Nice

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-01 Diary Coverage: Up to 1873-05-03

Marie Bashkirtseff's primary residence during the early years of her diary (1873-1874). The family lived in Nice, then part of France but recently annexed from the Kingdom of Sardinia (1860). A fashionable winter resort town on the French Riviera, attracting European aristocracy and wealthy families seeking the mild Mediterranean climate.

Locations in Nice mentioned in the diary:

• Villa residence (specific location not yet identified)
• Promenade des Anglais - where Marie goes for walks and to hear music
• French Theater of Nice - Marie frequently attends performances
• Nice Port - where she spots yachts including one with a ducal flag
• Grand Hotel - where Mlle Collignon's former lover stays

Social Life

The diary depicts Nice as having a seasonal social calendar, with "the season" bringing more visitors and social activity. Marie notes the difference between high season and off-season in terms of crowds and entertainment options.

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