Monthly Archives: June 2009
Traveling between Nice and Paris?
Consider booking a ticket on the TGV (bullet train). Comfortable and convenient, the trip lasts about five hours and the train reaches speeds of up to two hundred miles an hour. From Nice you’ll hug the coastline to Marseilles, then … Continue reading
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French Riviera Road Trip: Essential tunes for navigating the upper corniche
Click here for information on the French Riviera Mini Cooper Driving Adventure! 1) Artist: The Rolling Stones Album: Exile on Main Street Why: “Exile on Main Street” was actually cut at four different studios, one of which was in the basement … Continue reading
Movies to watch before traveling to the south of France….
Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in “To Catch a Thief” One surefire way to increase your excitement about an upcoming trip is to watch a movie set in or near your destination. Listed below are a few of my favorite … Continue reading
La Pizza: The best pizza in Cannes, France
It takes quite a man, resolute and in possession of a strong character, to walk out of a restaurant and proclaim to the world, “that was the best damn pizza I have ever had and ever will have in my … Continue reading
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Dining in France: 12 Tips
1) Good food, like good wine, plays an important role in the lives of the French. Along the Cote d’Azur dishes follow the seasons and almost always include olive oil, fish, and fresh local vegetables. 2) The French view lunch … Continue reading
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Thoughts on travel
I love to travel. When I’m not traveling I’m fantasizing about trips I hope to take in the future. I think my love of travel may border on the obsessive. So be it. As I’ve gotten older I’ve begun to … Continue reading
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Alpes Maritimes: The country auberge
I want to let you in on a little secret: You don’t have to spend a lot of money to eat and drink well, really well, in the south of France. Usually the Michelin starred establishments garner all the attention, but … Continue reading
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Nice Flower Market
If you love markets then this is the one not to miss. Located on the pedestrian only Cours Saleya in the old town, the bustling Nice flower market is held every day of the week (except Monday) from 7 a.m. … Continue reading
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Money: 3 tips
Current currency rates can be checked at: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ 1) The best way to access your money in France is by using ATM’s. They’re easy to use, easy to find, and offer a better exchange rate than banks or money changing kiosks. … Continue reading
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The Hotel Rex in Nice
The Carlton it is not, but if you need a stylish, comfortable, and spotlessly clean room while in Nice, the Hotel Rex is an outstanding value. Ideally located just steps from the recently renovated Place Massena, this tiny, 2nd floor … Continue reading
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