On to our second day in Nice, we’d originally planned to take a train for the day to Menton, a little town famed for its lemon trees about 15 minutes East of Nice but we really needed a day just to relax and enjoy Nice, so we decided we’d hit Menton up next time.
We ended up having the best day just on our own starting with room service for breakfast overlooking Nice and the Mediterranean from our balcony. We slept in, rested, hung around the room and then finally ventured out to head up Castle Hill. This hill which you can see from pretty much everywhere in Nice is famed for its views over the city. So we walked along the ocean until we found the elevator that takes you part way up, then walked the rest of the way up. There is a beautiful waterfall up there and it’s truly a gorgeous area, but the view from the top, seriously takes your breath away.
I’m so glad we made it up here and it really shouldn’t be missed when you’re in the area.
Next we headed back down and wandered along the Quai des Etats-Unis along the water, taking in the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and watching people go about their days.
That evening we ventured into Monaco… but more to come on that in tomorrow’s post!
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Helene says
i had no idea the beach was rocky! it is so beautiful! cant wait to read more tomorrow!
Amanda Marie says
Breathtaking photos! I love the shot of just the rooftops. I also love that you guys can just go with the flow while traveling instead of sticking to a strict agenda. It makes traveling more interesting.
And once again, I love your outfit.
Casey Martin says
Thanks! Yea we’re usually pretty flexible when we travel and we just go with what we feel. And as to the outfit… I’ve had so many outfit comments, I’m working on a travel style post soon 🙂 So stay tuned!
Setarra says
Great Photos! I also love that for all these posts about your trip, you’re rocking the converse chucks 🙂 Chucks are the best!
Casey Martin says
haha yes I love my Converse! They are so comfortable and look good with everything! My husband actually got them for me for Valentine’s day this year specifically for this trip because I’ve been wanting them for so long!
tiarenie says
The sunset and palm trees remind me of Barcelona. You must get there soon!
Casey Martin says
I know! We really need to get to Barcelona and Spain in general… we’re thinking perhaps next year 🙂
Bonnie Rose says
I just adore the colour of all the rooftops. Especially in the photo with the blue ocean.
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Casey Martin says
Seriously the colors in Nice are incredible! And the aqua color of the Mediterranean … gorgeous!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says
Ugh, Nice is SO gorgeous! I loooove that shot of it where the blue water is juxtaposed against the red roofs.
Casey Martin says
That was one of my favorite views I’ve ever seen… the colors were just amazing!