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eyelid, as they know it’s just Lou Canoun. The tradition dates back to 1860, when Scottish gentleman Sir Thomas Coventry-More, a resident of Nice, was frustrated that his wife was always late for lunch because she lost track of the time while walking. He asked the City authorities to fire a cannon at noon to remind her that it was time to eat. The wife has gone down in history, but the tradition remains, and today harmless pyrotechnics are used instead of a real cannon. Hedonism on a plate In Nice, you can enjoy original Mediterranean “Cuisine Nissarde”, which celebrates simple, fresh ingredients. Forget about expensive restaurants, the best food here is found on the streets. Seek out Socca, a thin flatbread made from chickpea flour, olive oil and plenty of black pepper, which is baked in huge copper pans over an open fire. You’ll find the best examples in Vieux Nice at Chez Rene Socca. Pan Bagnat, which translates as “bathed bread”, is ideal for lunch on the beach. It’s actually a famous Salade Niçoise – containing tuna, anchovies, hard- boiled eggs, radishes and olives – packed into a crispy, round loaf that’s generously soaked in local olive oil. You also shouldn’t miss out on Pissaladière, a local version of pizza without tomatoes that’s topped with a thick layer of caramelised onions, anchovies and black olives. Nice is the perfect base to explore the French Riviera. Just a twenty- minute train ride away is Villefranche- sur-Mer, a charming fishing town with a beautiful bay and brightly coloured houses that descend to the waterfront. If you’re a fan of dramatic landscapes, take a bus up to the medieval hilltop village of Èze, which is literally “hung” on a rocky outcrop at 427 metres above sea level. The breathtaking view from its exotic garden extends over the entire Riviera. Of course, neither Cannes nor Monte Carlo are far away either... What to visit in the surrounding area?
classics, it’s time to venture off the beaten track. Head to the aristocratic quarter of Cimiez. This oasis of tranquillity hides beautiful olive groves that date back hundreds of years, a Roman amphitheatre and, most importantly, Cimiez Monastery. Its gardens are the oldest on the Côte d’Azur, entrance is free of charge, and the views over the city and the sea are serene and silent. For lovers of unusual stories, there’s the Russian Orthodox Saint Nicholas Cathedral. With its colourful bulbous domes, this cathedral appears as though it’s been magically teleported from Moscow straight into the greenery of the Mediterranean. The largest church of its kind in Western Europe, it serves as a reminder of the Russian nobles who spent their winters on the French Riviera. Afterwards, explore the Quartier des Antiquaires in the area around the city’s port. This labyrinth of small shops offering vintage clothes, old posters and unique furniture is where local artists gather at small, unpretentious cafés. If you want to bathe without crowds, avoid the public pebble beaches along the Promenade and continue to Coco Beach, a secluded intimate beach hidden among the rocks that’s ideal for those seeking peace without hundreds of sunbeds and parasols. It is actually an area of hidden flat rocks under the bay that’s mostly frequented by locals, who leap into the deep, crystal-clear water.
Čuvena salata iz Nice je veoma jednostavna i lagana, ali može da bude glavni obrok The famous salad from Nice is very simple and light, but it can be a main meal
Chez Matisse Nice enjoys a special light that’s been attracting artists for decades. That’s why a visit to the museum dedicated to Henri Matisse (Musée Matisse) is a must during this trip. Housed in a luxurious Genoese villa dating back to the 17 th century and surrounded by an olive grove that’s a century old, this museum boasts one of the largest collections of his works. By viewing Matisse’s canvases and famous collages right here in Nice, you’ll realise how this city shaped modern art. At noon precisely The boom of a powerful cannon echoes around Nice every day at noon precisely. This often scares tourists, but the locals don’t bat an
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