Attend the Nice Carnival 2014, the main event this Winter on the French Riviera
From February 14th to March 4th, Nice resonates with the thrill of the Carnival. One of the main Winter events on the French Riviera. Do not miss it !
Category Archives: Leisure activities
Spend the New Year’s Eve in Monaco
Monaco celebrates the end of the year with style. An overview of the New Year ‘s Eve festivities in Monaco.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Nice
If you are spending the end of year on the French Riviera, Living in Provence, your guide to life in Southern France, gives you a few details about the Christmas festivities in Nice and New Year celebrations.
Christmas markets in Provence
In a few weeks, most towns in Provence will organise their Christmas market to celebrate the end of year festivities. Christmas markets in Provence are a lot different from the Christmas markets in the North of France and in the Alsace region but they are a very nice attraction.
Fiesta des Suds 2013 in Marseille : buy your tickets now !
The Fiesta des Suds festival in Marseille is one of the main musical event this autumn. Discover now who is playing and buy your tickets to see incredible performances and listen to new artists from all around the world. When is this event taking place? from Oct 18th to 26th.
L’Estaque : a picturesque village in Marseille
When visiting Marseille, make a stop at L’Estaque, a traditional and charming fishing village on the outskirts of Marseille which inspired many painters and film-makers.
Original guided tours to visit Marseille
So many things to see in Marseille and generally so little time to do it ! If you want to optimize your stay in Marseille and see as many things as possible in a short period – and without running around all day ! -, discover a few ideas of original guided tours in Marseille.
A guide to the beaches in Marseille
A big city with great cultural events right on the sea side : Marseille is the perfect place for your Summer holidays ! Living in Provence gives a few details about the different beaches in Marseille, tested and approved by our redactors, in order to have a really good time in Marseille !
The Jazz Festival of the 5 Continents 2013 in Marseille: welcome to the living legends
From July, 17th to 27th, Marseille will welcome the 14th edition of the Jazz Festival of the 5 Continents. Different jazz concerts will take place in the MuCEM esplanade, in the Criée theatre as well as in the Zoological Garden (this one will be a free concert!).
Great artists and living Jazz legends will play including Wayne Shorter, Gilberto Gill, Diana Krall and George Benson.
Rockisland 2013 in Marseille : an electro, pop rock and mixed music festival
The electro and pop rock music festival Rockisland comes back for the 2nd time in Marseille. The event will take place into the historic monument of the Entrecasteaux Fort, from the 27th to the 29th of June.