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Marseille and Côte d’Azur: the famous hotel Negresco. The Negresco hous- today its inhabitants are still called “Phocaeans”.
es a collection of artworks and antique furniture
Modern and Contemporary consisting of more than 6,000 items. Pastis is the official drink of Marseille, it is an an-
iseed liqueur that is drunk diluted with water. It
Architecture The cuisine of Nice is very different from the rest was invented by Paul Ricard in 1932 to compen-
sate for the ban on the use of absinthe as it was
of France, it is a cuisine influenced by the differ-
4 days ent ethnic groups that have always been present considered toxic.
in the city. The specialty of Nice is Socca, a kind of
1st Day: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin- Nice (km. 25) focaccia prepared with chickpea flour. In Marseille one of the most typical dishes is the
Arrival early in the afternoon in Roque- “Bouillabaisse”, a fish soup served with bread
brune-Cap-Martin. Here you can admire the plac- If you love olive oil, we recommend you to have and vegetable sauce. Another typical local dish is
es of le Corbusier. The visit starts with the Villa lunch at Oliviera, located north of the old town, the tapenade, an appetizer made with anchovies,
E1027, a villa designed in 1926 by the Irish furni- here you can taste many local dishes, and com- olives, capers and garlic.
ture designer Eileen Gray , who was also given a bine each dish with a specific oil, the restaurant is We suggest an evening in Marseille in the area
stylistic contribution by her lover Jean Badovici, also a shop that sells local olive oil of high quality. of the Old Port, one of the most picturesque ar-
the villa was designed as a symbol of their love. eas of the city. A must are its Jazz bars. We rec-
The architect Le Corbusier, a friend of Badov- In the port area you can enjoy a sweet break ommend the Venture, restaurant and Jazz club Business Proposals in France
ici’s, visited the house several times after the at Confiserie Florian. In this workshop Florian where you can feel the atmosphere of the 50s.
two lovers separated, but unable to buy the transforms fruits and flowers into exquisite con-
villa he bought a small property nearby where fectionery products. You will find chocolate can- - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
he built his Cabanon de vacances. The Caba- dy fruits and candied flowers. A free guided tour is closely linked to the city of Marseille, the novel
non is very small in size, just 15 square meters, and a tasting session are available here. begins with the main character who returns to
built according to the dictates of the Modulor, the city and continues with the character who is
where each element is reduced to the essen- Marsiglia - Marseille imprisoned in the Chateau d’If , which stands on
tial, according to the concept that a man on a small island in front of the city.
vacation needs very little, only bed services a
roof and the view of the sun shining on the sea. 4th Day: Marseille - Saint-Paul de Vence ( km.
After the Villa E1027 , and the Cabanon the day 194)
ends with a visit to the tomb of Le Corbusier Departure for the return journey, with a stop
and his wife at the cemetery of Saint Pancrace. in Saint-paul de Vence. Starting with a walk in
Departure for Nice. the historic center of Saint-Paul de Vence, it is
Curiosity: - The term Cote d’Azur refers to the a small and charming medieval village, with ro-
Mediterranean coast between Menton and Cas- mantic squares, spectacular views of the val-
sis, the name comes from the intense blue color ley, paved streets full of shops and ateliers.
of its sea. It owes its fortune to the mild climate, Many artists and intellectuals are living here,
the beauty and variety of the landscapes and the with at least 60 art galleries and workshops.
richness of the vegetation. The capital is the city Continue with a visit to the Maeght Founda-
of Nice. tion. This architectural complex was complete-
ly designed and financed by Margherite and
Not to be missed in Nice is the famous flower Aime Maeght, with the aim of creating a pres-
market which takes place from Tuesday to Sun- tigious space that focuses on modern art. In-
day on the Cours Saleya . Here you will also find side you can admire works by Miro’, Braque,
food stalls where you can buy souvenirs at rea- 3rd Day: Nice-Marseille (km. 207) Chagall , Giacometti and many other artists.
sonable prices such as lavender bags and Mar- A day dedicated to the visit of Marseille with The construction of the building was entrusted to
seille soaps. particular attention to its main modern at- José Luis Sert, but there were also contributions
tractions. The starting point is the Vieux Port, from other artists in areas of the complex, such
In February an important Carnival takes place, from where you can see the church of No- as the Giacometti courtyard, the Mirò maze, the
second in Europe to that of Venice, in this peri- tre Dame de la Garde in the distance, which wall mosaics by Chagall.
od for 15 days the city paints itself with colors. stands on a nearby hill overlooking the city.
Every year this event attracts over 600 thousand Not to be missed in the area of the old port is Curiosity: - Throughout the 20th century, actors,
spectators. The peculiarity of the Carnival floats the Norman Foster Pavilion, it is a mirror stain- painters and writers made Saint-Paul de Vence an
of Nice is that they are entirely decorated with lo- less steel roof, the surface reflects everything active cultural center. In the ‘50s and ‘60s Saint-
cal flowers and during the event the masked girls that is located near with an optical illusion that Paul was transformed into a wonderful film set,
throw flower petals from the floats. makes all things that move underneath float. in which the stars of the seventh French and for-
Then you pass in front of Stefano Boeri’s Villa eign art met. The presence of Jacques Prévert in
2nd Day: Nice Méditerranée, a white building with a large part the town for fifteen years helped to attract many
Brief overview of the center of Nice after which of the upper floor cantilevering out to form a cov- directors. Marc Chagall also lived here for many
the tour will continue with the modern buildings er over the water basin below. This is the site of years.
of the city. a congress center.
Visit of MAMAC: The Museum of Modern and In the afternoon you can visit the MUCEM Walking through the cities of the Cote d’Azur you
Contemporary Art, built in 1990, is a neoclassi- (Museum of European and Mediterranean will surely find some squares where there are
cal style building with 4 square towers 30 meters Civilizations), designed by the architect Rudy locals playing Petanque, a sport similar to Italian 251
high and covered with white Carrara marble. Ricciotti, consisting of 2 square-based paral- boules, but with different rules. If you want you
Inside the museum there are important works lelepipeds inserted one inside the other. The can also make a visit to the “Boule Bleue”, the last
from the late ‘50s to the present day and impor- structure is covered by a particular embroidery remaining bowls factory, which is located in the
tant artists such as Andy Warhol and Yves Klein. that decorates the entire facade, which cre- city of Marseille.
The visit continues with the Chagall Museum ates intricate play of light and shadow, almost
opened when the artist was still alive, founded by a projection of the rough and irregular seabed. For a group visiting the Côte d’Azur, a must-see
the artist’s desire to bring together in one place The day ends with a visit to the Docks, old nine- is a visit to the Casino de Monte Carlo , famous
his most important piece of 17 biblical artworks. teenth-century port warehouses which, thanks not only for its Formula 1 GP, where the cars pass
Curiosity: The Promenade des Anglais , the to a restoration project, now are home to bars, right outside near the gardens, but also for the
promenade of Nice, seems almost endless with restaurants, shops and houses. films about the most beloved secret agent of cin-
its seven kilometers from the port to the airport, Curiosity: - in French, Marseille is nicknamed the ema : James Bond.
now a favorite place for lovers of jogging, rollers cité phocéenne (Phocaean city), because it was
and biking. Here you can’t miss a stop in front of founded by Greek sailors from Phocea, and even

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