Leaving Nice on Thursday - slight delay

France - Nice

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April 21st 2011
Wednesday 20th April - Did our tour of Nice today using the hop-on hop-off bus. We did a complete lap of the city to decide where we would jump off and explore a little. Nice is the 5th largest city in France and the capital of the French Riviera. Was settled originally by the Phoenicians and subjected to various 'take-overs' by the Greeks, Romans before finally being declared a French city aro ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Nice

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more