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 Enchanting performances and venue |
46 Boulevard du Mont Boron Villa Serpolette Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France +33 (0)4 9356 5141 http://www.azuriales-opera.com... |
Providing the perfect backdrop for some of the best cultural performances, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is home to the Les Azuriales Opera Festival. Watch beautifully sung operas like "Apollo & Hyacinthus", "Tosca – Puccini" and "Madama Butterfly" in their original languages. Encourage blossoming young talent at the Concert des Jeunes Solistes and mingle at the posh dinners. After the concerts, guests can have dinner in the villa gardens or enjoy the view with a sparkling glass of champagne. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Celebrate Nice's Patron Saint's Day |
Place Rossetti (Basilique Ste-Réparate) Nice 6300 France +33 4 9362 3440 |
The city celebrates its patron saint's day in early October, when the procession and festivities in honour of Sainte Reparate take place in the city's old quarter, near Place Rossetti and the Cathedral. Martyred in Palestine in 250AD at the tender age of 15, local legend has it that she was washed ashore one autumn evening in a small boat guided by a dove. Although Sainte Reparate's day is October 8, the procession always takes place on either the Sunday before or after this date. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sacred Music, Spiritual Setting |
2 Place Masséna Chagall Museum Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6300 France +33 (0)4 9713 3689 / +33 (0)4 9713 2395 |
Every June, music blends with architecture in Nice's sacred music festival. The magnificent baroque churches of the old town, particularly the Cathédrale Suite-Réparate, send the music of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Couperin and 20th-century French composer Messiaen soaring. Organ and choral music are the main attraction, especially given the outstanding quality of performance. For further information and tickets, contact or visit the festival box office. Tickets are available on-site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gets Bigger & Bigger |
Jardins Albert 1er Nice 6000 France http://www.nice-livre.com/ |
Founded in 1995, this festival explores the role of books in France and abroad; there are works on local customs, biographies, novels, cookbooks, literature for the young, comic books, graphic novels and more. It is also an opportunity to meet writers in the flesh. Many debates, round-table discussions, writing workshops as well as literary and philosophical coffee mornings take place during this event. The festival is held in the Jardin Albert 1er. The Baie des Anges prize is given to a novel published during the year. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Midsummer festivities |
Petit Port de Carras Bld. Industriel Nice 6000 France |
As night finally begins to fall on the longest day of the year, Nice's torchlight procession begins. Wood fires are lit on the beach, according to the St. John's day tradition, creating an altogether magical scene. Various activities are on offer: folk dances, kids' shows, and food stalls of local specialties to celebrate the summer solstice. With full support from the city, the business and artisan sectors of the Californie district invested in the organisation of this annual festival evening, creating free attractions for all. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Film For a Good Cause |
98000 Monaco Place Du Casino Nice France http://www.monacofilmfestival.... |
The Monaco Charity Film Festival not only provides aspiring filmmakers with a platform on which to present their projects, but also provides aid to poverty-stricken youth by donating its proceeds to affiliated charities. Its dual purpose is to expose people to new developments in cinema and promote awareness about the problems facing the world. The festival takes place at the Hotel De Paris. There are film screenings, cocktail parties, a gala dinner, film workshops, and musical performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazz Greats in the Open Air |
Boulevard de Cimiez (Arènes de Cimiez) Nice 6000 France +33 1 47 23 07 58 http://www.nicejazzfest.com/ |
The biggest names in jazz have been performing here amid the olive groves in the magnificent Arènes et Jardins de Cimiez since 1948: James Brown, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Didier Lockwood, Maceo Parker, Claude Nougaro, Lou Reed, Chick Corea and Martial Solal, to name but a few. The infectious atmosphere spreads to a selection of private venues during the festival, as jazz takes over the beaches and nightclubs. Don't miss the jam sessions at the Radisson. Tickets are available from FNAC or on-site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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