Nice at a glance
357,737 inhabitants · Alpes-Maritimes (06) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
France's fifth city, with over 340,000 residents, Nice is one of the most densely built cities in the country: the narrow streets of Vieux-Nice, buildings without parking in the centre (Libération, Musiciens, Carré d'Or), the hills of Cimiez, and a Promenade des Anglais where stopping is prohibited. Finding 15 metres for a lorry without a reservation is close to impossible.
The City of Nice issues temporary public highway occupation permits for removals, works, deliveries and events. We prepare the application, obtain the parking order (arrêté) and put up the regulatory signs within the notice period set by the city, with time-stamped photos.
What Nice requires
- Department
- City of Nice — On-Street Paid Parking Directorate
- Procedure
- A single form to be sent to the City by email within the deadlines.
- Deadline
- 5 working days for an authorised parking space; 7 working days for a traffic lane, pavement or pedestrian area.
- Signs
- The City does not supply signage equipment.
- On a traffic lane or pavement, a highways inspector visits the site to set the conditions.
- In pedestrian areas, access is granted after authorisation via the bollard intercom.
How we handle it in Nice
In Nice, signage is not supplied by the City: we submit the application and put up the regulatory signs, then remove them.
Checked on the official website on 8 October 2026; the town hall's rules prevail. Source: Nice.fr — Demander un stationnement pour un déménagement
Neighbourhoods we serve in Nice
Vieux-Nice · Carré d'Or · Libération · Musiciens · Cimiez · Riquier · Saint-Roch · Fabron · Saint-Isidore
How it works, step by step
- You send us the address, the dates and the vehicle size.
- We file the application with the town hall and follow it up until the permit is issued.
- Our sign installers place the official signs with the permit displayed, within the timeframe set by the municipality, and upload time-stamped photos to your account.
- After your job, we remove the signs.
Why time-stamped photos matter
In most French towns, a vehicle parked in your space can only be towed if the signs were in place before it arrived, within the timeframe set by the municipality. Our geolocated, time-stamped photos prove exactly when the signs were placed. The City of Rouen, for example, expressly recommends them.
Prices in Nice
Sign placement and removal: €59 excl. VAT. Permit application: €2.50 excl. VAT in addition (€14.90 on its own). The town's own street-occupation fee, if any, is confirmed before you order.
FAQ
How far in advance should I apply in Nice?
5 working days for an authorised parking space; 7 working days for a traffic lane, pavement or pedestrian area.
Who places the signs in Nice?
The City does not supply signage equipment.
Do you also cover the towns around Nice?
Yes: all neighbouring towns and the whole department, like everywhere in France.