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
Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com
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