Today we enjoyed the spectacular drive along the Cote D'Azure with beautiful views out over the Mediterranean sea. Our first stop was the medieval village of Eze, perched 1500 feet up this extraordinary village has some beautiful gardens at the very top and incredible views. After this we went on to explore the exotic gardens of Monaco, before heading the the outcrop of rock on the Royal Palace and much of Monaco is perched, including the church where Grace Kelly was buried. After Monaco we followed the route of the Formula 1 cars, past the harbour with its luxury yachts and up the main square where the casino is. After returning to Nice, we enjoyed a very special dinner of Truffle Risotto and multiple
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Can't make up your mind what to have for dessert? Try them all! |
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Deliciously rich black truffle risotto |
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Black Truffles |
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Walt swirls the wine in step 3 of the 6 steps |
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Our Dinner |
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Decorations in Nice |
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On the bus |
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Peek-a-boo! |
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Outside Monaco Cathedral where Grace Kelly is buried |
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Monte Carlo Habour |
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A Cinquecento! |
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Azure Sea, Monte Carlo |
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Overlooking Monte Carlo Habour |
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The Royal Palace, Monte Carlo |
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Exotic Gardens with a view to Monac |
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View to the Royal Palace at Monaco |
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In the exotic gardens |
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Franny plays the accordian |
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Our driver, Alain, plays the accordian |
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A Rolls Royce Corniche convertible, names after the area |
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On top of Eze |
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On top of the village of Eze |
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Coastal view |
desserts!