MIPIM 2026: Axelle Xerri to Represent Team Nice Côte d’Azur
Team Nice Côte d’Azur will take part in the session “Investment Guide: Unlocking Opportunities in French Regions”, presented by CNER and Business France on March 11 in Cannes. Axelle Xerri, Head of Investment Projects – CCI & Tourism at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, will speak at MIPIM 2026 as part of a dedicated session on […]
Nice, 5th largest city in France by population
Nice had 353,701 inhabitants as of January 1, 2023, according to the legal population figures published by INSEE (municipal population). The city ranks fifth among the most populated French municipalities, behind Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse. Between 2017 and 2023, Nice’s population increased by 17,000 residents, representing a growth of +0.9%, according to France 3 […]
Extension of the Promenade du Paillon: the European Union awards €11.6 million via the ERDF
The European Union has allocated €11.6 million to the extension of the Promenade du Paillon. This funding is granted through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It complements the contributions from the French State and the Region. The extension of the Promenade du Paillon was inaugurated in October 2025. The project is part of an […]
Promenade du Paillon: 8 Additional Hectares of Green Space Opened in Nice
On October 18, 2025, 8 additional hectares were opened on the Promenade du Paillon. The development now connects the Promenade des Anglais to the Palais des Expositions. The total continuous green area reaches 20 hectares in the central zone. The opening was accompanied by a program of activities spread across the site and a 4 […]
Banque Populaire Méditerranée to Renovate Its Headquarters in Nice Arénas
Banque Populaire Méditerranée (BPMed) is set to modernize its headquarters located in the Arénas business district in Nice. The renovation work will begin in January 2026. The 24,000 m² building will eventually accommodate both bank employees and businesses. The west wing will be dedicated to the bank’s 300 employees, offering fully redesigned workspaces. The east […]
BTP d’Avenir 06 Awards for the OcéaNice Convention Center and the Redevelopment Works of the Parking des Arts
The OcéaNice Convention Center, through the company Spada, was recognized for its functional and environmental performance. 94% of the materials used are reusable or recyclable. Over 170 events are already scheduled through to 2029. The Parking des Arts, an integral part of the Promenade du Paillon extension, combines parking infrastructure with readiness for the rise […]
A demonstrator eco-district of the city of tomorrow in Cagnes-sur-Mer
A development project in Cagnes-sur-MerThe Canebiers-Villette eco-district is a development project located in Cagnes-sur-Mer, within the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis. It is led by Bouygues Immobilier on land transferred by SPL Côte d’Azur Aménagement. The foundation stone was laid on September 12, 2025. Start of constructionThe operation is entering the implementation phase. Work on the […]
Invest Hong Kong discovering the fintech and green economy sectors
On June 27, 2025, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis welcomed a delegation from Invest Hong Kong, as part of an economic prospection mission focused on two strategic sectors: fintech and the green economy. This visit, in which Team Nice Côte d’Azur took part, was part of an approach to present the innovation capacities and economic […]
Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur: Support for business set up in France
Key elements of the Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur scheme financial aid of up to €150,000 for SMEs and micro-enterprises wishing to establish themselves in Nice Côte d’Azur an economic ecosystem structured around strategic sectors personalised support from a strong local partnership network Find the access conditions for the scheme on the Nice Côte d’Azur […]
Nice Côte d’Azur formalises the financing of Haliotis 2 with the European Investment Bank
A structuring financing agreement signed in Nice between the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis and the EIB On Friday, June 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., at EDHEC Business School in Nice, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a decisive financing agreement for the realisation of the Haliotis 2 project. The […]
