France – Paris and Nice
By Richard
Chapo
From
beaches to the alps, France has a little of something for everyone. In this article,
we take a look at Paris and the beach city of Nice.
Paris
It
is hard to know where to start when discussing Paris. Take a boat down the Seine
River and you will pass Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and so many other notable
spots it is easy to get overwhelmed. The city is simply that dramatic.
Long
considered the most glamorous city in Europe, Paris has a little of everything.
For the romantic, one can visit the haunts of famous writers, historical sites
of just about every nature and the Moulin Rouge.
On
the other hand, art lovers can spend weeks visiting the 100 plus museums in the
city with, of course, the Louvre being the crown jewel. Personally, I found the
Rodin Museum just as interesting, particularly since there was a much smaller
crowd.
Perhaps
the best way to experience Paris is just to wander around. Yes, take a few days
to visit the notable tourist traps…err, destinations. Once you get tired of standing
in crowds, walk out of your hotel and just keep on going. You will find little
neighborhoods with eccentric characteristics to make you smile. As you plod along,
real cafes and gathering places will become apparent. Make sure you visit them
as the locals in these neighborhoods are very friendly and funny.
Nice
Nice
is a small beach city just to the east of Cannes in the south of France. It is
an odd mix of old world charm and beach culture. In and of itself, there is nothing
particular about Nice when compared to Cannes with the exception of the prices.
They are significantly cheaper and you get pretty much the same thing.
One
extremely positive thing about Nice is the launching factor. Nice is close to
everything and a natural launching point to go practically anywhere in the general
region. You can hop on a train to the east and be in Monaco in 15 minutes. You
can take a 20 minute minivan trip inland to learn how to make cheese and soap.
Thankfully, this isn’t the same location.
France
is a diverse country with a rich history. It can be easy to overdose on the volume
of things to see, but you can’t do much worse than just walking out your door
and exploring. Remember, those boots were made for walking.
Rick
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