If you’ve already visited Nice several times, and have strolled along the Promenade des Anglais, perused the stalls of fromage and charcuterie at Cours Saleya, and explored the winding alleys of the old town, here are some alternative ideas for ...
The Real Story Of Nice’s Noontime Cannon
Nice, which is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean sea, right at the foot of the Alps, runs along the French Riviera and is famed for its colourful traditions and vibrant culture. From Russian styled churches to long hikes in Mont Boron ...
Update: Tour de France 2020: Is Happening!!
*****Update***** Due to the Covid-19 shut-down the race originally scheduled for June 27 has now been re-scheduled for Saturday August 29 to Sunday September 20, 2020. It will still start in Nice and end in Paris. Now is the time to plan your ...
A little bit of Russia in Nice
When you are wandering around Nice near the train station, you may notice some rather exotic looking cupolas, with golden bulbs, rising above buildings just to the north and west of the station. Walk along Ave Thiers to the west and make a right under rail ...
What can you do with three days in Nice?
Stationed between two of the most luxurious cities in the world, Cannes and Monaco, Nice is a secret gem that’s bursting with history, heritage and year-round heatwaves (we’re talking 300+ days of sunshine). There’s the 7 km-long sweeping Promenade des ...
Things to see and do in Antibes
The relaxed resort town of Antibes is tucked nicely between the glitz and glam of Nice and Cannes. When you want a small respite from the fabulousness of Nice, Antibes provides just what you need, while keeping the luxury intact. Beyond the ...
Exploring the French Riviera: Le Train des Pignes and Le Train des Merveilles
There’s something rather romantic about long train rides through beautiful countryside. Whether it’s that content mood you fall into as you bumble peacefully along on the train tracks or the introspection you feel as you gaze out into the wilderness beyond, ...
Hotel Le Negresco: A brief history of the most famous hotel in Nice
Nice is glorious. There really is no other word for it. It’s a city steeped in the traditions of French art, culture and cuisine, and given its location along the riviera between Cannes and Monaco, it’s a part of the world that attracts the rich, the famous ...
Juice and Jamborees: 4 things we love about Carnaval de Nice and the Menton Lemon Festival
France and festivals go hand in hand. There’s the Festival of Avignon, Bastille day, Cannes film festival, the operatic Chorégies d’Orange in the city of Orange, and the magnificent festival of lights during Christmas time in Lyon. From history to movies to ...
7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss the Carnaval in Nice
A tradition spanning centuries, Carnival is Nice’s premier event. Music and revelry fill the streets, from Place Massena to the Promenade des Anglais, a heightened energy palpable in every crook and cranny in town. Plan to stay in Nice for the second half ...
