Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Hôtel de la Grande-Bretagne

Also known as: Hôtel de la Grande-Bretagne, Grande Bretagne

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-17

Identity

Prestigious hotel in Nice, serving the international aristocratic community during the winter season.

Diary References

1874

  • February 17: Landmark location during carnival where Marie encounters Comte Lambertye on foot "en un terrible état" (in a terrible state) during the flower battles.

Context

  • High-end accommodation for wealthy visitors to Nice
  • Located on main carnival route
  • Meeting point for international aristocracy
  • Representative of Nice's luxury hospitality industry
  • Landmark used for navigation and social encounters
  • Associated with British clientele given the name

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