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Walking Tour of Nice's Cours Saleya Flower Market

From Kelby Carr, for About.com

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Let the real shopping begin!

Now that you know precisely what you want, hit the stands in earnest. Don't let the crowds intimidate you (if there are lots of people). Do like the French do, and make your way up to the vendor's table. Grab what you want, and put each item into the silver bowls sitting out. (For instance, put all bell peppers into one bowl, and all grapes into another). If there aren't enough bowls, just put everything into one bowl. As soon as you can make it your turn, hand the bowl to the seller behind the table. They will weigh your selections, and you can see the total price on the small display screen (which can be helpful if you lack fluency in French numbers). Hand over your cash, and wait for your change. If you need to use the restroom at any point, there is a (paid) public toilet about 1000 meters from the western start of the Cours Selaya. Follow the signs, and turn right at the underpass with the restroom sign.
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