Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
JAZZ ON THE RIVIERA
The Riviera swings to the music of two great jazz festivals: Jazz à Juan in Antibes-Juan-
les-Pins (
www.jazzajuan.com
)
and Nice Jazz Festival (
www.nicejazzfestival.fr
). Book
tickets well in advance.
FESTIVAL D'AIX-EN -PROVENCE
A month of world-class opera, classical music and ballet is what this prestigious festival
offers (
www.festivalaix.com
)
.
August
Depending on how you look at it, this is either the worst or the best time to come to
Provence. It is definitely the busiest, with every hotel fully booked, but also the liveli-
est, with events galore, night markets and an infectious party atmosphere.
FIREWORKS BY THE SEA
Cannes and Monaco both hold free international fireworks festivals in July and August
when pyrotechnicians from around the world compete for the 'ooohs' and 'aaahs' of the
crowd.
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN CANNES
Cannes is
the
party spot in August. Le Palais nightclub opens for 50 nights of dancing un-
der the stars, and two great dance music festivals set up shop: Festival Pantiero
(
www.festivalpantiero.com
)
and Les Plages Électroniques (
www.plages-electro-
niques.com
)
.
October
