Seillans and the surrounding area has a very active cultural and sporting community year round, with all sorts of events, fetes, markets, exhibitions and celebrations regularly taking place, but here are a few examples of annual events further afield which are within an hour's drive:
Known as black gold and hailed as the ‘diamond of the kitchen’, truffles are a highly prized ingredient – and one that demands an equally high price tag. This area of Provence is a prime hunting ground and come truffle season, between December and February, the region comes alive with fairs, festivals and markets dedicated solely to the black pearl. There are daily markets taking place across the region too.
Mimosa Fetes all around the region.
Monte Carlo’s glamorous Primo Cup sailing competition fills the Marina. The Nice Carnival - The King of Five Continents.
Vence - Carnival des Enfants - Kids Carnival. Carnavalesque parade.
Grasse - Route d'Or 2CV (Deux Cheveaux cars) gathering of this iconic car and rally coinciding with the Mimosa fetes.
Nice Carnival: One of the biggest in the world, Nice Carnival is a true spectacle. Expect huge floats, a riot of colour, dazzling figurines, theatrical productions, “flower battles”, music, dancing, and a diverse range of entertainment both day and night.
Monte Carlo Rolex Tennis Masters
The Salon du Bateau d’Occasion is nearly 20 years old and held at the beginning of April at Mandelieu-La Napoule. It’s the largest European 2nd hand motor boat show.
Seillans - Métiers d'Art (European Days) Visit workshops, demonstrations
The Cannes Film Festival lures industry luminaries and gong-hopeful A-listers to town, for premieres, parties and paparazzi.
It’s followed by the famous F1 Monaco Grand Prix.
St Tropez - La Bravade de Saint Tropez - Traditional Provençal festival of St Tropez for over 440 years.
FETE DE LA MUSIQUE - celebrated throughout the region, always 21 June.
Seillans - Fete des Selves
The Nice Jazz Festival takes place, largely in the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre. Festivals celebrating the Lavender harvest throughout the region gSept)Tour de France passes nearbyFrejus - Soirée de l'Ete - Evening musical events during the month - Port-Fréjus and Historic Center (Every July)
Théoule-sur-Mer - Courses de Baignoires et Sardinade - Bathtub Regatta - great fun
Seillans - The famous annual Musique-Cordiale 'Festival Musiques en Liberté', a fortnight when the church, the village hall and outdoor venues resound to a variety of high quality classical, choral and jazz music from international artists each August, when the area is at its most popular with visitors.
Grasse - Fete de Jasmin - The famous Jasmin Flower Festival in the City of Perfume.
Menton Music Festival runs for the first two weeks of August. There are master classes, concerts with artistes from all over the world – a veritable feast for music lovers.
Les Etoiles de Mougins brings chefs from across the Continent to the mediaeval village for demonstrations, tastings and general gastro celebrations.
Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Festival Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat - Jardin de la Paix, 21h
Les Voiles de St Tropez: Vast Regatas which bring together both superb classical yachts and ultra modern racing "machines".
New Jazz Festival in Nice.
The mix of genres is honored for the New Jazz Festival with a beautiful original program: Chris Potter, Carla Bley, Raul Midon, Belmondo Family, John Scofield, among others....
Christmas Markets in all the local villages.
Provence is rich in symbols, marked in beliefs and omens, Christmas traditions are well anchored in the hearts of the Provencal people and it is an occasion of sharing and reunions with families and friends, fairs, Christmas markets, nativity scenes. Check individual tourist offices for more details.
