French Riviera: Nice

   Our last day in the French Riviera was spent in Nice {a 30 minute drive from Menton}. After driving around for what seemed like forever, we found a parking garage that fit our large rental van. Aaron got us a map of the city from a hotel and we started exploring the beautiful city.

    Kelsey and I went into Hotel Negresco for a quick restroom stop, but ended up falling in love with the old hotel. It was built in 1912 and opened in 1913, and the main hall is absolutely stunning! Luckily I had my camera with me so I was able to snap a few pics from inside :)

 I love this room!

 Opera de Nice

 Playing in the fountain that squirts out water while walking along the Promenade du Paillon.

 Statue of Apollo

 Walking in Vielle Ville {Old Town}.

    We stumbled upon the daily flower market in Cours Saleya while walking. If  we didn't have such a long drive ahead of us, I so would have bought some beautiful flowers or fresh produce.

    After walking around the market for a while, we started to get hungry and it was starting to rain. The wind was also starting to pick up, so a waiter talked us into eating at his restaurant by pulling down the clear sides of the tent we would eat under and putting tables together for us. We decided to stay and I am so happy we did. The food and service was excellent!

 Our lunch spot.

 The drinks were so good that we both had two.

 The only group picture we got the entire weekend.

Top left: frog legs and salad; Top Right: Cononr's pizza.

Bottom left: penne pasta with salmon; Bottom right: pasta carbonara

We got crepes and ice cream for dessert.

     It was already close to 3 by the time we finished lunch, but we still wanted to see the beach.  It was really windy and cold near the water, but Connor enjoyed running around and throwing the endless supply of rocks into the water.

 He liked getting close to the water and grabbing the big rocks before the waves came onto shore.

  Holden thought it would be fun to put rocks on Aaron, so once he started it became a game between him and Connor to get as many rocks on Aaron's stomach. Then they switched and we put rocks on them. They thought it was so funny.

    After playing at the beach for about an hour, it was time to head back to Italy. It ended up taking an extra hour and a half to get home because traffic was so bad, but I'd say it was so worth it. We had such a fun weekend and can't wait to go back to France in May for our 5 year Anniversary. 

XOXO,

Jenn