Chapelle du tsarévitch Nicolas Alexandrovitch

Chapelle du tsarevitch Nicolas Alexandrovitch is an Orthodox memorial chapel in Nice built in neo-Byzantine style with traditional Russian ecclesiastical features. Architect David Grimm designed the structure using white stone and decorative ornaments that reflect Russian Orthodox traditions.

Tsar Alexander II commissioned this chapel in 1867 following the death of his son, Tsarevich Nicolas Alexandrovitch, who passed away at Villa Bermond in Nice in 1865. The structure was built as a memorial to the young heir and his connection to the city.

This chapel marks the Russian community's presence in Nice during the 1800s as a place where they gathered for worship and remembrance. It served as a spiritual anchor for people who had left their homeland to live in this southern French city.

This chapel sits near the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicolas, and both monuments are protected as French historical sites. The location is easily accessible in Nice's Russian quarter and offers a quiet space for visitors to explore.

This chapel stands on the exact spot where the tsarevich spent his final moments inside Villa Bermond. Visitors stand on ground that holds a deeply personal historical moment from the Russian imperial family.

Location: Nice

Architects: David Grimm

Part of: cathédrale Saint-Nicolas et chapelle du tsarévitch Nicolas Alexandrovitch

Address: avenue Nicolas-II

GPS coordinates: 43.70430,7.25370

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05