Tete Carree
In 2002, French sculptor Sacha Sosno unveiled his newest work Nice. Called Tete Carree aka Thinking Inside the Box, the massive 85 foot sculpture is a giant cube resting on a person’s chin.
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I’ve seen the Tete Carree explained as a library and, alternatively, as library administrative offices. Either way, as of this writing, the building is closed for renovations. However, viewing the giant square head from street level or from the adjacent garden is a thought provoking experience.
How to get Nice
Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE) has direct flights to most major cities in Europe as well several in North America, the Middle East, and northern Africa. A tram links the airport to the city center.
High speed trains connect Nice and Marseille (about 2.5 hours). A trip to Paris is almost 6 hours. However, this is expected to be reduced to under 4 hours when the LGV Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur line is completed (expected in 2035).
About the Author
Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides to France, including one for Nice. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.