Event · Port de la Santé
Photo: Côte d'Azur France
Combat Naval Fleuri
A battle of flowers on the water, held since 1902 as part of the Nice Carnival: about twenty flower-covered pointus pelt the crowd on the quays with carnations and mimosa.
| What | Event |
|---|---|
| Where | Port de la Santé |
| Address | Port de la Santé, quai Amiral Courbet, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer |
| Season and hours | Monday 15 February 2027: parade from l'Octroi at 11:00, carnival procession on the quays at 13:30, flower battle in the harbour from 14:00. |
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Checked on cotedazurfrance.fr, explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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