Saturday, October 15, 2016

Luxurious sceneries in Monaco


When you visit
Monaco you will experience a breathtaking beauty in the heart of the French Riviera. The sovereign city-state is the second smallest country in the world and the home for the rich and famous.
 



The view from the hill to the harbor Port Hercules and Monte Carlo.



The oldest part of Monaco is the Rock of Monaco or Monaco-Ville. Here are located some of the top attractions like the royal palace, the Oceanographic museum and the cathedral.


The palace was built in 1215 and is such an impressive and interesting place to visit. The palace is still used as a royal residence but great part of it is open for public, the rooms are not that big but beautiful and well-maintained.



The palace in its spectacular hilltop location tempts visitors to rest a while.
 



The hooded monk statue in front of the palace is the memorial of the first Grimaldi, who entered the fortress disguised as a monk.
 


Right next to the palace is the
Saint Nicolas Cathedral, built in 19 century.




This is a beautiful small cathedral located close to the royal palace. This is the place where princess Grace was buried. The interior is also very impressive and elegant.



It is really nice to walk down to the coast line from here to the
Museum of the Ocean, which are connected by a peaceful park on a cliff that overlooks the sea.



Museum of the Ocean


The garden has beautiful plants and flowers and offers beautiful views of the bay. From here we experience breathtaking beauty in the heart of incomparable natural landscapes.
 



The path takes you on a pleasant route along the cliff, offering various places to take a break and relax.




The enjoyable stroll through the
Saint Martin Garden offers many photo opportunities.
 



Port de Fontvieille
, a small port for big yachts.
 



One of the most spectacular
Formula 1 races takes place in the streets of Monte Carlo, another administrative area in Monaco. The race runs by some of the most remarkable buildings like the Casino, hotel Paris and the harbor. It is very difficult to drive here because most of the streets are narrow with sharp turns.



One of the most famous turns is the hairpin and uphill is the Casino of Monte Carlo.
 


The Casino Square in Monaco is one of the most popular squares in the world, surrounded by luxury hotels and fancy cars, nice restaurants and boutique shops. This is a beautiful place to sit and chill over a coffee or a glass of soft drink, to see and to be seen.



The elegant square with the beautiful façade of the casino.



 


This is definitely the best and unique place to be, a great spot with flashy luxury cars.





Close to the casino is the Jardin du Casino, a green spot full of beautiful plants.




Delightful and spectacular gardens behind the casino, a rich display of exotic species.





Part of the Casino is the Opera de Monte Carlo, impressive with its stunning architecture.
 



 Stunning views overlooking the harbor.



The luxury of this small town full of richness is unbelievable and cannot be described in words. This is an inspirational and good experience not only for the body but also for the soul.


Monday, October 3, 2016

Nice the Beautiful

The natural beauty of Nice and the mild Mediterranean climate has evolved the city into one of the most important cultural sites and destinations in the region in the recent years. Being one of the most popular tourist destinations in France-in addition to numerous sights-Nice offers a fantastic swimming opportunities and turquoise blue water.
 
In 18th century the British aristocracy discovered the French Riviera and in Nice proposed a construction of a walkway along the Mediterranean- Promenade des Anglais.
 


 
The pleasant promenade is a nice walk with fantastic views along and an easy way to access the old town.



 
The promenade is a nice area to view the sea and enjoy the breeze.



 
There are also many activities on the beach-swimming, water sport, beach volleyball.





One of the landmarks here is Hotel Negresco constructed in 1912.

 




This is such a relaxing place to feel the sun and the delight of being in Nice.
 


Here it is worthwhile climbing up the steep way to the terrace with the cascade.




This is an absolutely beautiful place to spend a time chilling out.

 
Once at the top, visitors are wonderfully welcomed by the generous and lushly landscapes towards the sea and the city.




 
Majestic view towards the promenade and the harbor...




... and the city.


 
It takes effort to drag ourselves away from here and continue our way along the entertaining route to the old town, a place with its own charm and flavor. The old town combines a great selection of restaurants with a great variety of shops- chocolate, olive, art stores, fabric stores, and not to forget the market with its lovely fruits and vegetables.

 
This is definitely a wonderful way to spend the day, just soak up and enjoy the atmosphere.




 



The main square of the city is Place Massena.






 
The fountains, the park, the beautiful atmosphere...




 
A busy place full of life and activity.



 
Place du Palais notable by the presence of the city clock.


 
Nice is really beautiful, the charming city attracts those seeking for relaxation and inspiration. Nice should be discovered and enjoyed in its entire aspects-historical, natural, cultural, international,artistic. 


Sunday, October 2, 2016

Cannes and its elegance

Côte d'Azur, The French Riviera is the southeast corner of France. The extraordinary charm and sunny weather has made the region a well-known sea resort area.

Cannes is the jewel of the French Riviera, chic and magnificent like its festivals. This is one of the most splendid natural heritage sites.

Cannes is such an amazing city and offers many options to spontaneously leave your daily routine behind and enjoy its beauty.

It is a sunny summer morning when we arrive but the city is already a scene of an intense activity.




Tourists from all over the world enjoy the bride beach and the warm water beneath a brilliant blue sky.



The long Promenade de la Croisette is really impressive boulevard along the sea. Just a glimpse towards the large the luxury hotels, reveals what and exquisite city Cannes is.



The elegant InterContinental Carlton Cannes Hotel is declared as a National Historical Building in France.











Most of the hotels here are wonderful examples of French Art Nouveau architecture. Fantastic!

Here we can gain a perfect view and ideal perspective of the city and its sights.



There are several places to rest and enjoy the views around and the Mediterranean spirit. We enjoy every moment spent here.




Beautiful sandy beach with a lot of private beach clubs.





Simply chill out and enjoy the holiday.




Here is also Palais des Festivals et des Congrès which hosts Cannes Film Festival.





The walk of fame.

Cannes unique panorama-the perfect destination for people who really know how to enjoy themselves.


Finally after pleasure-filled hours we leave the city, its charm and elegance. Good spent time here simply makes us happy.