Itinerary
A note about location: None of the events are actually in downtown Nice - everything is about a 20 minute ride in one direction or another from town. But we’ve built plenty of free time into the itinerary so that you might explore Nice, proper, and we’ve put some recommendations on this site for you. We’ll also let you know during that free time, where we’ll be, in case you’d like to tag along. Please check back here as times may change slightly.
Thurs.
3:00 PM
Bienvenue! Pastis +Petanque
We’ll kick things off with our favorite tradition the day we arrive in Nice. After lunch on what we call “The Welcome Terrace” at the Paloux’s house, we need an activity to push through the jet lag, so we head over to the foot of the medieval village, St. Paul de Vence and sit at Café de la Place with a pastis to watch the old men play pétanque. This time we’ll play, too!
ADDRESS:
(10 minute drive or Uber ride from the rental villa)
Café de la Place
Place du Général de Gaulle
06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Parking: As you arrive at the foot of the village, on your right there will be a Fragonard perfume and gift shop. Just after that, right before the cafe, there is a road to the right with street parking.
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7:00 PM
Evening Free
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7:00 PM
Where we’ll be…
We’re stocking the rental villa with some BBQ items in advance so that everyone can just return to the house after pétanque and chill and BBQ and crash when the jet lag kicks in.
Fri.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
La Plage!
We’ll take you to one of our favorite private beaches for lunch and sunbathing.
ADDRESS:
(25 minute drive or Uber ride from the rental villa)
Plage Keller
1035 Chemin de la Garoupe
06600 Antibes
Lunch will be hosted by Marci & Bert! Merci Marci & Bert!
There is valet parking (12 euros)
We’ve reserved a lounge chair/umbrella/towel setup for everyone, please plan to pay for your individual chairs (37 euro) and drinks before/after lunch.
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6:00 PM
Evening Free
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8:30 PM
Where we’ll be…
We’ve made a reservation for a large group at our favorite pizza spot in downtown Nice on the main pedestrian road. After dinner we’ll take a leisurely stroll into Old Nice for a gelato at the best gelato spot in the old town, Fennochio. Let us know if you’d like to join us!
ADDRESS:
(20-25 minute drive or Uber ride from the rental villa)
La Taverne Masséna
25 Rue Masséna
06000 Nice
Parking: We recommend parking at the ‘Parking Palais de la Mediterranee’ parking lot which is a 5 minute walk from the restaurant. To get to this parking lot, use the address 3 Rue du Congrès 06000 Nice, the parking lot is just on the right.
Sat.
9:00 Am-5:00 PM
Morning Free
Enjoy the day to explore or relax before the big party!
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10:00 AM -6:00PM
Where we’ll be…
We’ll be getting ready for the big night for most of the day. We highlight walking around the iconic Cours Saleya open air market and perhaps making your way to Old Nice for a socca (traditional Nicoise chickpea crepe) for lunch at Lou Pilha Leva and walking around, shopping for spices and herbs, and getting lost in the streets of old Nice. If you have more time, grab a drink in the sunlight on one of the beaches along the Promenade like Castel or Ruhl Plage.
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6:30 PM (SHARP, PLEASE!)
La Fete!
Join us at La Chèvre D’Or for cocktails, a short celebratory village walk, and dinner overlooking the Mediterranean. Cocktail party attire.
ADDRESS:
(Full 45 minute Uber ride from the rental villa.)
La Chèvre D’Or
Rue du Barri
06360 Eze Village
We strongly recommend that you get there by Ubers. There is not a lot of parking at the hotel and the road is long, high up, curvy, and dark at night.
When you arrive at the bottom of the village there will be a barrier and security guard. Tell them you are going to La Chèvre D’Or and they will let you pass. When you arrive at the gate of La Chèvre D’Or, they will let the cars into the gate to drop you off.
It is a few degrees cooler at night in Eze Village, you may want to bring a shawl or light jacket for after the sun goes down.
We will be going on a short walk through the cobblestone village at the end of the cocktail hour. There are many stairs and the walk is not flat, please wear appropriate footwear or feel free to bring flip flops along.
Sun.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A la Piscine
Farewell paella pool party Chez Paloux.
ADDRESS:
(5 minute drive or Uber ride from the rental villa)
Chez Genevieve and Ernesto
535 Chemin des Caillades
06480 La Colle sur Loup
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