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When:
Feb 18, 2011
- Mar 8 , 2011
Where: Nice, France
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Once a year, from mid February to start March (different dates) the French Riviera celebrates a great winter fiesta - the Nice Carnival. During the celebration which last for two weeks the city come alive with tempo, music and motion. Nice festival attracts mass of crowd, locals and tourist. The city hotels are fully booked hence it is recommended to make a room's reservation in advance in order to find a room in a reasonable price. During the carnival, the streets become filled with parades of giant dolls in different shapes and lot of mobile stage shows. All the parades are held along the Promenade des Anglais seashore. One of the exciting events of the carnival is the magnificent flowers' battle. Concerts, different shows and colorful noisy work fires complete the event. This is a traditional fiesta that shouldn't be missed. Nice - Online hotel reservations
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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background and overview:
Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain. |
Languages:
French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish). |
Climate:
Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mist |
Capital:
Paris |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 (Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+33 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
The Paris Tourist Office's Main Welcome Center at Pyramides:
25, rue des Pyramides 75001 Paris Metro: Pyramides (line 7 or 14) |
Tourist website:
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