Winter in the Esterel Côte d'Azur: carnivals and mimosa

PROGRAMME OF THE TRIP DAY 1 - FRIDAY: ARRIVAL AT THE END OF THE DAY Installation and dinner in your accommodation DAY 2 - SATURDAY: NICE Morning - Guided tour of Nice Capital of the Côte d'Azur, famous for its Promenade des Anglais, its enchanting bay and its carnival. You'll discover the wonders of old Nice: the narrow streets that make it so charming, the Cours Saleya and its famous flower market and many other treasures. Lunch - In a local restaurant Afternoon - Meet in the grandstand for the Bataille de Fleurs flower parade event Discover a colourful spectacle. On the programme for the 2026 edition is a parade of floats decorated with the most beautiful floral arrangements to celebrate femininity with an ambitious and symbolic theme: ‘Long live the Queen!’. DAY 3 - SUNDAY: MENTON Morning - Free visit of the Biovès garden exhibitions Discover the colourful decorations composed of ephemeral sculptures of citrus fruit specially installed for the Fête du Citron®. Lunch - In a restaurant in Menton Afternoon - Take your place in the grandstand and experience the thrill of an event that is unique in the world, the Corso des Fruits d'Or parade! A parade of colourful citrus fruit floats, folk groups, brass bands and confetti... On the seafront, you can marvel at the dizzying structures, their abundance of colours and their wild dancers. The theme for 2026 had not been announced at the time of printing this brochure. Return, dinner and overnight stay in your accommodation DAY 4 - MONDAY: MASSIF DU TANNERON AND GRASSE Morning - Mimosa nature walk in the Massif du Tanneron Head off on a guided nature walk with our passionate naturalist guide to discover the mimosa and its yellow pompoms that warm our hearts in winter! Whether in a bush or tree, its velvety flowers are a real eye-catcher. Its history, its uses and its place in the Tanneron massif will surprise you. Lunch - In a restaurant in Pégomas Afternoon - Guided tour of the Fragonard perfume factory "Fabrique des Fleurs" in Grasse Located in the south of Grasse, the Fabrique des Fleurs was built in 1986 to complement the historic Fragonard factory, which had outgrown its space for the production of perfumes and soaps. On a guided tour of our workshops and laboratories, you'll discover how our products are created, using the very best raw materials to produce top-quality perfume. The tour ends with a visit to the shop Departure and return to your place of residence