The Palace of the Dukes of Savoy, also known as the Palace of the Sardinian Kings, was built in the 16th century (1610-1613) and inaugurated by Duke Charles Emmanuel I of Savoy in 1613. From Victor-Amédée II of Savoy, the Dukes of Savoy were also Kings of Sardinia, and the buildings were elevated to the rank of royal residence.
And it was at the beginning of the 19th century that the famous architect of the City of Nice at the time, Scoffier, designed the exterior façade to make this harmonious ensemble, and rebuilt the vestibule and the staircase of honour.
In 1856, Victor Emmanuel II, who was breastfeeding to become King of Italy, received the Empress of Russia.
After the annexation of The County of Nice by France in 1860, the palace became the seat of the Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes.
In 1864, Napoleon III welcomed the Tzar Alexander II.
And in 1960, The General of Gaul resided there and gave a gala dinner.
Finally, in 2001, the Foreign Ministers of the European Union signed the Treaty of Nice.

Classified as a Historic Monument in 1996.

The Palace is only visited on the occasion of the "Heritage Days" every year on a weekend in September. Find out by calling the Heritage Information Centre now.
But at least take the time to admire its magnificent exterior façade from the Saleya Course.