Nice, France
Against a background of the colors of the sea and sun (300 days of sunshine on average per year), Nice
offers you its picturesque markets, its Belle-Epoque facades, its
19 world-renowned museums, its Mediterranean cuisine, and many more wonders
to explore on your own.
Located in Southern Europe at the south eastern extremity of France, Nice is a privileged
crossroads between the Alps, Provence, Corsica and Italy. The city occupies an exceptional
natural site in the heart of the French Riviera stretching over a coastal plain open southward
onto the Mediterranean and bounded from East to West by a succession of wooded hills.
Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Center
Since its construction in 1984, the Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Center has hosted more than 3,000 events and welcomed more than 7 million delegates. This spacious and light-filled facility in the heart of the city center provides the perfect setting for any conference or meeting.
Home to BbWorld Europe '07, the Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Center is famous the world over and was voted best Conference Center in Europe three years in a row and is ranked among the 10 best in the world.
Hotel Accommodations
Nice boasts the second 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 center to small and charming hotels around the old city or up in the hills, Nice offers something for everyone's taste and budget.
BbWorld Europe '07 has selected several host hotels and has negotiated special rates for the conference.
The housing web site is now open.
Average Temperatures (in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius)
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Year
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C°
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7.2
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8.5
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10.4
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12.9
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16.5
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20
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22.8
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22.8
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20.2
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16.1
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11.5
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8.4
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14.8
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F°
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45
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47.3
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50.7
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55.2
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61.7
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68
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73
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73
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68.4
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61
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52.7
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47.1
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58.6
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Time Zone
During BbWorld Europe '07, Nice will be on Central European Time (Standard Time Zone: UTC/GMT +1 hour). Daylight Savings Time will not be observed until 25 March, 2007.
Conference Attire
Attire for BbWorld Europe '07 sessions and special events will be business casual. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.
Registration/Help Desk Hours
The BbWorld Europe '07 registration desk will be located in the second floor of the Nice Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Center in the exhibit area. Please check back soon for hours of operation.
Internet Access at the Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Center
BbWorld Europe '07 will have a complementary Cyber Cafe open to all conference attendees.
The Cyber Cafe will be located on the second floor in the exhibit area.
Air/Airport Transportation
Nice is easily accessible due to its international airport served by 45 airlines making 82 direct
connections to 27 countries worldwide. Few capital cities in the world can boast an airport less
than 15 minutes from the city center.
Click here for more information on airport transportation
and select "Access" then select "By Air".
Rail Service
La SNCF (French National Railway Company) provides 11 regular connections from abroad and 20 daily
connections with the largest cities in France. For more information about rail service to Nice,
click here and select "Access" then select "By Rail".
Driving to Nice
Nice interconnects with major European cities via an extensive motorway network. The city
is linked by the A8 "La Provencale" to Aix-en-Provence on the west and the Italian border on the east.
It takes approximately 9 hours to drive from Paris to Nice by motorway.
Click here for more information on driving to Nice and select "Access" then select "By Road".
Local Transportation
Nice offers a wide range of local transportation options including taxis, bus service and vehicle rental.
To find out more information for local Nice transportation options,
click here and select
"Transport and Parking".