Xmas in Nice

Xmas in Nice

The end of the year season is as special in Nice as in any other part of the world.  Even if the evenings are now quite fresh or even cold in early December, the days are usually sunny and very pleasant.  Like in Alsace where they started a long time ago, Nice also...
Liberation market

Liberation market

 This is the market we usually go to for our regular shopping. You’ll find everything there, fruits, vegetables, flowers, great fishes and a few locally produced products such as honey, cheese, etc. The market is situated on the ‘Place du Général de Gaulle’ in Nice,...
Promenade des Anglais

Promenade des Anglais

Yes, this is the  famous and celebrated promenade along the Mediterranean in Nice. Every good thing you have heard about it is true. Yes, the place is magic. It is beautiful. It is popular. It is very pleasant, except maybe when it’s very crowded and it very hot...
The Old city

The Old city

  The old city of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants, artisans and artists, open-markets, and some of the best ice-cream (gelato) in the world.   it’s a nice part of the...