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International Festival of Military Music

This is an international military tattoo that takes place every year in Nice. There are grand military parades and concerts that take place with performances from all the participant bands. Various free concerts are held at different locations around Nice.

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International Festival of Military Music

This is an international military tattoo that takes place every year in Nice. There are grand military parades and concerts that take place with performances from all the participant bands. Various free concerts are held at different locations around Nice.

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The Gourd Festival

Activity

Held in the Cimiez Gardens annually, this festival honors the gourd vegetable and marks the end of the winter season. It heralds the coming of spring and also celebrates the festival of Annunciation. Dishes with gourd as the main ingredient are served and there are exhibitions of well-decorated and artistically carved gourds.

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Nice Jazz Festival

Activity

The annual Jazz Festival in Nice goes on for eight days and is one of three main jazz festivals held in Europe. It attracts about 45,000 spectators every year. There are three stages set up with performances by famous musicians every evening from 19.00 to midnight. With over 75 concerts taking place this is one of the most happening events in Nice. Jazz music ranging over gospel, the blues, fusion and urban funk are all represented at this festival.

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La Castellada

Activity

This summer festival celebrates the summer season with musical concerts and puppet shows. The venue for this event is a chateau in the hills of Nice. There are costumed actors who walk through the gardens telling festival-goers about the city's history.

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Manca Music Carnival

Activity

This is an annual festival which the Centre National de Création Musicale (CIRM) in Nice arranges. It is a modern-day music festival and the concerts are held at a few chosen venues in Nice as well as in nearby Monaco. In addition to the musical concerts there are also a number of music workshops for young people.

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Living Nativity Scene

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This is a live re-creation of the Nativity Scene and is on display during the week leading to Christmas. It takes place at the center of Nice at the Place Rossetti. Real animals and a live baby are all part of the scene.

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Christmas Star International Regatta

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This important annual event taking place in the Bay of Angels is organized by Nice's Water Club. 30 to 40 crews participate in the regatta and contend against each other in a number of sailing events. The sailors use the 'Star' boat which is what is used in Olympic contests.

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Christmas Village

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This annual Christmas fair is held at the Place Massena. There are a number of attractions apart from the usual food and drink available, which include a skating rink, a Ferris wheel and much more. Traditional handicrafts are on display including the region's specialties such as honey and lavender.

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Mardi Gras or Carnival

Activity

This is a ten day festival dating back to the Middle Ages, that spills over from the middle of February to March. There are daily parades and various events and festivities. There are displays of fireworks, parades of well decorated floats, musical concerts, flower parades, street performances and masquerades that turn Nice into a massive street party for the ten days that the Carnival is on.

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La Fete de Mais or May Feasts

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This festival, held in Nice's Cimiez Gardens is for honoring the Earth Goddess and celebrating the season of spring. There are lots of merry celebrations and festival-goers can enjoy musical performances, singing, dancing and can listen to the local folk tales. There are also a number of gala events that take place as well.

More places in Nice

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Cours Saleya

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This is a favorite location for the locals of Nice to come and relax and is one of the most famous market places in the city. It is a pedestrian zone with cafes and restaurants lining both sides of the street. There is a flower and fruits and vegetables market here every Tuesday to Sunday. On Mondays, an antiques fair is held at this venue and during the summer you can visit an arts and crafts market during the evenings. There is a buzz in the air whatever time of day you decide to visit.

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Place Rossetti/Cathedral Saint Reparate

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This is another one of Nice’s beautiful squares located in the heart of the Old Town. Located at this square is a cathedral built in the Baroque style called Saint Reparate who has been honored as the patron saint of the city. Saint Reparate was killed at the age of fifteen by the Roman Emporer who persecuted Christians in 250 AD.

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Place du Palais de Justice

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This square has recently been renovated. The highlights of the square are the restored courts of law which add to the architectural splendor. The cafes and terraces are the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere. Located in the same area is a bell tower with beautiful archways running along it.

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Palais Lascaris

Palace

This historical palace built in the 17th century is in the Baroque style. Here you can view some wonderfully ornate decoration pieces. The floor which is most elaborately decorated still holds the paneling and ornaments from the 18th century. Also built during the same century was a pharmacy which still holds many of the original Delft items.

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Musee Chagall

Museum

This museum displaying Chagall's works is one of the most popular museums in Nice. Marc Chagall was a Russian painter who died in 1985 in a town close to Nice. He is famous for his paintings which have their inspiration in Jewish legends. His work is displayed on huge canvasses at the museum and this is a must-see on the list of things to do.

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Musee des Beaux-Arts

Museum

This museum has a huge collection of 19th and 20th century French art which includes artists such as Monet, Boudin and Sisley. It is located in the building which was the residence of a former Ukrainian princess. The sculptures gallery includes names such as Rude, Rodin and Carpeaux.

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Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporains

Museum

Contemporary art from the 1960s to date is displayed at this museum. There is American and French art on display here and famous artists such as Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg are represented. The museum is very popular with visitors and shows the development of matching art movements on two different continents at the same time.One gallery is dedicated to the French artist Yves Klien and his works are on display here.

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Colline du Château

Park

The chateau from which this park gets its name was destroyed in the 8th century. Le Chateau Park is located on the hillside lying between the old town and the harbor. It is a popular park containing a huge waterfall and a children's playing corner. Here you can get an amazing view of the city and also take in some medieval ruins. There is also a Maritime Museum here.

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Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas à Nice

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This beautiful Russian Orthodox cathedral was built by Tsar Nicholas II. It is extensively and ornately decorated with icons and religious art. It is considered to be the most inspiring structure outside Russia built by the Orthodoxy.

More restaurants in Nice

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Le Safari

The décor here is simple and the food is served in generous portions. All authentic French cuisine is available here.

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Flo Brasserie

This is one of a chain of restaurants having a lovely decor and a very good service. The oysters are a specialty here as are the fish, steaks and shellfish.

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Oliveria

This is a restaurant and an olive oil shop. It has a wonderful ambiance and a very good service. There is a constantly changing menu and you can choose from a wide variety of different olive oils which add special flavors to the food you order.

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Jouni

This is an amazing restaurant with a chef from Finland. There is an ever-changing creative menu to choose from.

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Chantecler

This is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Nice. The chef here comes up with a very creative menu which changes weekly. Some of the most well-known dishes here include the lamb and the ravioli.

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La Zucca Magica

This is a lovely vegetarian restaurant where the Italian chef creates unique dishes every day from the morning's vegetable market purchases. The waiters are friendly and explain the ingredients of each of the five courses that are served.

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Restaurant d'Angleterre

This is a small restaurant located near the train station serving good food with large portions. The service is also very good and there are three course menus to choose from.

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L'Occitanie

This restaurant is located in the Musician's Quarter near the Promenade des Anglais. It is a very nice place with a relaxing ambiance. The food is also delicious and reasonably priced.

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Le Delhi Belhi

This restaurant is a family owned business and offers Indian food. The curries are delicious and there are some nice tandoori specialities. The restaurant is very popular.

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Le Tire Bouchon

This is a small restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere located in the heart of the city. The menu is conservative and the most popular items are the onion soup, duckling, duck and all kinds of fish.