The carnival takes place every year in Niece, in February. This year\u2019s party time is from 11th<\/sup> to 25th<\/sup> February. The French Riviera, or C\u00f4te d’Azur, is the place where everything happens. The participants will roam around the city until they reach Place Mass\u00e9na and put up exciting flower battles on Promenade des Anglais.<\/p>\n This effervescent carnival will impress you with its colorful figurines and beautiful costumes. The carnival\u2019s main character is the \u2018King\u2019, a giant puppet who is always the leader of the procession. His loyal friends are the so-called \u2018Grosses Tetes\u2019, literally, the big heads, a suggestive name for the large-headed figures. This year, the novelty is that Nice will have a \u2018King of Energy\u2019, so get ready to be taken aback by an explosive show.<\/p>\n The carnival\u2019s grand opening takes place on 11th<\/sup> February with the traditional flower parade and the carnival parade of lights.<\/p>\n This is one of the oldest carnivals in the world. It was firstly celebrated in 1294 when the Count of Provence, Charles d\u2019Anjou, enjoyed a memorable time in Nice just before the beginning of the Catholic Lent. In fact, the carnival\u2019s roots are deeply connected to the period that anticipated this Christian custom. Since the Lent period meant 40 days of abstinence, people in those days used to indulge themselves in lavish meals and lively dancing right before sobriety took over.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to come here in February to understand that Nice is a great destination. It is, in fact, one of the most popular places on the French Riviera. It has some of the finest beaches on the coast, a terrific scenery, and a bunch of attractions like the Matisse Museum, The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Nice Cathedral, Notre-Dame de Nice, the Nice Observatory, the archeological site at Terra Amata, Parc de la Colline du Ch\u00e2teau, the Castle of Nice, Fort du Mont Alban or Parc du Mont Boron.<\/p>\n One of the best ways to get to Nice is sailing and the most accessible marina reservation choice here is Port of Nice<\/a><\/span>. However, there are plenty other options that will allow you to take one step away from the crowd and discover the atmosphere of a traditional French Riviera settlement. Port of Villefranche Darse<\/a><\/span> located in Villefranche-sur-Mer and Port de Saint Jean Cap Ferrat located in the commune of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat are two excellent harbors where you can book a berth and enjoy the picturesque landscape of this historic area. Another great spot to book a berth is Port de Beaulieu<\/a><\/span>, located in Beaulieu sur Mer, a charming coastal village.<\/p>\n Talking about Nice and its fabulous carnival is nothing compared to actually living this exciting experience. If you have the chance to go there, make sure you don\u2019t miss it. Nice is really one of those places that will always stick to your mind and heart.<\/p>\n And if you are interested in exploring the wonders of this French jewel, we invite you to take a look at our travel guide<\/a><\/span>; it has useful tips and a list of the most fascinating attractions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nice Carnival If you have chosen the South of France for a short end-of-winter holiday, don\u2019t miss the chance to attend the carnival in Nice. This is one of the biggest and most popular carnivals in Europe. Here is a quick overview of this event and some travel suggestions for those who want to explore …<\/p>\n![\"carnaval-nice-defile-promenade-anglais](\"https:\/\/www.marinareservation.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/carnaval-nice-defile-promenade-anglais-res.jpg\")
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<\/a>Nice Carnival history<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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