In the mountains, by the sea or in the city, the February holidays are the ideal time for a change of scenery and for having fun. Are you looking for a destination in France? Here Paris gives you some leads!
Put on your best disguises!
Each year, on the Côte d’Azur, the Nice carnival offers its most beautiful disguises. For two weeks, from February 10 to 26, 2023, come and enjoy the biggest carnival in France, and one of the most famous in the world.
On the program: parades of floats (the Corsos), battle of flowers, sophisticated costumes, street performances and international musical groups.
Besides these festivities, Nice is a very pleasant city, even in February: ideal weather conditions, spectacular natural sites, rich cultural and artistic life, high place of gastronomy… So do not hesitate to come and discover “Nissa la bella”, as it is nicknamed by its inhabitants.
Information: https://www.nicecarnaval.com/fr/
To relax and grow
Born in 1979 within a student film club in Clermont-Ferrand, the International Short Film Festival welcomes more than 100,000 spectators from all over the world each year. Having become the world’s largest event devoted to short films, this festival offers viewing of 400 films from around fifty countries. Animated films, documentaries or comedies, let yourself be surprised by these original short films.
From January 27 to February 4, 2023
Information: https://clermont-filmfest.org/
Stock up on vitamins and sunshine!
Do you know Menton, this magnificent city near the Italian border?
Known for its promenade du soleil, this town is also popular for its Lemon Festival!
Created in 1934, this festival is a unique event, bringing together nearly 230,000 visitors each year who come to discover the festivities organized on the occasion: citrus floats, folk groups, brass bands, dancers, ephemeral sculptures, and other events of all kinds. .
So make way for floats, confetti and songs!
Did you know ? About 145 tons of citrus fruits are presented during the Festival.
Information: https://www.fete-du-citron.com/
To rediscover your inner child!
Are you looking forward to spring? Head to Cannes, where the climate remains very mild in February. Indeed, it is not uncommon to have some heat peaks that can exceed 20 degrees.
Far from the summer tourists, this city will charm you with the charm of Provence in complete tranquillity.
But Cannes is not only that.
Each year, the city offers the most important French-speaking playful event! From February 24, come and discover all the worlds of games at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes. Board games, video games, collectible cards… There will be something for all tastes and all ages.
Bonus: you can meet the authors, illustrators and publishers of your favorite games during tournaments, signings or demonstrations.
From February 24 to 26, 2023
Information: https://www.festivaldesjeux-cannes.com/fr/
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