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June 30, 2026 In 2026, France
Day 19: Nice 28 June

We set off reasonably early to walk up to this fortress park place where the views are great. It was hot. We stopped at a cafe near the port and had a coffee and croissant and went to the restaurant that was recommended which is on the other side of the port. It’s not that far to walk but it was hot!

This is the beach across the road from the hotel. It looks to be free if you can negotiate the rocks.
At 9.30 in the morning this reserve area of beach just down the road was packed.
The port is very pretty
This building is across the road from our hotel.

Around the corner from the port is this lift that takes you up to the top of the hill. It was closed so we did the 600 steps. 

They weren’t looking quite so refreshed when we got to the top.
Great views of the city
The seagulls were having a wonderful bathroom break at the top of this water feature.
You can see this water cascading down from the road below. It was very refreshing to stand in the spray.

By the time we came down, the lift was open. Go figure. The views were fantastic.  

Clearly the invisible man has a sense of humour. Mike took this photo so you can guess whether he left .5€
The old town is lovely.

We had a walk around the  town, found a nice cafe where we were below a fan and enjoyed Nicoise salads and cold drinks.

Niçoise salad
Seriously! Ice-cream for your dog!

After a bit of a wander we caught the bus back. The bus appeared to be free. The machine wouldn’t accept our payment options and no one else seemed to be paying. It dropped us off almost outside he hotel.  

It was shut even though it was Sunday.
This one was open
The Nice Opera house
We found bistro Jennifer and it was popular
This modern sculpture is right beside this palm tree park.
Still loads of people at the beach

Later we were going to catch the bus to dinner at Bistro Le Porte but the time kept getting later and later for when it was due so we just walked and it was quite nice exercise. 

Prime dinner locations
There are a few modern public art pieces near the centre. This one is beside the port

The food was fantastic. I had the monkfish and it is probably the nicest fish dish I’ve ever tasted. 

We watched a Corsica ferry dock, unload, load and leave all extremely rapidly.
Le Bistrot du Port. Great restaurant

Again we walked home and it was a bit cooler. Still plenty of people out and about though. 

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