I found out today that I'll be going to Villefranche-sur-mer, which is right next to Nice and very close to Monaco, for my spring break (mid March).

What can't I miss while I'm there? Expenses are paid to a reasonable extent, and I'll be renting either a motorcycle or car to explore the area. I'm 27, wildly single, and will be mostly rolling solo, so pretty much anything goes. I've been to France several times before, but am unfamiliar with this particular region. Deep sea fishing is unfortunately unlikely to be successful with the water that cold, so I've written that off.

Things I like (in no particular order):

Wine
Impressionist art
Gambling/night life (Monaco is a must)
Anything adventurous
Architecture
History
Other stuff, I'm sure

I speak limited French and have 5 days.

And... go!

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Best driving experience I ever has was the ROUTE DE NAPOLEON from Grenoble to Cannes

There's a bus you can take straight from Nice airport to Monte Carlo. About a half hour ride. Beautiful scenery along the coast. There is quite the night life along the marina. One place I recall was Stars and Bars. You'll have fun!

Once you've seen two, you've seen 'em all!

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Originally posted by JALLEN:
Once you've seen two, you've seen 'em all!

There's already a thread on headlights.



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Le'me see Monoco and gambling, you better pack a tux and at least five figures worth of green backs to get in the door.

That neck of the woods is all about lounging around on the pebbly beaches or, pool lounge, working off the hang-over from the night before. Scope out the topless Russian girls, hope they don't have a oligarch for a boyfriend and get their DM for a hook-up later that night.

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Originally posted by corsair:
Le'me see Monoco and gambling, you better pack a tux and at least five figures worth of green backs to get in the door.

That neck of the woods is all about lounging around on the pebbly beaches or, pool lounge, working off the hang-over from the night before. Scope out the topless Russian girls, hope they don't have a oligarch for a boyfriend and get their DM for a hook-up later that night.

Corsair, you're speaking my language.

You have to check out the medieval town of Èze. It's awesome. My wife and I drove through there a few years ago during a road trip around France. It was one of my highlights. It's very close to where you will be.

Don't forget Burger Vite Fait in Monte Carlo.

How long is you stay?
2-3 weeks?

You're about 1.5 hours away from the site of France's other D-Day. If you look at Google Maps there is a sandy beach just west of Le Dramont. In that area are monuments commemorating the landings of the 36th ID. There were landings from roughly Saint Raphael all the way to Le Lavandou.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Dragoon

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Originally posted by Skull Leader:
You're about 1.5 hours away from the site of France's other D-Day. If you look at Google Maps there is a sandy beach just west of Le Dramont. In that area are monuments commemorating the landings of the 36th ID. There were landings from roughly Saint Raphael all the way to Le Lavandou.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Dragoon

Sweet! I love military history, and it looks like a nice ride over there. I'll check it out.

Still on the bucket list is Ste. Mere-Eglise, which was taken primarily by paratroopers from my unit (505 PIR). Next time.

BillyBonesNY, I'm only there for 5 days or so, not including travel time.

I hear you can find lots of deals on lightly used vintage rifles over there

Haha. Good suggestions, everyone! Keep em coming. I'll check out as much as I can without overly exerting myself... gotta save my energy for those Russian girls.

A view of Èze, France:



In the village:

Just another idea, there is the Musee de la Liberation Le Muy just a little further down the road. The Le Muy area is where a lot of the paratroopers were dropped.

The museum only looks to be open on Thursdays and Sundays from nine to Noon.

You will be close... go to Italy!!!

Last time I was there was about 35 years ago. We were on a trouble shooting/inspection trip.

Had a day to spare so went walking along that beach. Came across a couple of very good looking women sunbathing (mid march) and they were being very careful not to get tan lines!

As in buck nekkid.

3 of us Americans and on french guy. The french guy never batted an eye. Can't say the same for us Amis.

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You will be close... go to Italy!!!

Head over to Monte Carlo stop at Eze on the way. Nice has a great outdoor market just off of the promenade.



For a great wine tasting experience look up Caves Bianchi 1860 in Nice you won't be disappointed.





And watch the movie Ronin before you go, you'll see a few locations they used to film.