A nice trip away - holidaying in Nice

Gorgeous Nice isn't just comprised of beautiful coastlines, breathtaking architecture and mouth-watering French cuisine - with more than a little Greek influence - it's also made up of a fascinating and exuberant group of citizens with a culture that cannot be matched.

And if you're up for a true flavour of Nice, then why not consider attending one of Provence's darling city's festivals? There's plenty to choose from with a wealth of different themes - so there's always something to keep any traveller happy.

Best known is perhaps the annual Carnival de Nice, held around Easter every year. Attending this spectacle will let you see the city's streets transform before your eyes with parades, street performances and musical acts, as well as comedy and magical performance. Aimed as a celebration of spring's arrival, Nice citizens make the most of the parade by donning oversized, elaborate masks and fancy dress costumes.

The party goes on all night with flower displays, floats adorning the streets and music, food stalls and a variety of firework displays lighting up the night sky.

The Carnival de Nice isn't the only party bringing the city to life. Music fans will love the Nice Jazz Festival, a three day affair bringing together the best of jazz music, old and new, local and national - and international. The Nice Jazz Festival offers up the best in bands, individual performers and jazz music events all in the same spot and is a must for travellers heading to France during July. From afternoon jams to late night swing sessions, the Nice Jazz Festival accommodates all tastes - and has plenty of other activities too where you can meet like-minded individuals to enjoy the music with.

Literary types can attend Nice's Festival du Livre - a book festival accredited with being one of the country's foremost gatherings of its type. With readings, talks, book signings and authors' question and answer sessions - as well as workshops and training sessions, you will find that there really is much to read, listen and learn at this festival which is held annually around mid-June.

With so much to offer, it therefore makes sense to think about your itinerary well in advance before you arrive from your flights to Nice. That way, you can be sure to fit in as much as possible on your trip away, and a Nice festival makes any trip away one to remember.

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