Lovely cathedral located in the historic center of Nice. The old world craftsmanship both on the…read moreexterior and the interior is quite beautiful and has to be seen to be appreciated. Beautiful paintings, carved statues and marvelous Stone and masonry construction abounds at this holy place. Must be seem to be appreciated and should be on any short list of things to see while in Nice

Absolutely stunning Cathedral in the center of old town Nice. It is definitely worthy of your time…read more There are dozens of beautiful paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries and one triptych that is new. A new triptych in an old cathedral? How could that be?? Yet there it was and it was gorgeous. Painted by Hugo Bogo and installed in May 2019. The chapel had burned and they needed to put new painting there. Such a sad story but the result was new art! Be sure to have an ice cream in the square and stop in.

When our tour guide first brought us here, I didn't know what it was, to be honest. "It's also…read moreknown as the Saint-Elme Citadel, which is a historical monument in a large military stronghold built by the Dukes of Savoy as part of a larger defensive network protecting the royal port of La Darse." That was a direct quote by the tour guide. There were a few windows overlooking the sea that were used to resist a possible attack by the sea. I admit, the outlook was spectacular. Especially seeing the breathtaking views of the sea surrounding Villefranche-sur-Mer. What surprised me most during this tour was their gardens. The surroundings are definitely seen in better days, but the garden is beautifully tended. As you make your way up there, I urge you to wear comfortable shoes. The roads are uneven at times and one lady complained she nearly sprained her ankle.

Great view of the bay and there is a seasonal outdoor cinema that looks like it would be very nice…read more The museum isn't much, nor is there much to see, but it's an enjoyable walk around for the views. A good use of 15-20 minutes of your time.

Here's the download on this seriously off the beaten path secluded hippie artist village:…read moreDating back to as early as the second half of the ninth century, this little village has been operating autonomously, sans the government of Genoa, since as early as 1429. An earthquake in 1887 led to a series of eviction orders by the police and the tiny city remained in ruins until the mid 20th century when Italian immigrants began to illegally settle. Following the artistic revolution of the 1960's, a small group of international artists claimed the village and began to rebuild the destruction out of the original materials and remains of the ruins, despite the police eviction order. When the Italian authorities arrived at the village to enforce the order, they faced a rowdy group of angry artists and international media representatives. They backed off, and the village has been in the hands of these open minded crafters ever since. We enjoyed glasses of wine, a plate of parma, and fresh vegetables for a seriously low cost (say 11 euros total) aperitivo as we simultaneous took in the expansive view of lush green hills rolling down to the Italian Riviera. The local artisans sat and talked in groups at the tables, and also on blankets out in the nearby field. Conversation, smoking and drinking wine seem to be the modus operandi during the evenings here, and they are in no hurry to serve you or anyone else. Please, be respectful and don't come with a touristic attitude.

Ok, this is a must see when visiting Monaco! First off, the building it just beautiful. Outside…read moreis photo opp central with fancy cars parked in front. But, yes, it comes with lots of tourists taking pictures and having to wait your turn for a quick pic or 2 (maybe 3 or 4, ). It is best to visit in the afternoon to early evening when more fancy cars parked in front. Once inside, (after security check), it gets even better. You can make your way into the casino for 20 Euro a person. There are no pictures allowed inside the Casino during gambling hours, but it is well worth seeing the inside architecture, design and layout. However, from 10am to 1pm, you can visit the casino and take pictures inside for the same fee. There is no gambling at that time and machines are off. If your schedule allows this is the way to go! Grateful for the employee who told us to come back the next morning for a full experience, less people, and the ability to get pictures inside. We also made a reservation at a restaurant inside for lunch. Initially we were provided inaccurate information [If we had a lunch reservation we could get into the casino at no fee starting at 10am, however, this is not true. To avoid the fee with the restaurant reservation, you can only get in about 15 mins prior to reservation time.], however, we still kept our reservation, paid the casino entry fee, and enjoyed a fantastic lunch that was well worth it. Also, the meal was much more affordable than we expected. Don't sleep on visiting Monaco and the famous Monte-Carlo Casino!

1 of 2 Yelp reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - What a GREAT experience!! A must visit. We got here early and paid the 20 Euros to be able to walk the casino and take pictures. We were told that when we come back at 2pm, we would get 10 Euros back in casino credit. Sadly that was not the case. We also opened a players card (loyalty card) in the next door's small casino and found out as a member, there was NO fee to enter.... Either way, happy for the overall visit. Won gambling! Had my James Bond Vodka Martini! Life is good. Ambiance - See pictures. Service - Good. Price - 20 Euros or become a member for free in the small casino next door and enter for free. Owner Comment - Thanks for such a positive and memorable experience!!

We happen to pond the fort on a holiday Monday after visiting the town of EZe…read more We wanted to have a little picnic time and started driving up the hill. When we got to the parking lot. The views are amazing and we had a nice time. The fort was closed because it was a holiday but it looks pretty cool. Fun fact during world war II, the Nazis used it as a POW camp for allied air crews. It's definitely worth visiting and having a picnic up there.

Charming and eye-catching stone paved square in the old town of NIce. The place received its name…read morefrom the imposing but beautiful buidling of the law Courts with its wide staircase facing the square and the sunlit waters of a fountain on its north side. The square is full of cafes with tables in the open air allowing for the Mediterranean sea breeze to tap upon the cheeks of their visitors. A small tower bell holds the banner of the city like it would have been in the old days.

Place Garibaldi is wonderful. There are dozens of lovely restaurants and shops and the middle of…read moresquare is full of trees and seating so you can spend a few hours in the sunshine and soak up the atmosphere. There is also a tram stop and bus stop here so it's very easy to get to.

A nice little square within Nice, France. It has statue, it has water shooting out of the ground…read moreand plenty of people want to hang out. Even tonight when we were leaving and pretty much everything in the area was closed, people were still hanging out here. Wonder what's going on, but who cares! It's a cool location to hang out and that's what matters in the end. Nice, is a great city and this place simply adds to the flavor.

Old city is very charming, full of restaurants, shops and very vibrant night life. Very walkable.read more

Loved old town Nice! We stumbled upon this while searching for the umbrellas near the Indian…read morerestaurant. Lots of food, vendors, and bars to explore in this neighborhood.