Place Masséna

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-30

Identity

Main square in Nice, center of social life and chance encounters. Named after Marshal André Masséna.

Diary References

1874

• April 30: Where Marie spots Carlo Hamilton: "A la place Masséna je vois un monsieur s'en aller vers la rue Masséna." Near Café de la Victoire.

Context

• Central Nice square
• Social promenade area
• Near rue Masséna
• Café de la Victoire location
• Meeting point for society

Historical Note

• Named for André Masséna (1758-1817)
• Marshal of France
• Duke of Rivoli, Prince of Essling
• Born in Nice

Research Notes

• Nice urban geography 1870s
• Social spaces and promenades
• Café society locations