Nice, France — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Southern France near the Principality of Monaco and the border with Italy, which both lie just to the east.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220V AC, 50 Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 803mm (31 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Nice Carnival
February
The biggest entertainment and cultural event of the year.
All over the city
Website: www.nicecarnaval.com
Nice Roller
May
The city is taken over for a day by in-line skaters.
Website: www.nice-roller-attitude.com
La Fete de Mai
May
Every Sunday or bank holiday in May, live music and folk performances come to entertain families in Nice.
Cimiez
Nice Jazz Festival
July
Cimiez
Website: www.nicejazzfest.com
Nice International Military Tattoo
October
Military bands take to the streets to perform.
Around the city
Christmas Village
December
Arts and crafts market as well as amusements including an ice rink.
Place Massena
