Know before you go

• The Battle of Flowers parades throw mimosa and flowers into the crowd.

Airport to Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais

Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is 7 km west of the centre. Tram line 2 reaches the port and old town in 25 minutes for 1.70 euros. Bus 110 express goes to Monaco in about 45 minutes.

Tram line 1 to Masséna.

Public transport directions to Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Hotel Ibis Nice Centre Gare
• Mid-range: Hotel Aria Nice
• Splurge: Hotel Negresco

Links search the nights from 26 January to 12 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 27 January to 11 February 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Promenade du Paillon water mirror and playgrounds.
• Marineland in Antibes.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Old town bars around Place Rossetti.

8 tours worth booking for Nice Carnival

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Chez Pipo Socca chickpea pancakes since 1923
• Lou Pilha Leva Old town street food
• La Merenda Tiny Niçois bistro, cash only
• Cours Saleya market Flowers and produce every morning except Monday
• Fenocchio Ice cream with dozens of flavours

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Matisse Museum.
• Chagall Museum.
• MAMAC modern art.

Getting around on event days

• Trains along the coast to Monaco (20 minutes), Antibes and Cannes (30 to 40 minutes) run often.
• Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
• SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.

Day trips from Nice

• Monaco: 20 minutes by train
• Èze: 30 minutes by bus 82 or 112
• Cannes: 35 minutes by train

Questions people ask

When is Nice Carnival 2027?

The next edition is 27 January to 11 February 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais?

Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is 7 km west of the centre. Tram line 2 reaches the port and old town in 25 minutes for 1.70 euros. Bus 110 express goes to Monaco in about 45 minutes. Tram line 1 to Masséna.

Where should I stay for Nice Carnival?

For most visitors the best base is Old Town and Port: Markets, bars and the beach.

What can we do between sessions at Nice Carnival?

Good short outings in Nice include Èze, Monaco and Monte-Carlo half day, Boat trip to Villefranche bay, Old town food tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Nice Carnival?

Family-friendly picks: Èze, Monaco and Monte-Carlo half day, Boat trip to Villefranche bay, Cannes and Antibes day trip. Promenade du Paillon water mirror and playgrounds.

How far is Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais from Nice centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Tram line 1 to Masséna.

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