Welcome to Nice!

Welcome to Nice!
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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SUMMARY
Editorial :
1. 10 good reasons to choose Nice for your next event!
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1. Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport – Air connections
2. Local transportation and shuttles
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Access
Accommodation
1. Presentation
2. Average room rates
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Meeting/Exhibition space – Nice Acropolis
1. Presentation of the venue
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Restaurants
1. Gastronomy
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Social Programme
1. Optional Tours
Commitment
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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EDITORIAL: 10 good reasons to choose Nice for your next event!
• A city that attracts excellence
Close to Sophia-Antipolis Technology Park and supported by Nice–Sophia-Antipolis
University, Nice is a leading centre of scientific and medical research and the linchpin of a
high-tech environment.
• An international gateway just 15 minutes from the city centre
50 airlines fly to 100 destinations in over 30 countries from Nice International Airport,
located a quarter of an hour from the city centre. High-speed trains link up with Europe's
main cities, and motorway connections bring you right into the city centre.
• A city between the sea and the mountains
Via the world’s leading heliport, Greater Nice is easily accessible, not only the coastal
resorts of Saint Tropez, Cannes and Monaco, but also the mountain resorts and the
Mercantour National Park.
In this natural environment, all seasons are ideal for incentives and original discovery
itineraries.
• A cosmopolitan and multi-cultural destination
The charms of the south have been attracting visitors, residents and artists from around
the globe for over a century. The city's art and culture bear witness to this: Nice has
more museums and art galleries than any other city in France, apart from Paris.
• An international city on a human scale
Nice offers you all of the advantages of a friendly city. Everything is within easy reach on
foot: luxury boutiques, all kinds of events, restaurants, and post-congress evening
entertainment.
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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• Nice is a creative and lively city
A festive atmosphere reigns in Nice all year round. Over 2,000 shows and exhibitions are
held each year, with Nice's Carnival, in February, attracting over a million visitors. It is
the biggest winter event on the French Riviera.
• A Congress Centre at the heart of the city
Located 20 minutes from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport, it offers a modular floor
area of 30,000m² (one of the biggest in Europe) plus 5 auditoria with 250 to 2,500 seats.
• Hotels near the Acropolis Congress Centre
Now, the majority of congress hotels offer very short access times from the Place
Massena via the tramway to Acropolis.
• A global and customised solution
Anything can be organised here - from a congress to a seminar, from a convention to a
trade show, from a product launch to an incentive event. Our quality charter ensures that
you are a unique and priority client.
• Expertise, action and communication: a Convention Bureau entirely at your
service
The Nice Convention Bureau and its many representatives around the globe are glad to
offer you their services in assembling the components that will make your event a
success. They offer free assistance and advice.
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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ACCESS
1 – The Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
1.1. FRANCE’S SECOND BUSIEST AIRPORT ALWAYS PUTS YOU FIRST
A major gateway to Southern Europe, the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport greets nearly 10
million passengers a year. By promoting and supporting the development of the
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region, it is more than ever France’s second busiest airport.
It has nearly 50 regular airlines (plus charter airlines) linking the Alpes-Maritimes to
nearly 100 destinations in 30 countries.
The Airport provides a virtually permanent link between Nice and Paris. Passengers from
Nice can also reach the main cities in Europe, the Middle East and North America,
including direct flights to New York and, since 2006, Atlanta.
At the service of its clients, the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport remains a truly secure modern
activities centre, harmoniously integrated in the development of the department.
After an important growth, the low cost companies represent in Nice 32 % of the market
share and connect Nice to the main European cities (Paris, London, Dublin, Amsterdam,
Brussels…)
1.2. National Carrier
Air France, a privileged partner of the Nice Convention & Visitors Bureau, offers special
rates for organizers and participants accessible online process directly at:
www.airfrance.com>> business services >> global meetings.
With over 400 flights from Nice and many possibilities through the hubs of Roissy Charles
de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Lyon, Air France is the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport’s top airline.
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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Summer 2009 Programme:
REGULAR PROGRAMME
NICE COTE D'AZUR AIRPORT SUMMER 2009 as of MARCH 16, 2009
FROM NICE COTE D'AZUR AIRPORT
WEEKLY
FREQ.
REGION
COUNTRY
DESTINATION
COMPANIES
GERMANY
AUSTRIA
BELGIUML
Europe
DENMARK
SPAIN
TERM.
BERLIN
SCHOENEFELD
EASYJET
7
T2
COLOGNE
GERMANWINGS
7
T1
DUSSELDORF
AIR BERLIN
7
T1
LUFTHANSA
2
T1
FRANCFORT
LUFTHANSA
28
T1
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
INTERSKY
2
T1
HAMBOURG
LUFTHANSA
7
T1
MUNICH
LUFTHANSA
34
T1
STUTTGART
AIR BERLIN
1
T1
LUFTHANSA
2
T1
INNSBRUCK
WELCOME AIR
2
T1
VIENNE
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES
14
T1
BRUXELLES
BRUSSELS AIRLINES
27
T1
EASYJET
14
T2
BILLUND
CIMBER STERLING
2
T1
COPENHAGUE
NORWEGIAN
3
T1
SAS SCANDINAVIAN
AIRLINES
12
T1
CIMBER STERLING
4
T1
TRANSAVIA
7
T1
19
T1
VUELING
4
T1
IBIZA
IBERIA
5
T1
MADRID
IBERIA
22
T1
MALAGA
IBERIA
7
T1
PALMA DE
MAJORQUE
IBERIA
5
T1
FINLAND
HELSINKI
BLUE 1
3
T1
FINNAIR
2
T2
GREECE
ATHENES
BABOO
6
T1
IRELAND
CORK
AER LINGUS
3
T1
DUBLIN
AER LINGUS
7
T1
7
T1
NAPLES
RYANAIR
FLYONAIR/AVANTI
AIR
2
T1
OLBIA
WELCOME AIR
2
T1
ROME FIUMICINO
ALITALIA
14
T2
BLU EXPRESS
6
T1
ITALY
BARCELONE
IBERIA
VENISE
BABOO
6
T1
LATVIA
RIGA
AIR BALTIC
3
T1
LUXEMBOURG
LUXEMBOURG
LUXAIR
7
T1
NORWAY
BERGEN
NORWEGIAN
1
T1
OSLO
NORWEGIAN
6
T1
SAS SCANDINAVIAN
AIRLINES
6
T1
STAVANGER
NORWEGIAN
2
T1
TRONDHEIM
NORWEGIAN
1
T1
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
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NETHERLANDS
AMSTERDAM
21
T2
TRANSAVIA
14
T1
ROTTERDAM
TRANSAVIA
7
T1
POLAND
VARSOVIE
LOT
6
T1
PORTUGAL
UNITEDKINGDOM
LISBONNE
TAP PORTUGAL
19
T1
BELFAST
EASYJET
7
T2
BIRMINGHAM
BMI BABY
7
T1
BRISTOL
EASYJET
11
T2
EAST MIDDLANDS
BMI BABY
4
T1
EASYJET
3
T2
EASYJET
3
T2
EDIMBOURG
FLYGLOBESPAN
3
T1
EXETER
FLYBE
3
T1
JERSEY
1
T1
LEEDS BRADFORD
FLYBE
JET 2 / CHANNEL
EXPRESS
LIVERPOOL
EASYJET
LONDON CITY
AIR FRANCE
7
T1
16
T2
7
T2
BRITISH AIRWAYS
12
T1
AER LINGUS
14
T1
EASYJET
34
T2
BRITISH AIRWAYS
49
T1
EASYJET
21
T2
14
T2
MANCHESTER
EASYJET
JET 2 / CHANNEL
EXPRESS
7
T1
NEWCASTLE
EASYJET
7
T2
SOUTHAMPTON
FLYBE
5
T1
MOSCOU
AEROFLOT
14
T2
SAINT
PETERSBOURG
STC RUSSIA
3
T1
GOTEBORG
CITY AIRLINE
4
T1
STOCKHOLM
NORWEGIAN
4
T1
SAS SCANDINAVIAN
AIRLINES
4
T1
BALE
EASYJET
7
T2
GENEVE
BABOO
12
T1
EASYJET
33
T2
28
T1
2
T1
LONDRES GATWICK
LONDRES
HEATHROW
LONDRES LUTON
LONDRES
STANSTED
RUSSIA
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
ZURICH
France
KLM
UKRAINE
KIEV
SWISS
UKRAINE
INTERNATIONAL
AIRLINES
FRANCE
AJACCIO
CCM AIRLINES
29
T2
BASTIA
CCM AIRLINES
27
T2
BIARRITZ
AIR FRANCE
2
T2
BORDEAUX
AIR FRANCE
13
T2
BREST
AIR FRANCE
2
T2
CAEN
AIR FRANCE
1
T2
CALVI
CLERMONTFERRAND
CCM AIRLINES
17
T2
6
T2
FIGARI
CCM AIRLINES
20
T2
LA ROCHELLE
AIRLINAIR
1
T1
LILLE
AIR FRANCE
13
T2
LIMOGES
AIR FRANCE
2
T2
AIR FRANCE
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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LYON
AIR FRANCE
25
T2
METZ-NANCY
AIR FRANCE
7
T2
MONTE CARLO
HELI AIR MONACO
T1/T2
HELI AIR SECURITE
AIR FRANCE
14
T2
PARIS CDG
AIR FRANCE
43
T2
EASYJET
14
T2
136
T2
36
T2
PARIS ORLY
AIR FRANCE
EASYJET
North
Africa
ALGERIA
Middle
East
North
America
MOROCCO
POITIERS
AIRLINAIR
1
T1
RENNES
AIR FRANCE
7
T2
STRASBOURG
AIR FRANCE
13
T2
TOULOUSE
AIR FRANCE
18
T2
ALGER
AIR ALGERIE
2
T2
CONSTANTINE
AIR ALGERIE
1
T2
CASABLANCA
ROYAL AIR MAROC
6
T2
3
T2
MARRAKECH
TUNISIA
T1/T2
NANTES
ATLAS BLUE
DJERBA
TUNISAIR
2
T2
MONASTIR
TUNISAIR
3
T2
TOZEUR
TUNISAIR
2
T2
TUNIS
AIR FRANCE
2
T2
TUNISAIR
9
T2
CANADA
MONTREAL
AIR TRANSAT
2
T1
UNITED STATES
NEW YORK JFK
7
T2
SAUDI ARABIA
JEDDAH
1
T1
RIYADH
DELTA
SAUDI ARABIAN
AIRLINES
SAUDI ARABIAN
AIRLINES
1
T1
UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES
DUBAI
EMIRATES
5
T1
ISRAEL
TEL AVIV
ISRAIR
2
T1
LEBANON
BEYROUTH
MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES
3
T2
TURKEY
ISTANBUL
TURKISH AIRLINES
7
T1
31
COUNTRIES
99
DESTINATIONS
54 REGULAR
COMPANIES *
1.252
Weekly
freq.
* including helicopter
companies
In red the new destinations for summer 2009 (compared to Summer 2008)
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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2 – Local transportation and shuttles
2.1. Tramway and busses
The public transport system is very dense and provides connections to all parts of the city
with 90 bus lines and 1 tramway line.
There is 1 tramway every 5 minutes on the busy hours and every 8 minutes in the offpeak hours.
Unique Rate for tramway and busses: 1 € one way and 4 € including the airport transfers.
There is a congress pass. The rates depend of the number of tickets and duration.
• 5 days pass for 500 people = 5,40 € - from 501 to 1500 pax = 4,70 € from 1501 to 3000 = 4,00 €
• 5 days pass including the airport for 500 pax = 10,50 € - from 501-1500 pax = 9,20 €
- from 1501-3000 pax = 8,00 €
The organizer should buy for the all group and no possibility of reimbursement for
remaining tickets.
2.2. Bicycle and ecological cars in self-service
Nice is now equipped with self-service bicycle stations, as Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon or Marseille. 200
Stations are spread in the city.
Bicycle tracks have already been created and other will come to complete the programme.
Nice is studying the purchase of cars with environment respectful engines. Air compressed cars
without driving licence could be proposed in self-service from 2009.
Nice asserts it ecologic will!
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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ACCOMMODATION
1. Presentation
Nice boasts the 2nd largest hotel facilities in France and can comfortably welcome events
for several thousand participants. From the grand deluxe and international chain hotels in
the city centre to small and charming hotels around the old city or up in the hills, from
bold contemporary architecture to masterpieces of rococo, the choice is yours in a total of
10 000 rooms!
A majority of hotels are situated in the city centre close to the Acropolis Convention
Centre.
Categories
Number of properties
Number of rooms
HOTELS
5*, 4*,& 4* deLuxe
23
3 242
3*
60
3 321
2*
63
2 295
1*
16
364
0*
9
580
171
9 802
TOTAL
R E S I D E N C E S
4*
2
131
3*
4
273
2*
3
256
Out of Category
4
138
2. Average room rates single occupancy
Summer
(1/4 – 31/10)
Winter
(1/11 -31/3)
Category
Euros
Euros
5* & De Luxe
220 / 390
200 / 350
****
160 /350
140 / 200
***
135 / 165
110 / 175
**
65/125
65 / 110
As soon as Nice will be on the short list, we will send you a personalised chart with the
room blocks allocated to your event as well as preferential rates.
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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MEETING AND EXHIBITION SPACE
1 - Presentation of the site:
Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Centre
is located in the heart of Nice, just 7 km
from the Nice-Côte d’Azur International
Airport and at a walking distance from
most of the hotels.
• 5 auditoriums (250 to 2,500 seats);
• 12,120-m2 hall (including 10,695 m2
pillar-free);
• meeting rooms (20 to 600 seats);
• 30,000 m2 of modular space.
• Acropolis is positioned as a service
provider for advice, design and realization
of projects.
• Services: a complete unique offer managed
by specialized teams.
• Features and decoration: creation and
realization of custom booths, set design and
construction, assembly, dismantling, transport
of booths all over the world.
• Event management and organization:
overall coordination, logistic and technical
follow-up, assistance, promotion, marketing
and management of exhibitions.
• General features: assembly of exhibitions on
the site and outside, study of layout,
management
of
exhibitors’
technical
requirements, Internet access and very highspeed LAN, fibre-optic connections.
• Audiovisual: sound system, high-power video
projection, computer equipment and networks,
centralized management by computer of speakers’
presentations, LCD and plasma monitors.
• Hospitality and security: hiring, management
and coordination of hostesses, anti-intrusion
system, video-surveillance, fire control, access
control.
• Made to measure catering, lunches, coffee
breaks, gala evenings, on-stand catering.
References:
• Cardiostim – June 2008 – 4000 pax
• ENS Meeting – June 2008 – 3000 pax
• Heart Failure Annual Congress – Mai 2009 – 4000 pax
• ESPID – Mai 2010 – 5000 pax
www.nice-acropolis.com
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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RESTAURANTS
1.
Gastronomy in Nice:
Nice enjoys displaying the charm of its distinctive
culture. Too often compared with Provençal and Italian
cuisine, ‘Cuisine Niçoise’, like the cooking of Lyon, is
identified by the name of the city.
Food in Nice reflects an art of living and respect for
regional products always accompanied by tasty olive
oil and aromatic plants: basil, fennel, rosemary,
thyme, savory, sage, marjoram, mint, coriander, wild
thyme and garlic, of course.
Typical specialities include: Salade Niçoise, pissaladière (onion tart), pan-bagnat, pistou
(pesto), farcis (stuffed vegetables), stockfish, merda di can (small green
gnocchi), ratatouille, squash blossom fritters, mesclun (tangy mixed greens), Swiss chard
pie, ganses (sweet fritters) and much, much more...
The French Riviera has very many restaurants with Michelin stars, but the cuisine of Nice
is available for all budgets, from a sophisticated luxury setting to the picturesque streets
of Old Nice, served with delectable wine from the hills of Bellet.
In recent years, great chefs have sought maximum
creativity and many establishments in Nice are
listed in the best gastronomy guides.
High inventive fare now highlights the wealth of
regional flavours and aromas with dishes as
appealing to the eyes as to the taste buds...
Some restaurants can be rented in whole or in part
for private use of their establishments for up to 400
guests.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more
information.
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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SOCIAL PROGRAMME
2.
Optional tours:
HALF DAY TOUR - Maximum duration - 4 hours - AM or PM
FULL DAY TOUR - Maximum duration - 9 / 10 hours - in between 08.00 and
18.30
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NICE, ORIENTATION TOUR (Half or full day tour)
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DISCOVERING MONACO’S FASCINATING HISTORY AND CULTURE
day tour)
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THE VAR AND ITS TYPICAL CITIES & VILLAGES (Full day tour)
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THE PERFUME ROUTE (full day tour)
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THE SOUTHERN FRENCH ALPS (full day tour)
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TWO JEWELS OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA – Kerylos and Ephrussi de
Rothschild Villas (Full day tour)
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THE ITALIAN RIVIERA – (Full day tour)
(Half
… and further more activities to discover in Nice and the Grand Nice!
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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COMMITMENT
The City of Nice will be honoured to welcome this meeting.
The team here at the Nice Convention Bureau is on hand to help you win and organise the
perfect conference in this inspiring city, and all our services are completely free of charge.
The Bureau will provide you with impartial advice on all aspects of conference planning
including :
Area information
Venue location service
Advice on social programmes
Delegate accommodation research service
Site inspections
Familiarisation trips
Presentation materials
Preparation of bid documents and bid support
Delegate information – possibility to assit you with a hostess during the congress
Advance event promotion
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Nice – 5 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 NICE – France
Tél : 04 92 14 49 00 – Fax : 04 92 14 46 29
[email protected] - www.nicetourisme.com/pro
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