Colin's stag
Created October 21, 2007, last updated October 21, 2007 .
After a typically rubbish English summer (ie enough sunshine to tan your little finger) we were treated to decent weather in Nice, France. The occasion was Colin's stag weekend which involved a group of twelve heading to the coast to eat, drink and be merry which is exactly what the doctor ordered! Friday afternoon found us throwing a disc around on the beach before heading into the touristy old town for evening beers.
We were staying at the Hotel Roosevelt which was very well located, and very affordable.
Nice beach
Nice beach
Nice beach
War memorial
Colin chills on the beach
Alex on the beach
Phil, Dave, and MJ
View from our balcony
View from our balcony
Saturday involved a trip to the local village of St Paul de Vence, a picturesque walled town filled with art galleries. We wandered through the cobbled streets before heading to Colombe D'or, a famous restaurant with a priceless collection of artwork donated by previous guests including Picasso and Matisse!
Following a long lunch in the sun we had a wine tasting to start the evening, then we headed for the centre of town to watch England beat France in the rugby World Cup. All in all a very enjoyable day!
The village entrance
The lovely cobbled streets of St Paul de Vence
The narrow streets of St Paul de Vence
The fountain at St Paul de Vence
A drinking water fountain
Picturesque doorway
African style door
Another nice doorway
Cobbled streets of St Paul de Vence
The motley crew
A lovely place of rest
The famous Colombe D'or
Eating on the sun terrace
Enjoying our meal
Col
Inside at Colombe D'or
Sunken seating at Colombe D'or
Wine tasting
The stag and friends
Colin soaks up the atmosphere at the Grand
The guys at the Grand
Col sipping beer at the end of the evening
Looking across Place Messina