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Along the Promenade

Along the Promenade des Anglais

Written by NiceGinna on April 6, 2009

  • One of the favorite activities in Nice is a stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, which follows the sea from the airport almost to the Port. The sights both seaward and inland are beautiful...
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Entree of foie gras

Foods to Try When in Nice

Written by NiceGinna on March 29, 2009

  • Any trip to France must be centered around meals. These are not rushed, fast-food experiences; they are time to sit and relax with friends and loved-ones, talking as much as eating. And...
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Here comes the tram!

Getting Around in Nice and on the Cote d'Azur

Written by NiceGinna on March 23, 2009

  • Public transportation in Nice and the whole surrounding area is wonderful. I recommend that visitors NOT rent a car; we lived here two years before we decided to rent one and that was...
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Hilltop Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Hilltop Saint-Paul de Vence

Written by skeptic on January 8, 2009

  • Following the collapse of Roman influence in Provence, hilltop villages grew out of a need for security. Saint-Paul-de-Vence was one of them. The village dates back to the ninth century and has been...
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Sanremo Casino

Sanremo on the Riviera

Written by skeptic on January 7, 2009

  • Finishing up your visit to Ventimiglia and Dolceacqua, drive on up the coast to Sanremo on the Italian Riviera. The drive along the coast road is very scenic, and you won’t save any time...
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Crafting Fine Glass at Biot

Biot Glass of Bubbles

Written by skeptic on January 7, 2009

  • While you’re staying in Nice, treat yourself to a visit to the Biot glass works. It’s only a short drive and you can take in Biot and St. Paul the same day.Biot is a...
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 Chapel of St Pierre

Cote’ d Azure Jewels, Villefrance, and Nice

Written by hagnel2 on November 27, 2004

  • Villefrance-Sur-Mer is one of the best-kept secrets of the Riviera. Having visited many times by car, it was thrilling to approach it by boat. Surrounded by green hills, multi-colored houses, and cafés lining the...
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Monaco & Monte Carlo

Written by am331 on March 28, 2006

  • Another close day trip from the Gare Routiere bus station in Nice is Monaco. Get tickets for the Tam 100 for Monaco, the trip takes about 30 to 40 minutes and costs €2.60  round trip.The...
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People in Cours Saleya

Nice and the Nicoise

Written by Fredrick on December 17, 2001

  • Nice is the gateway to the Riviera. From here you quickly and easily go to Cannes, St Tropez, Monaco and into Italy. Among the French, Nice is, from what I gather after a mere 6...
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Red carpet treatment

Christmas Shopping (2001)

Written by Fredrick on December 18, 2001

  • Christmas (2001) is right around the corner, and this is my first Christmas in this city. It doesn’t differ all that much from other X-mas hyped cities around the world, except for the fact that...
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