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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

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

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

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

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 Christmas Village of Cannes: market and animations

Christmas lights up the Allées de la Liberté Once is not customary, at Christmas the animations do not take place on the Croisette but in the on the eastern part of the Allées de la Liberté and on the Cours Felix Faure. 59 chalets installed for the occasion offer various handicrafts, Christm ...

12
Dec
2012

Christmas in Nice: a market on Place Masséna and many activities

Christmas in Nice No need to change hemisphere to spend the end-of-year holidays in the sun... The weather is just as mild on the Côte d'azur where many communes offer a whole program of animations and a Christmas market. The City of Nice does not escape this avalanche of illuminations and fest ...

09
Dec
2014

Saint Lucia: 5 things to know about this festival of lights

d in our country, Saint Lucia is celebrated every year by the Swedish church in Paris (9 rue Médéric, Paris 17e). This celebration has even reached the French Riviera as it is usually held during the Christmas market in Nice! ...

07
Dec
2017

Côte d'Azur: the city of Nice becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

tury. It was at this time that a winter resort activity began to develop, favoured by the mild winter Climate and the picturesque landscapes of the French Riviera. A spotlight on a unique heritage The inclusion of the city of Nice on the UNESCO World Heritage List is the culmination of more t ...

28
July
2021

Let's go to the sea with Doisneau : a photo exhibition in La Rochelle

e a little-known facet of Doisneau's work, they demonstrate that the famous photographer often immortalized the French coastline, from Normandy to the French Riviera, and more particularly in La Rochelle, Royan and on the island of Ré. Images with a mischievous sense of humour The exhibition 'A ...

13
Aug
2021

Josephine Baker: 5 things to know about this extraordinary artist

Bouillon. After her divorce in 1961, she was saddled with debts and had to leave her estate in 1969. Her friend Grace Kelly moved her to a villa on the French Riviera. 5- She will enter the Pantheon Josephine Baker died of a stroke on April 12, 1975, just two weeks after opening a new revue ...

07
Oct
2021

#JeudiPhoto: a creation from the Côte d'Azur

unset over the Seine.???? @ dreuxvalou (on Instagram) pic.twitter.com/Fb2rePQXMz— Paris (@Paris) October 21, 2021 This hashtag born on the French Riviera has gone beyond the region's borders. Every Thursday (of course), it is one of the most used words on Twitter! This keyword now exi ...

18
Nov
2021

The pioneers of astronomy: an exhibition at the Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur

ay, May 4: from 2:00 to 4:30 pm - Wednesday, May 11: from 2:00 to 4:30 pm - Friday, May 13: from 2:00 to 4:30 pm Address Observatory of the French Riviera Boulevard de l'Observatoire 06300 Nice Contact Phone : 04 92 00 30 11 Mail : [email protected] Rates The rates are the same ...

17
Mar
2022

Cannes is awarded the City of Surfing label

d Biarritz... But did you know that the craze for this discipline has also spread to the Mediterranean coastline and that the city of Cannes on the French Riviera has just been awarded the label of Surf City on June 23, 2022? The French Surfing Federation has added the Cannes coastline to the ...

04
July
2022

5 dream beaches for a romantic getaway in France

1- The beach of Estagnol Even if it is not as well known as the French Riviera, the Var coastline is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the south of France. In addition to the beautiful little coves of the island of Porquerolles off the town of Hyères or the famous Pampelonne beach l ...

03
Aug
2022