Holidays & Festivals

Nice Carnival
Winter Festivals: Nice Carnival 2025 will be ruled by the King of Oceans
This pasted weekend started the colorful Nice Carnival that for more than 150 years marked the arrival of spring in the city. Huge inflatable sculptures, live music, tons of confetti, battle of flowers and scenic night parades...
10 Feb, 2025
Three Kings Day
History And Traditions Behind Epiphany or Three Kings Day
You probably thought after the New year that the holidays were over. Technically, no — not until January 6, when Christians all over the world celebrated Epiphany.
6 Jan, 2025
5 Hots Drinks That Will Make Your Winter Warmer
5 Hots Drinks That Will Make Your Winter Warmer
Winter Drinks to Keep Your Warm Even if the winters on the French Riviera are fairly mild, we are still allowed to treat ourselves to some hot drinks to feel even warmer. Some of them can even be made at home.
25 Dec, 2024
Christmas Traditions in Monaco
Christmas Traditions in Monaco
Christmas is already on the door step. Planning Christmas holidays you need to take a look at the traditions of this holiday. For over seven centuries, Monaco has created its own traditions, carefully observed by Monegasque families.
22 Dec, 2024
How to Celebrate Christmas in France
How to Celebrate Christmas in France: History and Traditions
Now with the onset of Christmas time everyone seeks to celebrate this holiday following the traditions of their families and ancestors. And this is how Christmas and New Year have been celebrated in France for centuries.
22 Dec, 2024
The 8th of December: Procession of the Vow
The Procession of the Vow takes place on 8th December in Monaco, at the same time as the feast of the Immaculate Conception, the patron saint of the Cathedral, and the feast of the Venerable Archcon fraternity of Mercy.
8 Dec, 2024
Monaco Summer Carnival “U Sciaratu”: Stroll & Dance On The Rock
Monaco Summer Carnival “U Sciaratu”: Stroll & Dance and Make Merry On The Rock. It’s Free!
Monaco’s Carnival is in summer which is a splendid idea. Thanks to the Mairie locals and tourists alike can enjoy a balmy evening on the Rock, now on July 5th.
4 Jul, 2024
Saint Devota celebration
Celebration of the Festival of Corpus Christi in Monaco
A public holiday in the Principality, Corpus Christi (Corpus Domini) is called “Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ". It is the celebration of the real presence of Jesus Christ in consecrated bread and wine, which has become substantially his Body and his Blood.
2 Jun, 2024
Menton Lemon Festival
Winter Festivals: An Ode to Citrus or How the Menton Lemon Festival was born
For many decades, the colourful town and Monaco’s neighbour, has been a delight to thousands of spectators from all over the world.
18 Feb, 2024
St. Valentine’s Day
February 14: How did Valentine Become the Patron Saint of All Lovers?
Every year, thanks to Saint Valentine, ladies receive bouquets of flowers, chocolates, cards, and some lucky ones even get jewelry and marriage proposals. We are all excited for the Valentine’s Day. However, many of us have never thought about the origins of St. Valentine, giving us our little happiness.
14 Feb, 2024
Big Stars of the Small Screen at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival
It’s the opening night of the 62nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Storm clouds break and clear, blue skies greet flashing cameras, glittering gowns and dapper tuxedos on the red carpet.
18 Jun, 2023
Nice Carnival
The Great February Festivals Are Back for 2023. Nice Carnival and Menton Lemon Festival
If Covid had the effect of dampening spirits in 2020 and in 2021 when some of our cherished festivals took a hit, then the opposite is shaping up for 2023. Some of our favourites are back with a vengeance to warm us up in this winter season.
9 Feb, 2023
Fête Nationale (National Day)
The Rich and Wonderful History of Monaco’s National Day
It’s exactly 70 years ago, in 1952, that the National Day of Monaco was first celebrated on November 19th by decree of Prince Rainier III. Since then, every year on the 19th of November, a proud and festive atmosphere overtakes the Principality as it celebrates its Fête Nationale.
19 Nov, 2022
Catholic Easter and Chocolate Bunny Tradition
Catholic Easter and Chocolate Bunny Tradition
The History of Easter This year the entire Catholic world will celebrate Easter on the 17th of April. Easter is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
16 Apr, 2022
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