How Long to Read Nice Uncovered

How Long Does it Take to Read Nice Uncovered?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read Nice Uncovered by Jeanne Oliver

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

See Nice as it's never been seen before in seven self-guided walking tours that reveal the true story of Nice. From the little-known stories behind Nice's best-known sights to secret places that would even surprise locals, Nice is finally "uncovered". In addition to all the major museums, monuments, churches and landmarks you'll discover the Old Town, chock full of secret sights including the oldest house in town, the oldest pharmacy in Nice, the tub where executioners once washed their hatchets, the wall where Catherine Segurane shocked the Turkish attackers, the palaces where Thomas Jefferson, Matisse and Napoleon Bonaparte stayed, how the Knights Templar (maybe) hid their treasure, the naughty "Adam and Eve" fresco and the tavern that inspired painter Raoul Dufy; Castle Hill on top of tunnels sunk in WWII, strewn with ancient ruins and towers, the former hotel where composer Hector Berlioz regained his mental health, the truth behind Nice's noontime cannon and the Cemetery's creepiest tombs; the Port with its former slave prison, stately 18th-century buildings, the sailor's church and a dog bar; Cimiez where gladiators fought, the Romans bathed and Queen Victoria held court; Nice's earliest movie set, a church with a skeleton and a Buddhist pagoda; the Promenade des Anglais built by the British, the hotel where philosopher Frederich Nietzsche stayed, where the legendary Casino de la Jetée once was, iconic hotels and the sordid history of the Palais Mediterranée; West Nice and the splendid Marble Palace, vast gardens, vanished estates and the eye-popping Gloria Mansions; the Promenade du Paillon with the Coulée Verte, the controversial Apollo statue, remarkable public sculptures, the little-known Eglise Le Voeu and the grandiose Place Garibaldi; the Quartier des Musiciens with landmark Belle Epoque and Art Deco buildings, the hotel where Chekhov and Lenin stayed, and the "Horror Hotel" of WWII Written by an insider, the walking tours include the local lore, legends and traditions that make up Nice's unique culture. And its easy to get around with meticulously-plotted directions and color maps. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jeanne Oliver is a professional travel writer who has been writing about France and European destinations for 25 years. She has written guidebooks for Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides. Currently she publishes two practical websites on the Cote d'Azur: frenchrivieratraveller.com and riviera-beaches.com. You're in the hands of an expert, so scroll up, click "buy" and let the adventure begin! You need more information? Go behind the scenes of Nice Uncovered at www.niceuncovered.com

How long is Nice Uncovered?

Nice Uncovered by Jeanne Oliver is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Nice Uncovered Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Nice Uncovered aloud.

What Reading Level is Nice Uncovered?

Nice Uncovered is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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