The Riviera celebrates Europe

Numerous events will be taking place over the weekend that will highlight positive European values, aim to connect the continent's different nationalities and provide information about EU policy and institutions.

In Cannes, for example, the fête, Vive l’Europe à Cannes, offers residents and visitors from different European countries a great opportunity to meet each other and to share their respective cultures.

On the occasion of the annual Palais Longchamp spring fair, Marseille will also be flying the European flag with pride. There will be family games, art workshops for children, a European Village and information stands organised by the European Commission's partners in the Palais Longchamp.

And they are not the only French towns striding feet first into Europe. For further information on events happening in towns near you have a look on the PACA cities' events:

http://ec.europa.eu/france/marseille/index_fr.htm

European Day in Cannes

10am-6pm : Information stands about Europe

2pm : Welcome speech by Bernard Brochand, Deputy Mayor of Cannes, to the representatives from the 27 countries of the EU, each wearing their traditional costumes.

-A homage to Robert Schumann

-The European Hymn by young violinists

3pm-6pm: An afternoon of European music from the Baladins de Cannes.

At the Parvis Debussy, Palais des Festivals of Cannes

Further informations : 06 65 38 05 29

European day in Marseille

Palais Longchamp, Boulevard Phillipon

Tel: 04 91 14 60 30