Castle’s waterfall

The Castle waterfall

A refreshing stop on the Nice audio-guided tour, the Castle waterfall, artificial but very pleasant, brings a little coolness to the hill. It was wanted in the nineteenth century by King Charles Felix of Savoy, who wished to enlarge and embellish the city.

A romantic garden

The king bequeathed the hill and its ruins to the municipality to create a park and a promenade on the theme of romantic gardens. At that time, fashion liked to mix grottoes, false ruins and basins with a natural space. The waterfall is fed by the Vesubie canal and may be dry during water restrictions in times of drought.

What to see

Just above the waterfall, a belvedere offers the finest possible view of old Nice. The waterfall and its green setting make a pleasant stop in the heart of the Castle hill park.

Practical information

The Castle waterfall is in the Castle hill park, in Nice. Freely accessible, it can be discovered according to the park's hours, to be checked depending on the season; it may be dry in times of drought.

Who wanted the Castle waterfall ?

King Charles Felix of Savoy, in the nineteenth century, as part of a romantic garden.

Why can the waterfall be dry ?

During water restrictions in times of drought, as it is fed by the Vesubie canal.