36 hours in Nice, France

I just got back from a quick trip to Nice France! I stayed 2 nights and spent about half of one day in Monaco! Which is totally a must. I ended up picking Nice because there was cheap direction flights out of Naples and I wanted to check another country off my list (Monaco) as I have already been to France. I ended up liking Nice so much though! The vibe was very laid back and chill and compared to other big European cities it wasn’t even that crowded!! I loved it.

Okay so you have 36 hours in Nice...

Must sees:

The Promenade: maybe these most iconic location in Nice! Everyone runs and bikes and walks along it. It runs from one end of town to the next.

The #ILoveNice sign: at the end of the promenade closest to town. Not high on the must see list but if you are close to it snap a quick pic.

Massena Square: beautiful square with black and white checkered floor surrounded by pretty pink and orange buildings!

Fountain: who doesn’t love a pretty fountain of a naked man!

Castle hill (Colline du Château): this is definitely on the top of my list of must sees! It’s a climb up but worth the gorgeous views and there is a pretty waterfall, an old cemetery, and pretty walking trails. And 360 views from the top. 

Casino: Even if its just to walk in and play a few slots. Casinos are always fun or do what I did and take a little day trip to Monaco!

Relax on the beach: I actually didn't think I would do this. I didn't even bring a proper swimsuit but I ended up loving just laying on the beach and reading my book. 

Play in the water / water sports: The water is amazingly nice especially when I visited in mid September, so warm from being heated by the sun all summer. There are paddle boards and jet skis you can rent. You can also go paragliding. 

Walk in the city center and along the pedestrian shopping street: I always love streets that are just for pedestrians! We don't really do that in America so I always enjoy strolling down them in the European cities. 

Le Negresso Hotel: This hotel is gorgeous from the outside and an iconic Nice location. 

Food:

100% Tacos: amazing street tacos. They make everything super fresh. Seems like a nice family owned place and amazing tacos.

Emilie & the Cool Kids: yummy cookies and desserts. I had the peanut butter and an M&M cookie. I liked the peanut butter one better but they were both great. They also serve drinks and other pastries. 

Emma’s Cupcakes: came across this shop while walking back from the train station. Stopped in for a quick treat. I got the chocolate and raspberry! The French definitely like that combo and know how to do it right.

Amorino: a chain gelato place all over Europe and there might be one in NYC now (not sure) but they have really yummy ice cream and if you order it in a cone they make it into a rose! If they have a cheesecake flavor that is what I order every time :)

McDonald’s: okay okay I know. I did eat dinner at McDonald’s once but I have to recommend it because in France they have chocolate soft serve!

Wayne's Pub: Great place for burgers and beer!

La Pizza Cresci: I didn't personally try this place but I walked by it and all the pizzas looked SO GOOD! If I hadn't just eaten at 100% tacos I would have eaten here.

Okay those are my recommendation. Like I said I wasn't there for long but it was a good trip. I stayed at the Meyerbeer Beach Hostel which was in a great location and they even had free beach stuff you could use like floats and towels! Also Nice is great because there are beaches you can pay for chairs and umbrellas or you can just plop your towel down at the public area which is what I chose to do.

Also I had a pretty great interaction with a gentlemen. My number one interacation with a person I don’t know is no interaction but this would be number two:

Him: Hello

Me: Hello

Him: Where are you from?

Me: America

Him: Oh here on holiday?

Me: Yes

Him: Am I disturbing you?

Me: No

Him: I would like to know you.

Me: No thanks

And then he walked off without another word. It was wonderful. Crazy some of the news stories we hear about girls rejecting guys and something terrible happens. This guy did it right.

love, Carlee

Swimsuit aka Barlette : Nordstrom

Shirt: American Eagle

Shorts: Target

Shoes: Nike

Sunglasses: Firmoo

And a few more photos for good measure!