An outdoor scene features two people in traditional white and red attire, holding a bouquet of flowers. They stand in front of a stone staircase leading to a beige building with aligned windows. The sky is clear, and sunlight illuminates the scene.©A solemn moment during a wedding ceremony, as the newlyweds exchange a meaningful glance in the sunlight.|Office de Tourisme de Menton Riviera & MerveillesPatron Saint's DaysIn every village in the Alpes-Maritimes, a saint watches over the community. Throughout the year, processions, pilgrimages and feasts celebrate these religious traditions handed down through the centuries. The very soul of the region, to be experienced from within.ExploreYellow classical-style building with columns and architectural ornaments. A dense crowd stands below, composed of people of all ages. The sky is clear, and the sunset light illuminates the façades.©The imposing architecture of the building draws a large crowd at the end of the day.|Mairie de Saint-Etienne-de-TinéeAgricultural and Pastoral FestivalsWhen the herds are driven up to the mountain pastures or back down from the peaks, the villages hold celebrations. These pastoral and agricultural events keep alive rural traditions rooted in history, forging links between people, animals and the mountains.ExploreExpo Rose® – Grasse Tourism – Rotated©Expo Rose® – Grasse Tourism – Rotated|Pays de Grasse TourismeFlower FestivalsViolet, rose, jasmine, lavender, bitter orange, mimosa… The Alpes-Maritimes celebrate their iconic flowers with floral parades, fragrant markets and colourful processions. Their horticultural and perfumery expertise is recognised worldwide.ExploreInterior of a mountain bakery, with a baker presenting round loaves and baguettes on a wooden counter. In the background, shelves display other bakery products. The atmosphere is warm, with stone walls and natural light filtering through a window.©The fresh and crusty breads from this bakery attract hikers before they hit the trail again.|Mairie de Saint-Martin-VésubieLocal Food FestivalsChestnuts take centre stage, bread comes fresh from the village oven, and the scent of honey wafts through the narrow streets… Every local produce has its own festival in the Alpes-Maritimes. These festive, convivial events bring the villages to life.ExploreVillefranche-Saint-Michel: Aubades and Boules Carrées 30 1©Villefranche-Saint-Michel: Aubades and Boules Carrées 30 1|Mairie de Villefranche-sur-MerLocal Traditional Festivals and Historical FestivalsThe May festivals, village feasts, unusual processions, major historical commemorations… The Alpes-Maritimes have a thousand ways of celebrating their heritage and traditions. A living, proud and endearing heritage.ExploreDsc 0042©Dsc 0042|Soumaya BoussadounCarnivals and ParadesEvery winter, the Côte d’Azur comes alive. Giant floats, flower battles, citrus sculptures: the carnivals and parades along the coast are amongst the biggest festive spectacles in France. These are unmissable events that everyone should experience at least once.Explore
