If you're fortunate enough to be spending some time on the Cote d'Azur, why not infuse additional…read moreflavour and culture into your trip and go Italian for the day? Just along the coast from Nice and Menton lies the first Italian town, across the border in Liguria, (not Sicilia). It's easily accessible by train and a scenic journey along the coast via Monaco. Plan your trip for a Friday and you'll get the full-on experience of the bustling local market. When you arrive at the station (avoid coming by car as you'll have a nightmare parking) just follow the crowds straight down the main street and you'll soon sniff-out and spot the market. There's something here for everyone, from dedicated foodies to fashionistas. Worth keeping your wits about you as far as all the counterfeit designer bag, wallet and pen sellers are concerned though. Their products may look superficially tempting but they're not deeply convincing close-up and when the Italian police are in the mood to clamp-down, it's the tourists who bear the brunt with goods being confiscated and huge fines being imposed. Don't let that deter you from enjoying the authentic Italian market experience There are decent bargains here in cashmere knitwear, genuine Italian handbags, stylish floaty scarves; fabulous displays of fruit, veg, cheeses, antipasti, pasta and an awe-inspiring selection of alcohol. Shop and explore until you drop, or until the market closes: early to mid-afternoon. Then collapse at a beach-side bar or restaurant - Pesto Genovese originated nearby, so pasta is a good bet - before returning on the (most likely packed) train to France.