How I like to start my day sur la Côte d'Azur...
(Photo credit: Chronicles from the shore)
Bonjour from Nice!
How I love this summer ritual and the time spentin my favorite French city...This year, things were a bit different. Junior was invited to tag along with Maman, you see.I'd say he made the most of it...
Skateboarding along "La Prom'" (Promenade des Anglais)
Shooting the Bay of Angels
Making friends at the Nice Sailing School
Moi? I had fun too.
This year, there were fewer field trips outside of town, but I got to spend quality time with Nissa la Bella; relaxing with a local friend; or exploring on my own;walking; shooting; observing from my favorite cafés...
Two friends (and bloggers) pay tribute to a favorite artist...
Nice's M.O.M.A. (Museum of Modern Art)
The iconic Negresco, the Museum-Hotel...
At the Negresco, even ice cream is elegant...
At times, the weather just got too hot,
or I just got too lazy...My favorite retreat?
The small apartment we rented in the heart of the Old Town.
The Crow's nest.
Six flights of stairs to reach the door.
But once there, the terrace. The view.
I could not get enough.
Le Vieux Nice. The Old Town.
Is it Italy? Is it France?
Who cares. It's Old Europe, and that's good enough.
Sure, there are tourists around.
Restaurants are packed at night.
But real people live there.
There are surprises at almost every turn.
Rue du Malonat, Vieux Nice...
La Dolce Vita on Place Rossetti...
Going down Castle Hill...
Le Chat et la Deuche (2CV)
Once again, I was enthralled by Nice, and its unique beauty;
The light, the colors, that seduced so many before this French Girl.For at night, the Southern Belle sizzles...
Cours Saleya
La grande dame of Nice palaces...
Plage Beau Rivage (private beach)
Yet, daytime offers many grandiose, or picturesque sights...
Le Fast Food de Nice
Marché Saleya
Nice, le Port...
"Les Pointus," the traditional fishing boats...
Secluded pebble beaches...
Yes, this week has gone by too fast.
It is time to say "Au revoir, à bientôt, Nice."Tomorrow, Junior and I will board another TGV (high speed train.)
It will travel south, to Spain's Costa Brava.
One last week of European adventures.
The Mediterranean. Best place to be.
No reliable Wifi connection where we will be staying.
But a few photos posted on French Girl in Seattle's Facebook page.
Finally, back in Seattle, just in time to wrap up July.
Happy summer! Thank you for traveling with us!
Un grand Merci:
A Emer, Rob and the rest of the Irish gang for a wonderful evening al fresco.
A Marie. Nice would not be the same without you, mon amie.
A l'année prochaine.
