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The Official language of the congress is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided. 
 

About Nice and France

• Nice is a major business and tourist centre located on the French Riviera. It is famous for its warm welcome and hospitality and is able to combine business and holiday tourism in ideal fashion. The official language is French. The currency is the €uro.
   
• The fifth French town, Nice lines the Mediterranean coast and has a stunning backdrop of mountains. It is famous for its beautiful hinterland and exceptional climate with nearly 3000 hours of annual sunshine.
   
• France's 2nd tourist destination, Nice also ranks second for its international calendar of events, thanks in particular to its international airport, wide range of hotel accommodation and Acropolis, with its Congress and Exhibition Centres.
   
• The Promenade des Anglais is a long walkway that stretches along the Mediterranean seaside in Nice France. Built in the 1830s, visitors today can enjoy a leisurely walk along the Baie des Anges (click here for more information). Many of Nice's most elegant hotels, restaurants and shops are situated along this 5 kilometre roadway that runs next to the pedestrian promenade.
   
• The small boutiques display craftwork and Provençal fabrics in the Old Town of Nice, the jewelry shops on the Avenue de Verdun, the chic couturiers on Rue Paradis, the shopping arcades and department stores…
   
• The "niçois" art of living: Nice is an outstanding city, with an extraordinarily rich cultural and artistic heritage. Cultural life revolves around exhibitions in the museums and galleries and the programme of performances in the theatres and the Nice Opera House. For more information http://nicefrance.ca/attractions/museums.html
   
• Out in the sun, at last! Or maybe under a parasol… Choose between 15 pleasant and comfortable private beaches, and well kept public beaches, wide open and free for all to use. The sea water is checked regularly and has a good rating according to European standards.

For further information, why not visit the Nice website? www.nicetourism.com

More French sites to visit:

• Visit Corsica, the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Corsica has been part of France since 1768. It is located west of Italy and southeast of France.
  The Port of Nice became the second port in terms of passenger turnover for Corsica in 1997. Two companies provide services to and from the island offering up to 8 departures a day in high season either on traditional ferries (the crossing takes between 6 and 8 hours, night crossings also available) or on high-speed ferries which reduces the crossing time to between 2 1/2 - 3 hour. For more information www.english.visit-corsica.com
   
• Visit Monte-Carlo, the many facets of the Principality of Monaco. Monaco is an exceptional location, between mountain and sea, its gardens, its athletic and cultural events...all qualities which make it a unforgettable visit. Monaco is located just a few minutes east of Nice by car. Bus and train service is also available between the two cities. The 40 minute ride from Nice to Monaco costs 3.90 Euro. For more information www.monte-carlo.mc