

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!

Nicole Ruskell
Feb 9, 2024


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.

Nicole Ruskell
Dec 5, 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.

Nicole Ruskell
Nov 12, 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.

Nicole Ruskell
Apr 25, 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.

Nicole Ruskell
Apr 19, 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.

Nicole Ruskell
Feb 14, 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!

Nicole Ruskell
Feb 10, 2023


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!

Nicole Ruskell
Dec 17, 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.

Nicole Ruskell
Dec 11, 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!

Nicole Ruskell
Nov 10, 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.

Nicole Ruskell
Oct 6, 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.

Nicole Ruskell
Sep 27, 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.

Nicole Ruskell
Jul 22, 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.

Chloé Braithwaite
Jul 15, 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.

Chloé Braithwaite
May 21, 2022