Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Fête de la Renaissance – 03 and 04 August – Villeneuve Loubet August 3, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: I really enjoy all the traditional festivals in France and it doesn’t matter when you visit the French Riviera you will always find some type of celebration or traditional event to attend. Traditional festivals here are based on historical re-enactments, patron saints, food (including chocolate, bread, chestnuts), the wine …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Find out What is Happening: April Events in Provence 2017 April 3, 2017Punnets full of the best tasting strawberries you’ve ever imagined have arrived at the local veg shop. There are new leaves on the trees and yes, it’s my birthday month! The locals say that the season officially starts at Easter. To mark this, it seems that many events have been moved this year to easter …Continue Reading
Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Orange Festival on the French Riviera May 29, 2015The Côte d’Azur and its surrounding countryside, in fact the whole of the département of the Alpes-Maritimes, is covered in historic fortified hill villages; some well known, others hidden and secret. There are literally hundreds and many of them have an annual festival of some sort celebrating their artisanal or historical traditions. Keep reading about …Continue Reading
Local Food Producers · Rebecca Whitlocke · Taste Upcoming Food Festivals on the French Riviera September 17, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: France is famous for producing some of the best food in the world, whether you prefer the tables of haute cuisine where the top chefs are national celebrities, or the no-nonsense traditional dishes served up in bistros across the country. The cooking is as varied as the landscape and …Continue Reading