Traditional Festivals in the Alpes-Maritimes

Every village has its own traditions and festivals

In the Alpes-Maritimes, every village has its own festival. Patron saint’s days, carnivals, flower festivals, local fairs, transhumance… From the sea to the mountains, the region comes alive all year round to the rhythm of its traditions. Come and discover them.

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Patron saint festivals, Local produce, Rural festivals, Local traditions, Flowers, Carnivals…

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IN TUNE WITH THE SEASONS

Here, the seasons don’t just pass by – they’re celebrated. Each one brings its own traditions, colours and flavours.

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VILLAGE BY VILLAGE, FESTIVAL BY FESTIVAL

Hundreds of festivals across all the towns and villages of the Alpes-Maritimes, from the coast to the peaks of the Mercantour. Select a town or village and discover all its traditional festivals.

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ICONIC FESTIVALS

Among the hundreds of traditional festivals in the Alpes-Maritimes, some stand out as absolute must-see events.

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Discovering the traditions of the Alpes-Maritimes

Attending a traditional festival in the Alpes-Maritimes means discovering another side to the Côte d’Azur: one that is more intimate, more local and more authentic. Here, festivals are not merely events. They bring the local community together, pass on traditional skills, and celebrate local produce, flowers, patron saints, livestock, the seasons and the history of the villages.

From Nice to Menton, from Grasse to the Vésubie valleys, from the Roya to the Haut-Pays, every festival is an invitation to meet the people who keep the traditions of the Côte d’Azur alive.

Discover or revisit La Ciamada Nissarda

The Ciamada Nissarda keeps the traditions of Nice alive and promotes them through song, theatre, music and dance.

Supported by around a hundred passionate amateurs, the association brings together people of all ages, united by a shared love of Nice’s culture. Costumes, music, dances, songs and folk traditions are thus passed on, shared and celebrated during shows, performances and numerous cultural events.

Through its activities, La Ciamada Nissarda helps to preserve a living heritage, whilst introducing it to as many people as possible in a spirit of conviviality, transmission and sharing.

Fancy finding out more? Discover the world of La Ciamada Nissarda, its latest news and its activities.