Nice, France

We spent a couple of days in Nice, France. The city was packed and it felt like everybody from Europe came to vacation to French Rivera.

Museums

One of the perks in Nice is that all museums are free. We visited Matisse and Archeological museums. 

Matisse Museum

Beaches

Côte d'Azur or French Rivera

The beaches of Nice consist entirely of large flat stones ("gallets"). A few private beaches have added a layer of sand, but the free public beaches are a stony experience. Terry went in but the water was too cold for my liking. 

The old town (Vieux Nice) 

It is a maze of streets and alleys, with many picturesque houses, boutiques and home to the daily flower and fruit market of the Cours Saleya. 

Cenetary Israilite

Visiting the cemetary can give you a rare glimpse into centuries of life in Nice. The family tombs hold generations, dating back to the early 1800′s. 

Food

My favorite Salade Nicoise is actually from Nice so I had to try it here. To my disappointment, in America they use sashimi tuna in the salad, here - canned tuna.

Seafood features prominently in Nicoise cuisine.