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The start of spring is celebrated every Sunday in May with a grand celebration in the Jardins de Cimiez.

The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.

Exceptional locations around France, including Nice, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.

With items from prehistoric times, and fine arts and decorative arts from as early as the 17th century, all the way up to the first half of the 20th century.

A small collection of some of Matisse's works and items from his own personal collection and that of his descendants are housed in an impressive 17th century Genoese mansion.

Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.

A volcanic range of mountains covering around 32,000 hectares and stretching between Saint-Raphael and Theoule-sur-Mer.

Eze's exotic gardens were created after the Second World War, in the ruins of Eze castle. Located on steep terrain, it boasts wonderful panoramic views of the sea, the Esterel mountains and the Saint-Tropez gulf.

The museum is located in the Chateau Sainte Hélène, the former private residence of perfume master François Coty, surrounded by a garden with rare aromatic plants. It showcases a collection of 'Naïve Art' paintings.

Plage Buse is a pretty and undulating stretch of pebbly coastline tucked away to the west of the Roquebrune Cap Martin peninsula.

This family-friendly beach is easy to get to but not so easy to find, which is perhaps why it always stays fairly quiet even in peak season.

Plage Marquet is the most easterly of the Cap d’Ail beaches and is right on the border with Monaco.

This is a small and secluded beach with two excellent restaurants and safe swimming. Plage Mala is a little haven.

Located just beneath Restaurant La Pinede along the Sentier Littoral, Plage Gramaglia is more a series of rocky coves than a traditional beach.

Eze-Sur-Mer has only one beach but it’s a lovely one; great for swimming as the water comes very high up the beach and it's in a calm bay.

Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.

The Cap Estel gourmet restaurant or "La Table de Patrick Raingeard" as it is known has one Michelin star.

Laurent Paccini is the chef at this Relais & Châteaux hotel and brings the food of different cultures to his excellent Mediterranean restaurant in Saint-Paul de Vence.

Michelin-starred chef, Didier Anies, recognised as Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2000, has created a gourmet cuisine at this restaurant; one which is unfussy, full of flavour and low key yet elegant.

This gourmet restaurant offers panoramic views across the Mediterranean and gained two Michelin stars in 2011.

In a Regency-style dining room decorated with magnificent 18th century woodwork, Jean-Denis Rieubland proposes two menus, "Découverte" and "Chantecler".

It is this eclectic and cosmopolitan atmosphere which makes it a place very "French Riviera".

Located in Vieux Nice, this bar serves breakfast, lunch, tapas and drinks. A great place to soak up the sun while enjoying a meal.

In a relaxed family atmosphere, the restaurant Cosmo offers a variety of traditional, Mediterranean and French cuisine.

This is one of the oldest jazz bars on the Mediterranean - been around since 1904. The atmosphere in Cave Wilson is very pleasant, and Antoine, the owner, offers excellent wine with a plate of cheeses, bread and quality music.

This local and friendly wine bar is the perfect place to stop for a midday snack or to try some of the local wines from the region.

Reopened in December 2014 and restored to its original elegance with a touch of modern glamour this is 'must see' building as well as fantastic entertainment venue.

A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.

Take a trip on board this luxury yacht along the Riviera, cruising to any destination of your choice.

Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.

This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.

A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.

Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.

Fly at 50 metres above the sea by yourself or with friends security attached, enjoy a spectacular view of the gorgeous Baie des Anges, mountains and surroundings.

Paddleboarding along the coast is a fun for the whole family!

Discover more than 30 dive sites with the help of this diving school, located on the Port Santa Lucia in St Raphael.

The beach front of Nice is the best place for watersports and situated at the heart of the city front is the company Nikaia Watersports.

Just outside historic Vence and a short distance from magnificent Saint Paul de Vence, this beautiful and contemporary house on a generous private plot is very quietly located for exploring all the delights of this beautiful corner of the French Riviera. The villa is located in a beautiful natural setting with views of the mountains.

In Vence, 5 km from Saint-Paul,, in a residential area, beautiful contemporary villa located on a plot of 1000m2.

In Nice, in the residential area of Saint Pancrace, beautiful villa situated on a plot of 1Ha in edge of forest of which 2000m ² done up. 

In the heart of the French Riviera, 10 km from the beach and 13 km from the airport, this villa is set in lush greenery and nature.

In the commune of Colomars, 10 km from the sea, in a residential area, beautiful villa on a plot of 1500m². 

The villa in La Roquette-sur-Var has 4 bedrooms and has capacity for 8 people.

Famous hotel and site named after Henri Negresco with an equally famous restaurant Le Chantecler, located on the Promenade des Anglais.

Exquisite and intimate, the rooms and suites of Château Eze cling to the side of the ancient rock walls of Eze, a thousand-year-old Medieval village more than 400 metres above the Mediterranean Sea.

Charming hotel with a secluded tropical garden set in the heart of Nice within a walking distance to the city's main attractions.

The Hotel Suisse is ideally situated between right on the beach front and offers fantastic, uninterrupted sea views right in the heart of Nice.

Classic French opulence with Mediterranean charm, all nestled between the mountains and the blue waters of the Riviera.

La Bastide Saint-Antoine in Grasse sits within five hectares of lush Mediterranean gardens and olive groves. It overlooks the surrounding plains and the Bay of Cannes, offering stunning views and a feast for the senses.

Place du Pin, renovated five-room apartment

Contemporary eco-friendly villa in a gated estate.

Located in the heart of the prestigious and secure Abbaye de Roseland residence, a true landmark in the Fabron district of Nice, this 3 bedroom apartment in the Le Baccara building enjoys an exceptional environment, combining luxury, comfort and quality of life.

Provençal villa with swimming pool and landscaped garden

A beautiful apartment with a panoramic sea view close to Monaco.

A characterful country house located in a green setting.