Cimiez

Cimiez (French pronunciation: [simje]) is a neighborhood in Nice, southern France. The area contains the Musée Matisse and the ruins of Cemenelum, capital of the Ancient Roman province Alpes Maritimae on the Ligurian coast. Cemenelum was an important rival of Nice, continuing to exist as a separate city till the time of the Lombard invasions. The ruins include an arena, amphitheatre, thermal baths, and paleochristian basilica. The Nice Jazz Festival is held on the grounds of the Roman Ruins in July each year. Close to the ruins is the splendid Hôtel Régina where Queen Victoria spent part of her long visits to the French Riviera. Also here can be found the Cimiez Monastery and church that have been used by the Franciscan monks since the...