1. Socca, an initiation into gourmet matters!
In the Alpes Maritimes, we know how to kick off the festivities!
Socca is the aperitif specialty and perfect for tackling these winter holidays with a boundless appetite…
Christmas Holidays: the Advent Calendar made in Côte d’Azur!
2. Walk in Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
Set off on an adventure in the heart of Mercantour National Park.
An invigorating hike for mind and body, opposite the natural beauty of the mountain landscapes.
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3. Gentle night
Après le sport, le réconfort !
After sporting activity comes recovery! Benefit from your stay to enjoy an unusual experience at the foot of your favourite ski pistes. Take refuge in the heart of the Mercantour mountain landscapes. A host of warm accommodations await you for your greatest pleasure.
4. A night under the stars
In Gréolières, night hikes take on the appearance of waking dreams: enjoy a walk under the starry sky with an unimpeded view of the entire galaxy.
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The magic of the Christmas market
D-Day is coming, slowly but surely.
In Golfe-Juan, the programme is packed: balloon artist, musical parade, Christmas lights, and night skiing…
All the family will be amazed!
6. A playground more real than nature!
Enjoy the pleasures of the mountains indoors? It’s possible at the Vesúbia Mountain leisure park! From canyoning to the swimming pool, all activities are brought together to enjoy an incredible stay. A pleasure zone for mind and body!
7. On the rails for a trip back in time
Go back to the 1800s aboard a historic train to discover the valley of the Var, from the village of Malaussène to Puget-Théniers. A date to be set in stone.
8. A mountain of bubbles!
Bacho Brewery shows you the secrets of craft brewing in the Alpes Maritimes valleys.
An activity to share without moderation!
9. Fill your sack!
The time to offer gifts is fast approaching: for your purchases, the Polygone Riviera shopping mall welcomes you with its low prices.
10. Tubing in winter!
On the Côte d’Azur, the sun shines all year round and the summer essentials are reused endlessly: all you need to do is discover Luge Tubing! If you like the tubing in the summer, you’ll adore it in winter and even more on your favourite ski runs.
11. Fairy fingers…
Enjoy a fun activity to make the most creative of Christmas presents!
The best experiences are priceless!
12. A night in a caravan!
The unusual has no limits: spend a magical night in a caravan in the heart of the Alpine Foothill Park.
Dream accommodation for nature lovers!
→ Book your accommodation now!
13. In Father Christmas’ workshop
The Christmas factory welcomes you for an evening making hanging ornaments, candy boxes and sweet treats…
Everything is brought together to enjoy the festivities.
14. The Sweet Chestnut Festival
The winter fruit par excellence: discover Collobrières, the Sweet Chestnut capital! Age-old know-how for your enjoyment during the festivities!
Enjoyment is without price…
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15. A panoramic view
Discover the beauty of the Côte d’Azur thanks to a paragliding flight: an experience at the height of your expectations!
Buckle up, you’re entering an intense pleasure zone…
16. Holidays on Ice
Where better than Central Park, the ice ring on Auron’s Place Centrale, to offer you the best winter activity for the family.
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17. Take to the air!
Enjoy the snowy landscapes of the Alpes Maritimes aboard the biggest zipline in Europe, at La Colmiane.
An outdoor activity for all the sensations you want, open to young and old!
18. A breath-taking gift…
It’s all fired up at the exhibition gallery in Biot: enjoy the unique glass blowing experience to create the perfect gift.
19. A frosty activity!
Climb an artificial ice wall at the Saint-Martin-Vésubie resort!
20. A mountain trail
Top up on adrenaline and set out to discover the snowy landscapes of Valberg in a snowmobile!
Adventure has only one price: desire!
21. A sensory workshop in Grasse
Make the most beautiful gift yourself: Galimard, Fragonard and Molinard offer you the opportunity to create your own perfume!
A floral getaway that will charm your senses.
22. Discover the wild world!
The Monts d’Azur Wildlife Reserve holds many surprises for you: bison, elk, stags…
Discover the lost impressive mammals of Europe.
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23. A day’s skiing on the Côte d’Azur
Between the international and family-run resorts, professional and beginner skiers will not be bored on the slopes!
24. The resort by sleigh
It’s become a Christmas holiday tradition: the trip pulled by sled dogs in Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée.
An experience that prepares the entire family for the magic of the festivities!
Do you have any questions? We’ve got the answers!
- What is there to do during the Christmas holidays?
The Christmas holidays are the most awaited of the year! These mean festivities, the mountains, snow, and above all winter activities. Among the most well-known activities for Christmas, we have discovered the essentials: Christmas market, skiing, family outings, sledging… Not forgetting the Christmas Tree!
Prepare to enter a zone where festivities have no limit! On the Côte d’Azur, the most beautiful memories have no price…
To find out more about Christmas holidays on the Côte d’Azur, here are our ideas for making the most of your stay:
● Snow and skiing activities on the Côte d’Azur
● Family activities on the Côte d’Azur - Where can we go for the Christmas holidays?
Do you want to enjoy the Christmas holidays for a family break? Avoriaz, Lorient, the Pyrenees… That’s déjà-vu. 😉 This year, the Christmas holidays are to be spent in the sunshine: head for the Côte d’Azur! The Alpes Maritimes reserves the best activities for you, available in all seasons.
In the Alps, a whole host of resorts and skiable areas await you. Here are the perfect destinations for enjoying a dream break:
● Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
● Valberg
● Saint-Martin-Vésubie
● Auron
● Valdeblore
● Beuil
● Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
● Nice
● Roubion
● Isola
● Vallauris Golfe-Juan - When do the Christmas holidays end?
The school holiday dates during the Christmas festival period may vary by a few days from one year to the next. In general, the school Christmas holidays start mid-December and end at the start of January. The school holiday dates during the Christmas festival period may vary by a few days from one year to the next. In general, the school Christmas holidays start mid-December and end at the start of January.
- When are the Christmas holidays?
The Christmas holidays start at the beginning of December. The school holidays correspond with the festival dates and start mid-December. The Christmas holiday dates do not vary according to geographical region in France.
→ You can check the school Christmas holiday calendar by zone here
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