February's calendar on the French Riviera
Carnival: the watchword that sets the pace on the Côte d’Azur during the month of February!
Events not to be missed on the Côte d’Azur: the February calendar
February is an eventful month in the region, today we give you four carnivals/festivals not to be missed!
Nice carnival
✦ From 10 to 26 February 2023.
The Nice Carnival is one of the biggest carnivals in the world! There are two main events: the Battle of the Flowers and the Corso Carnavalesque.
Find the whole programme on the official website of the French Riviera region.
The Lemon Festival, Menton
✦ From 11 to 26 February 2023.
The theme of the 89th edition is placed under the sign of Rock’n’roll and Opera. For 15 days, the city of Menton will live to the rhythm of parades, exhibitions, corsos by day and night, … This unique festival will seduce young and old with its traditions and festivities that take place both during the day and at night.
Find the whole programme on the official website of the Lemon Festival.
The Saint-Tropez carnival
✦ Saturday 4 February 2023.
The Carnival of Saint-Tropez invites you to its Provençal carnival: costumes and instruments; folklore groups immerse you in Provençal culture.
Find the whole programme on the official website of Saint-Tropez.
The Mimosa Festival, Mandelieu-La-Napoule
✦ From 8 to 12 February 2023.
This year’s theme is “The Great Race Around the World”, inspired by the famous Blake Edwards film. Shows, parades, corsos, day and night parades, … Come with your family to take part in these traditional festivities, with the mimosa, the true emblem of Mandelieu-La-Napoule.
Find the whole programme on the official website of Mandelieu-La-Napoule.
These festivals are the best way to celebrate the end of winter on the French Riviera!