Living in Nice Without The Tourist Crowds
We almost chose a different neighborhood entirely. When we signed our lease in Nice's Port area, we weren't sure we'd made the right call. A year later? It's become our favorite surprise of living in France. In this video, we're taking you on a real neighborhood tour of the port area of Nice — the side of this beautiful city that most tourists never see. This is everyday life here: the local restaurants, the quiet beaches, the coastal hiking trail, the transportation that gets you everywhere without a car, and the rhythm of a life that actually feels like home. If you're dreaming about retiring abroad — or you're in the middle of planning your move to France — this one's for you. What we cover: What it really feels like to live in Nice's port neighborhood Local restaurants, shops, and daily life (no tourist traps) Transportation: tram, bus, train — getting around without a car The beaches and coastal hiking trail to Villefranche What we wish we'd known before choosing a neighborhood in Nice Thinking about retiring to France? Drop your biggest question in the comments — we read every one. 🗺️ Watch next: • The Unexpected Things We Miss About Living... ❤️If this video helped you, please hit Like and Subscribe and help this content reach others. Timestamps: 00:00 — We had doubts 01:52 — First impressions 02:59 — Daily life 04:00 — Getting around 05:11 — The beaches 05:57 — The coastal hikes 06:39 — What we really think after a year Roaming Retirement documents our move from Texas to Nice, France — and everything we've learned about retiring abroad. #RetireAbroad #NiceFrance #RetirementAbroad #LivingInFrance #ExpatLife #RoamingRetirement #FranceRetirement #NiceNeighborhood #RetireInFrance #ExpatsInFrance

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