Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur What’s On March Events in Provence 2019 March 4, 2019Spring is Upon us! Or, at least, it is here. The almonds are blooming and it’s about 20 degrees in the sun. I remember growing up in Montréal when you could smell the spring mud and ice thawing, there would always be one last snow generally right before my birthday on April 26th. Urgh. For …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit Watch the French SUP Cup in Estérel Côte d’Azur! May 31, 2021This weekend head to Saint-Raphaël to watch top stand-up paddleboard (SUP) champions and kids compete in this Coupe de France event. Event Details June 3: Registrations close June 5: 10 am: Kids lessons June 5: 2 pm: 1st French Surf Federation race June 5: 6 pm: Sprint June 6: 10 am: 2nd French Surf Federation …Continue Reading
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Carrières de Lumières now in Paris and Provence April 9, 2019Carrières de Lumières Art Shows One of the most popular visitor sites in Provence is the Carrières de Lumières (Quarries of Light). It draws over half a million visitors annually. Located in the massive and interconnected rooms of an abandoned quarry next to Les Baux-de-Provence, it’s a magical sound and light show that features a …Continue Reading
Inspire · The Riviera Grapevine · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur On the Search for Tradition in the Modern Nice Carnival February 23, 2015February is synonymous with more than one big event; Valentine’s Day, the Oscars, Six Nations Rugby, and, if you live in Nice, Carnival. Like it, or loathe it (I’d say most residents fall into the latter camp), don’t even try to fight the Carnival. Plan your Visit to Nice’s Carnival The theme and exact dates for Carnaval …Continue Reading