During the first week of our tour of
southern France we stayed in the Old Town of Nice, Vieux Nice. The city’s past
under Italian rulers is reflected in the sunset colours and contrasting
shutters of its buildings, and its scenic location between the Alps and Mediterranean has drawn sun-seeking tourists since the 19th century.
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Vieux Nice, the Old Town of Nice |
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The Red Tiled Rooftops of Vieux Nice |
The heart of Vieux Nice is Cours Saleya
where the heady scent of jasmine envelopes the popular flower and vegetable market
that has operated here since the Middle Ages.
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Cours Saleya Market, Nice |
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Market Stalls and Cafés on Cours Saleya |
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Fresh Flowers in the Riviera's Largest Flower Market |
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Fragrant Roses and Peonies |
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Sunflowers |
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Succulents |
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Sweet Peppers and Zucchini Blossoms |
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Dried Tomatoes |
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Artichokes |
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Tomatoes |
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Cavaillon Melons |
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Candied Fruits |
Shoppers browsed through regional products like fragrant lavender and painted scenes by local artists or relaxed on sunny café terraces.
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Lavender and Roses |
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Local Artwork |
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Café Terrace |
The French Riviera was a popular
destination for modern artists. Henri Matisse lived in the yellow house at the
eastern end of Cours Saleya from 1921 to 1938 and the city has a museum tracing the evolution of his work.
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The House of Henri Matisse |
The shady, narrow passageways of Vieux Nice offer welcome relief from the hot summer sun.
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Street in Vieux Nice |
Many of the buildings are designed with iron grills that allow cool sea breezes to flow through the interior and then exit through vents in the roof.
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Iron Grill for Ventilation |
The baroque Cathédrale
Saint-Réparate on Place Rossetti dates from the 17th century. The
lively square filled with café tables is also where you’ll find the popular ice
cream shop, Fenocchio.
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Cathédrale Saint-Réparate, Place Rossetti |
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Café Terraces on Place Rossetti |
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Fenocchio Ice Cream Parlour |
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