Explore the wonders of the French Riviera with diverse events this winter. Visit the Nice Observatory’s “Universarium” until January 31 for a unique scientific experience. Join English-French conversation groups in Cannes, discover Prince Rainier III’s bond with the Mediterranean at Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum, savor the “Galette du Roi” in Grimaud, and secure your tickets early for the 50th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival from January 19 to 28, 2024
NICE OBSERVATORY
02 January to 31 January 2024
The Observatory in Nice is worth a visit if you fancy seeing something different. There’s a scientific cultural centre at the Observatory called “Universarium”. Fun and interactive, you are invited to travel to the far reaches of the universe in this exceptional heritage site. It’s in the listed “Grand Equatorial” building which was built by Charles Garnier and Gustave Eiffel. Guided tours of the Observatory are also organized throughout the year. You can find more details in English on https://www.oca.eu/en/
FRENCH AND ENGLISH CONVERSATION
06 January to 29 February 2024
The Association France Grande Bretagne Cannes will be starting French and English conversation groups running from 6th January until June, every Saturday from 2 pm onwards at the Holy Trinity church premises, 4 rue Georges Ferrie in Cannes (behind the Hotel Carlton). Details on their website www.assofrancegrandebretagecannes.wordpress.com or telephone 04 93 49 37 01 or 04 93 97 86 32.
OCEANOGRAPHIC MUSEUM EXHIBITION “THE PRINCE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN”
06 January to 31 March 2024
The Oceanographic Museum in Monaco has opened its new permanent exhibition, “The Prince and the Mediterranean” which pays tribute to Prince Rainier III’s bond with the ocean and in particular the Meditteranean. Visitors to the exhibition will step aboard his boat, Deo Juvante II. Guided by the voice of H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, they will navigate through four fascinating spaces, each exploring a different facet of the Prince and his passion for all things aquatic. The exhibition is on until the end of 2024. More details on www.oceano.mc
LA GALETTE DU ROI
16 January
membres de Grimaud Europe, qui sont anglais, italiens, allemands, autrichiens ou encore hollandais mais tous tombés sous le charme de Grimaud, vous convie à la dégustation de la célèbre galette des rois.L’occasion également de présenter leur généreux cycle de conférences mensuelles. Des conférences animées par des connaisseurs sur des sujets variés comme par exemple le patrimoine, la psychologie ou encore la culture. https://www.grimaud-provence.com/
MONTE-CARLO INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL
19 January to 28 January 2024
Monaco
Some very advance notice – tickets have just now gone on sale for the next Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival. The 2024 edition will be an occasion to celebrate the festival’s 50th anniversary, and it’ll be the closing event in Monaco’s year-long commemorations marking 100 years since the birth of Prince Rainier III, who was the festival’s founder. The Circus Festival runs from 19-28 January next year – but if you’re looking for the best seats at the biggest shows, now’s a good time to book. You’ll see all the details at montecarlofestival.mc
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