01.02.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: February is all about kicking up the heels and having fun with the locals
Traditionally, carnival time gave the public a chance to let off some steam and indulge themselves before the deprivations of Lent. Nowadays, it's a perfect excuse to break up the boredom that arrives with winter and, this being the Côte d’Azur, a way of attracting tourists in the low season when the weather has a good chance of being fine. Whether it's giant papier mâché heads or elephants adorned with citrus fruit, carnivals are exciting, colourful, and often downright weird. They're also another great excuse for getting out and seeing this beautiful region of ours!Read more … It’s festival time!
Cannes (11)
06.07.2011
Event: The Automobile Club de Nice and The Riviera Times eagerly looking forward to next year's event
The inaugural British Classic Car Picnic was a roaring success last weekend, as more than 65 British cars departed Nice and Cannes in the direction of Gourdon.Read more … British picnic is a roaring success
05.07.2011
Event: The 6th annual Les Plages Électroniques festival debuts tomorrow
A-Trak, Satellit, and Slipmuzik will invade the grainy beaches of Cannes tomorrow. But what may sound like spaceships from beyond, are actually the names of artists performing in the 6th annual Les Plages Électroniques Festival. Read more … Electronic beats, Musical feats
19.06.2011
Event: Doctors donate to a cause
A team of seven cyclists are setting off from the UK to Nice to attend the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. Read more … Sponsor a hero
14.06.2011
Event: France to experience its darkest and longest lunar eclipse in 11 years tomorrow
Millions across France will have the chance to watch the Moon turn red during a 100-minute-long total lunar eclipse tomorrow night.Read more … The Moon, the Moon
06.06.2011
Event: Chambre Régionale d'Agriculture puts together a special tour to discover Provence’s famous wine heritage
From Nice to Aix, the vineyards across the sunny slopes of the Provence region provide legendary vintages from Bellet through to Côtes de Provence and Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence.Read more … Sweetheart of the French wine route
11.05.2011
Event: Bollywood, Bertolucci and Belmondo to be celebrated at the 64th Festival de Cannes
As per usual, the pieces came bit by bit until finally, just a month before the stars hit the Croisette, the jigsaw that is the 64th Festival de Cannes (11th-22nd May) was put together.Read more … Lights, camera, action...
26.10.2010
Events: Male Auction, Pampering Treats, Cocktails, Champagne!
On Tuesday November 30th at 7:30pm, Morrison's Lounge in Cannes will hand itself over the ladies of the Riviera...Read more … Charity Ladies Night - 'Manathon!'
07.05.2010
Events: No room for Euro-sceptics as the EC takes centre stage on the Côte d'Azur this weekend
On Sunday 9th May, towns across the region will celebrate the 4th European Day and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which in 1950 laid the foundations on which the modern-day European Community was built.Read more … The Riviera celebrates Europe
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