Nice - not so

[audi321]

It s about 20 years since I last visited Nice and I always had fond memories of the city.

However I ve just got back from a few days there and god it has changed for the worse.

If I were to sum it up based on my recent trip, it seems just too full . There s just people and cars everywhere. I don t remember it being so built up (hardly any open space at all other than the prom, but even that has a 3 lane dual carriageway (so 6 lanes!) running the length of it. Everyone drives like an absolute idiot, scooters everywhere being annoying and people just generally don t seem very happy. It also seemed very run down in parts (yes I know most cities do, but it seemed almost everywhere.

Won t be going back in a hurry. Did I pick a bad week or can anyone else relate?

Edited by audi321 on Wednesday 20th May 23:15

[Huzzah]

That's a shame. 18yrs since I've been always loved it.

[Thundersports]

Go to Menton instead.

[Stu R]

Was just there, it's definitely suffering from overcrowding and congestion more than I remember, and there's some sketchy bits, but tons going on. It's not somewhere I like to stay, but still worth the odd day or two here and there IME. I prefer it later in the year when the crowds are a down a bit.

Antibes is my go to spot, Menton is lovely too.

[timberman]

it's been 10 years since we were last there

we didn't stay in the city but caught the bus from nearby St Paul de Vence where we spent a very enjoyable week travelling the area

I remember it being a very bright and vibrant city with lots to see and do,

there were a few areas that felt a little unsafe with some dodgy looking people hanging around but mostly it seemed a pretty relaxed and friendly place to visit,

I also really enjoyed Antibes and Cannes

It's a place I've always fancied going back to so would be a shame if it's gone downhill a lot

Edited by timberman on Thursday 21st May 09:45