The French Riviera buzzes with activity all year with the peak season coinciding with the mildest weather. Here is a selection of the best festivals and events on the Cote d'Azur.
Event: Carnival
Where: Nice
When: Around Fat Tuesday
What happens: Parades, floats, bands, dancers, the Bataille des Fleurs. More
Event: Cannes Film Festival
Where: Cannes
When: mid-May
What happens: Movie stars, screenings, parties, cocktails. . .mostly for film insiders. More.
Event: Nice Jazz Festival
Where: Jardins Albert Premiere, Nice
When: mid-July
What happens: A mixture of jazz, funk, blues, world & pop musicians on several stages. More.
Event: Jazz a Juan
Where: Juan-les-Pins
When: mid-July
What happens: The world's best jazz musicians play on an outdoor stage. More.
Hi! I'm Jeanne and I've been living on the Riviera for years. With my local insights your trip will be easy and fun. And, do check out my book Nice Uncovered: Walks Through the Secret Heart of a Historic City. More about me here.
