Archive for 2015

Food & Flower Market in Vieille Ville

Sunday, October 25th, 2015

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Every day, except on Monday, there is a colorful food and flower market at Cours Saleya, the famous promenade in de South-West part of Vieux Nice.
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I”ll miss you NICE!

Last dinner in Nice

Saturday, October 24th, 2015

We had an amazing dinner at HANgoût. The food was a beautiful integration of French cuisine with a Japanese twist.

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Crème Brulée Foie Gras with Brioche

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Octopus in Skillet with Mushrooms and Butter of snailsDSC_3197

 

Braised Pork and Chorizo in Cider sauceDSC_3198

Anjou Crèam with Strawberries and Candied Jelly Peppermint

Saint-Paul de Vence – { part 2}

Saturday, October 24th, 2015

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Saint-Paul de Vence – { part 1}

Saturday, October 24th, 2015

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We took a bus in the late afternoon to a town called Saint Paul de Vence right when all the shops were closing.DSC_3089

But rest assured, I can shop in 5 min! Signing my purchase with this big feather pen.DSC_3092 DSC_3095 DSC_3096 DSC_3099 DSC_3101 DSC_3102 DSC_3104 DSC_3107 DSC_3108

So many cool art galleriesDSC_3111 DSC_3112 DSC_3116 DSC_3120

The world’s narrowest streetDSC_3126 DSC_3132 DSC_3135 DSC_3140
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Promenade des Anglais

Friday, October 23rd, 2015

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We walked along the Promenade des Anglais and took in the magnificent view of the Baie des Anges. I learned that the Promenade was originally created to offer a pleasant stroll along the Baie des Anges for the English gentry in the 19th century.

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Sunbathing under mediterranean sun…while getting a stone massage.

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This Mediterranean Sea water is one of the most beautiful crystal clear blue water I have ever seen. DSC_3077

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I felt like I was walking like this chair.

View of Nice

Friday, October 23rd, 2015

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View from the Castle hill ( Colline de Château)
We climbed 300 feet of stairs to the top of the hill for the sweeping panorama of Nice and the Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels).

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Nice Vieille Ville

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

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We took a taxi to Nice and had a dinner in Old Town.

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City of Éze – { part 2}

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

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Golden goat of Chateau de la Chèvre d”Or! I hear it’s a great hotel DSC_2930

We just snuck in their terrace and snap a few pictures of this spectacular location overlooking Cap Ferrat from above 500m.DSC_2931 DSC_2935 DSC_2936 DSC_2938 DSC_2941 DSC_2943 DSC_2948

Felt this was a perfect backdrop for my dress. 😉
Wearing: Tibi Dress & purple leather bag I just got from here for 29 Euro! DSC_2958 DSC_2961 DSC_2965

City of Éze – { part 1}

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

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Next stop: Éze
Eze is a medieval village nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean sea. DSC_2848 DSC_2853 DSC_2856 DSC_2858 DSC_2859 DSC_2861 DSC_2864

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We had a lunch at a tiny restaurant situated in the narrow street and got to do olive oil tasting.
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Jardin Exotique de Monaco

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

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Today we set out to explore beyond Monte Carlo and visited Exotic Garden of Monaco.
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