About
This 17th-century Baroque cathedral serves as Nice's main religious site, featuring a distinctive tiled dome and ornate interior. The cathedral is dedicated to the city's patron saint, Saint Reparata.
Sainte-Réparate Cathedral stands in the heart of Nice, on the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur coast of France. It is the city's main religious site, and a visit makes a quiet stop within the old town's lively streets.
What to see
- The tiled dome: the cathedral's distinctive dome is one of its most recognisable features, visible from the surrounding streets.
- The interior: the Baroque style of the 17th century shows in its ornate decoration, which rewards a slow look.
- Its patron saint: the cathedral is dedicated to Saint Reparata, the patron saint of the city, and this connection runs through its identity as Nice's principal church.
Visiting the area
Because the cathedral sits in the old town, it is easy to combine with a walk through the narrow streets, local squares and markets that surround it. It suits anyone interested in religious architecture, in Baroque design, or simply in seeing a place of worship at the centre of daily life in Nice. Allow time for a few minutes inside and a short stroll outside to take in the view of the dome.