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What's on in Nice April 2017

Enjoy spring time on the Riviera in the city of Nice

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By Pam Williamson, Updated

As the sun begins to heat the earth and our skin we can certainly feel that spring is in the air here in Nice.

Now it's time to get out and enjoy the fresh air and sample the very best that this stunning part of the French Riviera has to offer.

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  1. Nice in full bloom
  2. The hills are alive
  3. Take a trip back in time
  4. Stretch your legs
  5. More inspiration...

Nice in full bloom

Julie Depardieu brings her green fingers to Cote d'Azur

April begins all along the Cote d'Azur with the inaugural Festival des Jardins. With the theme of 'Awakening of the Senses' the very first garden festival brings together the scents of Grasse and the Mediterranean, the citrus trees of Menton, the sounds of cicadas and the waves and the stunning landscapes that can be found all along the coast.

The hills are alive

poster for the Le Printemps des Nuits du Sud 2017

The hilltop village of Vence will come alive with the sound of music this April as they celebrate Le Printemps des Nuits du Sud. This event is a warm up to massively popular Nuits du Sud which is hosted during the summer months of July and August. Performers such as Ben l'Oncle, Leyla McCalla and the Michel Jonasz Quartet will be taking to the stage during the first week of April.

Take a trip back in time

Colourful costumes of the Medieval Festival

Nearby town of Tourettes-Levens will be hosting their annual 'Fete Medievale' over two dates in April. If you fancy a slice of the past then you can fully immerse yourself in this medieval festival, celebrations and re-enactments. Musicians, magicians, storytellers, knights, ladies and artisans...dive back into the medieval village and enjoy Tourrette in the Middle Ages!

Every year, approximately 70 exhibitors will offer over 350 boats, from 4 to 26 meters, selected and prepared with care for re-sale at the Salon du Bateau d'Occasion (Second Hand Boat Show) in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. If you are looking for a boat but don't want to stretch your finances too think then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Stretch your legs

Trail running race in the Alpes-Maritimes

The Trail des Balcons d'Azur is a weekend of trail running in the stunning Esterel mountains. With the arrival of spring the running season is finally here, and enthusiasts from all over will bear their legs once again after a harsh winter.

More inspiration...

If you are coming to Nice this month then keep an eye on our events calendar for more entertainment and check out our favourite restaurants, bars and cafes.

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