All I gathered by word of mouth was that Nice is a too-pricey-to-afford resort town in the French Riviera hounded by the yuppie elite as a frequent vacation getaway from biting and howling northern winters for its sun-graced beaches and mild Mediterranean climate. I envisioned Vegas-style tourist-catering extravagance, but with silken sands and humming waves within reach. I was pleasantly surprised by the irresistable loveliness of Old Nice, which impressed upon me an immaculate fusion of both Italy and France, with vibrant Italian honey yellows, salmon pinks, and muted peach colored edifices in a small-town setting, Nice was a charming and stress-relieving settlement that favors French elegance with Italian charm in an unbeatable package.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Travelogue Thursdays: that was Nice
Nice, French Riviera, France in July 2008.
All I gathered by word of mouth was that Nice is a too-pricey-to-afford resort town in the French Riviera hounded by the yuppie elite as a frequent vacation getaway from biting and howling northern winters for its sun-graced beaches and mild Mediterranean climate. I envisioned Vegas-style tourist-catering extravagance, but with silken sands and humming waves within reach. I was pleasantly surprised by the irresistable loveliness of Old Nice, which impressed upon me an immaculate fusion of both Italy and France, with vibrant Italian honey yellows, salmon pinks, and muted peach colored edifices in a small-town setting, Nice was a charming and stress-relieving settlement that favors French elegance with Italian charm in an unbeatable package.
All I gathered by word of mouth was that Nice is a too-pricey-to-afford resort town in the French Riviera hounded by the yuppie elite as a frequent vacation getaway from biting and howling northern winters for its sun-graced beaches and mild Mediterranean climate. I envisioned Vegas-style tourist-catering extravagance, but with silken sands and humming waves within reach. I was pleasantly surprised by the irresistable loveliness of Old Nice, which impressed upon me an immaculate fusion of both Italy and France, with vibrant Italian honey yellows, salmon pinks, and muted peach colored edifices in a small-town setting, Nice was a charming and stress-relieving settlement that favors French elegance with Italian charm in an unbeatable package.
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nice is breathtaking! and you're right - it is a beautiful mix of french & italian. we stayed in an amazing monastery-turned-hostel while we were there & they had a breakfast bar that included at least 20 assortments of cereal & mine had bits of chocolate in it. yummm.
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