Shockwave 3D

Nice and around
Here is a 3d version of Nice, Baie-des-Anges and the pre-Alps, using the 3D version of the Macromedia Shockwave plug-in. Use the keyboard to fly over Nice and the area. Use the Tab key (or Shift Tab) to quickly switch view points. >>> (784 K)

Nice town and hills
The town and surrounding hills. Use the Tab key (or Shift Tab) to quickly switch view points. >>> (516 K)

VRML 1.0 Map

To view this older VRML model of the coast from St-Laurent-du-Var to Monaco, you need a VRML 1.0 enabled browser. This one as been tested with Nestcape Live3D 1.0 plug-in, Cosmo Player et Cortona.

Ready, set... Go! (107 K)

If someone out there could provide me with an accurate Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the area, I could probably do a better version...

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