The 2010 Nice Carnival (Carnaval de Nice), in the South of France, is one of the largest carnivals in the world, running from 12th to 28th February.
Processions take place day and night with up to 20 floats telling the story of this year’s carnival theme, the “Blue Planet”. The floats all converge on the Place Masséna in an explosion of colour and gaiety. More than a thousand musicians and dancers from across the world perform in the dazzling parades.
The Promenade des Anglais, so long the playground of the rich and famous, forms the backdrop upon which the flower battles take place. From floats strewn with all manner of flowers, extravagantly dressed performers, dancers and singers create floral showers, consisting of such beauties as mimosas, gerberas and lilies.
Lasting more than two weeks, the carnival turns Nice into a fairy tale destination. Book your trip and let the Carnival of Nice transport you away from the snow and slush here in the UK!
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An alternative to staying in Nice for the Carnival would be to holiday in Cannes. Nice is easily reached by the train that runs along the coast. Cannes SNCF station is very convenient for the Croissette where most of the hotels are.
Finally, you can get tickets in advance from the Carnival website for the special events/parades, or buy them on the day from temporary ticket offices on the parade circuit. These open 2 hours before start time.
Kick start Spring with a visit to the Carnival in Nice!