The highly anticipated Nice Fair (Foire de Nice) has returned to the Palais des Expositions, bringing a lively Caribbean theme to its 15,000 square meters of exhibition space. With over 400 exhibitors and a brand-new 100% local market, the event promises a rich and diverse experience for visitors of all ages.
The Nice Fair (Foire de Nice) is set to bring an immersive experience that combines shopping, entertainment, and local culture. Running from 15th to 24th March, this year’s edition introduces new features while maintaining the diverse exhibition areas that have been its signature the past few years.
A new addition this year is the 100% local market, a celebration of French Riviera craftsmanship, featuring regional artisans and producers. Visitors can navigate through stalls offering local specialties including craft beers and liquors, exquisite chocolates from Nice’s master chocolatiers, and homemade cookies infused with orange blossom and lemon zest-capturing the essence of Mediterranean flavours.
The market creates a unique opportunity for residents and tourists to meet creators face-to-face and uncover the secret recipes behind beloved regional products. Participants can explore, indulge, and taste their way through southern French traditional cuisine, embarking on a culinary journey that showcases the best of the region.
Four main exhibition areas
As in previous years, the fair maintains its four main exhibition areas that have become its signature attractions:
The well-being area, that covers an impressing 14,000 square meters, offering a comprehensive shopping experience with artisanal products, beauty items, and fashionable accessories. Visitors can also take a break from treasure hunting to dine and enjoy a glass of wine at the gastronomic restaurants within the space. The highlight remains the famous camelots – demonstrations of innovative products and revolutionary gadgets.
For those plotting home improvements, the building theme provides inspiration and products for renovation, reconstruction, and interior design. The new feature this year, though, is a free consultation service with specialists including interior architects and landscapers, ready to help visitors plan their dream homes.
The outdoor renovation section is also ready to equip with everything needed for garden, terrace and balcony transformations, including pools, spas, and Mediterranean outdoor solutions.
Completing the quartet, the automotive exhibition showcases new and used vehicles, with a growing emphasis on electric cars and bikes, along with ratings and pricing information for those considering upgrading their transportation.
The highlight: The Caribbean Treasures and Pirates
The crown jewel of Nice Fair 2025 is undoubtedly the immersive Caribbean pirate-themed experience. Meticulously recreating an 18th-century pirate port, the exhibition features historical figures such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack, Benjamin Hornigold and Bartholomew Roberts, guiding visitors through a fantasy journey to the golden age when pirates ruled the seas.
A convincing Jack Sparrow lookalike will be available for photo opportunities, delighting fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. The experience is complemented by family-friendly activities and demonstrations that bring pirate lore to life, creating memories for visitors of all ages.
Practical information
The fair will run from 15th to 24th March, with standard tickets priced at €6 for adults and €5 for students. Children under 12 enjoy free admission throughout the event.
Several special offers make the fair accessible to all: free admission days on Monday 17th and Monday 24th March; happy hours with free entry daily between 5pm and 7pm; seniors over 60 receive free admission on Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th March; and Women’s Day on Wednesday 19th March, with free admission for women.
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