Nice in early June

We went to Nice, on the French riviera, the first weekend in June. Longing for sun and shopping. We got both. 

Weekend advisers rating:

Hotel Massena: ☆☆☆☆

Shopping: ☆☆☆

Food: ☆☆☆

Location for shopping and sun: ☆☆☆☆☆

Overall impression of Nice in early June: ☆☆☆☆

Hotel Massena is located at Place Massena and is just a short walk from the old city and the pebble beach and shopping area in Nice, so it was the perfect base for our weekend. The cab ride from the airport was less than 30 euro (week day) and took approximately 15 min.

Hotel Massena was actually better than expected. It is not a new hotel, but the standard was still good. Good service and a really good breakfast buffet with: egg and sausages, toast, yogurt, cereal, rolls  and of course croissants.

The beach in Nice is easy to reach and the water is clear. Be aware that it is all pebbles and therefor it is nice to have beach sandals (especially for children and elderly). Remember sunscreen!

Scallops and fries is a typical dish in Nice. We tried it in the flower marked in the old city of Nice and is was absolutely delicous! If you´re going you just have to try it.

This beautiful and old patisserie is located in the old city. Every item was carefully presented and the old interior was intact.

Restaurant VILLADESTE is a 10 min stroll from Hotel Massena. It is an Italian restaurant and we were recommended their speciality - a rigatoni pot. It was really, really good! The service and interior was ok, however the rose wine (unfortunately I can´t remebmer the brand) was delicious.