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Les Nuits du Sud, Vence

What's on in Nice April 2017

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

Nice in October 2019 - 5 things to see & do

October in Nice: What's on and weather

Summer is well and truly over, but for some autumn is the best time to be here.

La Fete de Mai (Spring Festival), Nice

What's On in Nice May 2017

As with most weekends in Nice and along the Cote d'Azur, the May day holiday weekend this year begins with festivals and a good smattering of culinary delights. Throw a running-come- wine-tasting event into the mix and the month has truly begun.

a cyclist in the yellow jersey of the tour de france

Le Tour 2016 - the story so far

Le Tour de France 2016 kicked off last Saturday with stage one and the 'Grand Depart' being hosted by the stunning island community of Le Mont Saint Michel.

dancers in the nice carnival

Rio hits the Riviera, it's Carnival time in Nice

The Nice Carnival almost rivals Rio with its extravagant and colourful parades through the city and along the Promenade des Anglais.

What's On in Nice August 2019

August in Nice: What's on and weather

We're halfway through the summer and the holiday season is fully underway.

The French Riviera Marathon 2015

The French Riviera Marathon 2015

More runners than ever are expected to take part in France’s second-largest marathon. And as entries rapidly fill up, now is the time to enter.

tdf pic of peter sagan in green jersey

Switch it up a gear for TDF 2016

July brings with it all sorts of sporting events. This year we have the EURO 2016 hosted in France at the start of the month, the annual tennis tournamant at Wimbledon and Formula 1 action at Silverstone, Budapest and Hockenheim.

a tour rider in lavender fields of provence

Tour de France enters last week

So far we've seen not only some fantastic racing, stunning scenery and nail-biting sprints from the 2016 Tour de France, but we've witnessed several unusual crashes, the yellow jersey literally running up Mont Ventoux and more than one incident of an over-enthusiastic fan causing disruption.

a statue taking a selfie

Open the door to culture in Nice

First launched in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture, the third Sunday in September is the designated day for historical monuments, museums and even private areas across the country to open their doors and allow the public access to places they would not normally be able to experience.

two spanish footballers in euro 2016

Spain show form in Nice

The Stade de Nice saw some fantastic football on Friday night as Spain, the hot favourites in the EURO 2016, took on Turkey and came away with a 3-0 victory.

cyclists on a bend during a race

Cycling greats take on the Giant of Provence on their way to Nice

This seven day stage race that brings the cycling elite to France early in the season, a full five months ahead of the legendary Tour de France, is now in full swing.

The start line of Paris Nice 2016, stage 7

Thomas holds off Contador to win the Paris-Nice

After Bradley Wiggins in 2012 and Richie Porte in 2013 and 2015, Geraint Thomas was ideally placed to keep Team Sky in a good position for a fourth win at Paris-Nice in five years.

two footplayers in stade de Nice EURO 2016

England take on Iceland in Nice

After the last of the group matches were played last night, including the Sweden v Belgium game here in Nice, we now have a confirmed list of 16 teams to go through to the next round.

What's on in Nice September 2019

September in Nice: What's on and weather

Summer is almost over, however there are lots of things to do in this Riviera city.

A float in the Nice Carnival 2011

What's On in Nice During 2017

This beautiful seaside city, nestled in the French Riviera, has a lot to offer the discerning tourist. From film and dance to creativity and sport, you will find that Nice has a jammed packed year ahead in 2017.

cyclists on a corner of the tour de france

Froome extends Tour de France 2016 lead

Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2016 took the riders from Bern, the capital of Switzerland, to Finaut-Emosson on the Swiss-French border, just around the corner from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

What's on in Nice June 2019

June in Nice: What's on and weather

As with most months along the Côte d'Azur, June is about festivals and markets.