Nice was not exactly on the radar, but when you see ticket prices so ridiculously low (about the cost of dinner in Basel), you figure, why not? So, off to explore France we go.
At this point, Robert had just returned from Japan and had been in four countries (all of which speak different languages) in the matter of a month, but was up for another trip.
The trip took one hour from Basel and there we were, submerged in another country, another culture and this time, on the French Riviera. Our flight left at 6:30 a.m., which meant we arrived in Nice at 7:30. A quick stop at the hotel to drop our bags and off exploring we went. Despite the cold, wet weather, we had a great time and enjoyed our time in France and Monaco….more to come on Monaco.
Eglise Orthodoxe Russe (Russian Orthodox Church)
Russian Orthodox Church - Early 20th Century tsar Nicholas II & his mother commissioned this church
Matisse Museum - The works of Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Beautiful Square
Promenade des Anglais
Amazing gardens at the monastery
Well in the courtyard of the monastery
Cimiez - Roman Ruins - The area of Cimiez was founded by the Romans who called the area Cemenelum
Cimiez Church and Monastery
Flowers....
More flowers....
The Harbor
Big Smiles all around...even in the cold and rain...
Check out the water...this place must be amazing on a clear day in the summer....
Square in Nice
We loved the character and the color of the buildings...
Rooftop shot....
Waterfall....
The famous markets...
The flower markets....
Fabulous buildings...so colorful!
French Riviera
Rocks on the beach...
So beautiful....
Flight home...once again...over the Alps...who wouldn't love this!
It never gets old!!!!
2 comments:
Nice is not the word....fabulous comes to mind!! Can't wait to see our share in TWO DAYS!!! WOO HOO!
These photos are fabulous, even if it has already been said. Thanks for sharing. WOW
laura k aiken
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