Wow! One of the best memories of Nice is the old town market called Cours Saleya. Old town, Vieille Ville, is another wow, but this is just about the market. Wake up early, walk from your hotel to the... more
You must wear Jellies ! The stony beaches can hurt and be hot in the summer so wear the right thing on the beach. If you don't like the look of the person next to you then move away some were else.
I... more
I had read that the views from atop Castle Hill, site of the original city of Nice and its virtually secure citadel and chateau, were magnificent, especially at sunset. Having seen the sunset the... more
Buying and selling property is one of the main heavy industries of the Cote d'Azur. Browsing real-estate agents windows is an absolutely must-do activity in Nice. Everybody is at it. What's on offer?... more
The Cours Saleya flower market is a must to visit at least twice. Once in the daytime when it sells flowers, produce and some souvenirs, and again at night when the market stalls have transformed into... more
Considered # 1, because:
1) It’s the biggest Russian church in Europe – outside Russia
2) It is indeed so spectacular that it was adopted by the French government as its own historic and cultural... more
As soon as I saw these seven pillared statues, I knew immediately what they were and who the artist was – simply because I had recently seen one of his similar exhibitions on display in Bamberg,... more
This museum is located in the district of Cimiez and contains the largest collection of works by this artist.
Marc Chagall Russian-French artist was born in 1887 and died in 1985, He was a pioneer... more
The MATISSE Museum is located " Villa des arenes" in the Cimiez park just near the gallo-roman ruins.
This museum shows various works (paintings,sculptures,drawings..) from the artist who lived in... more
When we planned our trip to Nice, we did not know it would be the start of Carnival season. But, while in town, we were able to watch the opening night show (free to all on that first night!) and... more
The Negresco is the most user-friendly world class museum.Think of the Vatican with room service,having your own suite inside the Prado.You wake up 2AM and at your leisure photograph 6 floors of... more
Two thousand years ago, the Romans - who knew a thing or two about conquering - arrived in Nice.The south of France seemed a good place to do this kind of empire building.
At Cimiez the Roman... more
The Albert 1st Gardens are the essential place to stop and sit a while and enjoy the lush mediteranean vegetation that thrives in this frost free climate.
Finest among the palms and flowers is the... more
Antibes is a well known pleasure yacht port with a scenic old town. We arrived from Nice by train and walked around the harbour which was full of private yachts. One of them, the Octopus is supposedly... more
On this place, the old theatre of nice used to be. It however burned down to the ground in 1881 after the Nicoise people decided to erect an Opera house. It was built incredably fast and was finished... more
I'm not a big fan of museums and I wasn't impressed by Mamac, however the entrance is free and besides all the art stuff, they also offer clean and free toilets, but also free luggage storage. Apart... more
The only thing here that is even slightly worth a visit is the stars hand prints outside the Conference center, but not actually that many you have heard of - majority are French actors/actresses... more
The village of ST PAUL DE VENCE, 18km away from Nice, is an absolutely charming coble stoned place.
There are dozens of art galleries, ateliers and gift shops and from what I know in July/August the... more
The Cathedrale Sainte Reparate is located in the Place Rossetti, the central square of Old Town. The 18th century bell tower can be seen and heard from afar. The exterior is impressive with many... more
Located in the huge main plaza of Nice right next to Old Town and the beach, the Ferris Wheel is one of the most recognizable sights in Nice. The plaza itself is a major gathering place for both... more
This gallery has occupied the villa of the Ukranian Princess since 1928. Built in 1878, this magnificent building sits in its own grounds. Its collection is an extensive one, but I was especially... more
Cimiez is an upscale neighborhood which is well worthy of your attention while in Nice. During Roman times this community was a rival of Nice. Today it is a community in the northern part of Nice. It... more
The English-language public can read about Marie Bashkirtseff, the Russian artist, sculptor and diarist, here:
"Marie & the Duke of H" by Doris Langley Moore, a well-known Byron scholar, wrote a book... more
The heart of Nice beats in the Cours Saleya. The daily morning flower market offers much more than just cut flowers. Plants, cacti, fresh fruit, vegetables, delicatessen, bread, olives, socca,... more
Built between 1612 and 1642, this little local church has maintained most of its original built without much restoration work being done on it. I spend a few minutes here enjoying the details on the... more
The city of Nice has enough to occupy a day, a week, or longer, and is the travel hub that opens up the rest of the French Riviera.
The must-do list includes exploring the narrow...
The city of Nice has enough to occupy a day, a week, or longer, and is the travel hub that opens up the rest of the French Riviera.
The must-do list includes exploring the narrow lanes of the old town, join the bustle of the morning market in the Cours Saleya, a climb up the Chateau hill for views over the city, and a short or long stroll along the Promenade des Anglais.
With more time at your disposal, take a bus to Monaco, or explore the perched villages of Eze, St Paul and Vence or further afield take the train to Antibes and the glamour of Cannes.
Museums and Art Galleries ensure that rain or shine there is always something to see or do in Nice.
A twelve-year veteran of VT on Nice and the Cote d' Azur, an irreverant insider who shares the best and worst of Life on The Riviera, NiceLife gets under the surface onto enable you to enjoy the best...
First of all, thanks for visiting my pages!
For the past 12 years, I chose this city to be my home and within these VT pages, I try to share a bit of my experiences here.
I'm a "gourmande" (one who...
Nice is the capital of the French Riviera or Cote d'Azur on the South-east coast of France. It is the fifth largest city in France with the second busiest International airport. Nice has its own...
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In 2004 we bought a small studio flat in Nice, over our visits I'll try to add some tips and experiences from our trips...
Nice is a great place to visit for a short city break or for a longer...
I remember a bit of bar-room philosophizing that went like: "Pfff! Every day is the same now that the road works are over...".
Our streets are now being destructed, digged in, rebuilt, implanted with...
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