Enjoy the finest local events and delicacies
Whatever your pleasure or passion, the South of France offers many special events to enjoy in the coming year. Enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Cannes Film Festival. Explore the masterpieces of Matisse and Rodin in Nice. Rub shoulders with the stars at the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco. Or, enjoy the exquisite tastes of the Truffle Festival in Forcalquier.
Below, you will find a regularly updated calendar of unique events and things to do in the South of France. However, if you cannot find what you are looking for, contact us and we will endeavour to make special arrangements for your stay.
Make the most of your time in the South of France and discover pleasures' treasures with Columbus International.
- 16 Dec
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Xmas market in Nice
- 1-3 Jan
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Dance: Centenary of the Russian Ballet in Monaco
- 1-8 Jan
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Ski Ride
- 7-10 Jan
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Cannes Shopping Festival
- 8-15 Jan
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Snow Rally Ride
- 9 Jan
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Gala evening: Russian Christmas in Monaco
- 14-24 Jan
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International Circus Festival in Monaco
- 15 Jan
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Trade show: Travel Market in Monaco
- 15-22 Jan
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Winter Factory Ride
- 16 Jan
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Football: Monaco - Nantes
- 19-23 Jan
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Motorsport: Rally Monte Carlo in Monaco
- 20 Jan
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Le Mans
- 22 Jan
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Trade show: Batilux in Monaco
- 22-29 Jan
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Ski Ride
- 24-27 Jan
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Trade show: MIDEM in Cannes
- 28 Jan - 03 Feb
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Motorsport: Historic Rally Monte Carlo in Monaco
- 29 Jan
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Concert: Earth, Wind and Fire in Monaco
- 29 Jan - 05 Feb
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Snow Rally Ride
- 30 Jan
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Football: Monaco - Nice
- 31 Jan
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Concert: Johnny Hallyday in Monaco
- 3 Feb
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Trade show: Imagina 3D in Monaco
- 4-7 Feb
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Credit Suisse Primo Sailing Cup in Monaco
- 5-12 Feb
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Winter Factory Ride
- 6 Feb
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Valenciennes
- 6-7 Feb
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Truffle Festival in Riez
- 12-19 Feb
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Ski Ride
- 12-28 Feb
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Mardi Gras Carnival in Nice
- 12 Feb - 03 Mar
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Lemon Festival in Menton
- 13 Feb
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Football: Monaco - Olympique Marseille
- 19-26 Feb
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Snow Rally Ride
- 20 Feb
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Nancy
- 26 Feb - 5 Mar
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Winter Factory Ride
- 27 Feb
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Football: Monaco - Boulogne
- 3-7 Mar
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Trade show: Games Festival in Cannes
- 4 Mar
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Concert: Eros Ramazotti in Marseille
- 5-12 Mar
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Ski Ride
- 6 Mar
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Lorient
- 12-19 Mar
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Snow Rally Ride
- 13 Mar
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Football: Monaco - Bordeaux
- 14 Mar
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Concert: Cranberries in Marseille
- 15 Mar
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Trade show: MIPTV in Cannes
- 16-19 Mar
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Trade show: MIPIM in Cannes
- 19-26 Mar
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Winter Factory Ride
- 21 Mar
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Lyon
- 21 Mar
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International Marathon in Monaco
- 21 Mar
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Concert: Jean Michel Jarre in Nice
- 25 Mar
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Trade show: Ever Monaco
- 25 Mar
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Motorsport: Monte-Carlo Rally for alternative energy vehiclesÂ
- 26 Mar
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Motor Festival in Avignon
- 26 Mar - 02 Apr
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Ski Ride
- 27 Mar
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Gala evening: Bal de la Rose in Monaco
- 28 Mar
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Football: Monaco - Auxerre
- 28 Mar
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End of skiing season in the Mercantour
- 31 Mar
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Concert: Florent Pagny in Nice
- 1-4 Apr
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Dance: Centenary of the Russian Ballet in Monaco
- 2-9 Apr
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Golf Ride
- 3 Apr
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Lens
- 8-11 Apr
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International Yacht Show in Antibes
- 8-12 Apr
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Easter Polo Tournament in St.-Tropez
- 9-16 Apr
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Riviera Ride
- 10 Apr
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Football: Monaco - Valenciennes
- 10 Apr
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Nice
- 10 Apr
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Trade show: MIPDOC in Cannes
- 12 Apr
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Tennis Masters in Monaco
- 12-16 Apr
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Trade show: MIPTV in Cannes
- 15 Apr
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Trade show: Top Marques Supercar Show
- 16-23 Apr
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Summer Factory Ride
- 20 Apr
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Trade show: WIMA in Monaco
- 23 Apr
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Hippocampus Polo Cup in St.-Tropez
- 23-25 Apr
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Trade show: ENERBAT in Cannes
- 23-30 Apr
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Gourmet Ride
- 24 Apr
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Saint-Etienne
- 1 May
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Concert: Mika in Nice
- 2 May
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Football: Monaco - Le Mans
- 2 May
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Motorsport: Monaco Historic Grand Prix
- 5 May
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Rennes
- 8 May
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Football: Monaco - Nancy
- 12-23 May
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Cannes Film Festival
- 14-21 May
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F1 Ride
- 15 May
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Grenoble
- 15 May
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Museum Night across the French Riviera
- 16 May
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Motorsport: Monaco F1 Grand Prix
- 21-23 May
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Pentecost Polo Tournament in St.-Tropez
- 21-28 May
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Offshore Ride
- 28 May - 4 Jun
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Summer Factory Ride
- 3 Jun
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Concert: Raphaël in Cannes
- 4-6 Jun
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Trade show: EUR-AVIA in Cannes Mandelieu
- 04-11 Jun
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MotoGP Ride
- 6 Jun
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Monte-Carlo Television Festival
- 11 Jun
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Polo Club Anniversary Tournament in St.-Tropez
- 11-18 Jun
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Riviera Ride
- 12-19 Jun
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La Giraglia Rolex Sailing Cup in St.-Tropez
- 18-25 Jun
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Sports Ride
- 20-26 Jun
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Trade show: Cannes Lions International Advertising
- 21 Jun
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Nice Music Festival
- 24 Jun
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Monte-Carlo International Show Jumping
- 25-27 Jun
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Trade show: IDEF in Cannes
- 25 Jun - 2 Jul
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Offshore Ride
- 27 Jun
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Iron Man Triathlon in Nice
- 2 Jul
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International Polo Cup in St.-Tropez
- 2-3 Jul
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Dance: Centenary of the Russian Ballet in Monaco
- 2-9 Jul
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Golf Ride
- 3 Jul
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Tour de France
- 9-16 Jul
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Riviera Ride
- 14 Jul
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 15 Jul
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Polo Open in Gassin
- 16-23 Jul
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High Octane Ride
- 21 Jul
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 23-30 Jul
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Summer Factory Ride
- 25 Jul
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Jazz Festival in Nice
- 29 Jul
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 30 Jul
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Gala evening: Monaco Red Cross in Monte Carlo
- 30 Jul - 6 Aug
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Gourmet Ride
- 4 Aug
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Cote d'Azur Polo Cup in St.-Tropez
- 6-13 Aug
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Sports Ride
- 7 Aug
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 13-20 Aug
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Riviera Ride
- 15 Aug
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 19 Aug
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Open du Soleil Polo Cup in St.-Tropez
- 20-27 Aug
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Offshore Ride
- 24 Aug
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 27 Aug - 3 Sep
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Golf Ride
- 3 Sep
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Polo Silver Cup in St.-Tropez
- 3-10 Sep
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Nature Ride
- 10 Sep
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Polo Gold Cup in St.-Tropez
- 10-17 Sep
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Riviera Ride
- 15 Sep
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Trade show: Cannes Boat Show
- 17-24 Sep
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Gourmet Ride
- 22 Sep
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Trade show: Monaco Yacht Show
- 24 Sep - 1 Oct
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Sports Ride
- 28 Sep
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Gala evening: Awards Prince Pierre Foundation in Monaco
- 1-8 Oct
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High Octane Ride
- 4 Oct
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Trade show: MIPCOM
- 6 Oct
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Magic Stars in Monaco
- 8-10 Oct
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Porsche Paradise Event in St.-Tropez
- 8-15 Oct
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Gourmet Ride
- 9 Oct
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Trade show: International Trade Fair in Monaco
- 11 Oct
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Trade show: Sportel 2010 in Monaco
- 15-22 Oct
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Golf Ride
- 22-29 Oct
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Nature Ride
- 29 Oct - 5 Nov
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Golf Ride
- 5-12 Nov
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Gourmet Ride
- 10 Nov
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Trade show: Monaco Media Forum
- 15 Nov
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Trade show: MAPIC in Cannes
- 26 Nov
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Trade show: Monte-Carlo Gastronomy
- 3-10 Dec
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Ski Ride
- 4 Dec
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Start of skiing season in the Mercantour
- 10-17 Dec
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Snow Rally Ride
- 12 Dec
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International Judo Tournament in Monaco
- 15 Dec
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Xmas market in Nice
- 15 Dec
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Trade show: ILTM in Cannes
- 17-24 Dec
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Winter Factory Ride
- 24-31 Dec
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Ski Ride
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