La Gare du Sud is a former railway station in Nice’s Libération district, at 35 Avenue Malaussena. The station opened in 1892 and served the Provence region until it closed in December 1991. Later used as a food and cultural venue, it brought together food kiosks, live music, Latin dance lessons, exhibitions and games such as billiards and foosball. It is now listed as permanently closed, so check for a new operator or event before making a special trip. The tram stop is directly in front of the building.
A railway station in Libération
La Gare du Sud opened in 1892 and served the Provence region for nearly a century. It closed in December 1991, when a new Nice railway station took its place. The building stands at 35 Avenue Malaussena in the Libération district.
Prosper Bobin designed the station with André Biancheri, Nadine Clément and Paul Ravaux. Its Neoclassical architecture gives the former transport hub a distinct place among the district’s historic buildings.
From station to cultural venue
After its railway days, La Gare du Sud became a venue for food and activities. Kiosks served a range of dishes, while live music, Latin dance lessons and exhibitions brought people into the building. An exhibition about Leonardo da Vinci included interactive pieces and a screen presenting his work.
The upstairs area had seating and games such as billiards, darts and foosball. Screens in the central area showed live sports. The venue is now listed as permanently closed, so check its status before planning a visit.
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Is La Gare du Sud in Nice open?
It is listed as permanently closed. Check for a change in status before going.
Where is La Gare du Sud?
It is at 35 Avenue Malaussena in Nice’s Libération district. A tram stop is directly in front of the building.
When did La Gare du Sud railway station open?
The station opened in 1892 and closed in December 1991.
