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L’agenda de la Côte d’Azur
Your year on the French Riviera
An editorial guide to the Riviera’s great events — Cannes, the Grand Prix, Carnival, the jazz summers — and the seasons, trains, and towns around them.
En ce moment & à venir On now and next on the Riviera
L'été · Summer on the Riviera
French Riviera in Summer
Summer on the French Riviera runs from July to August: peak crowds, intense heat, azure seas, two major jazz festivals, and a coastline alive with visitors.
Summer guide: events, weather, and what to expect
Destination guides
La ligne du littoral The whole coast by train, from Nice
Direct TER trains along the coast — approximate journey times from Nice-Ville. Temps de trajet approximatifs au départ de Nice-Ville.
Nice
The French Riviera's capital city — base for Carnival, the Jazz Festival, and easy rail access to Cannes and Monaco.
Cannes
Home of the Film Festival. La Croisette, the Lérins Islands, and a hilltop old quarter worth exploring year-round.
Monaco
The Casino, the Palace, the Grand Prix circuit through the streets — 25 minutes from Nice by train.
