Sights and delights in the South of France
Ideally situated between the Mediterranean and the Alps, the South of France offers an abundance of pleasures all year round. The summer brings to light the vivid colours of fragrant lavender fields in the Provence, whereas the Cote d'Azur lures you with palm tree lined promenades and beautiful beaches under blue skies. Not to forget the region's cuisine and fine wines. In winter, the Mercantour ski resorts open up their well-prepared slopes for a healthy dose of alpine bliss.
Special events
But that's not all - the South of France offers a multitude of events. 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 calendar of unique events and things to do.
The place to ride
Thanks to an excellent road infrastructure, the South of France is blessed with some of the best driving routes in the world. Your choice of “drive-and-come-alive” roads is near endless - the famous Route Napoleon, the twisting Col de Turini and scenic coastal routes between Monaco and St.-Tropez are just a few highlights. Imagine riding these breathtaking routes on our fine motorbikes under 300 days of annual sunshine and temperatures of 17° Celsius. Last, but not least, our motorbikes give you an exclusive access to the fast lane: no more traffic jams or being stuck behind slow moving traffic on scenic roads.
Easy access
Columbus is based in Cannes, ideally located to explore the region's sights and delights. Nice airport is only a short drive away and the second largest passenger airport in France with frequent flights from all over the world. Access by car or high-speed train is also convenient.
Contact us to discover pleasures' treasures with no half-measures in the South of France.
- 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
- 7-10 Jan
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Cannes Shopping Festival
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 6 Feb
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Valenciennes
- 6-7 Feb
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Truffle Festival in Riez
- 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
- 20 Feb
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Nancy
- 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
- 6 Mar
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Football: Olympique Marseille - Lorient
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 Tour
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 3 Jun
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Concert: Raphaël in Cannes
- 4-6 Jun
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Trade show: EUR-AVIA in Cannes Mandelieu
- 6 Jun
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Monte-Carlo Television Festival
- 11 Jun
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Polo Club Anniversary Tournament in St.-Tropez
- 12-19 Jun
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La Giraglia Rolex Sailing Cup in St.-Tropez
- 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
- 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
- 3 Jul
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Tour de France
- 14 Jul
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 15 Jul
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Polo Open in Gassin
- 21 Jul
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 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
- 4 Aug
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Cote d'Azur Polo Cup in St.-Tropez
- 7 Aug
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 15 Aug
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 19 Aug
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Open du Soleil Polo Cup in St.-Tropez
- 24 Aug
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Fireworks Festival in Cannes
- 3 Sep
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Polo Silver Cup in St.-Tropez
- 10 Sep
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Polo Gold Cup in St.-Tropez
- 15 Sep
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Trade show: Cannes Boat Show
- 22 Sep
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Trade show: Monaco Yacht Show
- 28 Sep
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Gala evening: Awards Prince Pierre Foundation in Monaco
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 4 Dec
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Start of skiing season in the Mercantour
- 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
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