Last summer, I traveled through the South of France for the very first time. And, just as I expected, I fell in love!
The pebbled coastline, cute towns, and topaz sea were calling, and I answered.
While I only had a day to visit Nice, it was enough time to get a taste for this famous town in the Côte d’Azur. Nice is the birthplace of the massive tourism boom to the South of France in the 1920s and has been a haven for everyone from artists to the elite for over a century.
If you’re lucky enough to visit on a Monday, like me, you will get a very unique feast for the senses at the Brocante. This antiques market takes over Cours Saleya where you can find French treasures like vintage postcards, costume jewelry and everything in between.
When you visit Nice, you must have an empty stomach, a bikini and a bottle of rosé. Lunch at Castel Plage was one of my favorite dining experiences in the entire South of France.
Delicious food, an incredible seafront table and a chill bottle of rosé = a happy girl.
So when you visit Nice, start your morning in Cours Saleya with an espresso and a big smile, then continue by foot through the small streets and along the beach. Your heart will lead you from there.
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Do you have travel tips for Nice? Let me know in the comments below!
Wow nice looks amazing! I’ll be there in February so it probably won’t be as sunny though.
I spent 3 months in France when I was 16 but I was in the north so missed out on seeing amazing places in the south like Nice.
You should definitely explore Nice when you head back to France in February! It’s beautiful no matter the season 🙂
I love Nice! I’ve been a couple of times! The best part for me is walking the promenade after exploring the old Nice!:)
Sounds lovely!