Honeymoon in Nice France
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
#WalkwithChaMikeinNice
NICE is NICE! Nice France has always been on my bucket list. I was mesmerized by the mediterranean coastline of Cote d'Azur or French Riviera that I've seen on photos and videos so I swore that when I visit France, this would be on top of my long list of places to see.
The French Riviera is located south of France where some of the most popular beaches, lavender fields, film festivals and high-end towns can be seen. Its glamorous charm captivates sun lovers, socialites and tourists like us. So we spent 2 and a half days at the French Riviera and our hub was in Nice.
Customized Swimsuit Turned Top | Georgina Sasha
Pink Coat | Uniqlo
Cropped Pants | Hong Kong Shop
Sling Bag | Kate Spade
Pink Sneakers | Adidas
Sunnies | Georgina Sasha
A trip to the French Riviera should begin with a stop in Nice. Nice France is one of the most popular towns along the French Riviera so it is truly a must to visit. This city is quite special to us, because this was the first French town we ever laid our feet on and this was the only place in Europe that we were able to lounge on a beach. From Rome, we took a plane going to Nice via Easyjet and the moment we went out of the airport we instantly fell in love with Nice. Truly, we were in awe of its beauty! The weather was NICE, the people were NICE, the markets were NICE, the food were NICE. Everything and I mean everything about this city is NICE!!!
So I've compiled the things we did that you can also do here. We skipped the museums or operas and instead, we relaxed, shop and went to its neighboring towns.
Swim, Sunbathe, Relax, Walk along the Promenade des Anglais
The pebbly waterfront, the sparkling blue sea and the the waving palm trees are reasons enough to be captivated by the Promenade des Anglais. We strolled here on our first day and we went back on our last day. Because it was warmer here as compared to the other cities we've been to in Europe, we caught ourselves sunbathing in our swimmies and appreciating the serenity of the beautiful shore.
The French Riviera is located south of France where some of the most popular beaches, lavender fields, film festivals and high-end towns can be seen. Its glamorous charm captivates sun lovers, socialites and tourists like us. So we spent 2 and a half days at the French Riviera and our hub was in Nice.
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| Nice OOTD Day 1 |
Pink Coat | Uniqlo
Cropped Pants | Hong Kong Shop
Sling Bag | Kate Spade
Pink Sneakers | Adidas
Sunnies | Georgina Sasha
A trip to the French Riviera should begin with a stop in Nice. Nice France is one of the most popular towns along the French Riviera so it is truly a must to visit. This city is quite special to us, because this was the first French town we ever laid our feet on and this was the only place in Europe that we were able to lounge on a beach. From Rome, we took a plane going to Nice via Easyjet and the moment we went out of the airport we instantly fell in love with Nice. Truly, we were in awe of its beauty! The weather was NICE, the people were NICE, the markets were NICE, the food were NICE. Everything and I mean everything about this city is NICE!!!
So I've compiled the things we did that you can also do here. We skipped the museums or operas and instead, we relaxed, shop and went to its neighboring towns.
Swim, Sunbathe, Relax, Walk along the Promenade des Anglais
The pebbly waterfront, the sparkling blue sea and the the waving palm trees are reasons enough to be captivated by the Promenade des Anglais. We strolled here on our first day and we went back on our last day. Because it was warmer here as compared to the other cities we've been to in Europe, we caught ourselves sunbathing in our swimmies and appreciating the serenity of the beautiful shore.
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| Blue sea, blue sky. |
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| Blue umbrellas |
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| Bluer than blue |
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| Blue bicycle for rent |
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| Iconic blue chairs |
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| Palm trees waving in the breezy atmosphere |
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| Hello, New York? |
Day 1
On our first day in Nice we walked our way going to the Promenade des Anglais just to stare at the glistening sea. It was a nice break from all the historical sightseeing we had.
On our first day in Nice we walked our way going to the Promenade des Anglais just to stare at the glistening sea. It was a nice break from all the historical sightseeing we had.
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| Hello, Nice! |
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| The beach was so inviting |
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| Love the warm(er) weather |
Day 3
On our last day before we left Nice, we decided to buy bread at the market to have breakfast at the beach while sunbathing (photoshoot-ing). It was such a breather relaxing here. One of the most memorable moments we had in this trip.
On our last day before we left Nice, we decided to buy bread at the market to have breakfast at the beach while sunbathing (photoshoot-ing). It was such a breather relaxing here. One of the most memorable moments we had in this trip.
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| Beach essentials: Just Married Slippers, scarf turned beach towel, French bread for breakfast |
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| 💙💙💙 |
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| The French Riviera shoreline is filled with pebbles not sand, so I have to say that no matter how gorgeous their beaches are, nothing compares to our beaches in the Philippines. |
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| Beach OOTD |
Blue Halter Swimsuit | Georgina Sasha
Blue Sunnies | Georgina Sasha
order online at georginasasha.com
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| Matchy matchy with the sea and sky |
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| This halter top swimsuit comes with adjustable strap. |
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| So it fits perfectly on me. Love it! |
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| Of course the hubby is also in blue |
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| Girlfriends |
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| Sea-rena |
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| Beachbums |
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| The #instagramhusbands |
Go up the Castle Hill or at the bottom of the hill to get that panoramic view
For that sweeping panorama of Nice, walk up the Castle Hill of nearly 300 feet of stairs or you can use the lift if you don't want to walk going up. Although the lift has a scheduled opening:
October - March | 10 am - 6 pm
April, May, September | 9 am - 7 pm
June - August | 9 am - 8 pm
And because we were too early, the lift was still closed and since we didn't want to stress ourselves walking up, we decided to just take a photo at the bottom area. The view was not as stunning but it is still beautiful nonetheless.
October - March | 10 am - 6 pm
April, May, September | 9 am - 7 pm
June - August | 9 am - 8 pm
And because we were too early, the lift was still closed and since we didn't want to stress ourselves walking up, we decided to just take a photo at the bottom area. The view was not as stunning but it is still beautiful nonetheless.
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| Castle Hill |
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| Blue railings too! |
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| The boss |
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| The wifey |
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| Trying to perfect that blogger pose |
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| Such a beautiful backdrop! |
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| Wifey and Hubby |
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| The coastline is so beautiful! |
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| #ChaMikiss in Nice |
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| Breathtaking! |
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| #ILoveNice |
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| Of course a #ChaMiKiss |
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| #WeLoveNice |
Appreciate Nice's Old Town or Vieille Ville
Walking along the Old Town would make you feel as if you are walking in Nice during the 1700s as the layout barely changed since then. The lovely narrow alleys are filled with cafes, restaurants, galleries and shops. It was a delight discovering this enticing Old Town. It is most famous for the massive market square, Cours Saleya.
Walking along the Old Town would make you feel as if you are walking in Nice during the 1700s as the layout barely changed since then. The lovely narrow alleys are filled with cafes, restaurants, galleries and shops. It was a delight discovering this enticing Old Town. It is most famous for the massive market square, Cours Saleya.
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| Old Town |
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| Pretty sight at the Vieille Ville |
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| Found this quiet quaint street at the Old Town |
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| Love the cobblestone road |
Shop for food, lavender and souvenirs at Cours Saleya
Located at the heart of Nice's Old Town, Cours Saleya is a lively market of colorful French products visited by local and tourists alike. A wide selection of fresh flowers, French food and local souvenirs. Visiting this market can put anyone into a good mood. It was the kind of market you'd want to visit over and over again. We visited it twice, on our first day and on our last day.
Located at the heart of Nice's Old Town, Cours Saleya is a lively market of colorful French products visited by local and tourists alike. A wide selection of fresh flowers, French food and local souvenirs. Visiting this market can put anyone into a good mood. It was the kind of market you'd want to visit over and over again. We visited it twice, on our first day and on our last day.
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| Cours Saleya |
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| Buying something to take home |
A wide array of French fresh produce. We feasted our eyes on colorful fruits, succulent vegetables, aromatic spices and delectable meats, cheese and bread.
Opening Time
Tuesday - Sunday 6:00 am - 1:30 pm
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| Strawberries! |
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| Bought 1 pack for breakfast |
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| Cheese, cold cuts and meat |
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| Spices! |
Flower Market
We were smitten by the festive, fragrant and multicolored flowers that greeted us at the market. The sight can brighten any gloomy day. If you have no plans in buying flowers like me, you can buy lavender of all sorts - soap, potpourri, scented oils, you name it. You can also spot dainty paintings you can take home and different kinds of souvenirs.
Opening Time
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday & Saturday | 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday & Holidays | 6:30 am - 1:30 - pm
We were smitten by the festive, fragrant and multicolored flowers that greeted us at the market. The sight can brighten any gloomy day. If you have no plans in buying flowers like me, you can buy lavender of all sorts - soap, potpourri, scented oils, you name it. You can also spot dainty paintings you can take home and different kinds of souvenirs.
Opening Time
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday & Saturday | 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday & Holidays | 6:30 am - 1:30 - pm
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| Flower Market |
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| All lavender everything! |
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| Dainty paintings |
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| Soaps |
We had a pleasant time roaming around and buying stuff to eat and to take home as a souvenir. If you are the type who likes pretty markets this place is perfect for you!
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| Bought soaps, lavender potpourri and bread for breakfast |
There is also other markets that is open on these days:
Antique Market
Monday | 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Arts & Crafts Market
June 1 - Sept 30
Everyday | 6:00 pm til midnight
Evening Artisan Maket
Mid May to Mid September
Everyday | 6:00 pm til midnight
Stroll and Shop along Avenue Jean Medecin
Street located at the center of Nice where you'll find numerous international chains, boutiques & restaurants. People enjoy walking here for some retail therapy, it is also the way going to the Promenade des Anglais and Old Town.
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| Avenue Jean Médecin |
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| A tram at the middle of the road |
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| This is the road going to Promenade des Anglais and Old Town. The street is also near our hotel |
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| Fountain du Soleil |
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| The beautiful statue is the God, Apollo |
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| You cannot miss this fountain, it is the fountain near the Promenade |
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| On the first day, we went here to go to the Promenade and Old Town |
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| The weather was very pleasant, relatively warmer than other cities we visited so I was able to wear a sleeveless top |
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| On our second day, we also passed this street going to the train station |
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| Just got back from Cannes and Grasse |
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| Spotted a pianist along the avenue! |
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| Bought a new Instax at Fnac, we also bought clothe in H&M, these two stores are along the avenue as well |
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| The Avenue was romantic at night <3 |
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| Good night, Nice! |
For more than one week of eating pasta and pizza, it was such a relief to eat something different. French cuisine was the perfect breather from eating Italian dishes. It was a must to eat local food when in Nice; so here are the food we tried in Nice.
Le Circuit Cafe
A cafe near our hotel that serves French breakfast. We ordered cappuccino and breakfast crepe with salad. It was yummy and light breakfast.
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| Having French coffee in France <3 |
Me and April's drink
Hot Chocolate | € 3.20
Mike's drink
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| My cup of cappuccino |
Plain buttered savory crepe with side salad
Neal and Mike's order
Crepe Complete | € 7.90
Savory crepe with cheese and sunny side up with side salad
Me and April's order
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| Breakfast flatlay |
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| My Crepe Complete |
We were caught by the cute pink store of delectable crepes it offered. It was supposedly our snack but because it was so filling, we decided to skip dinner. Ballanger is dessert store in Nice that sells crepes, churros, waffle, donuts, candies and coffee.
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| Ballanger Creperie |
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| Yummy! |
Vanilla & Chocolate Waffle | Mike's order
Chocolate and Vanilla Marshmallow Crepe | April's order
French Doughnut | Neil's Order
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| Sweet delight! |
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| Crepes for breakfast! |
Located at the same street of our hotel is a traditional French restaurant. Le Seatone serves French, Italian and Mediterranean dishes but of course we ordered something French for dinner.
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| Le Seatone Restaurant |
Mike, April and Neal order single course main entree.
Piece fe boeuf grillete | € 14.50
Piece of grilled beef with potato chips and salad
April's dinner
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| April's dinner |
Grilled steak with potato chips and salad
Mike's dinner
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| Mike's dinner |
Calf liver with homemade shallots mashed potato
Neal's dinner
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| Neal's dinner |
While I ordered a three course meal - Appetizer, Main Entree and Dessert worth € 21.90
Appetizer
Asset de jambon cru
Plate of raw ham
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| 1st course |
Tartare de boeuf prepare par nos soins (+€ 2)
Beef tartare minute made raw minced beef with mashed potato and salad
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| 2nd course |
Creme brûlée
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| 3rd course |
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| French dinner with Mike, April and Neal |
Visit Other Neighboring cities like Cannes, Monaco and Grasse
We allotted 2 full and half days in Nice so that we could visit its neighboring cities. We visited Monaco, Cannes and Grasse. You can also visit other French Riviera cities like Menton, Antibes, St Tropez and Eze.
A different post on our day tour in Monaco, Cannes and Grasse SOON
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| Monaco |
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| Cannes |
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| Grasse |
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