Never been to Nice or that part of France but Mum went there many times with Dad years ago. Having found the usual goodish deal on flights also got a good deal on Hotel as well and near the main street in Central Nice. Nothing really wrong with the accomodation except the french obsession with never painting rooms or replacing carpets until completly worn out. However it was very central right beside the new Tram and train stations. You could probably spend more time in Nice but me and Mum planned a few trips to Cannes, Grasse, Monaco and up the mountains to Tende. On the flight over from Dublin there was some delay landing so we circled the general area several times and one of the Air Stewards gave us a running commentary and also telling us how lucky we all were to be staying in Nice and to enjoy the cuisine.
Never been one for expensive meals but in Nice there is no shortage of reasonable Restaurants and there were at least 20 such right beside our Hotel. On The first night we went past a small Restaurant that was fairly packed unlike most in the area and decoded to try it the next night. The meals were nearly all a set meal, starter, main course and dessert. Wine was extra. Amazingly the food and drink was less than 20 euro each and have to say it was the freshest and best meal I have had for years. The next night that Restaurant was closed so we tried another across the street. Only slightly more expensive. Slightly meaning one Euro. However the meal was as good as the previous night. Not a proper survey but a 100% success rate there.
Another day we went on a train to Tende. Its called the Train de Mervilles and it follows the old Salt route over the mountains to italy. The Train goes further into Cuneo but was too far for one day trip. In Tende we eat outside with rolls and cakes from the local shop. More to follow.
