Nice in Nice

Went to Nice on the Cote D'Azur in France for the annual European Association of Hospital Pharmacy meeting.  Despite having been to the South of France for 7 years on holiday, we never made it to Cote D'Azur.  Nice itself was a pleasant town of faded glory.  Thankfully, the city had kept it old's buildings. 
On my arrival I went for a run along the seafront.  My hotel Radison Blu Nice was two miles from the centre. They have a strange etiquette of not acknowledging anyone as you run past them.  Quite odd, but then you would be like a nodding dog as their were dozens of runners.  Hotel was good and modern, but too far out from the city centre ~3miles. 
One day I went up to onto the hill on the seafront. Superb panoramic views, then a wander round the Jewish cemetry.  Walked through the old town, which was reminiscent of Agde.  Narrow streets and plenty of street markets.  It is amazing that a salt and pepper shop can actually thrive! Went to some excellent restaurants (details later). Presented a lecture on early discharge, and used audience voting technology.  Great to get live feedback.
Met some interesting people. A man my size who'd actually done an Ironman.  Impressive!
The flight back was a hassle as we were delayed 4 hours because of fog.  Not pleasant in a small airport, but managed to chat to an English lady from Oman for hours.  Arrived home at midnight - a 12 hour journey home.  You can only fly from Nice to Leeds from April.
I would definitely go again for a long weekend.