Author Archives: Allison Coe

The New Airport Tourist Tram Scam

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Allison Coe

In a total shake up, Nice just completely reorganized (and raised!) all bus and tram fares to 1.70€ a trip (…goodbye 10-trip cards!), and got rid of the old paper ticket system, replacing it with more eco-friendly 2€ rechargeable (and … Continue reading →

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Best Beach Bargains in Nice 2023

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Allison Coe

Bocca Mar not only ties Cocoon Beach for the best-priced sun-beds at 20€ including the parasol (30€ for the front row), but Bocca Mar clinched the overall award with the best beach lunch deal with with 3 courses for 29€ (or 2 … Continue reading →

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New All-In-One Transpo Pass

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Allison Coe

The French Riviera boasts an amazing array of public transport options, but for a visitor it can be really confusing to navigate all the different tickets, fares, timeframes, rules, and websites (and often only in French!) So for 2023 a … Continue reading →

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Nice Emerges from its Covid Coma!

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Allison Coe

After one crazy year Nice is finally shaking off its confinement blues!  Today is the long awaited moment when Nice’s restaurant terraces, sidewalk cafes and outdoor bars can open back up again (albeit at 50% capacity) …and the ville is … Continue reading →

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It’s Snowing in Nice!

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Allison Coe

The Siberian cold snap has descended on Nice, and with it, a rare snow storm!  Okay, it’s not exactly a storm, but it still feels quite dramatic to see the normally sun-drenched French Riviera coated in a layer of white fluff…! … Continue reading →

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