We took the open top bus tour and got off here as I'd read about the gardens, roman ruins etc. took a simple but very tasty picnic and had a great time exploring this lovely area. Well worth a half day. Take bus no 17 to Cimiez for 1 euro. It's much cheaper than bus tour if you just want... More

An excellent place to get away from the husstle and busstle of the City. Sit in the gardens and take in the views of the port, calm down and relax before returning to the high life More

No improvements visible - no one has concreted over anything here. This monastery allows you to feel the past, the fervour of those who built and inhabited it. More

It was a nice side trip after the Matisse Museum and the Cathedral. More

So nice, calm, wonderful garden, 10 metres from the Cimiez Arena, with olive tree garden, jazz festival, kid friendly, ... More

The convent has a nice garden but alone it's not worth the trip. Stop by if you are already visiting the nearby Matisse Museum or the Roman ruins More

I got into the gardens by pure chance and was rewarded with this fantastic place full of color! Their flowers are amazing and the views awesome. But what I likes the most was the peace and serenity in the atmosphere. The Church is closed for tourist visits on Wednesday due to an all-day religious activity but the garden was really... More

A must if you like church architecture a real gem and just next to the Matisse Museum. At the end of the bus route so v easy to find. More

We didn't know about the Monastery as such, we went to the area for the Matisse museum, strolled around the park outside it and found ourselves outside the monastery. The gardens are beautifully laid out and are very picturesque. The view down over the town and coast are beautiful. More