When I first sat down to research and write this book in late 2019 I had no idea what a journey it would be. First of all I hadn’t realized that so much information about Nice’s highlights was deeply buried in archives. Such time and patience to dig it out! It makes sense though. Ever since the 18th century Nice has promoted itself as a “sun and fun” destination. Who would come to such a beautiful spot just to wander the streets and soak up history? Perhaps you? My goal is to give readers a new appreciation for Nice’s rich culture and complex history. Since writing the book I see my town with a fresh perspective and I hope you will too.
The Great Pandemic posed other challenges as we cycled through a series of “confinements” and “liberations”. Museums, churches and libraries would suddenly close and then unexpectedly open. For a mercifully short while we were barely allowed to leave the house which is a serious obstacle to planning a walking tour! Yet as travel to other lands was curtailed, I found that doing a deep dive into my home town gave me the sense of discovery and excitement that I would normally get from foreign travel. If you can’t travel far, travel where you are.
On the pages of this website, I’ll be presenting a behind-the-scenes look at the walking tours outlined in the book including photos, tips, observations and even a few “unsolved mysteries” for your consideration. Perhaps you’ve come across sights I’ve (somehow) missed? Don’t hesitate to let me know in the Comments section on each page. And don’t forget to subscribe to my blog for updates about the book and the sights contained therein.
Hello Jeanne just a note of appreciation for your ‘Nice Uncovered’ book of walks. We managed 2 of them, what a fabulous way to spend a morning. Learned lots, marvelled at the sometimes lesser known sights, and loved the maps. Wonderful work, wishing you every success. Chris and Heather
Hi Chris and Heather,
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the walks and the maps. Two down, five to go! 🙂
just back from Nice and these “walks” provided so much interest and little gems which would otherwise be so difficult to find. BUT BUT all of us who at birth have “normal” eyesight (which is nearly all of us ) I can tell you, from professional experience and common knowledge, from about the age of 45 reading spectacles will be required.This is absolutely inevitable.The maps in the book are useless not that they are inaccurate but just way to small print to be able to read them even with reading glasses. Take the “old town map” as an example, minute print on one third of the page. This was a definite downside for us. Otherwise thoroughly enjoyed 3 of the walks and plan to go back next year to see what we missed this year. Howard Carter
Thanks for your feedback Howard! I’ve taken action and made the maps bigger.