In keeping with recent posts with an air travel
theme, I wanted to share the views from my window as we approached Nice Airport
in France last summer. Strong winds meant that we had to make our approach from
the east, providing passengers on the right side of the aircraft with unforgettable
views of the glamourous coastline known as the Côte
d’Azur.
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| Coastline of the French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur |
As we made our descent I recognized
the famous Monte Carlo Casino and the seaside Oceanographic Museum in the tiny Principality of Monaco. A
few years earlier I’d enjoyed a similar view from a tour boat.
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| The Principality of Monaco from the Air |
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| Monaco from the Sea |
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| Back of the Monte Carlo Casino |
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| Casino Entrance on Place du Casino |
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| Oceanographic Museum of Monaco |
Next up was Cap Ferrat, where Villa
Ephrussi de Rothschild with its beautiful gardens and the town of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat can be found.
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| Cap Ferrat Peninsula |
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| Cap Ferrat from the Sea |
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| Cap Ferrat Lighthouse |
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| View from Cap Ferrat |
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| Saint Jean Cap Ferrat |
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| Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild |
Just west of Cap Ferrat is the charming town
of Villefranche-sur-Mer, an important port of call for Mediterranean cruise ships.
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| Villefranche Bay |
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| Villefranche-sur-Mer |
More cruise ships and yachts were docked in
the busy Port of Nice which is nestled beneath Colline du Chateau, Castle Hill (the castle no longer exists). The city's War Memorial and #ILoveNice sign are also located at the foot of the hill.
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| Port of Nice |
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| Colline du Chateau, Castle Hill |
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| War Memorial |
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| #ILoveNice Sign |
The park atop Colline du Chateau has several scenic view points and a man-made waterfall.
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| Waterfall Lookout |
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| Waterfall in Parc de la Colline du Chateau |
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| View of the Baie des Anges, Bay of Angels |
As we got closer to the airport I could see
the famous Promenade des Anglais which runs along the Baie des Anges and the luxury Hotel Negresco.
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| Hotel Negresco on the Promenade des Anglais |
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| Approaching Nice Airport |
And soon I was back on terra firma, ready
to begin exploring the Cote d’Azur!
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| Nice Airport |
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