In 2025, the Nice Carnival is making a comeback with the ‘King of the Oceans’. From 12 February to 1 March, the city of Nice is pulling out all the stops to amaze visitors from the four corners of the globe. The Hôtel West End, just a 10-minute walk from Place Masséna, is the ideal starting point for a unique experience at the heart of the Carnival.

An unmissable international event

Recognised as France’s first international carnival, the Nice Carnival is the biggest winter event on the Côte d’Azur. It is one of the most famous in the world, alongside those of Rio and Venice. For a fortnight, Nice vibrates to the rhythm of the festivities. Carnival corsos, street performances, international musicians and the famous flower battles follow one another in a colourful, festive and family-friendly atmosphere.

Carnival highlights

Carnival Corsos: a real light and sound show

The corsos, the highlights of Carnival, alternate between daytime parades and illuminated corsos in the evening. The floats, prepared in secret in the Carnival House, the humorous bigheads and the international artistic troupes take to the streets to put on colourful shows.

Flower battles: elegance on the agenda

On the Promenade des Anglais, the flower battles combine beauty and tradition. Floats adorned with floral arrangements parade past as costumed performers throw gladioli, tokyos, mimosas, gerberas, daisies, roses and carnations at the public, creating a veritable festival of colours and scents.

Lou Queernaval: the 1st gay carnival in France

Lou Queernaval is France’s first gay carnival. This festive event celebrates diversity, inclusion and the spirit of living together in an explosion of good humour. Exuberant costumes, sequins, frenzied music: it’s all part of an extraordinary evening open to all.

The Hôtel West End: your refuge at the heart of the party

To make the most of the Nice Carnival, the Hôtel West End is the ideal place to stay. Located on the Promenade des Anglais, the hotel puts you right in the heart of the action, while offering you a haven of peace in which to relax after a day full of festivities.

The comfortable, elegant rooms, combined with top-class service, make the Hôtel West End the perfect choice for a successful stay. From your window, admire the Mediterranean or let yourself be seduced by the carnival atmosphere that enlivens the streets of Nice.

Let the ‘King of the Oceans’ take you into the magical world of the Nice Carnival 2025. An unforgettable experience awaits you! Book today on the hotel website: www.hotel-westend.com