Nice & Monaco

Jan 30-Feb 2, 2015
UA104 IAH-MUC, LH2272 MUC-NCE, LH1059 NCE-FRA, UA965 FRA-IAH

We’ve always enjoyed our time in France, but have never made it to the French Riviera. We also took advantage of this trip to add Monaco to our list of countries visited. We flew in and out of Nice, connecting with Tom in Munich who arrived separately from Toronto.

Jan 31
After our overnight flights to Nice through Munich we pick up the car and drive to Monaco

Looking back at Nice on our way down the coast

Beautiful day in Monte Carlo

Famous Grand Prix turn outside our hotel, next to the Monte Carlo Casino

Entrance to the Casino

Some of the historic cars from the 83rd Monte Carlo Rally

Full perspective of Monte Carlo and the many yachts in the harbour

Statue of Prince Francois Grimaldi at Palais de Monaco

Palais de Monaco, official residence of the prince since 1297

Large collection of arms outside the palace

Feb 1
Monte Carlo to Nice for the day

Making our way up the coast to Nice

View of the city and surrounding mountains from our incredible terrace

La Tour Bellanda at the end of the beach

Great day to fly a kite

Looking down at Nice from the Chateau

Looking up the coast to Port Lympia and beyond

Cathedrale Sainte Reparate de Nice (1699)

Museum d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain

More contemporary art and the surrounding mountains

Afternoon sun dancing through fountains in the Promenade du Paillon

Alps make an appearance as the sun sets on a wonderful day

Feb 2
Morning in Nice before our long journey home