Nice for a day and a night!
Sep 21st, 2011, 12:24 PM
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Here's a top ten site, fyi:
http://gofrance.about.com/od/nicetra...ttractions.htm
Hub and I enjoyed the old part of Nice and spent at least 1/2 of a day savoring it. There is another art museum and I'm having a senior moment about the name-it is/was a restaurant and a bunch of Impressionists painters paid the owner in paintings!
We had a super dinner at Tire Bouchon: http://www.le-tire-bouchon.com/
And an amazing vegetarian lunch at Magic Pumpkin: http://www.lazuccamagica.com/
The Russian Orthodox Church is nifty if that sort of thing interests you.
http://gofrance.about.com/od/nicetra...ttractions.htm
Hub and I enjoyed the old part of Nice and spent at least 1/2 of a day savoring it. There is another art museum and I'm having a senior moment about the name-it is/was a restaurant and a bunch of Impressionists painters paid the owner in paintings!
We had a super dinner at Tire Bouchon: http://www.le-tire-bouchon.com/
And an amazing vegetarian lunch at Magic Pumpkin: http://www.lazuccamagica.com/
The Russian Orthodox Church is nifty if that sort of thing interests you.
Sep 21st, 2011, 12:32 PM
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eurocheapo.com/nice great city tips
Hotels based on budget 2 I like are the Meridien
for me sometimes good deals bidding priceline
Le Royal or Windsor little cheaper super cool looking
Belle Epoque hotels on the promenade booking.com
Hotels based on budget 2 I like are the Meridien
for me sometimes good deals bidding priceline
Le Royal or Windsor little cheaper super cool looking
Belle Epoque hotels on the promenade booking.com
Sep 24th, 2011, 02:18 AM
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The Russian church is quite a walk from the centre, use a cab if you go there, although me personally, I would concentrate on the area down towards the old town, Cours Saleya etc. Don't miss the view from the top of Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau), it gives you a great view. Access not far from the end of Cours Saleya by walking to the top or use the lift at the bottom(which was free in late August).
Just from what I saw comparative meals on Cours Saleya were approximately 20% dearer than other areas, such as Rue Massena. Place Massena is a great place to relax after sunset. If your there after dark the Sitting statues light up and change color, kind of groovy to see.
As a basic Itinerary,wander from Rue Massena, through Place Massena down toward Cours Saleya. Then venture to the top of Castle Hill for great views. Upon return to the Bottom, wander along the beach before any extra's you might like to see. Alternatively use the site seeing bus to maximise your coverage
http://www.nicelegrandtour.com/nice-...tre-visite.php
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Just from what I saw comparative meals on Cours Saleya were approximately 20% dearer than other areas, such as Rue Massena. Place Massena is a great place to relax after sunset. If your there after dark the Sitting statues light up and change color, kind of groovy to see.
As a basic Itinerary,wander from Rue Massena, through Place Massena down toward Cours Saleya. Then venture to the top of Castle Hill for great views. Upon return to the Bottom, wander along the beach before any extra's you might like to see. Alternatively use the site seeing bus to maximise your coverage
http://www.nicelegrandtour.com/nice-...tre-visite.php
Just a few thoughts
Sep 24th, 2011, 06:28 AM
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pougal, we came on a bus from Menton. If you can get a map of Nice, please see Place Garibaldi. We started walking toward Cathredrale Ste.-Reparate. We ended up at La Feniera but I'm not certain how as we were just strolling-here's the site:
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguid...iera_la_nice-i
We then strolled, via the Cathredrale to the Place Saleya and flower market. Lots of places to eat there. Trying to get back to the bus stop, we found a sweet narrow street with art galleries but I don't have its name in my notes. On a previous visit we ate near City Hall-it's very close to Saleya.
Perhaps other Fodorites can give better, more specific info.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguid...iera_la_nice-i
We then strolled, via the Cathredrale to the Place Saleya and flower market. Lots of places to eat there. Trying to get back to the bus stop, we found a sweet narrow street with art galleries but I don't have its name in my notes. On a previous visit we ate near City Hall-it's very close to Saleya.
Perhaps other Fodorites can give better, more specific info.
Sep 24th, 2011, 11:10 PM
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The old town in Nice is full of small appealing shops but it's hard to name one - just walk around the narrow streets and windowshop. The Galleries Lafayette branch is not one of their best, but in the streets to the west of GL there are the usual lovely individual French shops like Longchamp, Paraboot, etc.
Sep 25th, 2011, 01:49 AM
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Lunch or dinner at la Cave de L'Origine. Excellent restaurant feeding the locals. Recommended by shopkeeper Marie Christine who has a fabulous antiques shop if you want to take a real souvenir home!
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Had an amazing time with my wife at Le Maori: http://www.lemaori.com
I posted a full review on Trip Advisor, you can check it out here http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...e.html#REVIEWS
I posted a full review on Trip Advisor, you can check it out here http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...e.html#REVIEWS
