2ndtimecruising Posted October 15, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I will be on a 12 night mediterranean cruise in 2 weeks. Nice is one of the stops and I was curious what people have done there that was great. This is my honeymoon and my wife and I both enjoy walking, historical sites, nice scenery, etc. Any suggestions on things to do or see would be a big help. Also any private tour companies that anyone can recommend (websites, contact info., etc.) would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted October 15, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 15, 2007 DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME VISITING CHEZ THERESA IN THE COURS SALEYA FOR SOCCA. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME THAT WAS (yes I'm shouting)! Although her Socca is hugely popular with the locals, it takes forever for the arrival of a quantity sufficient to serve the perpetually long queue. Plus the payoff taste-wise (IMHO) is simply not worthwhile. Of course, if you happen to show up on the rare occassion that there isn't a queue. Then you might as well go for it, just to say that you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JordanF Posted October 16, 2007 #3 Share Posted October 16, 2007 My personal favorites are the Matisse Museum and the Chagall Museum. Both are easy cab rides from town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyap Posted October 16, 2007 #4 Share Posted October 16, 2007 And stroll around the outdoor market and get your new bride some beautiful fresh flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted October 16, 2007 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Nice is beautiful-a few weeks ago we took a ship's tour there from cannes & spent time in the market--nice soaps, flowers, lavander..cute cafes. A few historic bldgs around, a nice park with a merry go round & a lovely seaside promenade where artists paint--very romantic town! Enjoy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonna and Papa Posted October 17, 2007 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your Socca. I remember how much you were looking forward to it. Hope you enjoyed the rest of what Nice has to offer - we loved our visits there. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth & Rob Posted October 17, 2007 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2007 sorry you didn't return to the roll call. we have so much information we could have shared with you at this late stage in your plans. I hope you will be able to find some tours to join in once onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted October 18, 2007 #8 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your Socca. I remember how much you were looking forward to it. Hope you enjoyed the rest of what Nice has to offer - we loved our visits there. LOL! Well perhaps I went a bit overboard with my criticism of the experience. It just took forever for enough of the Socca "rounds" to come so that we could make our way to the front of the queue. Like an hour. But, yes, we had a wonderful time in Cannes and Nice. Actually all the French ports were glorious. But then I'm a total Francophile, so I'd be biased. Someday, when the $ is stronger again (if that time EVER comes), we'll rent a villa and do a proper vacation in the south of France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southtexaspop Posted October 19, 2007 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2007 2ndtimecruising: Take a look at www.nicetourism.com for info on walking tours such as "Old Nice and the Chateau". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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