Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur SPOOKTACULAR! Halloween activities and events on the French Riviera October 24, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Happy Halloween! Halloween, usually celebrated on 31st October each year, has slowly been gathering steam since I first moved to France, but for expats who are used to lots of activities and events during Halloween you’ll have to remember that it isn’t a traditionally observed day in France and …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Menton’s Lemon Festival: A Zesty Au Revoir to Winter! February 10, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Menton on the French-Italian border is blessed with high sunshine hours and it is this climate that supports the growth of citrus fruits, in particular the famous Mentonnais lemon. Each year in February the town celebrates its citrusy wonders by hosting Fête du Citron, literally the Lemon Festival, which is …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Food Lover? Marseille is Hosting a Street Food Festival in June June 4, 2024Marseille Provence Gastronomie (MPG) is back this year with several food festivals, special dinners and other options for the gourmets and gourmand(e)s. If you are a food lover, don’t miss the upcoming Street Food Festival #4 in Marseille. Starting June 13 and running through June 15, 2024, you can taste the world’s flavours at this …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Violets at Tourrettes sur Loup February 17, 2015Violets are one of the first signs of spring, a welcome sight as they peep out from grassy banks and the undergrowth in woody areas. At Tourrettes sur Loup they are centre stage in the local economy and also in the annual Fete des Violettes.…Continue Reading
