Holiday events in Cote d’Azur 2012 get under way shortly. Here we have compiled an on-going guide of what’s on in the Cote d’Azur, it’s a social calendar for the Cote d’Azur.
The Bonnard entre amis exhibition runs until 16th September at the Musee Bonnard in Le Cannet.
The Monte Carlo Rally starts proceedings on 17th January 2012 until the 22nd.
On late January it’s the annual Midem Music festival in Cannes at the Palais des Festival. It’s a trade fair for professionals with the NRJ awards.
The Historic Monte Carlo Rally takes place on the 28th January and lasts until February 4th.
February sees the arrival of Mimosas flowering in the region and in late February it’s the Mimosas festival in Mandelieu.
The quintessential French car the 2CV owners partake in La Route d’Or in the mountains behind Grasse end of February.
The fabulous Nice Carnival event takes place in mid February to early March.
Near the Italian frontier it’s the Menton Lemon Festival mid February to early March.
In March it’s the Poet’s spring festival in Nice. Poets in the streets, cafes, theatres all over Nice.
In Saint Tropez in March it’s the annual Spring Music Festival which runs through on weekends into May.
Saint Tropez Gassin Polo Masters annual event takes place each year in May.
The annual Russian Festival takes place in the Toursky theatre in Marseille mid March to early April.
In April it’s the SNIM – International Mediterranean Nautical Week in Marseille. It’s the Mediterranean’s International sailing competition.
Shopping festival in Cannes is a great opportunity to catch up with the latest fashion. The annual Cannes shopping festival takes place at the Palais des Festivals end of April.
Nice Cimiez May festivities. Every Sunday in May there are free events in the beautiful roman Arenes de Jardins de Cimiez in Nice.
Cannes film festival takes place 16th to 27nd May 2012 at the Palais des Festival.
The Monaco F1 Grand prix is on 24 to 27 May, if you can't make the race try the Monaco qualifying day.
Grasse rose festival is a anual event which takes place in May. Capital of perfume, Grasse became a major produce of particulalry fragrant roses.
Cannes attracts the cream of the world's advertising, marketing, media and creative people for the increasingly influential Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in June.
Marseilles festival in the sun takes place in June in the Noailles area of the famous port.
Antibes Fete de la Musique in June is usually very good, especially by the Irish pub port wall area, Mougins and Nice are other good places to go on Fete de la Musique night 21st June 2102.
The Antibes yachting regatta kicks off the Classics season in June with Les Voiles d'Antibes.
The Ironman France annual event entertains the crowds in Nice in June.
In July the Soirees Musicales des Templier evening concerts take place in the old town district of Saint Raphael.
Classical music comes to the fore in Antibes in July with the annual Musiques au Coeur festival.
The fireworks festival in Cannes is an extravaganza of displays. The Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique lights up the bay of Cannes during six nights in July.
The famous Juan les Pins Jazz festival takes place between 12 and 22nd July 2012.
Bastide day is celebrated throughout France on the 14th of July 2012. The Promenade de Bains in Saint Raphael is one of the best spots to enjoy the fun.
Theoule sur mer Pierre Cardin theatre hosts outdoor concerts in July. This is one of the most stunning venues on the coast, places are limited.
Vence nuits du sud outdoor concerts take place in the old town square in July each year. This years program starts on the 12th July and runs to 11th August 2012.
Gourdon Theatre festival is an annual outdoor event held in August in one of the most stunning hilltop villages in France.
Juan les Pins Pyromelodique festival in August each year combines music and firework displays on a grand scale.
Les Azuriales Opera in Cap Ferrat, Belle Epoque Villa Ephrussi de Roschild takes place on the 17th to 19th August 2012.
Nice Cote d'Azur Tango Fstival takes place each year throughout the towns dance halls and theatres during August.
Grasse Fete de la Jasmine takes place annually in the perfume capital of Europe.
Salon Nautique de Cannes shows off the latest in luxury yachting at the beginning of September each year.
The Regates Royale – Trophee Panerai in Cannes takes place towards the end of September then moves on to join up with the Saint Tropez Regatta, Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, the following week.
The annual European Petanque Competition atkes place in Nice on the Promenade des Anglais. It’s a bit chilly but there will be no stopping the boules champs. Early December.
The Bandol wine festival is on early December. Bandol is an excellent wine, both rose and red, so there will be plenty of interest in the Fete du Millesime.
The Winter Plant Festival at the Domaine du Rayol, one of the most beautiful gardens on the French Mediterranean coast is free for visitors to enjoy the fete de l’arrive d’hiver mid December.
The Marche de Noel de Nice or the Nice Christmas market is on each Winter, it is the exceptional Christmas attraction in the Cote d'Azur.
In mid December it’s the annual Christmas swim departing from the Ruhl beach in Nice, you can join the Bain de Noel if you like.
The annual Christmas Star International Regatta is on end of December, it is one of the major sailing events in France. The Baie des Anges is the location.
Many of these events repeat year on year at about the same time, if you would like the latest information please just send us an email.
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