Nice will host Euro 2016

Nice is one of the 12 cities to host the European Football Championship in 2016

Those in Nice present at a live screening of UEFA’s announcement from Geneva on 28th May were overjoyed when the envelope was opened and the name of France was read out. The Côte capital has made a significant contribution to the nation’s success by participating in its campaign. Nice not only offers the Grande Stade, of course, but it is also a popular and attractive destination for tourists, is environmentally proactive and has a good record when it comes to security.

“This only increases my ambition to make Nice the city of sport,” Estrosi added. “To host Euro 2016 successfully and eventually provide OGC Nice with an improved stadium that will help them to become one of the best clubs in the country is our goal.”

Construction of the Grande Stade is an ongoing project which if all goes to plan should be completed by June 2013. The stadium is to be integrated into the Eco-Vallée, a massive development from the coast to the foothills of the lower alps that is set to be a major business and residential district with a strong emphasis on the environment and eco-friendly technologies.

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