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Experience the magic of Christmas in Nice

Slowly but surely, the magic of Christmas is taking hold in Nice Côte d’Azur…

A festive spirit in the city center and neighbourhoods

Once again this year, Nice will shine with a thousand lights!

Illuminations launch on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 6pm!

On the Promenade du Paillon, giant illuminated fir trees reflect off the ground and into the hearts of passers-by.

All around, the natural vegetation is enhanced by the play of light. The facades of Place Masséna serve as giant canvases for artistic projections.

On the Promenade des Anglais, 479 palm trees are illuminated along their trunks and palms by thousands of sparkling lights. Opposite the children’s hospital, the giant Santa Claus is also illuminated by 30,000 LED bulbs. From one neighborhood to the next, garlands of lights are awakened for golden and silver nights.

The Villa Masséna will also be illuminated.

The city of Nice organizes its Christmas village

Place Masséna and Jardin Albert 1er, from November 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025.

Entertainment, artisan chalets, gift ideas, gourmet delights, Santa’s House, Sugar Shack, shows and a Ferris Wheel- everything has been created to ensure that you enjoy festive moments with family and friends.

Opening hours:

  • Village open Monday to Wednesday, 12pm to 9pm
  • Thursdays and Fridays, 12pm to 11pm
  • Saturdays, 11am to 11pm
  • Sundays, 11am to 7pm
  • December 24th and 31st, 12pm to 7pm
  • December 25 and January 1, 2pm to 9pm

Info on nice.fr and explorenicecotedazur.com

The Great Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 08, 2024 at 5pm.

Free extravaganza on Saturday, December 09, 2023 at 5 p.m. on Avenue Jean Médecin with the Nice Shopping Grande Parade de Noël, featuring over 200 street performers, acrobats, dancers, mascots, musical troupes, DJs…,

In collaboration with the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office.

Gourmet shopping to enhance your festive table

With over 600 shops dotted around the old town, Vieux Nice is the place to go for typical and more traditional products, but that’s not all…

In every district you’ll find specialized boutiques, independent brands and art galleries alongside local brands…

For generations, they’ve been showcasing products that are 100% made in Nice.

Olive oil, wine, chocolate and fruit jellies will be ideal festive treats to give as gifts, or simply to showcase on your festive evenings.

Our mouths are already watering!

All the Nice Côte d’Azur Christmas calendar

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IN DEPARTMENT STORES

You don’t have to go far – just cross the street to find the perfect gift!

In Nice, shopping centers and department stores are decked out in their finest finery to let you experience the magic of Christmas throughout the festive season.

Enjoy a unique shopping experience with leisure activities and family-friendly boutiques.

Do you prefer more intimate boutiques?

In recent years, new stores have sprung up in our favorite neighborhoods… but not only… (they can even be found in shopping malls!).

These new-style boutiques are ideal for finding original gifts to suit you or your loved ones’ personalities!

THE WHOLE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

IN NICE CÔTE D'AZUR
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