Nice: Hub for Audiovisual Production in 2024
A record-breaking year: Nice recorded 610 days of filming and photo shoots in public spaces, while Victorine Studios saw 540 days of studio occupancy. Major international productions: Films and series featuring Idris Elba, Emmanuelle Béart, and Isabelle Adjani chose Nice as their backdrop. A diverse and attractive ecosystem: The city welcomed a wide range of […]
Carnival of Nice 2024: A Space Dedicated to Businesses
The Carnival of Nice, a historic annual event, continues to play a major role in the city’s economy. In 2023, this event recorded a record attendance, attracting more than 200,000 visitors. This influx generated economic benefits estimated at 30 million euros, a substantial contribution to Nice and its region. The hotel occupancy rate increased, reaching […]
The Festival Play Azur, a celebration of pop culture and the geek world in Nice
The Play Azur Festival is back for its seventh edition on May 4th and 5th, at the Palais des Expositions in Nice. Featuring stands of creators, associations and exhibitors, as well as free animations, the event promises a celebration of pop culture in all its forms, to the delight of geek culture fans. Supported by […]
DataGreen Wins the GreenTech Award from Dassault Systèmes at the Business France Awards
A double victory at CES 2025: DataGreen wins the GreenTech Award from Dassault Systèmes at the CES Business France Awards, following its recognition as a CES Innovation Awards® Honoree in the Sustainability & Energy/Power category. A groundbreaking technology: Internocool reduces data center energy consumption by up to 75% without air conditioning, while recovering 98% of […]
algenScribe Secures Refinancing to Accelerate Its Technological Development
AlgenScribe has completed a strategic refinancing, with an initial tranche received in December 2024, bringing the total funds raised since its inception to approximately €1 million. Team Nice Côte d’Azur supported the company’s establishment within the Nice metropolitan area, facilitating its integration into the local ecosystem. A fruitful collaboration with the Imagine Institute led to […]
Future Nice Congress Center: A Project for International Influence and Sustainability
Official Visit on December 20, 2024: Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice and President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, presented the progress of the construction site ahead of the center’s opening in June 2025 A Milestone for the UN Ocean Conference: From June 9 to 13, 2025, Nice will host the global United Nations Ocean […]
Nice’s attractiveness confirmed by a significant increase in population.
According to INSEE data, Nice recorded an increase of 5,592 residents in 2022 (+1.6%), reaching a total population of 356,603. Over six years, from 2017 to 2022, the city gained nearly 14,000 residents, representing a growth of approximately 4%. Exceptional Quality of Life : Nice ranks first among major French metropolitan areas for quality of […]
Solaya is a winner of the “Convergence AI” challenges of France 2030.
Solaya, a Nice-based startup founded in April 2024, has been named a winner of the “Convergence AI” challenges, one of 35 projects supported by the French government under the France 2030 initiative. The “Convergence AI” challenges aim to encourage ambitious technological innovations and address major societal issues. Solaya stands out with a unique solution that […]
New Nice Congress Center: A Sustainable Infrastructure for Business Tourism
An Official Announcement at SIMI 2024: Christian Estrosi unveiled a flagship project for the future of business tourism in the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis. Innovative and Sustainable Features: Modular hall, panoramic rooftop, and a connected maritime terminal. A Successful Presentation to Professionals: More than 60 stakeholders gathered in Nice to discover the features of the […]
Maison Albar – Le Victoria in Nice: The Most Significant Investment by the Centaurus Group
Maison Albar – Le Victoria opened its doors on November 15, 2024, followed by an official inauguration on December 6. This 5-star hotel combines understated luxury, high-end gastronomy, and innovative wellness at the heart of Nice. The leaders of Maison Albar Hotels emphasize the ambition and strategic importance of this project for the group. A […]
