If you ever find yourself with an afternoon to kill in Nice, one of the countless lovely ways to do it is to take a short, steep walk up the "Colline du Chateau." Once upon a time there was a real castle here, but that has been gone since the early 1700s, and now the area has been transformed into a lovely park with a few ruins and spectacular views overlooking Nice's Baie des Anges. The castle ruins are on a rocky outcrop wedged right in between Nice's port and the old city ("Vieille Ville"), making this this perfect outing to combine with a stroll through either neighborhood -- plus a gelato, of course!
Panoramic view of Nice, looking inland with hills in the distance.
Overlooking Vieille Ville, the Promenade des Anglais, and the Baie des Anges from the top of the hill.
The winding streets of Vieille Ville.
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