In February, the Riviera celebrates two major festivals: the Nice Carnival and the Menton Lemon Festival. Villa Angel, in La Gaude, lets you enjoy both while sleeping somewhere quiet, about twenty minutes from Nice.
2027 dates
- Nice Carnival: 9 to 28 February 2027, on the theme “Vive l’amour”. Carnival parades and flower battles on Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais.
- Menton Lemon Festival: 13 to 28 February 2027 (93rd edition), with its golden fruit parades and citrus displays.
- Detailed programmes and tickets are published by the Nice and Menton tourist offices: book your seats early, the stands fill up fast.
Why stay in La Gaude rather than Nice
- Peace and quiet after the party: a residential area, without the noise or the prices of city-centre hotels during the Carnival.
- Nice is about 20 minutes away by car and Menton about an hour: you can do both festivals in the same week.
- 100 m² for 6 guests, 2 bedrooms and a sofa bed: ideal for families or friends.
- Private pool open all year, garden and terrace in the winter sun.
- Secure private parking for 2 cars on the property.
Practical tips
- For the parades in Nice, use a park-and-ride on the outskirts or take the tram: the centre is closed to traffic during the parades.
- Book early: the French winter school holidays fall at the same time and February is in high demand.
- In February, the minimum stay at the villa is 4 nights.
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