Everyday at about 11:59am a loud cannon goes off that is heard throughout Nice. It's sound is undeniable. For the first few days we ignored it but then our curiosity got the better of us. Apparently back in 1861 to respect the military tradition of the 'midday cannon shot', Sir Thomas Coventry-More, a Scottish visitor paid to have a cannon set up on Castle Hill. Legend has it that he used the cannon shot as a way of notifying his wife that he would be home for lunch soon and that was her cue to make sure that lunch was ready. In 1875, the city of Nice decreed that the cannon would continue to be sounded as a way to remind it's citizens of the importance of taking a break from their workday to enjoy and share a meal with friends and family. There goes that cannon....sorry I gotta run and get lunch ready before Nancy gets home!
Bon appetite
Sal
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