How to Enjoy the Marche aux Fleurs in Nice, France
Marche aux Fleurs translates to "flower market" in English and the Marche aux Fleurs does not fail to deliver on the promise of its title. Located in the main market square of Nice, the capital city of the French Riviera, the market offers row upon row of stunningly vivid flowers. Even if you're not planning to buy, it's worth your time to visit the market, which will most likely be one of the most memorable you'll see in France.
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Browse the market. Head to the Cours Saleya location of the market and spend time wandering around, seeing the variety of plants and flowers available for sale. This has been the largest flower market on the Riviera since the 1800s. You'll be surprised by the sheer scope of choices available. There are large vibrant flowers, small, delicate blooms, house plants, potted trees and more. The market is a jumble of jasmine, violets, roses, carnations, birds of paradise and jonquils, all perfuming the air with their luscious scents.
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Buy flowers. After you have taken a good look around the market and seen all that is offered, choose a bouquet for yourself or a friend. Whether you're looking for a hostess gift or just a pretty spray of flowers to place in a drinking glass to brighten your hotel room, this is the place to search for it. You'll find that prices here are much more reasonable than at a florist shop, and some of the vendors are open to bargaining over prices.
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Take pictures.The bright, beautiful colors of the flowers arranged artfully beneath pretty striped awnings makes the Marche aux Fleurs one of the Nice's most picturesque scenes. The distinctly European flavor of the market makes it a perfect spot for picture taking and will bring back fond memories of your trip as you browse through the photos months later when you're back at home.
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Ship some flowers. If you spot a bouquet or potted plant that would be ideal for a friend or relative that's not with you in Nice, don't dismay. The flowers at the March aux Fleurs can be shipped all over the world.
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Grab a bite to eat. Take a moment from your flower shopping to pop into one of the restaurants along Cours Saleya. The well-loved local specialty socca, a type of crepe made from chickpeas, is especially good at La Cambuse restaurant.
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