The Nice Carnival gets under way shortly and the dates are twelfth to the twenty eighth of February. The Carnival season marks an opportunity to enjoy the French Cote d’Azur at its most spectacular with sunshine on the famous Promenade des Anglais and snow on the mountains.
Carnivals in Nice are massive as the city really pushes the boat out to provide a large scale event which attracts visitors from around the world. The floats are flamboyant and spectacular whilst the accompanying dancers get the whole place moving to the hypnotic beat.
This year the procession will be made up of twenty floats based on the theme of the "Blue Planet". There will be over 1,000 dancers and musicians from throughout the world.
By night the Carnival theme is taken up in the many grand hotels, casinos and dance floors. You can enjoy a full carnival experience in Nice which has a huge sea front promenade backed by a vast, beautiful market area surrounded by the stunning buildings of the old town, handsome churches and fountain squares. Then there is the excellent, modern shopping area serviced by an impeccable tramway.
It’s so easy to visit the Nice Carnival as there are regular flights from the UK, or you may prefer to drive. You should also bear in mind its only an hour and a half drive from Nice to Isola 2000 and a range of other excellent ski resorts so you could combine Carnival and skiing!
Why not enjoy the comfort of a villa during your Carnival visit? Villas du Monde - Villas Worldwide offers an excellent range of villas in Nice as well as chalet accommodation in Isola 2000 if you fancy combining it with some skiing. If you would like the latest information on the next carnival in Nice or details about skiing in Isola 2000 please call or send an email and we will be pleased to assist.