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More than 100,000 people come to Nice carnival. This year's edition looks set to be another big event, with performers from around the world coming to Nice. The theme is King of Pop Culture; expect to see all kinds of decorated floats celebrating this annual theme.

Tickets for the stands can be bought in advance. The festival atmosphere carries on after the performance in the many bars of the old town.

https://www.nicecarnaval.com

#nicecarnival #carnival #nicefrance #lovenice #CôtedAzur #programme #event #parade #flowerparade #party
New Years Eve Party

Nice is a great place to spend New Year's, with events organised all over the city.

The hostel bar will be busy from 6pm onwards, and will run until late. A special pub crawl event will be leaving from the hostel - give us a call or email for details. Don't forget to explore the Christmas market that carries over New Year into January.

#MeetTheWorld #hostelworld #famoushostels #newyear #happynewyear #christmas #love #newyearseve #instagood #happy #newyears
The water is still warm mid- October, so why not try scuba diving on the French Riviera. Take a 2½ hour boat tour of the coast, accompanied by experienced Padi diving instructors. No previous experience necessary. When not diving, you can snorkel around the marine reserve coral reef. Leaving at 9 am and 2 pm with a 40% discount if you book through the hostel. 

#frenchriviera #hostelworld #nicefrance #meettheworld #hostel #lovenice #villahostels #nizza #famoushostels #diving #scuba #scubadiving #GoodVibes #HostelLife #FrenchRiviera #CotedAzurFrance
Come join us for a MASSIVE party this halloween at the hostel bar. If previous parties are anything to go by, this is going to be a mad, bad event for a big crowd. 

#halloween #spooky #horror #halloweencostume #october #art #spookyseason #pumpkin #halloweenmakeup #happyhalloween #trickortreat #MeetTheWorld #hostelworld #famoushostels
https://www.villahostels.com/what-to-see/top-10-vegetarian-restaurants-in-nice-france/
Villahostels Buffet Breakfast!

Delicious #breakfast with eggs, ham, salami, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruit, bread, butter, jam, cereal, milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and more! Stay with @villahostels us and let us help you plan your trip!  The biggest and best #hostel in Nice, France. 🍳🥖🧀

Book direct for 15% off at:
https://www.villahostels.com/

#lovenice #meettheworld #hostelworld #famoushostels #CotedAzurFrance #ExploreFrance #HostelLife #Travel #Holidays #FrenchRiviera #GoodVibes #WorldTraveler
Come try our bar crawl, starting at our hostel bar at 9pm. You'll meet new people, explore a range of different bars and clubs in Nice, with great guides who provide a safe and fun environment.

For exact times and dates, please contact the hostel.

#barcrawl #pubcrawl #nizza #nicefrance #hostelworld #meettheworld #hostel #frenchriviera #villahostels #famoushostels #lovenice
Rugby world Cup France - September 2023

Don't miss the Rugby world cup games in Nice, starting in just a few days. Whether you watch the games live at the Nice Allianz Riviera stadium or in town, the city is going to be celebrating this September.

Games played in Nice:
Wales v. Portugal 16th September
England v. Japan 17th September
Italy v. Urugay 20th September
Scotland v. Tonga 24th September

#rwc2023 #rwc #rugby #rugbyworldcup #rugbylife #rugbyunion #rugbyplayer #rugbygram #rugbyfamily #hostel #hostellife #meettheworld #nicefrance #ilovenice #frenchriviera
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘇𝗲

Eze Village is a 25 mns bus trip along the beautiful Mediterannean coast from Villahostels. This incredible medieval village is nestled in the cliffs overlooking the coast between Nice and Monaco. Don't miss the cactus and sculpture garden up top for its amazing views and stop at the Golden Goat Hotel for a coffee sitting on a 1000 ft cliff! 

https://www.villahostels.com/what-to-see/eze-village-monaco

#eze #ilovenice #hostelworld #meettheworld #hostel #villahostels #famoushostels #frenchriviera #nicefrance #nizza #ezevillage #ezesurmer #france #cotedazur #backpacker #adventure #hostellife
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗮
Run, jump and swim in the beautiful mountain rivers, explore hidden gorges, slide down natural waterfalls and enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery. Get the adrenalin pumping with an amazing day of #canyoning in the south of France. You will be accompanied by professional guides to help you in every step of your journey.

#adventure #nizza #famoushostels #villahostels #hostelworld #nicefrance #frenchriviera #lovenice #hostel #meettheworld #canyoning #nature #barranquismo #adventure #canyon #canyoneering