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 ...
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 ...
Roman Ruins, Art Galleries, Gardens & Tombstones
The beaches of Nice are nice, but don’t forget to also head for the hills So much of the French Riviera is about the water, and nowhere along the French Riviera is that more true than in Nice. Its seven-kilometer stretch of coastline along the ...
Walk on Water at Nice’s La Promenade du Paillon
Yep, you can “walk on water” in Nice. (Sort of!) Start with the Promenade des Anglais, one of the most iconic waterside walks in the Mediterranean, then traverse the Coastal path to Villefrache, with elevated views of the Côté d’Azur and the ...
The Lifesaving Wallace Fountains
Walace Fountains at Place des Abbesses - via Montmartre Addict Think you know all the famous symbols of Paris? The Eiffel Towel, the Arc de Triomphe, the Siene reflecting the city lights, a warm croissant on a delicate plate… Well, here’s another, ...
Montmartre: The Soul of Paris
Photo of Montmarte by DeepakG on Flickr After more than two decades of exploring Paris and its diverse arrondissements, we concluded that nowhere in Paris is more enthralling, and quintessentially Parisian, than La Butte de Montmartre. Guests at our ...
The Man Who Lives in the Wall
We encourage you to seek out this unique, integrated statue with a story to tell in Montmartre's place Marcel-Ayme, just off of Rue Norvins, in the 18th arrondissement. French actor Jean Marais constructed this statue - Le Passe-Muraille, or "The ...
Musee Matisse
Musee Matisse. Photo: m-louis. The elegant villa that houses Musee Matisse, built in 1670, has three floors painted in classic Mediterranean red with more than 50 shuttered windows, most of which are painted to trompe l'oeil ("fool the eye") and in fact ...
Saint-Paul de Vence
Saint-Paul de Vence. Photo: David Van Der Mark. Saint-Paul de Vence, a hilltop town about a 30-minute drive from Nice, is a unique place where a storied medieval history meets today’s rich and famous jet-setters. It also provides a wealth of photo ops: ...
