{"id":608,"date":"2023-04-26T17:30:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T15:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/palais-lascaris-musee-nice\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T17:17:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:17:52","slug":"palais-lascaris-palace-museum-nice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/palais-lascaris-palace-museum-nice\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Palais Lascaris (Nice): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this article, discover the Palais Lascaris – Mus\u00e9e des instruments de musique<\/strong>, in Nice. Located in the heart of the old town, this baroque architectural gem<\/strong> is a former aristocratic residence, a historical monument<\/strong>, and a museum<\/strong>. You will find luxurious ceremonial apartments, rooms dedicated to the museum’s collection of musical instruments<\/strong>, as well as spaces for temporary exhibitions. <\/p>\n\n

Find all our practical advice<\/strong> to plan your visit and let yourself be guided inside this palace with a fascinating history!<\/p>\n\n

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This review is completely independent<\/strong>, we visited anonymously and paid our admission in full. <\/p>\n\n

Why visit the Palais Lascaris – Museum of Musical Instruments?<\/h2>\n\n

The Lascaris Palace was built in the middle of the 17th century, for a family of the nobility of Nice, the Lascaris-Vintimille. At that time, many buildings in the Baroque style were erected. Alongside the Palais Lascaris, Rue Droite, one of Nice’s main thoroughfares, saw the construction of a dozen churches that bear witness to the evolution of Baroque architecture in the 17th and 18th centuries. Classified in 1946, the Palais Lascaris, with its monumental staircase, its frescoes, and its collections of furniture and ancient art, is the most emblematic baroque monument in the city.<\/p>\n\n

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Baroque frescoes in the monumental staircase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Is the Palais Lascaris – Museum of Musical Instruments worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

Absolutely! The Palais Lascaris, which became the Municipal Musical Instruments Museum in 1970, presents particularly interesting temporary exhibitions. It has, in addition to its magnificent architecture, a very rich collection. We particularly liked the antique furniture, but also the numerous models of harps exhibited in the different rooms of the museum. <\/p>\n\n

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Why is the Palais Lascaris Palace famous?<\/h3>\n\n

The Lascaris Palace is famous for its baroque architecture, but also and above all as a reference museum on ancient musical instruments. In fact, its collection is the second most important in France, just behind the Mus\u00e9e de la Musique in Paris! It is also a recognized collection in this field throughout Europe. <\/p>\n\n

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History in brief<\/h3>\n\n

The history of the Lascaris Palace is intimately linked to that of the family for which it was built. The Lascaris-Vintimille family’s ancestor was Eudoxie Lascaris, princess of the Byzantine dynasty. Married in 1261 to Guillaume-Pierre de Vintimille, she ruled the empire of Nicea following the capture of Constantinople in 1204 by the Crusaders, better known as the Franks. <\/p>\n\n

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Among his descendants, there are many knights and dignitaries of the Order of Malta, including Jean-Baptiste Lascaris (1600-1650). Lord of Castellar, a territory near Menton, he was also marshal of camp of the Duke of Savoy, Charles Emmanuel II. Thanks to his power, the Lascaris-Vintimille family was able to build the Lascaris palace, inspired by the Genoese baroque style, which they owned until the Revolution. <\/p>\n\n

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As a result, the palace deteriorated rapidly before being put up for sale in 1802. It wasn’t until 1942 that it was bought by the commune of Nice, which had to carry out major renovation work from 1963 onwards. 1970 marks the opening of this new museum dedicated to the decorative arts, fine arts and music of the 17th and 18th centuries. Its resource center also has significant documentation on the history of the region. The Palais Lascaris, now called “Palais Lascaris – Museum of Musical Instruments”, is a certified French Museum. <\/p>\n\n

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Pair of gilded lacquered wood torch\u00e8res, Filippo and Domenico Parodi – Alcove ceremonial room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Practical info: Palais Lascaris – Musical Instruments Museum, Nice, France<\/h2>\n\n

Where is the Lascaris Palace located?<\/h3>\n\n

The Palais Lascaris – Mus\u00e9e des instruments de musique is located at 15 rue Droite in Nice (06300), France.<\/p>\n\n