Monthly Archives: July 2015

Postcards from Southern France: Old Nice by foot

Posted on July 31, 2015 by petrudumitru

One of the most captivating areas of Nice is the Old Town. Locals say that Nice’s heart and soul beat in the Old Town. The winding narrow streets, similar to corridors, are full of restaurants, coffee shops and local art … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Monaco: Wealth and good taste in one go

Posted on July 30, 2015 by petrudumitru

Although I have written this article while visiting the South of France, I could not keep the same title of the series “Postcards from Southern France”. Monaco’s inhabitants may feel insulted when placing their country in France or even when … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Southern France: Cannes

Posted on July 29, 2015 by petrudumitru

When we hear “Cannes” we first think of the famous film festival. But Cannes means more than that. It is a place with a rich cultural life. We could not miss Cannes while visiting the French Riviera. It is a … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Southern France: Grasse, world’s capital of perfume

Posted on July 28, 2015 by petrudumitru

Grasse could be easily reached by train from Cannes. The city is considered the world’s capital of perfume as it keeps going on a well-established tradition which goes back to the 17th century. According to local statistics, each year there … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Southern France: Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Nice

Posted on July 26, 2015 by petrudumitru

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral is a piece of Russian land in the heart of Nice. The Cathedral is officially the property of the Russian Federation following a final decision of the French Court, which closed a long juridical battle between … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Southern France: Èze, the eagle’s nest of the South

Posted on July 25, 2015 by petrudumitru

With about 3000 inhabitants, Èze is a village located between Nice and Monaco. Èze is famous for its medieval village, the Chapelle de la Sainte Croix, the oldest building of the village, which dates back to 1306. The village is … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Southern France: Nice’s Castle Hill

Posted on July 24, 2015 by petrudumitru

The Castle Hill or Colline du Château in French is located right on the coast, at about 90 meters above the sea level. The Hill houses the ruins of the former Château de Nice, which can be seen here. To … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Southern France: Marché aux fleurs in Nice

Posted on July 23, 2015 by petrudumitru

At two steps from the Promenade des anglais, there is a famous and old market place named “Marché aux fleurs” (Flowers’ market), in the old town of Nice. The place actually means more than flowers. Six times a week, florists … Continue reading →

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Postcards from Southern France: Gorgeous Nice and its architecture

Posted on July 22, 2015 by petrudumitru

Nice, the heart of the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur), is the place where one can see the old-world traces and modern urban energy living together in perfect harmony. Nice is a place of high contrasts and paradoxes. The first visual … Continue reading →

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