The Place Masséna (French pronunciation: [plas masena]) is a historic square in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. It was named for André Masséna. Its layout was designed by Joseph Vernier in 1843-1844. [1] The Place Masséna is the main square of the city.

A landmark in the city center, Place Massena is the main square in Nice, located between the old town and the new part of the city, it is close to everything you need: services, restaurants, bars, accommodation, public transport, the Galeries Lafayette,...

Place Massena is Nice’s main square, and it is from here that it is worth starting your city tour. It is crossed by the Paillon Promenade built over the river.

Recognisable by its red facades, its Fountain of the Sun and its black and white paving, Place Masséna is the meeting-point for the people of the Côte d'Azur in the heart of Nice. Created in 1840, the most famous square in the Côte d'Azur has never stopped renewing itself.

La place Masséna est une place du centre-ville de Nice. Depuis sa construction progressive à partir des années 1820-1830 sur le modèle de la place Vittorio Veneto de Turin, la place Masséna s’est profondément inscrite dans le patrimoine niçois.

Place Massena is the largest square in Vieux Nice, but, on top of that, most visitors of Nice agree that is also the most spectacular and the most representative of all in the historical district of the city.

Jul 24, 2022 · Place Massena is a two-minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais and Albert 1 Garden. It is also a large crossroads between several of the main streets of the city: avenue Jean Médecin, avenue Félix Faure, boulevard Jean Jaurès, avenue de Verdun and rue Gioffredo.

Forming a link between cosy Old Nice and the wide boulevard Jean-Medecin, Place Massena is where Nicois gather for any important event. From open-air concerts to the Carnival to a Sunday stroll, it's an extraordinarily convivial spot with statues, fountains, benches and sculpture.

Jan 24, 2025 · La Place Masséna est bien plus qu’un simple lieu de passage à Nice. C’est le cœur battant de la ville, un espace où l’histoire, l’art et la vie urbaine se rencontrent harmonieusement. Située au centre de la capitale azuréenne, elle est un incontournable pour quiconque visite la région, et ce, depuis sa création au XIXᵉ siècle.

The distinctive black and white tiled floor is offset by the deep red brick buildings made with rock from Pompeii. Lined with palm trees and stone pines with a large fountain at one end, Place Massena is a popular place for locals to meet for lunch.