Part of the French Carnival

After returning to Nice from Menton, I booked a four night hotel stay. Arrive at Nice Train Station, the city's main transport hub serving both long-distance and short-distance trains. The station is well-equipped and well-planned, making it very easy to navigate for travelers familiar with the environment. The weather was sunny and pleasant that day. In the station's café, you can enjoy freshly baked croissants, coffee and other specialty drinks. Considering the limited budget, I chose an affordable two-star hotel. The hotel is ideally located next to the train station, making it easy to make excursions to surrounding towns. The hotel booking process was smooth, although I had to wait for an hour and a half when checking in and the room was not ready, the staff allowed me to temporarily store my luggage in the lobby. I then attended Nice’s famous Battle of the Flowers event, which is a big part of Carnival every February. 2020 is the 136th Carnival, with the theme "King of Fashion". The scene was set up with props such as a giant sewing machine, spools of thread, and performers dressed in fashionable costumes. The entire event was filled with cheerful music, brilliant colors and enthusiastic applause from the audience, creating an atmosphere full of energy and positive emotions. During the float parade, a platform decorated with flowers slowly passes by, accompanied by wonderful performances by musicians, riders, acrobats and others. The Flower War itself does not involve confrontation, but rather conveys joy and beauty by distributing flowers to the audience. After the event, the artists continued to parade through the streets, further adding to the festive atmosphere. Once back at the hotel, it's only a 15-minute walk or two tram stops away. Although the single room is not large, it is sufficient for personal use. The interior decoration of the room is relatively calm. As a souvenir of this flower battle, I was given a pot of gerberas, which added a lot of fun to my stay for the next four days. It is worth mentioning that Nice is known as the lemon capital of France and has a rich citrus culture.