Didn't want to leave, now I can't wait to return!
Review Submitted: August 12, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
This apartment is perfection, in my mind; perfectly renovated, quiet, and in the best location imaginable. Having coffee on the sea-facing terrace in the morning was indeed a treat. The Ponchettes are lovely little houses built for fishermen between 1750 and 1790. Ours had been modernized beautifully while retaining its fabulous bones. The bath was gorgeous, the beds super comfy, the lounge airy and comfortably furnished, and the air conditioning quiet.
One can walk down the street to the Cours Saleya to purchase the most beautiful local food I've ever seen. Or cross the street to the beach. Or stroll through Old Town and have a pastis. The possibilities are endless, and just out the door of the most adorable little house (it was plenty roomy for the four of us, though) I've ever had the pleasure to stay in.
The managing agent Sarah Jane, could not have been lovelier or more helpful.
Although the dining options are endless, my favorite meal was at Papayou on Rue de la Prefecture, about 2 blocks behind the apartment in Old Town. The menu is small but everything is really well-executed; it was also inexpensive. The owners apparently visit Southeast Asia every year, and although there are traditional Nicoise dishes on the menu, there are also spicy Thai dishes that were incredible.(the french seem to be afraid if chilis, so you have to ask).
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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