Located between the center of Nice and the hilly district of Cimiez, Chateau de Valrose is at present home to the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis. The Castle and the adjoining domain have been, in fact, the headquarters of this institution since 1965. The entire complex (which consists of the castle as such, the park and a smaller neighboring castle) was declared a historical monument 1991. The castle features a spectacular concert hall that can accommodate up to 400 spectators provided with an imposing wood machinery visible in the backdrop.