NICE

NICE

Published on the 11/02/2025 Reading time : 4 minutes

Imagine a place where the vibrancy of international business seamlessly intertwines with the allure of breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Welcome to Nice: a city that transcends the boundaries of convention and offers an unparalleled backdrop for your next business event. Nestled along the azure coastline of the Mediterranean, Nice beckons with a harmonious blend of accessibility, innovation, eco-consciousness, historical charm, and the perfect balance between work and leisure.

Congress and Event Capacity : Up to 6 000 delegates

With Nice's international airport located just moments away from the heart of the city, guests can step off the plane and into the captivating embrace of the French Riviera within minutes.

Easy access from all over the world with direct connections to the main hubs:

International airport:
- 10 minutes from downtown
- Paris/Nice: 33 flights/day
- Nice/Londres: 24 flights/day
- Direct flights through 117 destinations in 40 countries

In 2025, Nice will be opening the doors of its new convention centre, which will host the United Nations Ocean Conference. A new iconic venue for your business events, available for private hire from autumn 2025!

An exceptional location:

Situated on the port in the historic heart of Nice, the new convention centre boasts a location that reflects the very essence of the art of living à la niçoise. Discover a unique venue where business, inspiration and conviviality meet!

Easy Access:
•    25 minutes from the airport on the direct tram line
•    10 minutes’ walk from the city centre
•    In the immediate vicinity of hotels and restaurants

For a lasting, authentic experience, walk or cycle along the seafront to the conference centre, where you’re guaranteed peace of mind on arrival!

Modular spaces and made-to-measure services:

The Nice convention centre is designed to offer comfort and flexibility for your events thanks to its different spaces:
•    A 4,000m² modular hall
•    1,200m² dedicated to sub-committees
•    A 4,000m² esplanade
•    A panoramic rooftop of 1,400m².

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Nice emerges as a pioneer in eco-responsible practices. With a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, the city offers a range of eco-friendly event venues and services. Imagine hosting your event in spaces designed with eco-conscious architecture, powered by renewable energy sources and supporting local, organic catering options. By choosing Nice, you not only elevate your event but also contribute to a brighter, more sustainable future.

Beyond its modernity, Nice proudly displays its historical heritage, evident in its charming streets and awe-inspiring architecture. The city's Old Town, a labyrinth of cobblestone alleys, and vibrant markets, is a testimony to its rich past. And that's not all – Nice's historical significance has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Nice, every corner tells a story and every moment feels like a journey through time.

The convergence of ICTs and eco-technologies creates a favourable field of action on the Côte d’Azur. The metropolis
is inviting research labs and companies at the forefront of innovation to invent a smart and sustainable city. The “Eco-Vallée” is located in the immediate vicinity of the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. A technology park in the making dedicated to eco-technologies, it’s a testing ground as well as a reception site for leading companies and a hotbed of innovation and start-ups. Green building, smart grids, sustainable mobility, and renewable energies are all promising sectors on which the high-tech clusters are positioning themselves, e.g. Capénergies, Solutions Communicantes Sécurisées (SCS), and SAFE, and they are finding a concentration of expertise and experimentation on the Côte d’Azur.

1. A gala dinner in a vineyard
The Bellet vineyard is probably one of the oldest in France, planted back when the Phoceans founded Marseille. A nice surprise for a memorable dinner!

2. A taste of Nice!
Discover Nice through its Old Town, its architectural, cultural and culinary heritage! Organize a pedestrian photo rally to test the different “Niçoises” specialties.

3. Welcome to the beaches of Nice!
Luxurious, elegant and comfortable, they offer seaside activities as well as the most refined Mediterranean-style cocktails or sit-down dinners.