This vast square pays tribute to Jean-Andre Massena,the French military leader who is known to be the greatest commander in history. In fact, Napoleon regarded him as the greatest name of his military empire. Place Massena is Nice’s focal point, and it is where old meets new. Nice’s Italian heritage is very evident here. It [...] . . . → Read More: Place Massena
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I have to figure out how to lose weight fast. Yes, from all the mindless eating on this trip, I really need to find a way to get rid of unwanted extra pounds. I have those hearty breakfasts, pastas, crepes, Laduree macaroons, wine and loads of cappuccino to blame for this weight gain. But then, [...] . . . → Read More: Salad Nicoise Was Not Enough Antibes is one place in the French Riviera that we really didn’t get to explore as much as we would have wanted. There was simply not that much time. This is Europe’s biggest yacht harbor and home to the Picasso Museum showing off its great collection (which we weren’t able to visit). It was just [...] . . . → Read More: Antibes One day of touring around Saint-Tropez was not enough. If I will have the chance to visit the French Riviera again, I will ensure that we stay here for at least two days. Coming here for history and quaintness means that you caught the wrong yacht (lol) as St. Tropez is synonymous with Riviera glamour. [...] . . . → Read More: One Last Look The hour and a half ride to St. Tropez was conducive for sleeping. What, with the van all to ourselves, I had ample space to stretch out and take a snooze. However, with a chatty Frenchman for a driver and with an equally loquacious travel companion I was not given the chance to do so. [...] . . . → Read More: Feast For My Eyes |
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