The Promenade du Paillon is a broad piazza that separates the historic center of Nice from the new town. At its center, water spouts dance in the air, sometimes high, sometimes low. The fountain attracts families with children from early morning until late at night. Some kids try to block the geysers by covering them … Read more
While most of the focus in Nice, France, is on the town’s beaches and the historic Old Town, the nearby Port Lympia is worth a stroll. Port Lympia was once a bustling commercial port. These days, one of the few commercial activities that occurs at the port is shipment of cement, an important export in … Read more
Nice, France is perhaps best known for the string of beaches that line its beautiful crescent bay. Some are public and free, while others are private and require either an entrance fee or a chair rental fee. This photo is of public Beau Rivage Beach in Nice, looking toward the private Opera Beach. Beau Rivage … Read more
Though Nice is one of the most famous destinations on the French Riviera, it’s still a simple town. I found this charming scene of a bicycle leaning against the Municipal Police station in the historic Old Town. Just a few feet away, tourists from all over the world streamed down the stone-paved street. Just like … Read more
Mention the Pope and people immediately think of Rome. Or perhaps of Vatican City. But the Popes of Avignon, France? For me, at least, it was a surprise to learn that this city in Provence, France, was the seat of the Papacy for more than 70 years during the 14th century. As with most political … Read more
