Nice : authorization granted for Extrapole

The authorization was granted for a new cultural shopping centre at the heart of Nice. The CDEC of the Alpes Maritimes has accepted the establishement of a centre which will sell cultural and multimedia products on the avenue Jean Médecin, in the Credit Lyonnais's premises, with the sign Extrapole. The subsidiary of Hachette's distribution services aims to invest 50 million francs in the restructuring and development of 2 650 square meters on two levels. This shop would compete with FNAC, set up in Nice Etoile. The opening is planned for September 2001. This arrival should boost the potential of attraction for the first shopping avenue of Nice.