Building of the palace 1908 (≈ 1908)
Edited by Adrien Rey for Isaac Murisier.
25 juillet 1994
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 25 juillet 1994 (≈ 1994)
Protection of facades, roofs and interior decorations.
1er quart XXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 1er quart XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
Architectural style of the Belle Époque.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs, garden, vestibule and main staircase, pharmacy, oriental apartment on the third floor with their decoration (Box KV 59): inscription by order of 25 July 1994
Key figures
Adrien Rey - Architect
Designer of the Meyerbeer Palace in 1908.
Isaac Murisier - Sponsor
Swiss customer at the origin of the construction.
Origin and history
The Meyerbeer Palace is an emblematic housing building in Nice, built in the early 20th century for a family in Nice County. Located at 45 boulevard Victor-Hugo, it embodies the architectural style of the Belle Époque, marked by rich exterior decoration and painted interiors. This building, conceived as a report building, reflects the urbanization and beautification of Nice at this time, mixing prestige and functionality.
The building was erected in 1908 by the architect Niçois Adrien Rey on behalf of Isaac Murisier, a Swiss sponsor. Its sumptuous ornamentation, both on the façade and inside (especially in the apartments and the pharmacy on the ground floor), makes it a remarkable testimony of the bourgeois art of living of the period. The palace was listed as a historical monument on 25 July 1994 and labeled "Twentieth Century Heritage".
The facades, roofs, garden, vestibule, main staircase, as well as some interior decorations (such as the oriental apartment on the third floor) are protected. These elements highlight the heritage importance of the place, where local influences and eclectic inspirations combine. The Meyerbeer Palace remains a symbol of the golden age of Nice, between modernity and architectural heritage.
The building also houses shops on the ground floor, including a pharmacy, illustrating the functional mix typical of the report buildings of that time. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments and its label "Twentieth century heritage" confirm its historical and aesthetic value, while ensuring its preservation for future generations.
