FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS AND OTHER ANNUAL EVENTS IN Nice

There are a number of festivals, holidays and other events celebrated in Nice each year. The main ones are listed below.

On the first of May, it is customary to offer a sprig of lily-of-the-valley to close ones. Many vendors occupy the pavement on that occasion!

Commemorates the Allied victory in Europe that ended World War II on this day in 1945. Various ceremonies are held around town.

This holiday celebrates both the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, the key event marking the beginning of the French Revolution, and the end of the privileges enjoyed by the clergy and the aristocracy. In Nice, the festivities take place on the Promenade des Anglais, where free concerts, activities and a spectacular fireworks display take place late in the evening.

This celebration, still very popular in Nice, is marked by the faithful with several religious processions and ceremonies through the streets.

The aim of the European Heritage Days is to open up numerous sites and monuments, many of which are normally closed to the public. A great opportunity for a lovely stroll through the city to admire architectural treasures!

On this day, citizens gather at the war memorial in Nice to commemorate the signing of the 1918 Armistice officially bringing an end to the First World War.

On the night of December 31^st, the atmosphere is particularly festive on the streets of Nice, with families and friends celebrating the new year.

CLIMATE AND WEATHER IN Nice

Month	Min. Average Temperature (°C/F°)	Max. Average Temperature (°C/F°)	Average Rains (MM)	Best Time to Travel
January	5/41	13/55	69/2.7	Not the best period to go
February	6/43	13/55	45/1.8	Good period to go
March	8/46	15/59	39/1.5	Not the best period to go
April	10/50	17/63	69/2.7	Not the best period to go
May	14/57	21/70	45/1.8	Good period to go
June	17/63	24/75	34/1.3	Good period to go
July	20/68	27/81	12/0.5	Good period to go
August	20/68	28/82	18/0.7	Good period to go
September	17/63	24/75	73/2.9	Good period to go
October	14/57	21/70	133/5.2	Not the best period to go
November	9/48	17/63	104/4.1	Not the best period to go
December	6/43	14/57	93/3.7	Not the best period to go

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is located about 7 kilometres (4 miles) west of the city centre.

• Two terminals:
  • Terminal 1
  • Terminal 2 (Air France)

• By car
  • Accessible via Avenue des Floralies, as well as Coste, Bellontes and Maîcon streets.
  • Parking facilities are available at each terminal (P2, P4 and G1 at Terminal 1 and P5, P6 and G2 at Terminal 2).
  • Several car rental companies have counters at the airport's arrivals hall.
• By bus
  • Bus 23 to the Saint-Augustin train station and to Nice Vallons des Fleurs, EUR 1.50 each way.
  • Bus 98 (airport express bus) to Place Blanqui/Riquier, fixed fare of EUR 6.00 each way.
  • Bus 99 (airport express bus) to the Nice Ville train station, fixed fare of EUR 6.00 each way.
• By Taxi
  • Taxi ranks are located outside exit A1 (Terminal 1) and exit A3 (Terminal 2). Fares to the city centre are approximately EUR 23 to EUR 31 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and EUR 28 to EUR 33 after 6 p.m.
• By shuttle
  • Free shuttle service between the terminals and the parking facilities, every day from 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• By train
  • The Saint-Augustin train station, with service to the Nice Ville station in the city centre and other points, is a 10-minute walk from Terminal 1.

• Services: shops, bars and restaurants, pharmacy,free Internet access (Wi-Fi), currency change and post office available in the airport.
• Telephone: +33 (0)820 423 333 (charge of a local call, EUR 0.12/minute)
• Website: https://en.nice.aeroport.fr/

GETTING AROUND Nice

The best options for getting around Nice are by bus or bicycle, or on foot. Due to often heavy vehicle traffic, works involved in the creation of a new tram line and rather expensive parking, getting around the city by car is not recommended.

By tram

One tram line operates in Nice, running through the middle of the city, complemented by the network of bus lines. A second tram line is expected to be fully operational in Autumn of 2019. It will cover a distance of 11.3 kilometres (7 miles), with some 20 stations.

By bus

Lignes d'Azur operates a network of bus lines that offers extensive coverage of the city as well as 23 nearby towns and is known for its reliability and efficiency. At night, you can use five routes of night buses known as “Noctrambus”.

Fares (also valid for tram):

• EUR 1.50 for a single ticket
• EUR 5.00 for a 1-day pass
• EUR 15.00 for a 7-day pass
• EUR 6.00 each way to the airport on express bus lines 98 or 99.

By bicycle

Vélo Bleu public bike-sharing system:

• 1,750 bicycles available
• 175 stations in Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var and Cagnes-sur-Mer
• Bicycles available 24/7
• The first 30 minutes of each rental are free, the next 30 minutes cost EUR 1 and then each additional hour is EUR 2.

On foot

Nice and especially some of its districts, such as the maze of narrow streets in Vieux Nice and the port area, are also delightful when explored on foot.

Visitor information

Upon your arrival in Nice, you can get in touch with local tourism professionals for further information and to help organise your stay.

Offers practical information and useful recommendations (accommodation, restaurants, public transport, festivals, cultural events, etc.).

• Address: 5, promenade des Anglais, BP 4079, 06302 Nice Cedex 4 (open every day except Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Telephone: +33 (0)4 92 14 46 14
• Website: https://en.nicetourisme.com/

Medical information

See your doctor before you travel. It is also recommended to take out insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation before your trip. Nice counts several hospitals and medical institutions, as well as quality medical practitioners and health specialists.

There are no vaccination requirements for visitors to France. For more information, contact Air France's international vaccination centre:

• Address: 38, Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
• Website: https://www.vaccinations-airfrance.fr
• Telephone: +33 (0)1 43 17 22 00
• To make a vaccination appointment:
  • online (click here)
  • call the centre at +33 (0)1 43 17 22 00

There are no specific food safety risks. French government authorities promote good hygiene practices and put in place strengthened control procedures for sites especially frequented by tourists during the summer months.

Tap water is safe to drink in Nice.

Administrative formalities

Entry requirements for France

As a general rule, a visa is required to enter France. Foreign nationals in the two categories listed below are not required to carry a visa for stays of 90 days or less:

• Citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or the Swiss Confederation
• Citizens or nationals of some foreign countries.

For stays of more than 90 days, a long-stay visa is required.

Travellers from all other countries must be in possession of a visa, regardless of the length of their stay. Visa applications must be submitted to the nearest French Embassy or French Consulate in the country of permanent residence well in advance of departure.

For further information, visit the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/

Useful addresses

To enjoy peace of mind during your stay in Nice, visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country.

Essential phrases

Good to know

+33

+ phone number (without 0)

0 : 00
of time difference with
Rome

Start of daylight saving time: last Sunday in March

End of daylight saving time: last Sunday in October

Banks
Usually open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Government Offices
Usually open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

230 V / 50 Hz

Tipping
In Nice like elsewhere in France, a service charge is always included in the bill. If you are particularly pleased with the service, you may certainly leave a few extra euros on the table. But this additional tip is neither expected nor necessary.