French Riviera articles Tag

French Riviera: where to see the most beautiful Christmas cribs?

istmas crib, which recreates a traditional village of the region in the heart of the old town. It is one of the most beautiful Christmas cribs on the French Riviera because the characters of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the shepherds are human-sized. Nativity scenes from around the world at t ...

27
Dec
2022

At Museums for You: free activities in the museums of the French Riviera.

What is the A Musées Vous event about? "Museums for You" is a festive weekend in the museums of the French Riviera. To encourage families to discover or rediscover these cultural venues and their collections, participating museums organize exclusive animations and workshops. This event, held for ...

12
Jan
2024

Mandelieu: a romantic destination for Valentine's Day

heir property with zany characters and fantastic animals that give this place its special atmosphere. The Couple frequented the high society of the French Riviera and organized sumptuous parties in the castle and gardens for the European aristocracy and American expatriates in the region. 2- ...

08
Feb
2022

Outdoor Festival 06 : the festival of outdoor sports in the Alpes-Maritimes

A first on the French Riviera The Outdoor Festival 06 was originally scheduled for 2020 and had to be postponed due to the health situation related to the Covid-19 epidemic. It will finally be held in spring 2022 in the Alpes-Maritimes department. This event, organized at the initiative of the d ...

21
Apr
2022

Alassio in Italy: 3 good reasons to choose this destination

the majority of the beaches are private beaches with a fee for access. However, it should be noted that these private beaches are cheaper than on the French Riviera, for example: you can access them for €15 a day for two people. Copyright : Sœurettes06 The climate is, as a rule, mild ...

15
June
2022

How to repot and maintain a mimosa?

advisable to re-pot mimosas every two years as they are rather greedy trees. Repotting is best done in April. Why is the mimosa an emblem of the French Riviera? It is around 1880 that the mimosa made its appearance on the slopes of the Croix des Gardes, in Cannes. This species was probably intr ...

20
Feb
2007

The Mimosa Festival of Mandelieu La Napoule: the 2023 program

is nestled between the Esterel massif and the Tanneron massif which bears a majestic forest of mimosas. The Mimosa imported from Australia to the French Riviera by English botanists in the early 19th century, has long flourished in the Mandelieu area. This delicate flower, nicknamed 'the wint ...

07
Feb
2008

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: a superb seaside resort.

iters, and artists came here to seek inspiration and rest. One can also see the Cabanon Le Corbusier, which the architect nicknamed "my castle on the French Riviera," and the Villa E-1027 by decorator and architect Eileen Gray, built in 1924 on the seaside. In the actual village, the narrow cobble ...

06
Dec
2010

"The International Mandolin Festival of Castellar"

ne Marzé, a renowned mandolin player and artistic director of the International Mandolin Festival of Castellar (FIMAC), this authentic village on the French Riviera has become the summer meeting place for mandolin enthusiasts and music lovers. This event brings together mandolin players from all o ...

29
June
2015

Triathlon: Nice will host the Ironman World Championships

enthusiasts, Christian Estrosi has already announced the date of the next men's triathlon world championship. The sport will be celebrating on the French Riviera as early as next fall, as the City of Nice will host the Men's Ironman World Championships on September 10, 2023. The triathletes w ...

24
Jan
2023

French Riviera: 5 good reasons to go to the Lemon Festival in Menton

1- The citrus pattern exhibition is free Birthplace of the Lemon Festival in Menton, the Biovès gardens have hosted the citrus pattern exhibition since 1936. It is in the heart of this Menton garden that amazed visitors can discover giant sculptures made of lemons and oranges, some of which requir ...

20
Feb
2023

Trees: 5 Tips for Beautiful Citrus Fruits

ant for successful citrus cultivation and obtaining beautiful harvests. If you want to learn more about the culture of these emblematic trees of the French Riviera, we recommend the book "Cultiver des agrumes bio" by Jean-Noël Falcou, published by Terre Vivante (26 €). ...

31
May
2023

Climate: The orange tree zone expands in France.

ce? In France, the traditional area for orange trees corresponds to a narrow strip of land stretching between the eastern coasts of the Pyrenees and the French Riviera. Moreover, it is possible to grow oranges and lemons in other parts of the country that benefit from a microclimate. Today, the cit ...

08
Feb
2024

The Lemon Festival of Menton: history and traditions

Ancestor of the current Lemon Festival, this carnival seduces the inhabitants and the rich winterers who used to come and spend the winter on the French Riviera. The carnival of 1882 remained in the memories because of the presence of a prestigious guest: the Queen Victoria. The festivities t ...

14
Feb
2007

Nice Book Festival

Festival Presentation The Nice Book Festival is held every year in June in Nice. For three days, literature lovers gather there to enjoy the debates, book signings, conferences, and exhibitions scheduled for this event, which has free admission. A multifaceted festival The Nice Book Festival hosts ...

28
May
2007

Grasse: 3 good reasons to visit the city of perfumes

1- For its millennial history Grasse is a town in the middle of the Azurean region rich in several centuries of history. The first traces of human occupation in the Grasse area date back to the Neolithic era, and remnants such as dolmens, tombs, tumuli, and "bories" have been found there. In antiqu ...

15
Aug
2007

French Riviera: Discovering Cap d'Antibes.

Where is Cap d'Antibes located? The Cap d'Antibes is a peninsula that extends the city of Antibes towards the Mediterranean Sea. This remarkable natural site consists of a hill covered with maritime pines and topped by a lighthouse: the Phare de la Garoupe, which overlooks the bay of Juan-les-Pins ...

13
Sep
2007

The International Fair of Nice: an unmissable event

An event not to be missed The Foire Internationale de Nice, held annually during the first week of March, opens the international fair calendar. It traditionally takes place at the Palais des Expositions in Nice and on the esplanade De Lattre de Tassigny. Several hundred exhibitors set up the ...

25
Feb
2008

The Mouans-Sartoux Book Festival: an unmissable event

d librarians. Small village, big festival During the Mouans-Sartoux Book Festival, all the book professions are present and this small village on the French Riviera experiences a true cultural buzz for three days. For the occasion, animation workshops for young people are organized in registered sc ...

30
Sep
2008

Bormes-les-Mimosas: 5 Good Reasons to Visit this Village in Var

ly since 1968. This village, acknowledged as the Mimosa capital of the Var region, invites you to discover 90 species of this emblematic tree of the French Riviera. Gérard Cavatore, a local producer, is the only operator in France to own a collection approved by the French Conservatory of Special ...

19
Mar
2009