{"id":46833,"date":"2025-08-16T17:19:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T08:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linksboo.com\/ai-blog\/western-mediterranean-cruise-9-nights-11-days-travel-day-9-record-nice-linkboo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T13:24:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:24:06","slug":"western-mediterranean-cruise-9-nights-11-days-travel-day-9-record-nice-linkboo","status":"publish","type":"ai-blog","link":"https:\/\/linksboo.com\/en\/travel\/france\/nice\/opera-plage\/western-mediterranean-cruise-9-nights-11-days-travel-day-9-record-nice-linkboo\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Mediterranean Cruise 9 Nights 11 Days – Day 9: Nice & Monaco"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Travel Date: 2023.09.08 – 2023.09.18<\/p>\n

Destinations: Op\u00e9ra Plage<\/a>, Flower Market, Fountain of the Sun, L’Ovale, Blue Chair, Prince’s Palace of Monaco, Monaco Cathedral, Monte Carlo Casino, AC Hotel, COOP Supermarket<\/p>\n

Western Mediterranean Cruise 9 Nights 11 Days – Day 9<\/p>\n

\"Savona\"
Savona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Savona\"
Savona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\"Savona\"
Savona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finally, the day to disembark the cruise… We returned to the port of Savona.<\/p>\n

From here, we took a tour bus to Nice<\/a>! It took about 3 hours.<\/p>\n

\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The blue chair visible in the distance.<\/p>\n

I’m actually seeing this in person!<\/p>\n

More close-up photos are below \u314e\u314e<\/p>\n

Op\u00e9ra Plage<\/a><\/h2>\n

France<\/a> Nice<\/a> Op\u00e9ra Plage<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The beach called Nice<\/a>‘s Op\u00e9ra Plage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The sea color is so beautiful…<\/p>\n

It was a color I had never seen before.<\/p>\n

\"Neuf
Neuf Lignes Obliques<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A steel obelisk I saw while walking along the beach.<\/p>\n

It’s a monument commemorating the 150th anniversary of the merger of Nice<\/a> and France<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This was the meeting point, and we were given free time right away.<\/p>\n

\"Op\u00e9ra
Op\u00e9ra Plage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Op\u00e9ra
Op\u00e9ra Plage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Op\u00e9ra
Op\u00e9ra Plage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I uploaded many photos because the beach was so beautiful \u314e<\/p>\n

There was a restroom near the beach (it was probably paid).<\/p>\n

As expected of France<\/a>… the smell was so strong just by getting close that I couldn’t go in..<\/p>\n

I decided to wait until lunchtime…<\/p>\n

March\u00e9 Aux Fleurs Cours Saleya<\/h2>\n

Cr Saleya, 06300 Nice<\/a>, France<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Nice
Nice Outdoor Flower Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nice
Nice Outdoor Flower Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s famous for its flower market, so I went to see it, although I wasn’t particularly interested.<\/p>\n

The scent was nice.<\/p>\n

But it was so hot that I quickly glanced around and went into a souvenir shop \u314e<\/p>\n

\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I bought a magnet here and considered buying soap as a gift…<\/p>\n

(There were so many kinds, the scents were good, and the colors were pretty)<\/p>\n

I don’t think I bought it because I was worried it would get crushed in my suitcase…<\/p>\n

Fontaine du Soleil<\/h2>\n

3 Pl. Massena, 06300 Nice<\/a>, France<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Fountain
Fountain of the Sun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Fountain
Fountain of the Sun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"\"
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\"Fountain
Fountain of the Sun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Fountain of the Sun is right nearby.<\/p>\n

It’s close to the flower market.<\/p>\n

There were so many people that it felt like a meeting place!<\/p>\n

Still, there were no people at the photo spots \u314b\u314b<\/p>\n

\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nice
Nice City Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I saw a couple taking wedding photos on the street.<\/p>\n

It turned out that was the city hall building, and it’s a big event to get married there, so they take photos in front of the city hall!<\/p>\n

I clapped from afar and left.<\/p>\n

\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

L’Ovale<\/h2>\n

29B Rue Pastorelli, 06000 Nice<\/a>, France<\/a><\/p>\n

\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For lunch that day, we went to a France<\/a> restaurant.<\/p>\n

The lighting was a bit dim.<\/p>\n

\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pre-meal bread was chewy and delicious.<\/p>\n

\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Squid salad.<\/p>\n

It seemed to be balsamic dressing, but the sour taste was very strong.<\/p>\n

Still, the squid was delicious, so it went down well!<\/p>\n

\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"\"
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This was ros\u00e9 pasta with fried fish and squid on top.<\/p>\n

It was a bit greasy, so I mainly ate the toppings \u314e\u314e<\/p>\n

\"L'Ovale\"
L’Ovale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This was tiramisu for dessert.<\/p>\n

The cream was rich and sweet, so it was delicious.<\/p>\n

The best dessert…<\/p>\n

I thought the waffle cookie on top was nuts and didn’t eat it,<\/p>\n

but by chance, the cookie I bit into went so well with it that it was delicious!<\/p>\n

\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These are figs that a companion bought at the market.<\/p>\n

They bought a lot and shared them with me.<\/p>\n

The skin was so ripe that it was almost mushy,<\/p>\n

so it was much sweeter and more delicious than the figs I ate in Korea.<\/p>\n

Still, it wasn’t something I wanted to eat more than 2 of \ud83d\ude17<\/p>\n

\"Nice
Nice Beachside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nice
Nice Blue Chair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Nice
Nice Blue Chair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The famous blue chair in Nice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I don’t know why it’s famous, but it’s pretty\u314b<\/p>\n

\"Nice\"
Nice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I don’t know what kind of game was being played, but everyone was wearing uniforms and yelling.<\/p>\n

It didn’t seem like soccer, and they told me what game it was, but I can’t remember..<\/p>\n

\"Road
Road to Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Road
Road to Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

A place with a very beautiful view on the way to Monaco.<\/p>\n

The road winds around, so drivers don’t usually go there,<\/p>\n

but we were lucky to have a kind driver who agreed to the tour guide’s request!<\/p>\n

Nice looked really beautiful from the high vantage point.<\/p>\n

\"Road
Road to Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

When we arrived in Monaco, it suddenly started raining heavily.<\/p>\n

I had left my umbrella on the bus, and there wasn’t enough time to go back and get it,<\/p>\n

so I had to choose between touring in the rain or waiting.<\/p>\n

It was pouring rain, but I decided to get wet because I didn’t want to miss seeing it.<\/p>\n

\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

On the way to the Prince’s Palace of Monaco.<\/p>\n

Took a photo at a scenic spot~<\/p>\n

It was taken quickly while the rain was lighter.<\/p>\n

Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/h2>\n

Monaco 98015 Monaco-Ville<\/p>\n

\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What I saw from the cliff on the way to Monaco earlier was the Prince’s Palace of Monaco.<\/p>\n

\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

A statue in front of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco.<\/p>\n

I listened to the explanation but don’t remember it.<\/p>\n

\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

There were guards standing.<\/p>\n

\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

There were also barricades set up because it was an event day.<\/p>\n

\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Prince's
Prince’s Palace of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

Monaco Cathedral<\/h2>\n

4 Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro, 98000 Monaco, Monaco<\/p>\n

\"Monaco
Monaco Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

The Monaco Cathedral, which we could see on the way back to the meeting point from the Prince’s Palace.<\/p>\n

We were short on time, so we only looked at it from the outside.<\/p>\n

\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

Photos taken while sightseeing on the way \u314e\u314e<\/p>\n

It was interesting to see a ship that looked like it was from One Piece passing by far out at sea.<\/p>\n

Monte Carlo Casino<\/h2>\n

Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco, Monaco<\/p>\n

\"Monte
Monte Carlo Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monte
Monte Carlo Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monte
Monte Carlo Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monte
Monte Carlo Casino<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

The casino that saved Monaco…<\/p>\n

We visited the Monte Carlo Casino.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, I lost about 30 euros on the slot machines \u314e<\/p>\n

Photography is prohibited inside, so I took a picture with the statue in front of the entrance.<\/p>\n

\"Monte
Monte Carlo Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monte
Monte Carlo Casino<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

Large casino roulette game.<\/p>\n

You can move bets with large chips \u314b<\/p>\n

Of course, this is not a place where actual games are played.<\/p>\n

\"Monte
Monte Carlo Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

Monaco.<\/p>\n

A vending machine located at the entrance of the building leading to the casino.<\/p>\n

It was raining a lot and I was cold, so I had a warm cup of coffee.<\/p>\n

While waiting for the bus, there were people who looked like delinquents around.<\/p>\n

There were too many, so it was a bit scary \u314e<\/p>\n

\"Monaco\"
Monaco<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

AC Hotel by Marriott Genova<\/h2>\n

C.so Europa, 1075, 16148 Genova GE, Italy<\/p>\n

\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

We moved to Genoa and stayed overnight for the next day’s schedule.<\/p>\n

It took nearly 3 hours from Monaco, so I slept soundly and arrived!<\/p>\n

\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

The room looks like this.<\/p>\n

The room was wider than the hotel in Milan we stayed at on the first day,<\/p>\n

but there were no slippers, and the floor was cold, so my feet were freezing \u3160<\/p>\n

This is why countries without ondol (floor heating)… Tsk!<\/p>\n

\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

Western-style dinner at the hotel.<\/p>\n

Pre-meal bread and cheese powder.<\/p>\n

There were two types of water: still and sparkling.<\/p>\n

\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

I don’t know the exact name, but it tasted like<\/p>\n

bulgogi pasta!<\/p>\n

It had a familiar taste, so it was delicious.<\/p>\n

\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

This is the main dish of beef and wedge potatoes.<\/p>\n

I think they called it steak, but it was sliced like ham, which was interesting.<\/p>\n

The taste was… just okay.<\/p>\n

\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

Pudding for dessert.<\/p>\n

It was covered in syrup and sweet, so I liked it.<\/p>\n

But it was too sweet, so I couldn’t finish it \u314e<\/p>\n

Coop<\/h2>\n

C.so Europa, 1079, 16148 Genova GE, Italy<\/p>\n

\"Genoa
Genoa Coop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Genoa
Genoa Coop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Genoa
Genoa Coop<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

We came to see the supermarket nearby that stays open late.<\/p>\n

Just in case we needed anything, I bought masks,<\/p>\n

and my mom bought some cosmetics as gifts.<\/p>\n

The line at the checkout was quite long, so I used the self-checkout and paid myself.<\/p>\n

English translation was available, so it was easier to use than I expected!<\/p>\n

But when I was leaving, the door wouldn’t open, and I was flustered.<\/p>\n

It was a system where you had to scan the barcode on your receipt to open the door.<\/p>\n

I stood around for about 5 minutes until someone told me \u314b\u314b\u314b<\/p>\n

\"Genoa
Genoa AC Hotel<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

My stomach wasn’t full from dinner, and I wanted to finish the cup noodles I brought,<\/p>\n

so I had a late-night snack. My mom had corn soup \u314e<\/p>\n

They said we could ask for hot water at the cafeteria on the first floor,<\/p>\n

but if you’re Korean, you’d be frustrated to death… It took about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

There’s a hot water lever right in front, but the person in front was taking forever to make drinks…<\/p>\n

It’s unavoidable because the culture is different, but it was a moment when I missed Korea \u314e<\/p>\n