30.11.2011 - 02.12.2011
CONFERENCES AND TRADESHOWS: Tex Work02.12.2011 - 04.12.2011
CONFERENCES AND TRADESHOW: Monte Carlo Travel Market05.02.2012 - 08.02.2012
EXHIBITION: AGECOTEL ExhibitionCarnival 2012
Nice Carnival! Villa Saint Exupéry does not miss it!! We are going to party!!
Carnival Opening Night - Friday, Feb 17 from 6pm!!
Enjoy our Carnival Happy Hours!!
This is a flagship event of the Riviera. Come discover one of the largest and oldest Carnivals in the world, dating back to 1294, with unforgettable shows and parades… From February 17th to March 4th 2012.
The giant, colourful carnival parades, taking place day and night, are animated by more than 1,000 musicians and dancers from around the world.
In addition, you may witness the elegant flower battles. This is a parade on floats composed of the most beautify floral arrangements, and characters dressed in extravagant costumes. You are welcomed to a feast of pagan origin and are invited to throw flowers yourself.
The theme for 2012 will be “King of Sport”. Parties, fun, parades, street theatre and fireworks are promised!
Carnival Quiz Answers:
1. Lent
2. Roman Catholic
3. King Carnival
4. 13th (1294)
5. Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
6. King of the Sports
7. Farewell to meat
8. Green
9. 17
10. More than 1 million