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7things tonot miss in
7things tonot miss in Nice☀ A money-saving 24h, 48h, or 72h FrenchRiviera Pass is a must for activities in andaround Nice. It includes guided tours onfoot, by petit train, bus and boat, plusmuseum entry, wine tasting and dozensmore experiences: frenchrivierapass.com☀ The hop-on-hop-off bus tour is excellentfor getting around Nice and stops in 12prime locations, including neighbouringVillefranche-sur-Mer.☀ Indulge in an ice cream; the Italianinfluence is strong and delicious. TryFennochio (with around 100 flavours,this is the locals’ favourite) in lively PlaceRossetti.☀ Shopping fans will be in their element –you’ll find high street stalwarts, severalshopping malls and high spenders’favourites like Louis Vuitton and Chanel.☀ Climb to the top of the Colline duChateau, little of the castle remains, butthe breath-taking views from what is nowa park, over the sea and the city, makethe trek worthwhile.☀ Nice is a brilliant base for day trips – Cagnes-sur-Mer (just 25 minutes by train fromNice Ville), is a coastal town where the sea meets art history – the painter Renoirlived here, and his former home is now a museum (more coming up on this town in theAutumn issue of the magazine).☀ Local, Kevin Sutherland, owner of Villa Lou Patio, a gorgeous holiday rental 20km fromNice recommends nearby St-Paul-de-Vence, one of the must-see perched villagesof Provence. “Follow the self-guided walking route through the squares and alleys ofthis strategic border stronghold that was protected with ramparts in the 16th centuryon the orders of François 1 and discover the story of its heritage buildings and famousresidents revealed in some 20 interpretation panels” he says. “Actor and singer YvesMontand loved to play pétanque in the Place du Jeu de Boules; 20th century artistslike Matisse and Picasso regularly met in the Colombe d’Or; and artist Marc Chagall isburied in the cemetery with his wife Vava.”Villa Lou PatioThe perfect base for exploring the French RivieraPool – garden – 4 ensuite bedroomsPerfectly located, just minutes from St Paul de VenceVillaloupatio.comExperience FranceFrance Travel - Savoir fairewww.ophorus.com15% off sharedtour day tripsbooked online -use code:FRANCEWITHOPHORUSDay tours, packages, shore excursionsand private group tours across France16 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 17
