At the end of the year, we don’t look back; what’s gone is gone. And what you’ve received in terms of a new job, new insights, and new energy is a gift and should be cherished. The new year beckons; this will be the year in which we won’t be scared by the media again. It will be the year in which we preach positive energy and a zest for life.
Because those who enjoy life don’t fear the future. On the Côte d’Azur, Russians, Ukrainians, Chinese, Arabs, Indians, Americans, Germans, Italians, Belgians, Dutch, English, Swedes, and South Africans live side by side (sorry for those we’ve forgotten ;-)).
Every nationality with a second (or third) home shares the same desire: to enjoy the good things in life together in peace and respect. And, of course, in the most beautiful place on Earth.
It’s striking how many people living on the Côte d’Azur share this philosophy. Life is simply too short to mope around and worry. Your thoughts determine your future, so let’s all make it a great year!
Anyone considering a second home on the Côte d’Azur should realise that it’s truly a lifestyle change. You’ll feel better, eat better, and do more fun things. We’ve compiled a list for 2026 that will show you just how much fun life in the South of France can be!
Soar the Skies: Private Pilot License in Cannes
Channel your inner Maverick and earn your Private Pilot License (PPL) at Cannes-Mandelieu Airport. Stunning views of the Riviera guaranteed—no turbulence in paradise!
Book with Cannes Aviation Academy or Aéroclub Cannes.
Get Hands-On with Clay: Pottery Courses in Vallauris
Vallauris, the pottery capital where Picasso once worked, is pure magic. Join champion potter Tino Aiello (7th-generation master!) for workshops—throw, shape, and glaze your own masterpieces. Perfect for unleashing creativity!
Contact Tino Aiello via Instagram or visit his atelier at 69 Bis Avenue Georges Clemenceau, Vallauris. More on courses here.
Gallop in Style: Horse Riding in Villeneuve-Loubet
Trot along beaches or through lush trails at the massive Espace Azur Cheval center (26 hectares of horse heaven!). Lessons for beginners to pros—feel like royalty on horseback.
Book at Centre Équestre Villeneuve-Loubet.
Shred the Slopes: Ski Lessons in Auron with ESF
Just 90 minutes from the coast, hit the powder in Auron! ESF instructors make learning (or perfecting) skiing or snowboarding epic fun—après-ski with Riviera vibes awaits back home.
Glide Like a Pro: Waterskiing in Antibes
Birthplace of waterskiing (thanks, 1930s glamour!). Zip across the Med with expert instructors—wakeboarding bonus! Summer 2026 will be legendary.
Lessons at Belles Rives Water-Ski School or Cap d’Antibes Sports Nautiques.
Catch the Wind: Sailing Courses in Sainte-Maxime
Hoist the sails in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez! From optimist dinghies to catamarans, the Club Nautique has year-round courses for all levels.
Enroll at Club Nautique Sainte-Maxime.
Swing for Glory: Golf Pro Lessons in Mougins
Aim to go pro on the stunning Royal Mougins course—private coaching with top pros amid pine forests and sea views. Fore!
Lessons via Prime Golf Academy at Royal Mougins or Royal Mougins Golf Club.
Bonus Thrills to Add to Your 2026 Bucket List:
- Create Your Signature Scent: Perfume Workshops in Grasse — Become an “apprentice perfumer” at Fragonard. Book here.
- Master Niçoise Cuisine: Cooking Classes in Nice — Market tours + hands-on Provençal magic. Les Petits Farcis is our fave!
The Côte d’Azur in 2026? Endless possibilities—from pilot wings to pottery triumphs. These experiences make living (or holidaying) here pure joie de vivre. Contact the team at Living on the Côte d’Azur to find your place under the sun. info@livingonthecotedazur.com
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