Certainly, this project can only be praised, as it should transform this street into a kind of “open-air salon” in continuity with the famous Cours Saleya.
However, care must be taken to ensure that the commercial appetite of shops, bars, and restaurants does not overrun these spaces by turning the sidewalks into extensions of their activities with tables, displays, and stands placed in a way that forces pedestrians to weave between them!
On this subject, it may not be useless to recall that Saint-François-de-Paule was the founder of the Order of Minims, that is, the very humble. They take a vow of humility and primarily engage in acts of charity.
So, be careful not to confuse virtue with vice!
After 14 months of work at a total cost of €1,635,000 including tax, Saint-François de Paule Street has been transformed today into a pleasant, safe, and accessible space for all.
A site that pedestrians are reclaiming with characterful materials and an enhancement of the architectural heritage on this major tourist axis of the center of Nice, leading to Cours Saleya and Albert 1st Garden.
