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George & Audrey DeLange
August 1999.

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Nice or in Italian, Nizza or Nizza Marittima, is a city in southern France located on the Mediterranean coast, between Marseille, France, and Genoa, Italy. Nice is a major tourist resort on the French Riviera (C�te d'Azur). It is the old capital city of the County of Nice (Comt� de Nice). When we visited Nice, we found the Promenade to be a wonderful place to visit. Unfortunatly, the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France was the target of a horrible attack by ISIS on July 15, 2016; killing many people and injuring hundreds of others. Nice has a Mediterranean climate and in the summer when we were there it was hot and dry. Not at all unfamilier to us, since we are from Arizona. While, it has many tourist aminities, we did not find Nice to be that great of a tourist place and we did not stay. In general it was simply too crowded to be interesting. We prefer the less crowded beaches of Mexico. Lyon also spelled Lyons, is a city in east-central France in the region of the Rh�ne-Alpes. Lyon is a major center of business, situated between Paris and Marseille, and has a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy . The residents of the city are called Lyonnais. Lyon forms the second-largest metropolitan area in France after that of Paris Lyon is the capital of the Rh�ne d�partement, and also the capital of the Rh�ne-Alpes r�gion. The city is known for its many historical and architectural landmarks and it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as the silk capital of the world. The city is known as the culinary capital of France. It also hosts numerous international headquarters such as Interpol. The Rh�ne and Sa�ne rivers that converge to the south of Lyon forming a peninsula. This tour also went through some of the Tuscany Region of Italy. The Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is Italian wine from the Tuscany region. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Tuscany is also known for the dessert wine Vin Santo, made from a variety of the region's grapes. Tuscany has thirty-three Denominazioni di origine controllata (DOC) and nine Denominazioni di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG). In the 1970s a new class of wines known in the trade as "Super Tuscans" emerged. These wines were made outside DOC/DOCG regulations but were considered of high quality and commanded high prices. Many of these wines became cult wines. If you are a wine connoisseur, then this region is a "must visit!" We were first there in August of 1999.

Getting to Nice or Lyon: The most direct way is by air. The Nice C�te d'Azur Airport (French: A�roport Nice C�te d'Azur) (IATA: NCE, ICAO: LFMN) is located 3.2 NM (5.9 km; 3.7 mi) southwest of Nice, in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. The airport is located 7 km (4 mi) west of the city center, and it is the principal port of arrival for passengers to the C�te d'Azur. It is the third most important airport in France after the Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Orly Airport, both in Paris. Due to its proximity to the Principality of Monaco, it also serves as that city-state's airport, with helicopter service linking the city of Monaco and the airport. Some airlines market Monaco as a destination via of the Nice Airport. There are numerous flights & hotels to the Nice or Lyon area. There are several Guided Tour Agencies offering standard city, and historical tours of Nice or Lyon and the surrounding area. After arranging your flight we would suggest getting your hotel and then letting them arrange tours of the area for you. If you call the hotels Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you. We do this all the time. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem doing it this way! We have links to Priceline.com on our page so that you can arrange your flight and hotel in the Nice or Lyon area. Special Note - To Arrange Tours: A New Way To Arrange Your Tours Has Become Popular. It makes the process of getting a tour easy, and timesaving for you. It also is almost always less expensive. In most cases when you are at an attraction, you will be escourted to the front of the line, and be given special treatment. It is viator.com. They can do all of the work for you and get you into some awesome tours of the various attractions. Here is a link to viator.com where you can arrange many special tours in Italy, or France. Find and book Italy tours and activities on Viator.com. Book ahead to save time and money!

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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tuscany from Siena - $278.69 Admire the gorgeous landscapes of Tuscany from above on this 1-hour hot air balloon flight from Siena! This thrilling hot air balloon ride takes you up 2,000 feet (609 meters) over the rolling hills, classic Italian villas, imposing castles and sprawling vineyards and olive groves of the Tuscan countryside. Toast to this unforgettable experience with a glass of sparkling wine upon landing.

Small-Group Tuscany Wine Country Day Trip from Rome Including Wine Tasting - $200.66 Embark on a tantalizing journey around Tuscany's wine country on this day trip from Rome. Traveling in a luxury minivan with an expert driver-guide, visit the postcard-perfect towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, where you'll savor the region's revered wine, including the ruby-red Vino di Nobile, during two guided tastings. After a light lunch of cured meat, cheese and bruschetta, visit the UNESCO-listed Sant' Antimo Abbey and enjoy free time in Pienza, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Numbers limited to eight people per minivan, ensuring a small-group experience.

Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti and Monteriggioni Small-Group Tuscany Day Trip - $189.51 Spend a day discovering Tuscany's unspoiled hill towns, cities and countryside on a day trip from Florence! The breathtaking area is home to Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Pisa and the wine region of Chianti ' all sites visited on the tour. Enjoy walking tours of each town, and admire architectural gems such as Siena Duomo. After lunch and a wine tasting at a Chianti estate, spend the afternoon seeing two UNESCO World Heritage sites: San Gimignano Old Town and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience.

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