In many countries, Carnival is an occasion for big festivities. In France, the best place to spend the Carnival is in the French Riviera,in Nice.
Spectacular shows take place every day or evening on the streets of thecity, where people from all around the world come to follow the event. A very particular parade during the Nice Carnival is the "Battle of flowers", where 20 floats decorated by thousands of flowers, pass through the "Promenade des Anglais". Costumed men and women dance on samba or jazz rhythms and throw flowers to the crowd. The parade is
repeated several times during the Carnival and is a not-to-miss even. As many tourists visit the city in this period, to ensure a better view on the parade places should be reserved in advance. Also, if you plan is not the only reason to visit Nice in February. The wonderful medit to stay in a hotel in Nice, the best would be to book in advance. The Carnival, mediterranean climate and the raphinated cuisine makes it one of the most desirable tourist destinations.
