direction Saint Pancrace" and get off at the "Gambetta - Tzarewitch" stop. Once there, you can't miss the huge building.

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