After our visit of the Cours Saleya yesterday, we walked along the Quai des Etats-Unis to the steps that lead to what is still called the Château, even though the fortification that gave it that name was destroyed in 1706. Still, this 300 foot hill is a very popular place, mostly because one has a truly spectacular view of the old town of Nice to the west;  the other side overlooks the harbor of Nice. The Greeks established a settlement on top of the hill in the 5th century BC and named it Nikaïa in honor of their goddess of victory, Nike. Over time, Nikaïa became Nice. Ruins of the old settlement are visible to this day. We sat down to enjoy a cappuccino in one of the two outdoor cafés on the Château before making our way back down.