Allison Coe

Allison says her friends know that she reads the Nice-Matin every day, so they do not have to. She is their "go-to gal" for local info. Now she writes the Best of Nice Blog to share what's going on in Nice.

Allison moved from Maui to Nice in the late 90’s with a sort of “Under the Tuscan Sun” vibe: post-divorce, no job, no connections, no apartment, no residency card, …and not even able to speak French! She says that her naiveté was outmatched by stubbornness, resourcefulness, and a whole lot of luck, and 16 years later, she is still in Nice and a local expert.

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The Golden Ring of Vintage Shopping in Old Nice

Allison Coe — June 14, 2016

Contributor blog post by Allison @Best of Nice: If you like vintage glamour, second-hand chic, discount designer duds and unique fashion finds, put on your shopping shoes and head to Old Nice. Here is a circuit over just a couple of blocks where bargain hunters will find their bonheur in boutiques ranging from vintage to retro thrift …

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Hot Spots – New Ways to Stay Web Connected in Nice

Allison Coe — June 8, 2016

Our need to stay connected has become insatiable… especially on vacation. Good news: after years in the digital dark ages, Nice is finally catching up to the modern world! After years of false starts, we finally have free 4G high-speed wifi all along the Promenade du Paillon, in Place Massena, Place Garibaldi, Cours Saleya, …