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Du bestämmer hur aktiv du vill vara. Vi ger dig möjligheten att ta del av varierande aktiviteter för att du ska få ut det mesta av din tid utomlands.

Cityliv

Plugga franska i denna avslappnade och soliga stad på Franska Rivieran som inte bara är världsberömd för det vackra vädret, det azurblå havet och alla eleganta butiker utan också för den fantastiska maten.

Kultur

Efter undervisningen kan du praktisera dina språkkunskaper i Nice alla affärer. Om du gillar shopping bör du absolut inte missa Rue de France! Här ligger alla de exklusiva butikerna och de charmiga hantverksbutikerna. För lokala specialiteter kan du ta dig till marknaderna på Cours Saleya.

Nöjen

Kom och upplev själv varför Nice har lockat till sig innefolket i flera decennier. Nice behagliga klimat gör att du, efter dagens studier, lätt kan njuta av en eftermiddag på stranden eller av att strosa längs med Promenade des Anglais - bara fem minuter från EF skolan.

Nice Carnival
17 Feb - 4 Mar 2012 (annual)

The Nice Carnival is the most popular winter event on the French Riviera. The city comes alive during a fortnight of festivities, with carnival processions, flower parades, prestige soirées, concerts and fireworks, attracting over a million spectators.

Poets' Springtime in Nice
Mar 2012 (annual)

Nice goes poetry mad for two weeks, with events taking place on the streets, in cafes, schools and theatres around the city. Please visit the Poets' Springtime website for further details and to discover this year's theme.

Nice International Fair
Mar 2012 (annual)

Nice's Palais des Expositions is the setting for the vast Foire de Nice (Nice International Fair). The event is a chance to browse countless stalls showing off the latest in house and garden, DIY, cooking, beauty and motoring.

The Gourd Festival
Mar 2012 (various dates)

The Gourd Festival is held in Nice's Cimiez quarters and celebrates the Annunciation of Mary at the beginning of spring. The event traditionally symbolises the end of winter and gives pride of place to the gourd (Cougourdon in French).

The Gourd Festival
Mar 2012 (various dates)

The Gourd Festival is held in Nice's Cimiez quarters and celebrates the Annunciation of Mary at the beginning of spring. The event traditionally symbolises the end of winter and gives pride of place to the gourd (Cougourdon in French).

Nice Half Marathon
Apr 2012 (annual)

The day of Nice's Half Marathon includes a 5km charity race (La Niçoise) aimed at raising breast cancer awareness, a 10km fun run and the full 21km half marathon itself. All races start at the Promenade des Anglais.

Maytime Fêtes
May 2012; Sun only (annual)

On Sundays in May, Nice celebrates its history with free events in the Arènes de Jardins de Cimiez. Niçois specialities tempt visitors, performances of local folk tales are loudly applauded and more contemporary attractions include bouncy castles and local bands.

Nice Book Fair
Jun 2012 (annual)

Nice's Book Fair draws over 300 French and international authors and features talks and debates, workshops, book signings and a few live music concerts in the stunning Albert I gardens. Kids can also free their inner-bookworms at the children's stands.

Ironman France
24 Jun 2012 (annual)

Around 2500 competitors plunge into the sea beside the Promenade des Anglais to start Nice's Ironman triathlon. Thousands watch throughout the day as the race continues through surrounding villages and along the seafront. Forty thousand people visit the race's Expo Village.

Nice Jazz Festival
Jul 2012 (annual)

The Jardin Albert 1er and place Massena host the annual Nice Jazz Festival an event renowned for its unique atmosphere, consistently broad and impressive programme. Performances alternate between two stages, and the audience is free to wander between them. 

Crazy Week
Jul 2012 (annual)

Nice's Crazy Week festival is all about today's popular music, from rock, rap and reggae to folk, pop and chanson. Set inside the Théâtre de Verdure, festival goers can see an explosive cocktail of bands - both international and French.

European Petanque Competition
Jul 2012 (annual)

Nice's Promenade des Anglais is the setting for the annual European Petanque Competition, Europétanque. The best club teams on the continent battle it out for supremacy - the action also unfolds at the Place Masséna and Quai des Etats-Unis.

Côte d'Azur Tango Festival
Jul - Aug 2012 (annual)

Dance halls and arthouses across Nice strut their way through the annual Côte d'Azur Tango Festival. International stars perform as amateurs and beginners get the chance to brush up on their Latino footwork during eight days of shows and seminars.

Concerts in the Cloisters Festival
Jul - Aug 2012 (annual)

Several delightful classical programmes make up Nice's annual Concerts in the Cloisters Festival. The concerts, held under the stars within the courtyards of the Clôitre du Monastère de Cimiez, are a wonderful way to spend an alfresco Mediterranean summer's evening.

Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice
Jul - Aug 2012 (annual)

The Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice showcases the region's most promising musical talent, held in various venues, including the spectacular Cimiez cloister. The event includes baroque, classical and contemporary musical performances by students, sometimes accompanied by established musicians.

Prom'Party
Jul - Aug 2012 (annual)

Throughout summer Nice throngs to the rhythm of its Prom'Party - free evening music concerts held on stages between the Théâtre de la Verdure and the iconic Negresco hotel. Each night brings a different sound and cafés roll out their terraces.

Occitan FestiVous Festival
Aug 2012 (annual)

Southern France is proud of Occitan - the medieval Romance language traditionally spoken in the region. Each autumn Nice celebrates this linguistic heritage with the Occitan FestiVous Festival of music and plays, held across town including the Francis Gag Theatre.

San Bertoumiéu Fête
Sep 2012 (annual)

The San Bertoumiéu Fête takes place all over Old-Nice, bringing together food producers, artisans, winegrowers and over 80,000 visitors eager to discover the region's heritage. Try an ancient game of Mourra, sample a salade niçoise or discover some traditional music.

Gruss Circus
Sep 2012 (annual)

France's legendary Gruss Circus has thrilled audiences for a quarter of a century. The travelling Big Top hits Nice every autumn, setting up at the Esplanade de Lattre and wowing kids and adults with its mix of magic and mayhem.

The Extreme Sailing Series
Sep - Oct 2012 (annual)

After competitions in Turkey, America, Britain and Italy, The Extreme Sailing Series comes to Nice at the end of September for a weekend of heart-stopping sailing feats. Come to see the biggest names in the sport and bring your suncream!

Fourres de Rire Comedy Festival
Oct 2012 (annual)

The Fourres de Rire Comedy Festival, held at Nice's Francis Gag Theatre, presents established comics from the region. New talents are most welcome, though, and you might see a future star among the novice opening acts featured in the shows.

Nice Short Film Festival
Oct 2012 (annual)

The Nice Short Film Festival showcases short films by mostly novice filmmakers in various venues throughout town. More than 150 works are shown, with a Grand Prix (prize) selected by the public from the official selection.

Celebration of Catherine Ségurane
Nov 2012 (annual)

Catherine Ségurane saved Nice in 1543 by showing the attacking armies her bare posterior. She is remembered with a slightly more solemn ceremony, the Celebration of Catherine Ségurane, held in the Sainte Réparate Cathedral in Nice Old Town.

Nice Manca Music Festival
Nov 2012 (annual)

Nice's National Centre of Musical Creation (CIRM) organises the annual Nice Manca Music Festival, with wonderful performances in select venues across Nice. You can expect everything from intimate recitals to fully-fledged operas and performances by symphonic orchestras. 

C'est Pas Classique
Nov 2012 (annual)

If you're holidaying in Nice in November look out for the C'est Pas Classique classical music festival. Concerts, which take place across the city and include everything from chamber music and opera to workshops and piano recitals, are absolutely free!

Christmas Swim
Dec 2012 (annual)

If a December dip in the Mediterranean is your idea of fun, join the foolhardy swimmers at Nice's annual Christmas Swim (Bain de Noël). The swim departs from the Ruhl beach, in full view of the Promenade des Anglais.

Christmas Fair
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 (annual)

Nice's Place Massena hosts a charming Christmas Fair every year. Chalets offer traditional handicrafts and gifts, including Provençal specialities such as honey, lavender and traditional Santons nativity figurines. There's also a public skating rink and a big wheel.

Prom'Classic
Jan 2013 (annual)

Nice welcomes its annual Prom'Classic, a popular 10km running event which takes participants along the city's famous seaside thoroughfare, the Promenade des Anglais. Over 5000 pairs of legs, belonging to French running champs and amateurs alike, take part every year.

Nice Carnival
Feb - Mar 2013 (annual)

The Nice Carnival is the most popular winter event on the French Riviera. The city comes alive during a fortnight of festivities, with carnival processions, flower parades, prestige soirées, concerts and fireworks, attracting over a million spectators.

Poets' Springtime in Nice
Mar 2013 (annual)

Nice goes poetry mad for two weeks, with events taking place on the streets, in cafes, schools and theatres around the city. Please visit the Poets' Springtime website for further details and to discover this year's theme.

Nice International Fair
Mar 2013 (annual)

Nice's Palais des Expositions is the setting for the vast Foire de Nice (Nice International Fair). The event is a chance to browse countless stalls showing off the latest in house and garden, DIY, cooking, beauty and motoring.

The Gourd Festival
Mar 2013 (various dates)

The Gourd Festival is held in Nice's Cimiez quarters and celebrates the Annunciation of Mary at the beginning of spring. The event traditionally symbolises the end of winter and gives pride of place to the gourd (Cougourdon in French).

The Gourd Festival
Mar 2013 (various dates)

The Gourd Festival is held in Nice's Cimiez quarters and celebrates the Annunciation of Mary at the beginning of spring. The event traditionally symbolises the end of winter and gives pride of place to the gourd (Cougourdon in French).

Nice Half Marathon
Apr 2013 (annual)

The day of Nice's Half Marathon includes a 5km charity race (La Niçoise) aimed at raising breast cancer awareness, a 10km fun run and the full 21km half marathon itself. All races start at the Promenade des Anglais.

Maytime Fêtes
May 2013; Sun only (annual)

On Sundays in May, Nice celebrates its history with free events in the Arènes de Jardins de Cimiez. Niçois specialities tempt visitors, performances of local folk tales are loudly applauded and more contemporary attractions include bouncy castles and local bands.

Ironman France
Jun 2013 (annual)

Around 2500 competitors plunge into the sea beside the Promenade des Anglais to start Nice's Ironman triathlon. Thousands watch throughout the day as the race continues through surrounding villages and along the seafront. Forty thousand people visit the race's Expo Village.

Nice Book Fair
Jun 2013 (annual)

Nice's Book Fair draws over 300 French and international authors and features talks and debates, workshops, book signings and a few live music concerts in the stunning Albert I gardens. Kids can also free their inner-bookworms at the children's stands.

Nice Jazz Festival
Jul 2013 (annual)

The Jardin Albert 1er and place Massena host the annual Nice Jazz Festival an event renowned for its unique atmosphere, consistently broad and impressive programme. Performances alternate between two stages, and the audience is free to wander between them. 

Crazy Week
Jul 2013 (annual)

Nice's Crazy Week festival is all about today's popular music, from rock, rap and reggae to folk, pop and chanson. Set inside the Théâtre de Verdure, festival goers can see an explosive cocktail of bands - both international and French.

European Petanque Competition
Jul 2013 (annual)

Nice's Promenade des Anglais is the setting for the annual European Petanque Competition, Europétanque. The best club teams on the continent battle it out for supremacy - the action also unfolds at the Place Masséna and Quai des Etats-Unis.

Côte d'Azur Tango Festival
Jul - Aug 2013 (annual)

Dance halls and arthouses across Nice strut their way through the annual Côte d'Azur Tango Festival. International stars perform as amateurs and beginners get the chance to brush up on their Latino footwork during eight days of shows and seminars.

Concerts in the Cloisters Festival
Jul - Aug 2013 (annual)

Several delightful classical programmes make up Nice's annual Concerts in the Cloisters Festival. The concerts, held under the stars within the courtyards of the Clôitre du Monastère de Cimiez, are a wonderful way to spend an alfresco Mediterranean summer's evening.

Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice
Jul - Aug 2013 (annual)

The Académie Internationale d'Été de Nice showcases the region's most promising musical talent, held in various venues, including the spectacular Cimiez cloister. The event includes baroque, classical and contemporary musical performances by students, sometimes accompanied by established musicians.

Prom'Party
Jul - Aug 2013 (annual)

Throughout summer Nice throngs to the rhythm of its Prom'Party - free evening music concerts held on stages between the Théâtre de la Verdure and the iconic Negresco hotel. Each night brings a different sound and cafés roll out their terraces.

Occitan FestiVous Festival
Aug 2013 (annual)

Southern France is proud of Occitan - the medieval Romance language traditionally spoken in the region. Each autumn Nice celebrates this linguistic heritage with the Occitan FestiVous Festival of music and plays, held across town including the Francis Gag Theatre.

San Bertoumiéu Fête
Sep 2013 (annual)

The San Bertoumiéu Fête takes place all over Old-Nice, bringing together food producers, artisans, winegrowers and over 80,000 visitors eager to discover the region's heritage. Try an ancient game of Mourra, sample a salade niçoise or discover some traditional music.

Gruss Circus
Sep 2013 (annual)

France's legendary Gruss Circus has thrilled audiences for a quarter of a century. The travelling Big Top hits Nice every autumn, setting up at the Esplanade de Lattre and wowing kids and adults with its mix of magic and mayhem.

The Extreme Sailing Series
Sep - Oct 2013 (annual)

After competitions in Turkey, America, Britain and Italy, The Extreme Sailing Series comes to Nice at the end of September for a weekend of heart-stopping sailing feats. Come to see the biggest names in the sport and bring your suncream!

Fourres de Rire Comedy Festival
Oct 2013 (annual)

The Fourres de Rire Comedy Festival, held at Nice's Francis Gag Theatre, presents established comics from the region. New talents are most welcome, though, and you might see a future star among the novice opening acts featured in the shows.

Nice Short Film Festival
Oct 2013 (annual)

The Nice Short Film Festival showcases short films by mostly novice filmmakers in various venues throughout town. More than 150 works are shown, with a Grand Prix (prize) selected by the public from the official selection.