Sep 21, 2007

Fragonard Perfume Factory, Eze

We took a guided tour of the Fragonard Perfume Factory in Eze. We learned about the origin of perfume, the process of creating perfume, and the profession & art of being a “Nose.”

Sep 21, 2007

Guided Tour, Eze

Eze (about 7 miles East of Nice) is a medieval village perched like an eagle’s nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The ancient village is still crowned with the ruins of its 12th-century fortified castle (torn down in 1706). It is filled with narrow roads, archways, restored stone houses, ancient fountains, […]

Sep 21, 2007

Guided Tour, Nice

We took an excellent full-day guided tour of the French Riviera. On our way to Eze, we stopped to take some photos of Nice, which included Sean Connery’s old house (he sold it at the beginning of this year).

Sep 20, 2007

Colline du Château, Nice

The first part of Nice to be settled was the Colline du Château (Castle Hill), which lies between the Old Town and the Port. The citadel which once stood there was destroyed in 1706. The area at the top has been laid out as a park and offers impressive panoramic views of Nice.