This lovely 10 hectare park is home to a Neo-Gothic 19th-century castle, built for a Russian aristocrat with the most luxurious interior of painted frescoes and chandeliers.
Baron Paul von Derwies, entrepreneur and counselor of tsar Alexander II built one of the most extravagant properties on the Riviera, designed by architects David Grimm and Antonio Crocci. The most spectacular room is the concert hall made by Mikhail Makaroff in 1869, which can host up to 400 people. The baron hired the services of an orchestra with 70 musicians.
Its gardens are full of rare and interesting species as well as a traditional Russian wooden dwelling known as an izba. Today the park is also the location of the University of Nice's Faculty of Science.
Visitor comments
- "Chateau and Park Valrose lay inside the campus of University of Nice Sophia Antipolis. It's a beautiful place with a chateau, park, and a pond with some water birds strolling around. Well worth a visit but note that you can't get there on weekends since the university campus is closed." - Trip Advisor
Things to do nearby
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Luxury yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to ten people
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Quality road bike rentals to explore the French Riviera
Bike Trip Road Bike Hire Nice
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Wide selection of BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson & Triumph
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Luxury yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to ten people
Luxury To Escape Yacht Trip
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7hr guided motorcycle tour through the Verdon Gorge
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Luxury yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to ten people
Luxury Jack III Yacht Trip
Restaurants nearby
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Tiny family-run restaurant located in the quartier de Liberation
A la Table du Marche Restaurant
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French restaurant outside of the city centre of Nice
Ô Saveurs Du Marché Restaurant
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Michelin starred restaurant in the heart of Nice
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French restaurant located in the centre of Nice
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One Michelin star restaurant in Nice city centre
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French restaurant in the heart of the city of Nice
Beaches nearby
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The most famous stretch of beach in Nice
Promenade des Anglais Beach
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A quiet public beach not far from the port of Nice
Plage des Bains Militaires Beach
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A rocky outcrop with a small restaurant
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A family friendly pebble beach with good snorkelling
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Pebbly beach at the west end of the Promenade des Anglais
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Fine pebble beach near the old town and harbour
Plage des Mariniers Beach
Sights nearby
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Former Franciscan convent in the mountains above Menton
Monastere de Saorge Monastery
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A spectacular area to visit with a natural gorges & waterfall
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Safari park where animals live in their natural habitat
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Original Art Deco domed church
Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc Church
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Collection showcasing the history of 'Naïve Art' from the 18th century to today
Musee International d'Art Naif Anatole Jakovsky Museum
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Top French contemporary and modern art museum
Golf-clubs nearby
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Luxurious golf course that forms part of the Royal Mougins Resort & Estate
Royal Mougins Golf Course
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Oldest golf course on the French Riviera, dating back to 1891
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Beautiful 18-hole golf course set in lush greenery north of Monaco
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9 hole golf course close to Biot in the Sophia Antipolis area
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17th century hunting estate offering a technical 18-hole golf course
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Compact nine-hole course with a wide driving range ideal for practicing
Towns nearby
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A tranquil oasis sat on the hillside above Nice with great views
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Wonderful national park area with a hilltop fortress
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Pretty medieval coastal town to the east of Nice centre
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An old-fashioned Riviera town between Nice and Monaco
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Small village surrounded by luxury villas
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An incredible little village perched by the sea
When to come
The park is open during school hours, from 08:00 to 18:00.