Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Nice in the winter – Experience Nice a new way December 6, 2016Traditionally the French Riviera, and Nice in particular, was a winter resort. It served as a destination for the upper echelons to escape harsh northern winters amongst their own. Today Nice in the winter is a largely local affair – which means less hustle, bustle and fewer crowds to contend with. The average day time …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Joutes Provençales at Vieux Port in Cannes July 17, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Hosted at Vieux Port in Cannes, this summer families can enjoy free events that demonstrate the old tradition of provençale joutes. Cannes : History of the Joutes Provençales Joutes provençales originate from the Egyptian era; fishermen from the French Riviera originally set up a ladder on their boats and …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur About the Festival des Jardins de la Côte d’Azur April 5, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: The first Festival des Jardins de la Côte d’Azur is a new event for the region and will take place from today until 01 May 2017. Debut edition of the Festival des Jardins de la Côte d’Azur The theme is ‘L’éveil des sens’, translated as ‘Awakening the senses’ …Continue …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Coming Up at MUCEM October 9, 2015There are some interesting exhibitions are listed for the coming months – and indeed the next few years. The current show ‘Migrations Divines’ is on until November 16th. It focuses on 3 centres of civilisation around the Mediterranean – Egypt, Greece and Rome – and looks at the gods worshiped in each culture.…Continue Reading
