Discover the festivals and events in Provence in February.
Here is our selection of not-to-be-missed events in Provence in February
2 weeks from mid-February to early March
GRAND CARNAVAL in Nice (Alpes Maritimes)
Giant parades, carnival corsos, illuminated floats, flower battles, 15 days of festivities on the Promenade des Anglais.
GRANDE FETE DU CITRON (Lemon Party) in Menton (Alpes Maritimes)
Parades of citrus fruit floats with brass bands, dancers and folk groups. Night corsos followed by fireworks.
18th February
LE CORSO FLEURI in Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)
A procession of floats adorned with mimosas and natural flowers.
Mid-February
FETE DU MIMOSA in Mandelieu (Alpes Maritimes)
Flower parade and illuminated night parade with fireworks finale.
3rd week of February / early March
PARADE CARNAVAL in Saint-Raphaël (Var)
Giant parades and spectacular performances by troupes of artists and acrobats in the town centre.
3 weeks from mid-February
PRINTEMPS DES ARTS (Art festival) in Monte-Carlo
A cultural festival featuring classical, baroque and jazz music, contemporary music, theatre, cinema and the visual arts.
5 to 11 February
TENNIS OPEN 13 in Marseille (Bouches du Rhône)
Men's professional tennis tournament featuring some top seeds
All of February
TRUFFLE MARKET
Saturday mornings in Richerenches and Apt, Wednesday mornings in Valréas and Friday mornings in Carpentras.