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!
Nice (11)
07.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Calendar of events in Nice
As excited children get ready for the most magical time of year, make sure you listen out for Santa's sleigh bells as Christmas cheer and yuletide joy spreads across the city of Nice. Here's a rundown of what's happening...Read more … Santa Claus is coming to town
01.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Cathedral to return to Russian control
The long battle for ownership of Nice’s iconic Russian Orthodox Church may have come to an end. An Aix-en-Provence court has upheld an earlier ruling that the keys be handed to officials from Moscow, or locals will face a 6,000 euro a day fine. Read more … Russian church managers lose battle
01.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: kick start the festive season in Nice this weekend
Feel the festive buzz this December as the sweet smell of mulled wine and spicy cinnamon fragrances fill the air. This weekend the city of Nice will glisten with lights and festive cheer as the annual Christmas lights are switched on.Read more … Christmas begins in Nice!
09.11.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: 2nd edition of the wooden toy festival at Maison de l'Environnement
As the festive season approaches, the 'festival du Jouet en Bois' offers a simple solution for filling those santa sacks - the annual wooden toy and games event in Nice.Read more … Le Festival du Jouet en Bois
08.11.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Exhibition will be open to the public from 4th November 2011 until 12th February 2012
Sarah Moon, the contemporary photographer and international art legend, has opened a new exhibition in Nice titled '1 2 3 4 5'. Moon says she is inviting the public into her personal universe, a dream world from reality, where the evanescence of beauty, time and uncertainty are recurrent themes. Read more … Opening of Sarah Moon exhibition in Nice
04.11.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: It doesn’t matter what your style is, so long as it feels like home
Do-it-yourself lovers and professional designers unite: this November marks the 44th annual Salon Meuble Maison Decoration (SADECA), the French Riviera's largest home furnishing and decoration event. The fair will bring together more than 30 French and European designers to showcase their work in an innovative and inspirational environment.Read more … DIY heaven in Nice
03.11.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Figure Libre will run from the 4th November 2011 until 15th January 2012
The MAMAC museum in Nice is welcoming contemporary art lovers to its latest artwork collection - Figure Libre.Read more … New art exhibition for MAMAC museum
08.09.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Porshe meeting
It’s not until October but fans of this iconic car brand will no doubt want to mark the dates in their diary of the annual Paradis Porsche event organised by the Porsche Club Méditerranée.Read more … Make a date with the Porsches
