Touring the French Riviera--Nice


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Published: June 13th 2008
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Linda G planned ahead and booked us a tour of Cannes, Nice, Monaco and Monte Carlo with Dream Tours and it was a really great choice. After tendering to the dock in Cannes, 9 of us piled into the Mercedes Limo for our tour of Villefranche. The tour was booked for 8 of us, but Pam hitched a ride into Nice so that she could find a special restaurant that she had visited the last time she was there.... Read Full Entry



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DinersDiners
Diners

Our guide, Fred, and Vicki having a fine lunch.
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Linda C., Linda G. and John
La Turble StairwayLa Turble Stairway
La Turble Stairway

What a welcome this would be
St Paul de VenceSt Paul de Vence
St Paul de Vence

Another beautiful, quaint village built on a hillside.
St Paul de Vence St Paul de Vence
St Paul de Vence

Narrow walkways with lovely shops.
Bocce BallBocce Ball
Bocce Ball

Several groups of men & women were playing this ancient game.
Grand Prix RouteGrand Prix Route
Grand Prix Route

We drove along the route of the Grand Prix which had been held the previous week.
Monte CarloMonte Carlo
Monte Carlo

Our view of Monaco and Monte Carlo.
Casino Monte CarloCasino Monte Carlo
Casino Monte Carlo

We didn't take the time the do any gambling. Too many other things to see.



17th June 2008

Was the wine good?
Gorgeous! This is my favorite of your blogs. Now I see why the Riviera is such a popular destination.

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