This is the part of Nice that has a romantic Bohemian charm. Set on the hills overlooking the…read moreMediterranean Sea, it has long been the summer home of some of the world's rich and famous. Elton John and Steven Spielberg have owned homes here. Narrow medieval streets with winding alley ways are lit at night by old lamps which expose multi-colored French balconies, windows and beautifully colored red tiled roof buildings with rich histories. Street performers entertain in the evenings as you stroll through the narrow streets. Colorful and artistic personalities seem to gravitate to this part of town. Bars and restaurants are plentiful and diverse offering a wide range of cuisines. Some restaurants can be pricey like Le Boudoir and Di Piu but you can also find less expensive fare. It gets very hot in the summer but Old town Nice is blessed with many shade trees and the breeze from the sea is welcomed.. Small unique shops that sell local soaps, boutique clothing and perfumes can be found. There are also some more modern shops. Open air markets selling flowers, candies and sea food add much to the overall vibe of this area of Nice. I love gelato and thought the French have a nice version but I prefer Italian gelato.

The first time I went to Vieux Nice, I remember wanting to live here, in one of those apartments…read morewith the view of the streets below. Old Town Nice is the place to be for a genuine French experience. There's so many little shops and restaurants around and most of the people speak english, so it's very helpful. They do appreciate you making the effort to speak french though, so make that effort above all else. I love the small little lanes and cobblestone roads, it's very beautiful and lovely. I love seeing that after all these years, they manage to keep this part of France so old fashioned, just how I like it.

We came as part of ocean cruise which docked in Marseille. Visit was super especially due to the…read moreearly Apr weather. We got to wander around the market and other parts of city. If in the area be sure to stop by to enjoy the market, buy stuff and see how the residents shop.

Everyone I spoke with before going to Nice said I had to visit Marché aux Fleurs on Cours Saleya in…read moreVieux Nice, and now I understand why. Every morning (except Monday), there is a beautiful farmers' market in the middle of Cours Saleya that offers everything from herbs to hats. I initially went around 7am, while all of the vendors were setting up. Not many people were around, and it was very cool seeing the market take shape. I later returned at noon, and the street was absolutely teeming with tourists and locals alike. It doesn't take much time there to appreciate the vast cornucopia that is Marché aux Fleurs, so I highly recommend strolling down Cours Saleya during business hours! Happily, Clayton Cohn

Love this adorable small town in the south of France near nice. It's a quaint village perched high…read moreon a hillside and is foot traffic only. Stunning views of the sea and surrounding area. It has narrow streets and a lot of steps. Plenty of small eateries, bakery's and gelato shops to stop for a snack. It was a perfect place to spend a few hours.

Saint-Paul de Vence is such a charming town. It is one of the oldest Medieval towns on the French…read moreRiviera. Many artists drew inspiration in this serene village. Pablo Picasso worked here. Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner were married here. Marc Chagall lived here creating many beautiful pieces. He and his family are buried in the cemetery at the end of the path. Look for the grave covered in stones to the right. Today, Saint-Paul de Vence is filled with so many art galleries. From classic to contemporary to pop art, it is fun to pop in and out of the galleries.

I always wanted to visit Nice, France. Nice, the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the…read moreFrench Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's major religious works. Our NCL Viva cruise ship stopped here on our return to the port of Rome, Italy. We had to take a tender from our cruise ship to the port of Nice. See my tender pics. At the port we loaded onto a tour bus, which took us to the Old Town Square area on the Mediterranean Sea. We were visiting Nice for the first time with another couple of our friends. As we were touring the old town square center, we decided to stop at the El Merkado Restaurant for a snack and some cocktails. We had a nice table for 4 outside. We ordered two of their cheese boards and some local red wine. The cheese board and local red wine was spectacular. There was lots of cheese to eat. We could not eat all the cheese. We should have ordered only one cheese board for the four of us. Service here was very good for us Americans who could barely speak French. Our total bill for both of us was 58 euro. I would return here for another cheese board. After our lunch and some shopping we took our tour bus back to the port to return to our ship. Nice was a very pretty town.

I like the city of nice in compare to many city in France. The city is cleaner than most cities in…read moreFrance. This city is close to Mediterranean Sea and bring a lot sunny day. It has it own beach which is popular to the tourists and local alike. There is a few things you may want to check it out. Marché aux Fleurs Cours Saleya is the market of flower and also culinary art being on in this area. All type cuisine and flower in one place. It is at old Nice. Russian Orthodox Cathedral also an interesting place to see. The building of this Orthodox Church is unique. The Monastere of Cimiez is monastery with garden overlooking the nice beach and Mediterranean Sea. Near this area has Matisse Museum, the Arrenes de Cimiez. Nice is famous of their pebble beach. The Nice beach is pack during summer time. It has Monument aux morts de Raina-Capeu. It is to remember the falling military hero.

Part of our Star Tour of the French Riveria, It is a town of 3,200 people, and has a lot of shops…read moreand restaurants via winding roads. Most of it was closed because of low season, but were able to spend the 50 minutes here doing some shopping (bought some French milled soap and reproduction print of a beach chair). At the very top, the enchanted garden was open with admission. It was kinda fun walking through the cobblestone streets, pretty deserted.

Eze village is such an enchanting medieval town! The views from the Jardin were spectacular! One of…read morethe best, unique places in the French Riviera. Tips- take the bus 82 up to the village. The hike up will take 2 hours and is brutal in the heat.

Beach in Cannes? Nice. The water isn't super duper awesome or anything, but it's still nice to walk…read morealong the beach. It's a good relaxing walk, and it's not too crowded. You can walk on the road or by the beach, and there are some pretty nice views as well.

From the owner: A 25 km au nord de Nice, le village du soleil est perché à 650m. Classé parmi les plus beaux…read morevillages de France, Coaraze est composé de ruelles étroites et de passages couverts et voûtés. Il y a également les grilles anciennes des jardins qui donnent sur la vallée, les dédales tortueux et pavés entre les maisons de pierres ou enduites aux tons pastels roses bleus ou jaunes à la façon traditionnelle italienne, les places inondées de soleil et fleuries avec entre autres la place de l'église avec sa fontaine et ses deux cadrans solaires.Ecoutez raconter par un "ancien" l'histoire de la Reine Jeanne qui mangea ses enfants, ou les légendes de sorcellerie et de diable qui se coupa sa queue prise dans la glu pour échapper aux Coaraziens qui l'avaient capturé (Coa Raza signifiant Queue Rasée).