Monday, September 30, 2013

Day 8: Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo & Black Truffles

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
Can't make up your mind what to have for dessert? Try them all!

Deliciously rich black truffle risotto

Black Truffles

Walt swirls the wine in step 3 of the  6 steps

Our Dinner

Decorations in Nice

On the bus

Peek-a-boo!

Outside Monaco Cathedral where Grace Kelly is buried

Monte Carlo Habour

A Cinquecento!

Azure Sea, Monte Carlo

Overlooking Monte Carlo Habour

The Royal Palace, Monte Carlo

Exotic Gardens with a view to Monac

View to the Royal Palace at Monaco

In the exotic gardens

Franny plays the accordian

Our driver, Alain, plays the accordian

A Rolls Royce Corniche convertible, names after the area

On top of Eze

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On top of the village of Eze

Coastal view
desserts!

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