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Welcome to our traditional Niçois apartment - just a few minutes stroll from the bustling old town and beach, and a two minute walk from the bus station when you arrive from the airport. |
Special festivities to look out for at various times of the year. Please just see this as a general guide - you'll need do more research to verify details. January New Year Concert at the Acropolis Luna Park Fair - a large seasonal funfair in the Acropolis area - first week only February The famous Nice Carnival takes place over a period of two weeks from mid February to early March with flamboyant floats, bands, flowers parade, fireworks and music. Enjoy the scent and profusion of the seasonal mimosa. www.nicecarnaval.com Lemon Festival (takes place at Menton - go by bus or train) March Nice International Trade Fair at the Acropolis exhibition centre www.nicexpo.org Festival of Gourds at the Jardins de Cimiez - local folklore and decorated gourds to celebrate Spring. Paris-Nice cycle race finishes on the Promenade des Anglais. www.letour.fr/2008/PNC/COURSE/fr/index.html Nice Half-Marathon along the Promenade des Anglais. www.nicesemimarathon.com Poetry Festival - various events around the town April Nice Open Tennis Tournament Children's Egg Hunt at Parc Phoenix Artisan Show at the Acropolis exhibition centre. www.salon-nice-artisanat.fr/accueil.html May May Fair including picnicing and folkdance at Cimiez Gardens and Arena every Sunday in May Nice Rollerblading 2-day event on the Promenade des Anglais www.nice-roller-attitude.com Nice Festival of Food - at various restaurants Nice food tasting weekend festival. www.mindenice.fr Contemporary Art Fair - Jardin Albert 1er International Antiques Market Cannes Film Festival - rub shoulders with the stars! (by bus or train) June Sacred Music Festival - at various chapels in the old town Nice Book Fair. www.nice-livre.com Bionazur - Organic Food Show - Jardin Albert 1er http://bionazur.nicexpo.org/evenements/bionazur Festival of St Jean (summer solstice) - torchlight parade and fire on beach. Open air concerts and dancing for National Music Day - great atmosphere Sea Festival / Festival of St Peter at the Port of Nice includes 'burning of the boat' tradition on the beach Ironman France - Nice International Triathlon. www.ironmanfrance.com July Bastille Day celebrations and fireworks Nice Jazz Festival at Cimiez Gardens and Arena www.nicejazzfest.com Musicalia - Music of the World - concerts at the Albert Ier garden near the seafront Nikaia Sports Festival at Ehrmann Stadium August La Castellada - puppet shows, tours, music and entertainment on the Chateau hill Nice liberation ball - Place Massena Battle of Flowers (floats on the Promenade des Anglais) September Tour de France for veteran cars arrives at the Promenade des Anglais Nice Triathlon on the Promenade des Anglais October Fete Patronale de la Ville de Nice Sainte Reparate in the old town Nice International Military Tattoo - various events and locations. www.nicetourism.com/tattoo/index.html Mushroom Exhibition at Parc Phoenix November Food and wine fair at the Acropolis Furniture Show. www.salondumeuble-nice.fr Rocks & Minerals show at Parc Phoenix December Luna Park Fair - a large seasonal funfair in the Acropolis area - from second week in December. International Rowing Regatta. www.cnnice.org International Sailing regatta. www.cnnice.org Christmas Fair at the Place Massena Living Nativity Scene - real animals and people on the Place Rossetti Christmas Day swim at the Ruhl beach |
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