Winter on the French Riviera

Be original, think about French Riviera in winter. Avoid the summer crowds and enjoy the warm climate and exceptional luminosity of winter. The French Riviera can also be admired in winter.

Winter is the perfect time to discover the French Riviera’s magic

The place is never dull in  French Riviera in winter! Here are some examples. Saint-Tropez’s magical illuminations are well-known. They celebrate Provencal customs throughout December. The French Riviera’s islands are at their most beautiful when summer tourists leave. Visit Porquerolles and Port-Cros or Saint-Marguerite. The best time to visit Porquerolles is in low season, when you can enjoy its stunning beaches, hiking trails and Port-Cros.

You will find the monastic building and its vineyards in Saint-Honorat. The ghost of the iron mask was held there on Sainte-Marguerite island, just off Cannes. It is surrounded by a variety of seabirds: great egrets, grey herons, grebes, and great gulls. You will find Bendor at 150 meters from Bandol. It is home to colorful homes and pink marble statues. These were brought in by Paul Ricard during the 1950’s. On the former Napoleonic fort, the oceanographic institute sought by the master de pastis can be found on Les Embiez. But that’s not all… I have plenty of ideas for tourism in the Alpes Maritimes !

To relax and experience a wonderful climate, rent a villa in the French Riviera

You will enjoy a relaxing and pleasant stay in the French Riviera thanks to its exceptional climate. It is best to visit in winter. By choosing Nice or its surrounding areas to take your winter vacations you will be able to experience unforgettable moments in milder climate.

You will never be bored at the museums on the French Riviera

Climate isn’t everything. It is still important to make memories and find things to do. The French Riviera has everything you need. The museums offer not only enjoyable experiences but also a wide range of interesting and high-quality exhibits. At 64 Avenue des Arenes, you will find the Matisse Museum, which is located in Nice. The eponymous artist’s collection, along with many other American and European art, is on display at the National Museum of Marc Chagall. Marc Chagall National Museum is located on Avenue Docteur Menard, Nice. It offers a fun and creative experience for children as young as 5. The museum’s small refreshment bar is a secret among friends. It sits in an idyllic Mediterranean garden with olive trees, pines and other pines. The Fernand Leger National Museum is located in Chemin du Val de Pome, a charming town also known for its glassworks.

You can also find another type of modern painting at sunny Nice by visiting the Musee d’Art Naif Antole Jakovsky in Chateau Sainte-Helle (accessible via tramway line 2: Fabron station). Nice also has the Picasso Museum at Antibes that overlooks the ocean and Palais Lascaris, which dates back 1648. It is rich in period furniture and gilding. It is located at 15 rue Droite, Nice. You can reach it by tramway line 1, at either the Cathedrale-Vieille Ville stop or Garibaldi station, or line 2, at the Garibaldi Station. Garibaldi Le Chateau stop. The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco is a great place to take a look at the beautiful underwater world. It’s located at avenue Saint Martin. The aquarium’s aquatic inhabitants, which are spread across 90 basins, provide a visual treat. The residents also learn how to protect and preserve the oceans. A new area of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco shows, over 550m2, an odyssey of underwater turtles.

Walking in a stunning landscape, hiking in France’s Riviera

Particularly, the Cote D’Azur offers many opportunities to go on walks or enjoy outdoor activities. It doesn’t take long to be in the middle nature. You can find the Honore d’Estienne d’Orves nature park in the heart of Nice. The park extends to the Corniche de Magnan, overlooking the Baie des Anges. Beautiful walks can be taken in the shadow of centuries-old olive trees. The Jardin des Arenes de Cimiez is a prominent feature on the hill with the same name. The trails lead up to the top of Nice in a lush vegetation of Aleppo and umbrella pines as well as wild olive and carob trees. Orchids and irises can be found here.

The Fort of Mont Alban is located at 223 metres above the sea level. The Baie des Anges is a stunning view from the summit. Continue on to the Esterel Nature Park. It is a popular spot for hikers because of its volcanic red rocks. You can find rare orchids and lavender of The Maures on 959 hectares between Mandelieu-La-Napoule & Theoule-sur-Mer. Many seabirds can be seen, including gulls and terns. The last wild tortoise species in France is the Hermann tortoise, which can be found among the yellow broom groves. It is possible to hike to Mont Saint Martin or Rocher des Monges or climb to Sommet des Petites and Grosses Grues.

The Pointe de l’Aiguille Natural Park is located near Theoule-sur-mer. Its red rocks plunge into the ocean. The paths offer a stunning landscape and allow for walking along the cliffs. The entire Gulf of La Napoule can be seen from the Belvedere. You can find the Valmasque Park between Valbonne & Mougins. It is a 428-hectare forest park with many trails. The park is home to many treasures such as discovery trails, magnificent forests of oaks and pines, an oasis dotted with water lilies and trails for mountain and bicycle bikes. You can find the La Brague Nature Park on 633 hectares to the west and north of Sophia-Antipolis. You will likely see ducks, moorhens, woodcock and even herons as you follow the La Brague waters. The Mont Macaron climb, which is 806m, provides fresh air for mountain bikers as well as hikers. It’s located 20km from Nice. Near Chateauneuf-Villevieille, you will see the ruins of the old village, abandoned in the 17th century, and the castle on the heights.

For a warm, sporty, and friendly winter, it has ski resorts!

A short drive away from Nice is La Colmiane. It boasts 30 km of very well-made roads. There are 6 ski lifts, including one chairlift that take you to the runs. La Colmiane is home to the longest zipline in France with 2,663 meters. The resort Valberg, located in the middle of the Mercantour massif, is another good option and a chance to discover something new. The winter resort also includes Guillaumes, Peone, and Beuil. Enjoy the ski areas of approximately 50 slopes downhill, as well as the snow park and 3 cross-country skiing slopes.

There are also 4 snowshoeing trails and a covered swimming pool. Auron is located at 1,600m above sea level and close to the Mercantour National Park. It has 46 downhill skiing slopes. This is just one of three amazing resorts… You shouldn’t indulge in pleasure. Among others, La Colmiane and Vlaberg were just three of many examples.

The mountains are magical, rich in preserved fauna and flora.

It Mercantour National Park It covers 28 different communes. You may be lucky enough to spot ibexes (chamois, mouflons), ermines, and marmots.

The Christmas market, time for festivities and enchantment

Do you feel the Christmas spirit? Are there waffles to be had, chocolates and wine to enjoy, or a trip to Santa Claus’ village on the ice-rink? The French Riviera has many festive activities and lovely walks with friends or family to enjoy the last days of the year. Cannes opens the ball in November. However, it’s closely followed by Cagnes-sur Mer, Monaco, Nice, and Menton Christmas markets, which begin at December 1. Antibes then follows around December 15 to ensure that Christmas magic reigns until January.

This is the perfect opportunity to experience the Christmas spirit from all corners of the country. The Christmas season is not over. village The largest is in Nice, and includes about 60 food and craft chalets. There’s also an open-air skate rink and a ferris wheel. Even open-air movies nights are possible. This is not the end.

You will be so happy to attend its festivals.

The Carnival of Nice and the Lemon Festival are two of the most important events on the French Riviera. The Mimosa Festival at Mandelieu La Napoule. These are the three best ways to experience the joy of living in the area and enjoy local flavours.

It’s a must to see the famous Nice Carnival

Think about it: During two weeks of February, one of three largest carnivals around the globe, thousands upon thousands of people from around the world, over a thousand performers and dancers dressed in costumes. There will be incredible giant parades that run along the waterfront with 20 floats that are flinging thousands of flowers. Each year, Carnival, the ruler of Carnival, takes control of the streets of Massena and declares that the reign of the Ephemeral is here. This 15-day celebration of joy and party will be the most memorable. Everywhere you look, streamers and flowers are everywhere. The King’s float burns at the end. You must experience the carnival of Nice at least once!

Festival of Lemons

The Lemon Festival of Menton is a spectacle to behold.Imagine more than 200,000 visitors, who come each year to admire a particularly atypical carnival, a lemon yellow carnival, full of vitamins and joie de vivre. For more than 15 days, day and night, Menton is a parade of floats decorated with lemons and oranges, which originated in the 1920s, when the city was the first European producer of lemons. So even today, enjoy this wild carnival bright yellow, with its beautiful parades of twenty floats made up of citrus, its night lighting and festive, its fireworks at nightfall. Between February and the beginning of March, it is an explosion of fruity fantasy in the whole city. Parades of sumptuous floats, musicians, dancers, everything is there, for the pleasure of the eyes. It’s pure joy: why deprive yourself?

The mimosa festival is held every February

You haven’t yet seen all of it. Mandelieu-La Napoule This pretty little town is located south of Nice, near the coast. Cannes . Every year, the spectacular Mimosa Festival is held on this beautiful coast, even during winter. In 1839, the mimosa, which was imported from Australia at that time, was brought to the country. It was the mimosa that made this region famous. Two million stems are still being harvested every year.

Since 1931, an extravagant street festival is held to honor the tree and its delicate blossoms. This is no small secret festival. Each year 12 tonnes of flowers are donated by local farmers to decorate the floats. You can find a thousand scrumptious escapades in the hills surrounding the carnival, from Bormes-les-Mimosas to Grasse and Mandelieu. The French Riviera is full of winter activities! It will be something you enjoy and it is certain that you will return !