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Flowers: the new Biennial of Arts blossoms in Nice this summer

Art blooms in Nice all summer long The Biennale des Arts of Nice has been a recurring cultural and artistic event in the city since 2013. As the Côte d'Azur capital aspires to become European Capital of Culture in 2028, it is hosting this Biennial for the fifth time this year. After A Summer fo ...

13
June
2022

Triathlon: Nice will host the Ironman World Championships

Worlds move from Hawaii to Nice The World Triathlon Championships have so far been held in the Hawaiian city of Kona in the Pacific Ocean, which is the historic home of triathlon. But they will soon change the setting as Kona will share the honor of being the host city for these worlds with Nice in ...

24
Jan
2023

The Old Nice and its history

Presentation The Vieux Nice, which is a typical neighborhood popular with tourists, is located between the Castle Hill to the east and Place Masséna to the west. It is bordered by the Quai des Etats-Unis and the waterfront to the south and Place Garibaldi to the north. This neighborhood is ser ...

16
Oct
2008

Carnival of Nice

traditions The etymology of the word Carnival is 'carne levare ', which literally means 'to remove the flesh'. Since the Middle Ages, the people of Nice, before fasting for 40 days and to better celebrate this cheerful period, enjoyed a fat, rich and copious cuisine and let themselves go to all ex ...

23
Jan
2007

The Victoria Palazzo in Nice: a luxury senior residence

An innovative concept The Victoria Palazzo residences that have just opened in Nice and Marseille are a new concept of serviced residences developed by the Réside Études Group for independent seniors. With its experience in this field, with more than thirty Les Girandières residences, the Ré ...

26
July
2017

Christmas in Nice: a market on Place Masséna and many activities

Christmas in Nice No need to change hemisphere to spend the end-of-year holidays in the sun... The weather is just as mild on the Côte d'azur where many communes offer a whole program of animations and a Christmas market. The City of Nice does not escape this avalanche of illuminations and fest ...

09
Dec
2014

Nice Music Live : the new musical event in Nice

A summer of music in Nice Nice is not lacking in musical events of all kinds, starting with its now unmissable Nice Jazz Festival! However, the City of Nice, in partnership with Adam, has decided to program a second musical event in a completely different register in the wake of its jazz festiva ...

17
July
2015

Côte d'Azur: the city of Nice becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

International recognition The inscription of the city of Nice on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a 'winter resort city of the Riviera' is a tremendous recognition for the architectural, landscape and urban heritage of the Côte d'Azur capital. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, described UN ...

28
July
2021

Valentine's Day in Nice: 5 places to visit with your partner

1- The Castle Hill The first romantic spot for couples who chose to spend Valentine's Day in Nice is the Castle Hill. Despite its name, there is no longer a castle to admire on top of this hill. But this place is still a must-see for enjoying an extraordinary view of the Bay of Angels. Whether y ...

13
Feb
2023

The Queernaval: Nice's free gay carnival

Gay-friendly atmosphere in Nice During its first edition on February 27, 2015, Lou Queernaval, the first and only gay carnival in France, attracted 15,000 people to the famous Place Masséna. Our city, world-renowned for its carnival, was best positioned to organize this event, confirming its "gay ...

10
Feb
2016

Studio Harcourt L'Art de la Lumière : a photo exhibition in Nice

istakable signature, is at the heart of the exhibition Studio Harcourt L'Art de la Lumière presented at the Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre in Nice from February 4 to May 22, 2022. Glamour inspired by the golden age of cinema Nearly 100 years after its inception, everyone knows the bla ...

28
Jan
2022

Nice Carnival 2022: our top 5 most beautiful floats

1- The most Nice : the king For this edition of the carnival of Nice 2022 on the theme the king of the animals, I had the chance to attend the illuminated parade of February 12 on the Place Masséna. As tradition dictates, the parade was opened by the king's float. One might have expected tha ...

18
Feb
2022

Jacques Renoir, Landscapes : a photo exhibition in Nice

digital photography, he experiments and proposes images close to painting. With the exhibition Matières à paysages at the Museum of Photography in Nice, the great-grandson of the painter Auguste Renoir presents a series of shots on the theme of landscape. A variety of themes As a photograp ...

18
Jan
2022

Death is not an end: an exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology in Nice

ng from the first to the fourth century AD. A rich collection to rediscover With the exhibition Death is not an end, the archaeological museum of Nice honors its history and the remains discovered in the city, on the site of Cemenelum on the hill of Cimiez. At the site of this ancient Roman c ...

21
Mar
2022

Campus Sud des Métiers: 5 things to know about this training center in Nice

1- It is located in the heart of the eco-valley The brand new Campus Sud des Métiers dedicated to work-study training is a project led by the Nice Côte d'Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This vast campus dedicated to apprenticeships has been set up right in the heart of Nice's eco-valley, n ...

26
Sep
2022

The International Fair of Nice: an unmissable event

An event not to be missed The Foire Internationale de Nice, held annually during the first week of March, opens the international fair calendar. It traditionally takes place at the Palais des Expositions in Nice and on the esplanade De Lattre de Tassigny. Several hundred exhibitors set up the ...

25
Feb
2008

Carnival of Nice 2023: 5 things to know about this new edition

1- The 2023 edition welcomes the King of World Treasures After a King of Animals-themed carnival in 2022, the City of Nice will celebrate the reign of the King of World Treasures! Unlike previous years, the theme of the Nice Carnival 2023 is not very explicit. If the title seems a bit complicate ...

08
Feb
2023

Nice Regatta - Pasqui Trophy: traditional boats and sailboats in Nice and Villefranche

autical activities since the introduction of yachting at the end of the 19th century, perpetuates this age-old tradition by organizing les Régates de Nice - Villefranche-sur-Mer - Trophée Pasqui. The Trophée Pasqui (named after the talented shipwright Gilbert Pasqui) was created in 2004 to hon ...

12
Sep
2014

Nice International Tattoo Festival: a tattoo and piercing festival

A tattoo parlor and more The Nice International Tattoo Festival, which has been held in Nice for about a decade, caters to tattoo enthusiasts, of course, but not only! Tattoos and piercings are no longer exclusively for the fringe but have become a true fashion phenomenon, or even an art form in i ...

25
Mar
2016

Legacy: a Yann Arthus-Bertrand retrospective in Nice

More than 200 photos to discover The Charles Nègre Museum of Photography in Nice invites you to discover 238 photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. This retrospective entitled Legacy gives an overview of the whole work. It traces his 40-year career and highlights the evolution of his style and en ...

30
Sep
2021