Les Alchimistes establishes an agency in Nice to transform bio-waste into a resource to regenerate soils
Present on the French Riviera for several years, Les Alchimistes have taken a new step by officially opening their Nice agency in October 2025. Located at the Innovation Hub of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, this local branch embodies the network’s ambition: structuring bio-waste recovery loops at the territorial level. An approach that is at […]
Nice Carnival 2026: Final VIP Availability
Nice Carnival 2026, one of the world’s largest carnivals, will take place from February 11 to March 1, 2026, under the theme “Long Live the Queen!” This new edition promises to be spectacular, blending tradition and renewal in a vibrant and festive atmosphere that attracts more than 250,000 spectators each year. A unique opportunity for […]
2026 Ranking of the “Best Places to Live” – Villes & Villages: the results for Nice
The 2026 ranking by the “Villes & Villages où il fait bon vivre” association was unveiled on February 1st in the JDD. Results for Nice: Category 2026 Position 2025 Position Cities with more than 300,000 inhabitants 1st 1st Alpes-Maritimes department 1st / 163 — Cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants 4th / 40 6th National […]
OceanWell and Eau d’Azur sign an MoU with a view to developing an underwater farm in the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis
Team Nice Côte d’Azur supported OceanWell’s European establishment in Nice. Stefano Cimmarusti, Head of Project Development at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, supported the company’s establishment in the region. This action is part of the structuring efforts behind the blue economy led by the Nice Côte d’Azur area. OceanWell France SAS is developing a freshwater production […]
Team Nice Côte d’Azur participates in Euromaritime 2026
Participation of Team Nice Côte d’Azur in Euromaritime Stefano Cimmarusti represents Team Nice Côte d’Azur at Euromaritime, from 3 to 5 February 2026 in Marseille. This participation aims to engage qualified contacts with stakeholders in the maritime economy. It forms part of a targeted territorial attractiveness strategy. Hosting UNOC 2025 in Nice structured global visibilityFrom […]
Nice Côte d’Azur: Second Place in Quality of Life Among Major French Metropolises in the 2025 Arthur Loyd Barometer
Nice Côte d’Azur scores high in quality of life:The metropolitan area of Nice Côte d’Azur ranks 2nd in quality of life among France’s major metropolises. The 2025 Arthur Loyd study evaluates 75 statistical indicators across 50 territories, covering 82% of the population living in attraction areas with more than 100,000 inhabitants. A major metropolis with […]
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 […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport closes 2025 with record traffic, major infrastructure delivery and highest-level environmental recognition
Passenger traffic reached 15.23 million in 2025. That’s a 3.2% increase compared to 2024. Growth was mainly driven by long-haul and international routes. The first phase of Terminal 2’s expansion was delivered in spring 2025. New boarding areas and check-in systems will be operational by summer 2026. Infrastructure is being upgraded while maintaining airport operations. […]
Caranx Medical, a Nice-based cardiac robotics MedTech startup, set to be acquired for €16.6 million
Affluent Medical announces the acquisition of Caranx MedicalAffluent Medical announces the upcoming acquisition of the Nice-based startup specialized in robotic assistance for cardiac procedures. Caranx Medical will be combined with Artedrone within a new integrated MedTech entity named Carvolix. A world first authorized by the FDAIn July 2025, TAVIPILOT Soft became the world’s first AI […]
