Quote: (07-04-2013 02:32 PM)Vorkuta Wrote:
I have only lived on the Cote d'Azur, I have never been to Paris or central France so I have to be careful in thinking that the south coast IS France. It may well be a law unto itself. Obviously it is wealthy and you are cocooned from real life there somewhat. No doubt if I had spent 2 months on the northern housing estates of Marseilles my opinions would be different but you can only comment on what you know.
I love France.
And I loved Cote d'Azur.
However, I don't know if my expectations were too high or what, but I wouldn't want to live there.
I actually like Biarritz (from what I remember) way more. You should check that out for sure.
As far as the Med goes, I think I also like coastal Spain more. I am racking my brain trying to think of any advantages of Nice over say Alicante.
I like Miami Beach a million times more. Hell, I think I even like Montreal more (although no beach).
Still, it is a phenomenal place.
I am glad I can cross it off my list.