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Bonjour, Nice! So good to see you again!

June 6, 2014 by Patricia Sands 17 Comments

If it’s Friday, it must be France …

And I am thrilled to say that it IS Friday and this IS coming to you directly from beautiful Nice. We arrived here on Sunday after our fabulous two weeks in the Swiss Alps and, as much as we would have been happy to stay in that peaceful setting longer, we are thrilled to be back here in Nice La Belle. It feels like home.

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It’s been a busy week and we have just returned from a little soirée for people to chat with me about writing and publishing, organized by Ida Young-Bondi of E-French Café.  It was so nice to meet everyone, have a great chat and enjoy that spectacular setting on the Med. In particular, it was great fun to meet blogger extraordinaire, Margo Lestz, in person, after getting to know each other online as we both contribute to The Good Life France website. I love that part of belonging to the writing community where we connect and meet with others from all over the planet, online and in person.

I’ve switched my “office” high up in the Alps for one overlooking the Med, and I’m finding it equally inspiring!IMG_2331

Tomorrow my DH and I are going to hop on the train for 20 minutes and go to Antibes (be still my heart) where I will stop by to visit with my friend, Heidi Lee, at her Antibes Book Shop.

There’s never a moment in this part of the world where we have to stop and figure out what to do … the list goes on and on.

A truly delightful surprise this year is spending time in the new park, La Coulée Verte or Promenade du Paillon, which runs from the Promenade des Anglais in the centre of town through Place Massena to  Vieux Nice near Place Garibaldi. The last two years we have been here, an enormous area was under construction and we missed the grand opening by a week last fall. It was worth waiting for!

There’s much to compliment about the people-friendly design of the space and the water feature is outstanding. Each stage of the pattern lasts for too long a time for me to make a video, but I think you will get the picture from these shots. Watching people of all ages delight in this area was so much fun. I can see we’ll be visiting there often when we go for daily walks.

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Doesn’t that look like good fun? Whatever your plans are for the weekend, I wish you a fine one!

Bon weekend, tout le monde!

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About Patricia Sands

Family, writing and travel are my passions ... okay, and chocolate ... and I'm seldom without a camera. I write women's fiction and keep in touch with readers by a monthly newsletter that also has giveaways and contests. Come and join us by signing up on the right. See you there!

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  1. Patricia Yager Delagrange says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    WOW. That is beautiful. And the view from your laptop is awesome.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      June 7, 2014 at 12:40 pm

      I’m loving that view too, Patricia! The entire Côte d’Azur is truly beautiful! Of course there are always complaints about tourists and traffic but those issues can be avoided. No wonder everyone wants to visit here … can’t blame them!

      Reply
  2. evelyneholingue says

    June 7, 2014 at 12:07 am

    Bienvenue dans ma France natale, Patricia. A plus tard pour la suite de vos aventures, avec photos si possible!

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    • patriciasands says

      June 7, 2014 at 12:40 pm

      Avec plaisir, Evelyne!

      Reply
  3. ontheplumtree says

    June 7, 2014 at 4:31 am

    I always loved Antibes in particular. Love the post and the pictures.

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    • patriciasands says

      June 7, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      I so agree, Niamh. We’ve just returned from spending the afternoon in Antibes.It was a perfect day for strolling, visiting our favourite spots, and then I popped in for a good visit with my friend, Heidi, who owns the English Book Shop there. I always get a little thrill seeing my books for sale on her shelf!

      Reply
  4. Madhu says

    June 7, 2014 at 6:13 am

    Lucky you!! Enjoy your time in Nice…and Antibes 🙂

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    • patriciasands says

      June 7, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      Merci, Madhu! There’s no doubt about that … 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ann Davey says

    June 7, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Enjoy Patricia –give my love to Nice and Antiibes x:)

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    • Ann Davey says

      June 8, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Not visiting Nice this year but possibly next year! Enjoy Patricia x

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  6. Kitt Crescendo says

    June 7, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Beautiful! I’d love to visit there one day.

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    • patriciasands says

      June 8, 2014 at 4:28 am

      Then so you will, Kitt! It would appeal to your senses in every way.

      Reply
  7. margaret21 says

    June 8, 2014 at 3:44 am

    Lovely photos. Must visit Nice one day…….

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  8. megtraveling says

    June 8, 2014 at 8:43 am

    How delightful and what beautiful pictures Patricia!

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  9. The Regular Guy NYC says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I wish I had your life! What amazing scenery to enjoy. Plus that view from your computer is off the charts!

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  10. angel011 says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Looks great! Lovely photos, I love water.

    Reply
  11. LaVagabonde says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:41 am

    That is an enviable office indeed.

    Reply

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