Living in Nice Without The Tourist Crowds
Roaming Retirement
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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...
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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
Living in Nice Without The Tourist Crowds
Roaming Retirement
11,783 views
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