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Nice and Côte d'Azur - South Asian Community Guide

1. South Asian Community

• South Asian Community: Predominantly Indian and Pakistani populations, with smaller Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan groups.
• Dominant Ethnic Groups: French locals form the majority, but the area is home to diverse international communities, including South Asians.

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2. South Asian Areas

• Nice: Some South Asian families reside near the city center and in suburbs like Cimiez and Saint-Roch.
• Cannes: A growing South Asian presence, especially among professionals and families.
• Antibes and Grasse: Small communities of Indian and Pakistani origin.

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3. South Asian Main Market Areas

• Nice City Center: Features specialty stores offering South Asian products.
• Marché de Libération (Nice): A general market with a few stalls catering to international ingredients.
• Local Specialty Stores: Scattered across Nice, Cannes, and Antibes.

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4. South Asian Grocery Stores

• India Market Nice: Offers spices, grains, and specialty South Asian products.
• Asian Food Store (Nice): Stocks a variety of South Asian and Asian ingredients.
• Pak Indian Grocery (Cannes): A popular store among the local South Asian community.

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5. Transportation

• Public Transport:
  • Trams and buses are the primary modes of transport in Nice and the Côte d'Azur region.
  • TER regional trains connect cities like Nice, Cannes, and Antibes.
• Ride Sharing: Uber and local services like Bolt are widely available.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • ISKCON Nice: Small Hindu worship gatherings.
  • Shiv Mandir (Marseille): The nearest major temple for Hindus.

• Gurdwaras:

  • Gurdwara Singh Sabha Marseille: Closest gurdwara to the Côte d'Azur region.

• Mosques:

  • Grande Mosquée de Nice: Serves the Muslim community in Nice.
  • Mosquée Al-Hidaya (Cannes): A smaller mosque catering to the South Asian Muslim community.

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7. Best Public Schools in South Asian Areas

Elementary Schools:

• École Élémentaire Saint-Roch (Nice): Popular among diverse communities.
• École Primaire Wilson (Nice): Located in a multicultural area.

Middle Schools:

• Collège Henri Matisse (Nice): Well-regarded for inclusivity.
• Collège Jules Ferry (Cannes): High-quality education in a diverse environment.

High Schools:

• Lycée Masséna (Nice): One of the top-ranked high schools.
• Lycée International de Valbonne (Sophia Antipolis): Known for international programs.

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