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Getaway to the French Riviera?
Chandni Moudgil
May 16, 2012
First Published: 12:31 IST (17/08/2011)
Rows of palm trees enveloping glittering sandy white beaches with sparkling blue waters , the capital of French Riviera , is the winter home to celebrities and tourists alike owing to its breathtaking natural beauty and amazing mild Mediterranean weather . With a range of options to have a relaxed summer to choose from - Plush sea facing hotels, carnivals at the city square and casinos for a royal night out - no wonder this is the second most visited tourist destination in France, next to Paris of course, which made it a must visit on our itinerary during our recent visit to Europe.
For a city that's supposed to be one of the oldest settlements in the world, its interesting mix of how the old and rustic meets the new and jazzy is jaw-dropping. While the old nice provides options to the art and culture enthusiasts - with its cobbled streets and vibrantly painted rows of houses with brown windows and old town markets. The newer part of the city has metros running on the roads and buildings flaunting contemporary architecture and rows of designer labels temptingly inviting from the display windows.
Take time out from exploring the cities museums and cathedrals, or gorging on sumptuous food followed by a walk at the scenic Promenade des Anglais ('the Walkway of the English') and drive to Monte Carlo and Monaco to discover luxury in true sense. Now, a stay at these locations is too expensive to be recommended to the faint hearted, but missing a dekko when one is next door in Nice, is absolutely a crime!
Stop over en route at the Fragonard (perfume factory) for a personalized tour and demo on how those scintillating perfumes and toiletries are made , while you head to one of the most sought after tourist destinations for the rich and famous - with its spectacular hotels , Monte Carlo Casino , grand prix racing tracks and yatch-dock yards! Since this small little country is home to the royalty, you could take a sneak peak at their cathedral and palace and stop by on your way back at the ancient Eze village that gives all those fairy tale books that you read about a run for their money.
Phew...Where else could you find everything that your dream vacation can be about?
For a city that's supposed to be one of the oldest settlements in the world, its interesting mix of how the old and rustic meets the new and jazzy is jaw-dropping. While the old nice provides options to the art and culture enthusiasts - with its cobbled streets and vibrantly painted rows of houses with brown windows and old town markets. The newer part of the city has metros running on the roads and buildings flaunting contemporary architecture and rows of designer labels temptingly inviting from the display windows.
Take time out from exploring the cities museums and cathedrals, or gorging on sumptuous food followed by a walk at the scenic Promenade des Anglais ('the Walkway of the English') and drive to Monte Carlo and Monaco to discover luxury in true sense. Now, a stay at these locations is too expensive to be recommended to the faint hearted, but missing a dekko when one is next door in Nice, is absolutely a crime!
Stop over en route at the Fragonard (perfume factory) for a personalized tour and demo on how those scintillating perfumes and toiletries are made , while you head to one of the most sought after tourist destinations for the rich and famous - with its spectacular hotels , Monte Carlo Casino , grand prix racing tracks and yatch-dock yards! Since this small little country is home to the royalty, you could take a sneak peak at their cathedral and palace and stop by on your way back at the ancient Eze village that gives all those fairy tale books that you read about a run for their money.
Phew...Where else could you find everything that your dream vacation can be about?
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