Nice, France Part II

On Saturday, we took a wonderful day tour with Azur Connection.  A friend from school recommended this company, and they did not disappoint!  We did the French Riviera day tour, which lasted from 9 til 6:30.  We also used Azur Connection for our airport transfer and couldn't have been happier.

First stop...some great views of Nice and the coastline.

Next stop...Fragonard Perfumeur.  This soap, perfume, and cosmetics factory is located in the quaint town of Eze.  We enjoyed learning about the distillation of perfumes and smelling all their scents.

Lots of Easter eggs and duck soaps ready for packaging

Eze is a hilltop town along the French Riviera.  We all loved the charming little streets winding up the hill.  The famous hotel Chateau de la Chevre Oro is situated in this medieval village.

Here are the "leavers."  Jenny and I are moving after 3 years in England together.

Next stop...Monaco.  This is a principality with its own palace.  This city-state is less than 1 square mile with 36,000 people.  When you hear Monaco or Monte Carlo, you probably think Formula One, casinos, tax haven and yachts.  And that is what we saw!

The Oceanographic Museum...

The church where Princess Grace was married.

Monaco was formed in the 1200s and ruled by the Grimaldi family.  This monk is Francois Grimaldi.

And on to Monte Carlo, with lots of fancy cars...

Next stop..."Billionaire's Bay" with the biggest yachts I've ever seen.

It was gorgeous to see the Alps in the background with the Mediterranean Sea.

Next, the town of St. Paul de Vence.  This medieval town is filled with art galleries, narrow walkways, cafe's, and shops.

What a fun weekend with wonderful friends!  We flew back early Monday morning and hit the ground running with school pick up and after school activities.  I'm very thankful for such a special travel opportunity!