Provence & French Riviera

Find shelter under the exotic trees of Monaco

Save the date for the annual Nice Jazz Festival to be spoilt with the best of national and international timeless music

Bright-yellow sunflower fields provide a beautiful contrast to the lush purple rows of lavender

A joyful and spectacular even​t, which those in love with dance shouldn't miss

The mix of adrenaline pumping in your blood and the terrific scenery is unforgettable

The bright, colourful, and fragrant Lemon Festival is among the most important events of the Riviera

In Provence you can still experience traditional farming and take part in olive harvesting

You might think it's only mayonnaise but you'll discover that it's the centre piece of delicious provençal cuisine

These beautiful bonfire nights are held in every town and village of Provence

One of the first things that come to mind when you think of Provence is a magnificent lavender field

Not the Disney movie, but the mouthwatering stewed vegetable dish from Nice

You'll be able to not just taste some black tr​uffles, but also hunt them, visit the truffle fair, or try out other interesting activities offered by local farmers

Sweet festivals in beautiful old villages are a sign of spring

Visit Provence during the winter holidays and you won't regret it

A system of cables and ladders that Italian soldiers use​d for crossing the Dolomites is now a fun playground

A great opportunity for antiquity lovers to find something special

Explore villages, olive groves, vineyards, and other wonders in the Mont Ventoux region

A perfect place to taste some famous hand-picked sea urchins

Glamorous resorts, small old port towns, magnificent landscapes and, of course, the azure water. The French Riviera is truly a sailor's paradise!

The home of a famous triathlon, Aix-en-Provence, annualy gathers triathletes from all over the world for a big race

One of the world's biggest and most important events, the Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera, speaks for itself

A joyous and epicurean celebration of the arrival of the new Côtes du Rhône vintage

The sea and the wind of Provence make it one of the world's best spots for kitesurfing

A traditional celebration of the medieval past and the wine grape harvest in Châteauneuf-du-Pape on the first weekend of August

A precious spice is made out of the beautiful and tender flowers of saffron in Provence

Provence is blessed with hundreds of kilometres of world-class mountain bike trails

A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus

Wine and cheese are a classic, but in Provence, ​these words have a whole new meaning

A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions

You can either repeat Edmond Dantès' feat or watch the 2-kilometer swimming race and enjoy yourself on the shore

A perfect opportunity to visit the great museums of Provence for free

This natural treasure of Provence and cousin to the Scandinavian fjords is an essential highlight of any trip to the region

This equestrian event in Avignon is an elegant and original spectacle

In l'Isle sur la Sorgue, you'll find a very unusual way to buy fresh vegetables, fruits, or seafood from the local farmers

September is a very special time of the year which every farmer with a vineyard looks forward to

A creative tradition to celebrate the patron of the village of Cucuron

What could be better than lovely Arlesian women dressed in gorgeous costumes walking the streets of beautiful Arles?

The sun, the breeze, the Bay of Saint-Tropez and, of course, the beautiful yachts. All this creates an unforgettable​ spectacle

Not only the flavour of this fish soup is special, but the method of serving it as well

This contemporary circus brings true aesthetic pleasure

During this festival, you'll be able not only to admire ​photography but also the architecture of the festival's venues

Provence is famous not only for wine and lavender ​but also for the beautiful beaches and the bright-blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea

Travel from town to town, visiting the festivities dedicated to the beautiful mimosa blossom

Even if you don't like oysters, you'll love them in France!

If you have a great love affair with chocolate, you have to visit Bread, Love, and Chocolate Fair in Antibes for the Valentine's Day weekend

Watch a small sleepy seaside town of Saintes Maries de la Mer turns into a noisy and wild carnival with Gypsy dancing and music

The people in Provence are very protective of their traditions and this annual event is a good examp​le​

The sweetest Provençal tradition—lei tretze dessèrts

The so-called "Grand Canyon of France" is a beautiful river valley with breathtaking views

The most important winter event in the French Riviera and one of the largest Carnivals in the world​​

This National Holiday is the largest and most important annual celebration in France

Formula One race time is nothing but speed, glamour, passion, noise, and a hint of danger because the cars are never too far away from the barriers

Admire thousands of pink flamingos and other migrating birds on the waters of Camargue

A little province in the South of France is the chestnut capital of the world

This international music festival is an essential part of Marseille's cultural identity

Take a tour into the gardens of Grasse to find out just what it takes to make some of the important ingredients for your favourite fragrances in the capital of the perfume industry

Plunge into clear turquoise water and explore the unique marine life of the Blue Coast

Visit Cavaillon's most fragrant and sweet festival and taste some Charentais melons—a local speciality

The world's biggest, most challenging, and beautiful cycling event

A week-long snowboarding and music extravaganza

Discover the medieval world of Tourrette-Levens

Discover the south coast of France by tasting local street food

The highest year-round pass in France

Take a scenic drive to the highest mountain of Provence

An iconic high mountain pass featured in the iconic Tour de France race

Welcome the new beginning shouting out "Bonne année!" at midnight

One of the largest caves in France offers an exceptional show

Europe's oldest jazz festival at an iconic Mediterranean seaside location

Save the date for one one-of-a-kind jazz festival with a French charm