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6th April 2009 - Nice, Côte d’Azur

Nice, France's 5th largest city is often called the queen and capital of the French Riveria.

Nice was an Italian city until 1860. The city has its own character from a mix of French, Italian and Provencal. Known for its "belle époqué".

Nice - Quai des Etats Unis Nice - Promenade des Anglais

Climb up to the Colline du Chàteau for panoramic views west down the Promenade des Anglais to the airport

Nice from the Colline du Chàteau Nice from the Colline du Chàteau

or east over the port, where we can see cruise liners and the ferries to Corsica.

Nice - port Nice - port

Along the Quai des Etats Unis, we find the private hotel beaches.

Nice - Hotel Plage Beau Rivage Nice - Hotel Plage Beau Rivage

Nice - Opera Plage Nice - Hotel Plage Beau Rivage

Art deco - belle époqué at night.

Nice - Hotel Plage Beau Rivage Nice - Hotel Plage Beau Rivage

In the old town Vieillé Ville is Cours Saleya where there is a daily flower and produce market. Walk the narrow streets to find squares lined with restaurants.

Nice - Cours Saleya market Nice - Cours Saleya market

Nice - Cours Saleya market Nice - Cours Saleya market

Walk the narrow streets

Nice - Place du Palais Nice - Place du Palais

past cafes and bars

Nice - Waynes bar Nice - Waynes bar

to find squares lined with restaurants like Place Rossetti.

Nice - Place Rossetti Nice - Place Rossetti

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