After mid-winter celebrations in Provence, life returned to “normal” on the French Riviera after the annual festivities in Nice and Menton wrapped up on March 3rd. In Nice, the 151st Carnaval de Nice celebrated the “King of Pop Culture” with floats, flower parades, music, and street performances. This year’s Olympics were the theme for the 90th Fête du Citron® in Menton.
Some of our other favourite coastal destinations, Antibes, Cannes, St Jean Cap Ferrata, and Villefranche, are popular all year, even if the water is a little cool for swimming in March. The town of Vence, a short drive from Nice, has a pedestrian-friendly old centre that is well worth visiting.
Continue reading here to learn more about what’s happening on the French Riviera at this time of the year.
If you are contemplating a trip to the South of France, here is our Vistor’s Guide to the Alpes Maritimes.
Food Travel Tags:
French Riviera, What's on in Provence, Winter Travel
