Nice True Crime Tour

Vanished casinos, homicides, unprecedented heists… Embark on this Nice mystery and legends tour to uncover the enigmatic layers of Côte d'Azur's capital.

Tour Overview

Welcome to the stunning Côte d'Azur! This glamorous capital conceals an intriguing side that awaits your discovery. Our adventure begins at L'Ange de la Baie, a notable sculpture by Jean-Marie Fondacaro, located along the famed Promenade des Anglais.

The mystery and legends tour of Nice will commence with an exterior view of the Palais de la Méditerranée.

While admiring this majestic palace, we'll delve into the sorrowful tale of the heiress from a casino that mysteriously vanished in 1977. The case sparked an investigation that spanned an astonishing 37 years, marking it as one of France's most enthralling enigmas—a narrative interwoven with themes of tragic romance and cold betrayal. Here, money, organized crime, and a merciless attorney intertwine through a deeply disturbing series of occurrences.

As our exploration continues along the Promenade des Anglais toward Plage du Centenaire, we’ll uncover the saga of the Belle Époque's queen of thieves: a butcher's daughter who masqueraded as a countess while robbing the wealthy for two decades. She met her capture in Nice in 1908, donning a black silk outfit and caught in the act.

Our next destination is Avenue Jean Médecin, where we will delve into the narrative of the heist of the century, which unfolded in a bank on this street in July 1976. A group of thieves had ingeniously tunneled from the sewer system to the vault. Following this, we'll explore the remarkable story of Odette and Moussa, a couple who heroically safeguarded numerous Jews during the Nazi regime in France.

Next, we will arrive at Place du Palais de Justice. Here, we'll unveil how the masterminds of the grand heist also orchestrated the escape of the century. Our subsequent stop will be a hidden bar, the details of which we shall keep under wraps for now.

After uncovering the reasons behind this venue's existence, we’ll stroll toward Rue Droite to learn of a modest laundress who rose to become the bravest woman in Nice, an influential figure in the city's history.

The 2.5-hour journey will culminate at the Place Garibaldi, where we'll reflect on this woman’s political impact during the 19th century.