Alpes-Maritimes articles Tag

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

duled 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 department, is a great first on the French Riviera. As its name suggests ...

21
Apr
2022

Saorge in the Alpes-Maritimes: one of the most beautiful villages in France.

A magnificent setting The village of Saorge in the Alpes-Maritimes benefits from a unique geographical location at the intersection of two valleys: the Bendola valley and the Caïros valley. It is located 30 km north of Vintimille near Breil-sur-roya and Pigna (in the province of Imperia, Italy). ...

24
Mar
2014

The Festival des Mots: a summer event in the Alpes-Maritimes

Presentation of the festival The Festival des Mots is one of the highlights of the Soirées Estivales of the Conseil Général des Alpes-Maritimes. This storytelling festival, which takes place in several communes of the department, has opened up to literature and Reading since 2012. The Alpes-M ...

02
June
2014

Alpes-Maritimes: Neolithic rock paintings discovered in Valdeblore

An amazing discovery in the Alpes-Maritimes A new prehistoric site has just been discovered in the Mercantour Park, which is already home to the famous Valley of Wonders! It is a few kilometers from the Italian border, on the cliffs overlooking the hamlet of La Roche on the commune of Valdeblore ...

21
Feb
2023

Summer evenings: free shows in the Alpes-Maritimes.

lity of the shows offered. In total, more than 2 million spectators have attended over 5000 shows thanks to this initiative of the General Council of Alpes-Maritimes. These summer evenings are an opportunity to: - promote culture everywhere and for everyone - offer a showcase for the local artistic ...

20
May
2014

Ascros : 5 good reasons to visit this village in the Alpes-Maritimes

1- To enjoy the landscape Ascros is a small commune in the Alpes-Maritimes perched on a rocky peak in the Estéron valley. Since 2012, the village is part of the 47 communes of the Préalpes d'Azur Regional Nature Park The village, located at an altitude of 1150 m, was built on high ground for d ...

30
Aug
2022

Entrevaux: one of the most beautiful villages in France in Haute Provence.

ere is Entrevaux located? Built on a rocky spur, Entrevaux overlooks the Var River in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It is located at the border of the Alpes-Maritimes department and halfway between Nice and Digne on the Chemins de Fer de Provence railway line. Formerly a military stronghold, the vil ...

11
Aug
2010

Nice Regatta - Pasqui Trophy: traditional boats and sailboats in Nice and Villefranche

A great maritime event The Alpes-Maritimes department, deeply attached to nautical activities since the introduction of yachting at the end of the 19th century, perpetuates this age-old tradition by organizing les Régates de Nice - Villefranche-sur-Mer - Trophée Pasqui. The Trophée Pasqui (na ...

12
Sep
2014

Holidays in France: 5 destinations to go to the mountains in summer

ss to the outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, ice rink and all the activities of the Palais des Sports with loan of equipment! 5- La Colmiane in the Alpes-Maritimes If you want to go to the mountains in summer without driving too much, you can also choose your destination in the Alpes-Marit ...

26
May
2021

Exhibition in Nice: discover the greatest works of art in Playmobil version

ance of the exhibition states. A journey mixing art and digital This amazing imaginary Playmobil museum is to be discovered at the Micro-Folie des Alpes-Maritimes. This cultural venue, which opened its doors in Old nice in May 2021, is a digital museum of 300 m² where innovation is put at the s ...

08
Aug
2022

Festival C'est pas classique : concerts for all

Presentation of the festival The festival 'C'est pas classique' organized by the Conseil général des Alpes-Maritimes at the palais Acropolis in Nice is a unique event in France. For several days, free concerts are offered to bring classical music within the reach of all, whether neophytes or k ...

12
Oct
2007

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: a superb seaside resort.

Discover Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department located between Monaco and Menton, a few kilometers from the Italian border. This beautiful seaside resort on the Côte d'Azur covers 933 hectares and 7 kilometers of coastline. Its different neighb ...

06
Dec
2010

Visit Antibes: must-see sites to discover.

Antibes, city side. Antibes, also known as Antibes Juan-les-Pins, is the second most populous city in Alpes-Maritimes after Nice. This city between sea and mountains has all the qualities of a city where it is good to live. It is by strolling on foot in the old Antibes that you can best discover ...

20
July
2011

The Mouans-Sartoux Photo Festival: an exhibition and a photo marathon.

An annual appointment. Event organized by the Photo Club Mouansois, the Mouans-Sartoux Photo Salon invites all photography enthusiasts in the PACA region. Whether you are an amateur, beginner, expert or professional photographer, you will find tools and advice to guide you in choosing your equipme ...

04
May
2012

The Santons Fair of Mouans-Sartoux: everything to prepare the nativity scene.

A well alive tradition The nativity scene and its santons are essential elements of Christmas in the south of France. In the County of Nice and in Provence, this tradition is still very much alive, as evidenced by the crowds at the santons fairs. The Mouans-Sartoux Santons Fair has been around for ...

02
Dec
2013

The Truffle Festival: a gourmet event in Colomars

A First in Colomars For the first time in 2014, truffle farmers from department 06, supervised by the departmental truffle farming syndicate of Alpes-Maritimes, will meet in Colomars. This small town, located just 15 minutes from Nice, will indeed organize its first Truffle Festival! This day dedi ...

28
Jan
2014

The square balls: a game of petanque... with cubes

the district of Hauts de Cagnes in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the inhabitants have long since swapped the classic boules for square ones. This commune of the Alpes-Maritimes is even a mecca for the discipline, since it has been hosting the world championship of square boules every summer since 1980. The ...

23
May
2014

Vert Azur: the green leisure exhibition in Levens

A great celebration of nature Biennial show organized in the Grand Pré of Levens, in the Alpes-Maritimes, Vert Azur is a vast gathering placed under the sign of green jobs and leisure. This event organized by the Vert Azur association of Levens benefits from the support of many partners. For tw ...

03
June
2014

"The International Mandolin Festival of Castellar"

"The mandolin has its festival." Thanks to Sabine 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 e ...

29
June
2015

#JeudiPhoto: a creation from the Côte d'Azur

r) November 4, 2021 Whose idea was this? The creator of the #JeudiPhoto hashtag is called Simon Tripnaux and lives in Villefranche-sur-Mer in the Alpes-Maritimes. He had the idea to launch this hashtag on Twitter (his favorite social network) in 2018, while he was a marketing consultant. ...

18
Nov
2021