Carnival in Nice is one of the main winter events on the French Riviera. It attracts millions of tourists from all around the world. And the reason for its popularity is obvious: for two weeks Nice turns into one big celebrating platform : themed parades and flower processions, jugglers, clowns and musicians, confetti and fancy carnival costumes, masquerade balls and parties – all this immerses the capital of Côte d’Azur into an atmosphere of fun and carefree. Nice Carnival takes place over 15...
The Lemon Festival was organized for the first time in Menton in 1934. It is a unique event in the world which attracts more than 250,000 visitors each year. More than 300 decoration specialists are involved in the organization. They use more than 150 tonnes to decorate the city. During the Festival period towers, animals and all kinds of citrus based geometric shapes ill fill the Beauvais park. It is illuminated at night with colorful lights. Also, during the festival you have a chance to taste...
Each year, the government of each country all over the world can submit one project to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for consideration on the World Heritage list. The French government decided that this time the project would present an entire city. For the long time Nice has been considered as the capital of the French Riviera and It rightfully deserves the title of not only national but also world cultural heritage. The choice is made personally by the President...
Created in 1974 by His Majesty the Prince of Monaco Rainier III, the International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo has become the largest and most significant circus event in the world. Festival Award ‘Golden Clown’ – is the most prestigious prize in the circus world. This year, from 16th to 26th of January 2020 the Principality will once again become the global circus capital. Under the presidency of HSH Princess Stéphanie, the International Circus Festival will reward the best circus artists of...
Specially for our clients and followers, we have selected several mobile applications that can be useful and effective when toy stay on the French Riviera. SNCF – the official app for your smartphone from the French National Railways, which provides all the information about train traffic online. With the aid of this program you can plan your journey, monitor train schedule as well as all changes on your chosen route. OUIGO – is the so-called low-cost service represented by SNCF, which allows...
The issue of global warming is one of the most complex and most dramatic at the moment. Scientists from allover the world are trying to convince us about the importance of caring for our environment, because otherwise it can lead to irreversible consequences. The House of Environment in Nice presents an exhibition to educate young people, which tells the story of the devasting effects of plastic in the oceans. It is an educational, scientific and archeological project that tracks the intrusion...
Platform Movinga, which has already ranked the best cities to find work, this time decided to analyze and present the best cities to start your own business. For the basis of analysis was taken the statistics in the field of hospitality and catering business, in information technology and international trade sector (import and export). Nice took 5th place in the Top 10 best French cities. Paris leads the ranking, followed by Bordeaux and Marseille. Many factors, such as the real estate prices,...
Hope to see you soon on the Promenade des Anglais where the magical spectacle of Chinese lanterns will charm young and old at the end of the year celebrations.This year the city of Nice welcomes the festival 'Nice Bay of Lights' of traditional Chinese lanterns. The luminous structures of the animals and characters of the Chinese culture will be set up in the Phoenix Park and on the Promenade des Anglais.The festival will also feature traditional shows, demonstrations and Chinese culinary specialties....
The temperature on the coast inexorably falls down, more and more rain pours on our heads, and in the meantime the snow envelops the slopes of French Alpes. It is said that the first snow in early November is a great sign for the ski season opening. The very first to receive ski lovers will be ski-station “Isola 2000”. There will be an opening on November 30. “La Colmiane” also opens on November 30 and will be open every week-end until the Christmas holidays, and from December 21 – every day until...
Passionate about the culture and way of life of the French Riviera, our agency Azur Life invites you to discover interesting events. The Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival was created in 2006. It's a favorite event for jazz fans from all around the world. For two weeks the festival brings together the best jazz musicians in the world to perform on the stage of the Opera Garnier of Monte Carlo. This year you can attend the concerts of Ludovico Einaudi, Ibrahim Maalouf, New Power Generation etc ...
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