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2024 French Riviera winter festivals: Carnival, lemons and flowers!

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 9

2024 French Riviera winter festivals: Carnival, lemons and flowers!

From Carnival in Nice to the lemon and flower festivals, vibrant parades celebrate winter on the French Riviera!

The best Christmas Markets on the French Riviera 2023

Nicole Ruskell

Dec 5, 2023

The best Christmas Markets on the French Riviera 2023

From snow-covered chalet villages to ice skating rinks, Mulled wine to hot chocolate... Here is a selection of the largest festivities.

Mimosa Matters Winter Charity Ball at the Hotel Negresco

Nicole Ruskell

Nov 12, 2023

Mimosa Matters Winter Charity Ball at the Hotel Negresco

Join this local charity in celebrating their 10th anniversary while also raising money for local cancer treatment.

Dine onstage at the Nice Opera and support the arts!

Nicole Ruskell

Apr 25, 2023

Dine onstage at the Nice Opera and support the arts!

How about dinner in a show? The immensely successful Opera de Nice fundraising dinner puts your table in the middle of the action.

The Peillon Jazz Festival: An intimate jazz club under the stars

Nicole Ruskell

Apr 19, 2023

The Peillon Jazz Festival: An intimate jazz club under the stars

The highest-perched jazz festival in the world is just outside of Nice, providing an intimate atmosphere, great music and typical Nice food.

Where to go skiing near the French Riviera

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 14, 2023

Where to go skiing near the French Riviera

Bright white summits, blue skies, and warm sun make the Alpes-Maritimes a favourite ski destination.

Citrus, flowers and floats: 2023 French Riviera winter festivals

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 10, 2023

Citrus, flowers and floats: 2023 French Riviera winter festivals

From Carnival in Nice to the lemon festival in Menton, vibrant festivals abound in winter, celebrating mimosas, violets, lemons and more!

The best Bûche de Noël? Maison LAC in Nice!

Nicole Ruskell

Dec 17, 2022

The best Bûche de Noël? Maison LAC in Nice!

No French table is complete on Christmas without a Bûche, or Yule log. Get yours from one of the best chocolatiers in Nice!

Where to celebrate the holidays in the French Riviera

Nicole Ruskell

Dec 11, 2022

Where to celebrate the holidays in the French Riviera

So many Christmas markets, villages, ice skating and holiday concerts... Here is a selection of the largest family festivities in the CDA.

Bellet open days: Wine-tasting weekend in Nice

Nicole Ruskell

Nov 10, 2022

Bellet open days: Wine-tasting weekend in Nice

France's smallest AOP region is located in the hills above Nice and this November, the wineries open for a weekend of wine-tasting!

Skål International: Uniting tourism professionals as friends

Nicole Ruskell

Oct 5, 2022

Skål International: Uniting tourism professionals as friends

The Côte d'Azur chapter of this global organisation is one of the fastest growing thanks to its friendly atmosphere and networking parties.

L'Art de la Fête: Discover local artists and cuisine in Nice

Nicole Ruskell

Sep 26, 2022

L'Art de la Fête: Discover local artists and cuisine in Nice

L'Art de la Fête, a unique, unifying and multi-sensory event at the iconic Château de Crémat showcases the best of local producers.

Le Negresco opens private beach club & restaurant

Nicole Ruskell

Jul 21, 2022

Le Negresco opens private beach club & restaurant

There's new 5-star address on the Promenade des Anglais! Le Negresco Hotel opened its own private beach & restaurant.

The Nice Jazz Festival is back for soothing summertime croons

Chloé Braithwaite

Jul 14, 2022

The Nice Jazz Festival is back for soothing summertime croons

The Nice Jazz Festival has arrived! This iconic event is one of the oldest and most important festivals of Nice’s history.

Hotel Univers in Nice reopens with a new look and 4 stars

Chloé Braithwaite

May 20, 2022

Hotel Univers in Nice reopens with a new look and 4 stars

The super central historic hotel in Nice has been completely revamped and now offers a fun, contemporary stay off Place Masséna.

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