Thinking of visiting Nice, France?
Nice is a nice place to visit. There are plenty of things to see and do here: sea, sun, history, art, music…
Who wants to be a Bank Robber?
Well, I think I’ve done it! No, I haven’t robbed a bank – I think I’ve finished my book! I still have to wait to see the proofs, which should be here next week, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. It will be available on Amazon and I’ll be sure to let you know when…
The Murphys, American Trendsetters on the Riviera
In summer, it’s hard to find an open space on the beach, so It’s hard to imagine that up until the 1920s there were no summer tourists here, no open hotels….
Nice, France: Her Relationship with Italy and how she became French
Normally, I write about the city of Nice, but in this article, when I mention Nice, I am speaking of the historic “County of Nice” which was roughly equivalent to what we now call the Alpes-Maritimes. When you look around the old towns in this region, you will notice that the architecture looks very Italian. …
Liberated, Proud and Glorious
By Margo Lestz Last weekend, when we went for a walk after sunset, we were surprised to see ostriches strolling along the promenade. Well, they weren’t real ones. The “riders” were on stilts and wearing huge ostrich costumes, but it was still very impressive. It was one of the nights of “Prom Party” and there…
Queen Victoria in Nice
Queen or Spice Girl? One evening while dining with a British friend and his teenage daughter, we were talking about the British influence in Nice. Our friend said, “I think the tourism really picked up after Victoria came here”. His daughter perked up, “Victoria Beckham?” Afraid not No, the history of British tourism in…
Niçoise Laundress Saves the Day
Cathy, the Laundress In the 1500s there was a young woman living in Nice by the name of Catherine Ségurane. Cathy was not considered beautiful neither was she very ladylike. We might say she was a bit rough around the edges. She worked as a laundress, which at that time, was very hard work. In…
British Cannon Fire over the City of Nice
If you have ever visited Nice, France, you may have been startled by a very loud noon time boom. It occurs every day at precisely 12.00 and is a remnant from the Victorian times, when a British wife couldn’t remember to go home for lunch.
