We will be in Villefranche-sur-mer for February and want to experience the Carnival parades in Nice: Bataille de Fleurs (Flower Parade), Roi des Océans (King of the Oceans) and maybe Carnaval de Nuit (Parade of Lights). What area of the parade route would you recommend getting tickets for if we want to watch? (rather than dress up and party-that ship has sailed). Also are there any other Nice Carnival events you recommend? We’re beyond rides or games though. I am interested in flowers, how floats are built, more along those lines. Thanks!
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Nice, France & San Francisco
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The theme this year is "Long Live the Queen". The Ocean theme was last years. You can go to this website for more info:
https://www.nicecarnaval.com/en/
Ticket sales start in December. You will need to buy tickets early, especially for the grandstand area on Place Massena. That will get you out of the fray on the streets lining the route, but do come at a higher price. The first day is also filled with special events around the city, with more info to be published later.
Concurrent to the Carnaval is the Fete du Citron in Menton (Lemon Festival). That makes for an excellent day trip by train.
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OP
Tacoma, WA, USA
674 posts
Thank you! Just having a recommended area is great.
Yes we planning on the Menton Lemon Festival too if you have any suggestions. We have spent time in the area but never during the festivals.