The holiday season is upon us, and the festive spirit is starting to light up the Côte d’Azur! With Christmas markets opening one by one and an array of exciting events on the horizon, December on the French Riviera promises anything but dull moments. From twinkling lights to joyful gatherings, there’s no better time to experience the magic of this vibrant region.
Monte Carlo Art Group
26 November to 31 January 2025
Looking for an artistic outlet? Why not join the Monte Carlo Art Group? They meet for painting and sketching on Tuesday mornings in the library of St Paul’s church, avenue Grande Bretagne, Monaco. All levels are very welcome. Come and be part of a friendly international group who enjoy practising art together each week. Some live-model drawing and tutored sessions are also planned throughout the year.
For new member information, please email: mcartgroup@gmail.com
Valbonne Christmas Market
05 December to 24 December 2024
Santa Claus will land in Valbonne Sophia Antipolis’ Magical Forest, so join him for some family activities, shows, concerts and fireworks from the 5th to the 24th of December in Valbonne’s Christmas market.
https://www.ville-valbonne.fr/evenement/festivites-de-noel-la-foret-enchantee/
PYA Ball
06 December 2024
The PYA, the Professional Yachting Association, are holding their fabulous Christmas ball dedicated to the yachting industry on Friday 6th of December at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes.
The PYA Ball has been one of the best events in the yachting calendar for more than 20 years, attracting over 200 guests such as The Italian Yacht Masters, Captains, Crew and yachting professionals. It features a cocktail reception, live music, gourmet food, fantastic raffle prizes, a photo booth and more.
The PYA ball never fails to kick off the Christmas season with a bang!
Tickets are available on www.pya.org
Writing to Santa Claus
25 November to 22 December 2024
For the 18th year in a row, Santa Claus will make himself available to receive letters from the Post Office of Monaco from the 25th of November to the 22nd of December.
To write to Santa Claus, it’s easy, just leave an envelope with a letter or a pretty drawing inside in the letter box in the Metropol or any letter box of the principality of Monaco!
You could also write to Santa directly on www.lapostemonaco.mc
Villefranche Enchère Riviera
07 December 2024
If you have valuable items that you’d like to have appraised, the Auctioneers of Villefranche Enchère Riviera propose to estimate your valuables for free on the 7th of December from 9am to 1pm and from 2 to 5:30pm in the Salles des Fetes of Eze Village (first floor of the town hall).
For more information: https://www.villefranche-encheres-riviera.fr/
04 97 13 82 94
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