EVENTS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYSNice's three main festivals are
the Carnival, a time of fun and jubilation which is held in the
second half of February; Cougourdons Feast, to announce the arrival
of spring; and May Feast, to celebrate spring.
In June, Nice celebrates its patron saints, Saint Peter (patron
of fishermen) and Saint John. And October is when its local Sainte
Réparate comes.
Additionally, Nice has hosted a Jazz Festival in July. The
summer is also marked by a series of musical events; a music
festival and a Festival of Sacred Music in June, the Festival
Voucalia de Musique Méditerranéenne in July, and in July and August,
the Nuits Musicales de Nice.
Public Holidays
| 25 December |
Christmas Day |
| 11 November |
Armistice Day |
| 1 November |
All Saints Day |
| 15 August |
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| 14 July |
Bastille Day |
| 8 May |
WWII Victory Day |
| 1 May |
Labor Day |
| 1 January |
New Year's Day |
Recommended Accommodations in Nice, France:
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Apogia Nice Hotel - The Hotel Has A Bar Serving
A Wide Range Of Drinks And Decorated With Wooden
Upholstered Chairs And Wooden Tables With Glass
Tops. For Guests With Business Needs, The Hotel Has
A Business Center With Conference Rooms. The Hotel
Is Well Placed For Sightseeing: The Historic Old
Town Is 900 Meters From The Hotel And The Matisse
And Chagall Museums Are One Kilometer Away. Place
Massena Gardens And Nice's Famous Beaches Are One
And Half Kilometers Away. |
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Boscolo Hotel Atlantic - The Hotel Feature
150 Designer Room, Which Are Both Functional The
Standard Rooms Are Perfect For A Business Stay,
As They Are Spacious And Comfortable. Each Of
The Rooms Is Individually Decorated In The
Classical Style, Which Radiates Elegance, Yet
Still Emitting Coziness. The Rooms Are
Practically Equipped For Your Comfort And
Convenience. Added To A Fine Location And Deluxe
Accommodations, The Hotel Offers Refined And
Exquisite Service, Which Will Please Every
Traveler. The Hotel Is Minutes To Dining,
Shopping And Entertainment Venues. |
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Citea Nice Magnan Hotel - Guests At The
Hotel Can Enjoy Breakfast Every Morning (Fee),
After Which Multilingual Staff Can Advise On The
Area's Best Attractions. The Hotel Also Provides
A Parking Garage (Reservations Required) And Dry
Cleaning Services. Guests Can Take A Swim In The
Hotel's Outdoor Pool, While The Hotel Also
Benefits From Its Proximity To The Beach, Where
A Number Of Water Sports Such As Water Skiing,
Diving And Parasailing Are Available During The
Summer Months. Visitors Can Take A Stroll Along
The Promenade Des Anglais...
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Quality Hotel Acropole - This Hotel Is Also
Within Walking Distance To The Beautiful Beaches
And Magnificent Gardens. Guests Will Find A
Variety Of Restaurants Nearby, As Well As
Upscale Shopping. The Nightly Rate Includes A
Hot, Buffet Breakfast **Except During Promotion
Periods** This Hotel Offers Amenities That Will
Appeal To Both Business And Leisure Guests. A
Cordial And Attentive Staff Is Available To
Assist You With All Of Your Needs As A Guest Of
The Quality Hotel Acropole. The Quality Inn Is
Minutes To Fine Dining, Shopping And
Entertainment Venues.
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