Nice Shore Excursions
Nice the Beautiful
One of the oldest human settlements in the world, Nice is named after the Greek goddess of victory, Nike. Home of the Marc Chagall Museum and gateway to the French Riviera, “Nissa la Belle” or “Nice the Beautiful” is a must-see destination on the Mediterranean. Nice has historically been a part of Italy, Provence, and France at different points, historical variations that have impacted on the Jewish community as well. In 1342, the Jews of Nice were made to wear a distinguishing “badge.” In 1647, attracted by the free port, the city became home to the Marranos of Portuguese origin. At times confined to a ghetto, at others living throughout the city, the Jews of Nice have developed their own language over time, Judéo-Niçois, a combination of the local French dialect and Hebrew.
Nowadays the community is served by two main synagogues (Ashkenazi and Sephardi) and a plethora of community services. Enjoy lunch at Le Leviathan, explore the artistically valuable Chagall Museum, and stroll along the Promenade des Anglais to experience general and Jewish Nice in all its beauty!
Nice Tour Options
- Jewish Nice & Monaco and City Highlights
- Jewish Nice & Villefrance and City Highlights
- Jewish St Tropez and City Highlights
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- All of our cruise tours include transfers from the port to the touring area and back. Please inform us in the event that you will not require transfers.
- Our tours are fully customizable according to the time at your disposal. When making your request, kindly let us know how many hours you will be available for touring; if you know your exact docking times, even better!
- In case you have already been to this destination previously, we can ensure that you will not be repeating sites which you have already visited. If you have other specific requests, just let us know, and we will happily accommodate your particular preferences.