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Grand Prix de Monaco, Rallye Automobile

Motor racing

In 1929 on the 14th of April at 13.30 pm under the reign of S A S Prince Louis II, that the Monaco Grand Prix came to life. Today the Grand Prix is Internationally recognized even by the non-racing enthusiast and after numerous changes to the initial track, the circuit now measures 3367 kms.
The Monte Carlo Rally and Vintage car Rally. The country roads are much appreciated by the pilots because of the technical difficulty and the beautiful scenery.

Dates : May (Grand prix F1), January (Rallye automobile)
LINKS :
Monaco Motor Club
Events at Monaco


Lemon festival in Menton

Lemon festival

For many years people have corne from ail over the world to witness the large carnival characters covered in citrus fruits be paraded along the sea front. Also to see the street artists, brass hands, folklore and majorettes.

Dates : February
LINKS :
Lemon Festival

Nice International Carnival

Nice International Carnival

The most important event on the Cote d'Azur in winter. Two weeks of festivities including carnival float processions, flower battles, rock concerts, shows and a firework display which drew more than 1 200 000 visitors again this year.

Dates : February
LINKS :
Official web site
Ville de Nice

International Horse Jumping Show

International Horse
Jumping Show

Since being created the Monte Carlo Horse Show bas seen the best names in horse jumping returning to this prestigious event.

Dates : April
LINKS :
Official web site

Festival International du cirque

Festival International
du Cirque de Monte-Carlo

The town welcomes the worlds best artists to be judged under the circus tent in Fontvieille, two jury's will judge, one composed of professionals and the other local prize winning school students and they will reward the most talented artistes with Golden Clowns and Silver Clowns.

Dates : End of January
LINKS :
Festival info
Le Cirque en Principauté

Open de Tennis de Monte-Carlo

Open de Tennis
de Monte-Carlo

Part of the world famous Masters Series the best players come to Monaco to play on a clay surface.

Dates : April
LINKS :
Official web site

Some important events on the Riviera

January :
Monte Carlo International Circus Festival
Winter Horse Racing at Cagnes sur Mer
International Disc and Music Festival in Cannes

February :
Nice Carnival
Lemon Festival in Menton
Mimosa Festival in Mandelieu la Napoule

May :
Monaco Grand Prix FI
Cannes Film Festival
International Rose Festival in Grasse

Jun :
Gardening Month in Menton
Music Festival in each town
Sacred Music Festival Old Nice
Book Festival in Nice
Art Jonction, Contemporary Art Fair in Nice
Athletics Meeting in Nice
International Horse Jumping in Cannes
International Painting Festival in Cagnes sur Mer

Jully / August :
Nice Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival in Juan les Pins
Fireworks Festival in Cannes
Jasmine Festival in Grasse
Mediaeval Festival in Cagnes sur Mer
International Chamber Music Festival in Menton
Summer Horse Racing in Cagnes sur Mer

September :
International Triathlon in Nice
Heritage day in each French town
Vintage car Rally in Monaco
Pottery Market in Valbonne
Royal Yacht Regatta in the bay of Cannes

October / November :
Sadeca: Décoration and Furnishings show in Nice
Arts Festival and Russian Film Festival in Nice
Gourmet week in Valbonne
Chestnut Festival at Tende
International Puppet Festival in Cannes
Flower and Bird Show in Antibes
International Marathon in Monaco

December :
Christmas Village on the port in Monaco
Christmas Festivities in each French Town
Midnight Mess, Crèches, Illuminations, Fireworks
Christmas Figurine Market in Mouans Sartoux