The carnival is fantastically colorful, with a brilliant procession of floral floats and the batailles des fleurs, the throwing of flowers. It closes with a spectacular fireworks display. The Negresco, an enormous Belle Epoque wedding cake on the Promenade des Anglais, is the grandest in town. It has been designated a national monument and is furnished with antiques and Oriental carpets. Le Meridien, a few blocks away along the seafront, is a good choice for business travelers.
All rooms are equipped for laptops and other high-tech facilities are available.
Le Grimaldi offers comfort and style in a beautiful 1930s town house in the heart of town, minutes from the seafront. Business facilities can be arranged. Merenda also serves Proven al specialties. Bistro des Viviers is a brasserie in the old style, with mirrors and cozy booths. In summer, locals mix with tourists for lunch at one of the beach restaurants along the sea front.