Why, oh why, did it take me so long to visit Nice, France:
They say it is meant to be the rainiest winter in many years. Who “they” are and how “they” know is a bit of a mystery, but I have repeated and believed this rumor myself.
All this talk of rain makes me long for a bit of sun.
We got exactly that on a late summer trip to Nice a few months ago.
Our first morning in town, we hopped on a train to Antibes.
Our destination was pre-determined by the Michelin guide, and we beelined for Oscar’s where I stuffed myself on scallops.
I love scallops.
To work off the chocolate ganache (which was an excellent end of lunch decision, btw), we took a stroll around the Mediterranean streets that hem in the beachside village.
For so late in the season, the weather was fantastic and I kicked myself for not bringing a swim suit to lunch.
Only about an hour plane ride for Rome, we were stuck in Fiumicino for three hours while our flight the night before was delayed for who-knows-what reason.
Sunny streets after an incredible French lunch were just what the doctor ordered to forget our Roman airport woes.
Though, nap taking and general do-nothingness were also high on our agenda.
After our afternoon in Antibes, we took the local train back to Nice, where I proceeded to literally stuff myself once more on beef tartare followed by coq au vin.
I’ll give you another scenic shot because there are no food photographs. I simply inhaled what had been put in front of me.
Our flight out was late on Sunday, which left enough time for a beautiful lunch at Olive et Artichaut before some much needed beach lounging. 
The too short trip reminded me how much I love France and how much more of the country I have yet to see.
Here’s to adding more South of France adventures to the 2016 To Do list.
Absolutely gorgeous photos! Don’t worry about it, the toilet post made me chuckle, I remember Italian toilets all too well! xxx
Lucy @ La Lingua | Food, Travel, Italy
Are they they in the same state in Milan?? The worst.
At least there are always French beaches <3
Soooo gorgeous place.
And the photos are also amazing: now i have an overwhelming desire to have a vacation 🙂