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THE FRENCH RIVIERA: THE WORLD’S FIRST HOT SPOT
IS STILL HOT
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Join AAA Schuylkill County on our group tour!
Spotlight on the French Riviera
November 9th, 2019
Tour Nice, the sunny playground of the rich and famous. Explore Monaco and take in iconic sites such as the Casino of Monte Carlo and the Cathedral of Monaco. Travel to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the "Crown Jewel of the French Riviera." Discover the hilltop towns of Eze and St. Paul de Vence with beautiful vistas.
CALL (570) 622-4991, CLICK AAA.com or VISIT AAA Schuylkill County
340 South Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901
By John T. Garcia
Leave it to a travel writer to help make a place popular.
In the mid-1700s, after traveling through France and Italy with his wife, Scottish author Tobias Smollett wrote “Travels Through France and Italy,” describing in detail the natural beauty, personalities and diets of the regions.
His writings, especially about the French cities of Nice and Cannes, piqued the interest of the British well-to-do, who were looking for a change of scenery from the bitter winters. Then, once the railroad rolled into towns, tourism exploded, as royalty throughout Europe descended upon the beach cities.
Today, the French Riviera, or the Côte d’Azur (French for the coast of azure), greets more than 10 million tourists per year, second only to Paris as a French destination.
The French Riviera lies along the Mediterranean Sea in the southeast of France and includes Monaco. The largest city on the Riviera is Nice, but Monte Carlo and Cannes might be more well-known in different circles.
A key sight in Nice, France, is the Promenade des Anglais (Promenade of the English), a 4.3-mile walkway along the Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels). The city also features some ancient churches, representing architecture of various times. The Nice Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Reparata, was built in 1685; the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice, the largest church in Nice, was finished in 1868; and the Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral was completed in 1912.
Forget the Oscars; in May the motion picture industry turns its attention to Cannes, France, for the Cannes Festival, held annually since 1946. Like Nice, Cannes also has a beach boardwalk, the Promenade de la Croisette, but it is lined with palm trees, possibly a nod to its sister city, Beverly Hills, California. The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Provence showcases pieces from throughout history in
an 18th-century mansion, about the only home from that era that is open to the public.
Princess Grace. James Bond. Auto racing. These are things that come to mind when one thinks of Monaco. The world’s second-smallest country gained huge publicity when Prince Rainier III married American actress Grace Kelly in 1956. But auto racing fans knew of the country already since the Monaco Grand Prix, part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports, has been racing there since 1929. The harbor fills with luxury yachts on race weekend. And many Bond fans can duplicate the fictitious spy by trying their luck at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. But remember: Shaken, not stirred.
FREE DAILY BREAKFAST FOR TWO!
Located on the legendary Promenade des Anglais and close to Nice airport, Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée is a 5-star luxury hotel typical of the elegance and historical riches of the French Riviera. Experience a memorable stay, a few steps from the city center, with a view over the Mediterranean Sea.
3 Nights from $606
Package price is per person and includes:
• 3-night accommodations in a Queen Room
• Full breakfast each day • Hotel tax
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340 South Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901
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