Yourday starts with the visit of Nice. Nice…the city of carnival,beaches and sun. In this ideal location between the sea and mountains, visitorscan enjoy its famous pebble beaches and can discover the ski runs and the Parkdu Mercantour (Mercantour Park). The city also has interesting architecture andprovides a wide range of activities. Nicknamed Nissa la bella, this town has always attracted many artistsand tourists. One of the main attractions is undoubtedly the Promenadedes Anglais (the Promenade of the English) whichborders the Baie des Anges with its 5 km of beaches. Apart from the English,tourists come from all over the world, especially from Russia, Italy andAmerica.Afterlunch (apart from the tour), you will continue to Saint-Paul de Vence and Vence. Saint-Paul de Vence is a medievalvillage perched on a hill between deep valleys and offers astonishing views atevery turn. It is surrounded by a 16th Century defensive wall which was erectedby François I. This village was prosperous up to the 18th century, when itbegan to decline in 1918. A lot of artists such as Renoir, Chagall, Modigliani,Matisse, Soutine and Picasso were seduced by Saint-Paul and brought fame to thevillage.Your last stop will be Biot which is located on an ancient volcano. The town waswell-known in the 16th and 17th century for its pottery. L’Eglise deSainte-Madeleine (15th century), one of the rare French churches where onewalks down to the nave, is worth a visit. You will walk through the veryold and narrow streets and will stop at La Verrerie de Biot. La Verrerie isvery well known for its blown colored glass.
