Ice skating in Monaco
11/02/06 | Permalink
We had an
amazing afternoon ice skating on the olympic pool in Monaco port.
It costs around €4 per person, and the rink is open from 3rd
December through to the end of February.
Sean, Tim, Nick and David (UK)
Sean, Tim, Nick and David (UK)
We adored the old Nice
07/10/05 | Permalink
We adored the
old Nice. The markets are just amazing. If you like fish, the
market with various restaurants around it is a must. We also walked
up towards the cemetery (a gentle climb) which gave you views over
the city. Beside this there is a waterfall, the spray is very
refreshing on a warm day.
Bill & Ineke (Ireland)
Bill & Ineke (Ireland)
Monaco & Monte-Carlo
12/09/05 | Permalink
Fab! Fab! Fab!
€4.80 per person on the train – 20 minute journey. The
most beautiful place I’ve ever been – like a fairytale.
Make sure you catch the changing of the guards at the palace that
takes place every day about 11.50am-ish.
The Aquarium and ‘Musee Oceanographique’ is a must – a most beautiful building containing the aquarium in lower floors. Great place to take the kids. Very exciting.
The Jardin Animalier is good too – with a hippo, white tiger, leopards, pnanther and more. The sports stadium is worth a peek.
Monaco is a must – there is so much to see, you’ll have a packed day. It is very hilly, so best to take the buggies for little kids as it can be a bit much.
Nic, Gen J, Gem G, Gem Mc and Kayleigh (UK)
The Aquarium and ‘Musee Oceanographique’ is a must – a most beautiful building containing the aquarium in lower floors. Great place to take the kids. Very exciting.
The Jardin Animalier is good too – with a hippo, white tiger, leopards, pnanther and more. The sports stadium is worth a peek.
Monaco is a must – there is so much to see, you’ll have a packed day. It is very hilly, so best to take the buggies for little kids as it can be a bit much.
Nic, Gen J, Gem G, Gem Mc and Kayleigh (UK)
Shopping
12/09/05 | Permalink
Supermarkets
– Cocci Market on the main road to the beach is reasonable
and sells English newspapers and a few dated magazines. It shuts
altogether at 12 noon on a Sunday and during the week it shuts for
lunch between 12.30pm and 3.30pm. There is a bigger hypermarket on
the main shopping street (Jean Medecin) which is bigger and sells
flowers and a large range of cosmetics, however, we found it more
pricey buut good if you want to do a big main shop.
Nice main street – turn righ at end of lane (at Internet cafe) and right again then follow the road until you hit the main shopping street (next to a church). Great shops like Zara, H&M, Etam and berska (sorry, we only know girly shops). Most things are similarly priced as at home, oftena pound or so cheaper, but not much more.
Cannes – a few boutiques, a Mango & Mac makeup shop, but overall not as good as Nice.
For more designer stuff there are shops such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci and Dior dotted all over both Cannes and Nice – oddly next to souvenir shops.
Nic, Gen J, Gem G, Gem Mc and Kayleigh (UK)
Nice main street – turn righ at end of lane (at Internet cafe) and right again then follow the road until you hit the main shopping street (next to a church). Great shops like Zara, H&M, Etam and berska (sorry, we only know girly shops). Most things are similarly priced as at home, oftena pound or so cheaper, but not much more.
Cannes – a few boutiques, a Mango & Mac makeup shop, but overall not as good as Nice.
For more designer stuff there are shops such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci and Dior dotted all over both Cannes and Nice – oddly next to souvenir shops.
Nic, Gen J, Gem G, Gem Mc and Kayleigh (UK)
Great beaches
12/09/05 | Permalink
Beaches
Cannes – sandy, chances of a bit of celeb spotting (although ythe closest we got to was Minty from Enders). Drinks and food are pricey on the sea front, but go a bit further to save a few cents. Sea is a bit murky but shallow. Overall, not as good as the beach in Nice, it doesn’t live up to the hype, but you can’t not visit – it is Cannes after all. Get the train – about €8.90 per person.
Nice – ‘nice by name, nice by nature’. Stoney, but not as rough as shingle beach. It is much more comfortable than it looks to lie on. Flipflops would be a good idea for walking to and from the sea. The sea is very clean and clear, but it goes deep very quickly! To get there – out of apartment gates, turn left at internet café and straight on all the way until you hit the beach.
Nic, Gen J, Gem G, Gem Mc and Kayleigh (UK)
Cannes – sandy, chances of a bit of celeb spotting (although ythe closest we got to was Minty from Enders). Drinks and food are pricey on the sea front, but go a bit further to save a few cents. Sea is a bit murky but shallow. Overall, not as good as the beach in Nice, it doesn’t live up to the hype, but you can’t not visit – it is Cannes after all. Get the train – about €8.90 per person.
Nice – ‘nice by name, nice by nature’. Stoney, but not as rough as shingle beach. It is much more comfortable than it looks to lie on. Flipflops would be a good idea for walking to and from the sea. The sea is very clean and clear, but it goes deep very quickly! To get there – out of apartment gates, turn left at internet café and straight on all the way until you hit the beach.
Nic, Gen J, Gem G, Gem Mc and Kayleigh (UK)
Marine World & Phoenix Parc
26/08/05 | Permalink
Our
children’s highlights have been ‘Marine World’ in
Biot and Pheonix Parc in Nice. We all enjoyed Monaco by train and
also a trip into italy. Today we spent the whole day at the beach
in Villefranche-sur-mer (2 stops on the train) which has tiny
pebbles and very clear water.
Katherine, Barry, Amelia and Theodore (UK)
Katherine, Barry, Amelia and Theodore (UK)
Take a boat trip
20/07/05 | Permalink
Things of
interest – we took a short boat trip around the neighbouring
coastline. It cost around €12 each and lasted 1 hour. It is
organised through the Tourism Office on the Promenande des Anglais.
It was well worth the money – the captain gave a very
detailed account of what to see on the way (in English!).
Madelaine, Caroline, Matt, Adrian and Mike (UK)
Madelaine, Caroline, Matt, Adrian and Mike (UK)
Comfy shoes...
12/06/05 | Permalink
Good time had by
all – Monaco is a must see! Nice is a beautiful place, but
you do need a comfy pair of shoes.
Karen, Lisa and Jenny (UK)
Karen, Lisa and Jenny (UK)
Walk up to the Chateau Hill
21/05/05 | Permalink
There is a great
walk over the Chateau Hill from old Nice to the Port – this
includes an old graveyard with some spectacular headstones and
tombs.
Ramon, Linda, Inge and Sienna (Australia)
Ramon, Linda, Inge and Sienna (Australia)
Monaco is a must
06/05/05 | Permalink
If you get a
chance, a train trip to Monaco is a must, Train journey around
€6 per person return – not bad. They were setting stuff
up for the Grand Prix when we were there, which added to the
atmosphere – you should try it out.
Nice itself is a lovely town and we’ve had a wonderful week here. Enjoy walking on the front and around the streets – oh and check out the view from the Chateau Hill over the port. Cool.
James & Kate (UK)
Nice itself is a lovely town and we’ve had a wonderful week here. Enjoy walking on the front and around the streets – oh and check out the view from the Chateau Hill over the port. Cool.
James & Kate (UK)
Must visit the Negresco
27/04/05 | Permalink
Visiting the
hotel Negresco is well worth it. This museum-hotel is on the
Promenade des Anglais (it is the one with the pink dome). Pop into
the bar for a quick drink and admire the amazing decoration which
include a 17th
century tapestry
and 18th
century
painting. Take time to wander around the oval hall, and make sure
you go to the toilets there – you are unlikely to ever see
anything like it again.
Ken & Genevieve (France)
Ken & Genevieve (France)