🇫🇷 Nice for Beginners: Angel Bay’s Best Spots + Old Town Walkthrough

🌊 Angel Bay (Baie des Anges) - Must-See! 1️⃣ Castle Hill (Colline du Château): Free panoramic views! Morning = soft light + fewer crowds. Elevator entrance: 📍 Rue des Ponchettes (search "Ascenseur du Château"). 2️⃣ "I LOVE NICE" Sign: On Promenade des Anglais—best light in the AM. 3️⃣ Blue Chairs (Les Chaises Bleues): Iconic beach props—sit or lean for the perfect shot! ⛱️ 4️⃣ "Jellyfish Sea": Best light: before 10 AM or after 4 PM. 5️⃣ Promenade des Anglais: Stroll/cycle past the pink-domed Hôtel Negresco. 🎨 Old Town (Vieux Nice) - A Color Explosion! 1️⃣ Cours Saleya Market: By day: flowers & produce 💐; Mondays = antique market! 2️⃣ Maze of Alleys: Pastel walls (mint, peach, butter yellow!) + vines + quirky doors = 📸 goldmine. 3️⃣ Fenocchio Gelato: 100+ flavors—try lavender or rose! Eat by the fountain at Place Rossetti. 🍦 4️⃣ Place Rossetti: Baroque Sainte-Réparate Cathedral glows at dusk. ⛪ 🚶♀️ 1-Day Efficient Route: ☀️ Morning: Castle Hill elevator → Panoramic photos (1 hr) → "I LOVE NICE" sign → Blue chairs + Promenade walk. 🍽️ Lunch: Cours Saleya market → Niçoise salad or Fenocchio gelato. 🌇 Afternoon: Wander Old Town alleys → Place Rossetti (coffee break). 🌅 Evening: Sunset at Promenade des Anglais → "blue hour" photos! #NiceFrance #FrenchRiviera #TravelGuide #AngelBay #OldTownNice