Foto: The boulevard of Nice (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
France - The old district of Nice, known as Vieux Nice, forms the historic and lively heart of the city. As soon as you step into this neighborhood, it feels as if you have entered another time. Narrow, winding streets are lined with tall, colorful facades in warm shades of ochre, red, and yellow. The buildings are closely packed, keeping the streets shaded and cool, even on hot summer days. Vieux Nice exudes a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere, with influences from both France and Italy. This is not surprising, as Nice was part of the Duchy of Savoy for a long time. In the streets, you hear a mix of languages, smell the aroma of freshly baked bread and herbs, and see small shops selling local specialties. At markets such as the Cours Saleya, olives, flowers, cheeses, and herbs are displayed, while cafés and restaurants fill their terraces with visitors and locals. Central to the old town are several baroque churches and squares. The Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, with its richly decorated interior, serves as an important religious and cultural center. Small squares like Place Rossetti provide space to pause and observe daily life. The district is lively both day and night. During the day, it is a hub of commerce, culture, and sightseeing; in the evening, Vieux Nice transforms into a vibrant nightlife area with cozy bistros, wine bars, and restaurants. Despite the crowds, the old district has maintained its authentic character. Vieux Nice is thus not only a tourist attraction but above all a place where history, culture, and everyday life come together naturally.
Eiffel Tower in Paris
France - By the Seine, we can already see the Eiffel Tower, our next destination. Once we have crossed the Seine, one half of our group decides to take the metro to the Eiffel Tower, the other half walks. We have arranged to meet right under the Eiffel Tower. ...
Lille a piece of Belgium in France
France - At the Opera and the new exhibition center, we are at Place du Théâtre. This square, together with Place du Général de Gaulle, forms the center of Lille. The squares are separated by the old stock exchange building. In the courtyard of this 1652 building, ...
Mont Saint Michel
France - Mont Saint-Michel is a small, rocky peninsula in France. The island lies about one kilometer off the coast near the town of Avranches in Normandy. It was originally a tidal island: accessible by land at low tide but surrounded by water at high tide. Today, ...
Notre-Dame
France - With one metro transfer, we arrive at the metro stop near Montmartre. Through narrow streets, we walk uphill toward the Sacré-Cœur. From the stairs, the church is beautifully lit. At Montmartre square, we look for a place to eat. Many restaurants have ...
Palace of Versailles
France - Classified as a World Heritage site for 30 years, the Château de Versailles is one of the finest achievements of French art in the seventeenth century. The former hunting lodge of Louis XIII was transformed and expanded by his son Louis XIV in 1682. ...
The medieval village of Eze
France - Eze-Village is an enchanting medieval hilltop village that towers above the Mediterranean Sea, between Nice and Monaco. The village sits on a steep rock at approximately four hundred meters high and offers spectacular panoramas over the Côte d’Azur ...