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From: Friday, December 04, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

Stalls selling toys, gifts, decorations and food will be set up in Port Hercule. There will also be fairground rides for children, an ice rink and go-karts on ice.

From: Wednesday, December 09, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

The forum will include performances by Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet, Transe Express, Marie Chouinard, Trafic de Styles, Hamburg Ballet, Groupe Grenade, Compagnie Georges Momboye and Armitage Gone ! Dance. In various locations in the principality. Tickets are €16 to €29.

Every Tue
From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
To: Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Training for amateur players at the Stade Louis II every Tuesday night, 19:30-22:30. Players/associations entrance.

On: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

A talk Dr. Peter Harbison, an archaeologist with the Royal Irish Academy Dublin, on the High Crosses of Ireland. The talk starts at 20:00 (entry €10 payable at the door) at the Princess Grace Irish Library, 9 rue Princesse Marie-de-Lorraine Monaco-Ville. Booking essential to reserve a seat, Tel: +377 93 50 12 25.

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Sunday, February 28, 2010

An ice rink will be set up at the Stade Nautique Rainier III during Winter.

Antibes & Juan-les-Pins

From: Thursday, October 01, 2009
To: Thursday, December 31, 2009

An exposition of tango-themed postcards thoughout the ages. Tuesday to Sunday 14:00-18:00. Musée de la Carte Postale, 4 Avenue Tournelli, 06600 Antibes. Tel: 04 93 34 24 88. E-mail: cartepostalemuse@aol.com

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Friday, January 08, 2010

Place de Gaulle is transformed into a winter town with cross country ski and snowshoe paths thanks to synthetic snow.

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Friday, January 08, 2010

Stalls selling seasonal produce and Christmas arts and crafts will be set up in Place Nationale.

Every Tue

The Cannes Buddhist Centre are holding meditation classes in Antibes every Tuesday night from 20:00-22:00. At the Hotel Mediterrannée, 6 avenue du Marechal Reille. €9 per person.

Beausoleil

From: Monday, November 23, 2009
To: Friday, December 18, 2009

Exhibition of work - etchings, collages, paintings and monochromatic works - by René Galassi at the Galerie du service culturel open Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.

Every Tue

Oriental dance lessons each Tuesday evening at the Moneghetti gymnasium from 18:30-21:00. For information and reservations Tel: 06 22 82 85 47 or 06 23 45 68 69.

Biot

From: Saturday, October 24, 2009
To: Monday, January 18, 2010

The Musée National Fernand Léger will exhibit a collection of drawings by the artist. At 255, chemin du Val de Pome, 10:00-17:00 (18:00 until 1st November)

From: Saturday, December 12, 2009
To: Monday, December 21, 2009

Ice rink, tree forest, markets, activities and shows in the town throughout the run up to Christmas.

Cagnes-sur-Mer

From: Saturday, October 24, 2009
To: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Exhibition and sale of bijou contemporain at the Espace Solidor.

From: Monday, November 23, 2009
To: Wednesday, December 16, 2009

An exhibition of art works and patchwork, with Mme Deslignes' Vagabondage and B. Jordy's "Mémoire dans le tissu" at the Mairie Annex in Cros-de-Cagnes.

Callas

Every Tue

The International Women's Club of the Var coffee mornings are the occasion to meet members and learn more about the club and the benefits of membership. Held every second Tuesday of the month at the Café St Eloi. For further information about the activities available see the website.

Cannes

From: Saturday, November 28, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

100 chalets with traders selling decorations, seasonal gifts and local produce will be on the Esplanade Pantiero, 10:30-20:00 (21:00 on Friday and Saturday)

On: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

A spectacle paying homage to opera and classical music. 140 musicians, singers and dancers realise the classics like La Traviata, Carmen, Carmina Burana, Rigoletto and others. 15:00 and 20:30. From €20. Palais des Festivals, Grand Auditorium, Esplanade Georges Pompidou, Cannes. Tel: 04 92 98 62 77.

Draguignan

From: Saturday, December 12, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

An ice rink will be located in the allées Azémar, 10:00-19:00 (14:00-19:00 on Sundays). Entry, including skate hire, is €2.20 per hour, free for under 8s. Gloves, which are not supplied, must be worn. Close on Christmas and New Year's days.

Fayence

Every Tue

The International Women's Club of the Var coffee mornings are the occasion to meet members and learn more about the club and the benefits of membership. Held at the Hotel Les Oliviers from 10:30-12:00. Meetings also held in Bargemon and Lorgues.

Grasse

From: Friday, July 03, 2009
To: Thursday, December 31, 2009

Exhibition of photographs of the Alpes-Maritimes from 1890 to 1920 at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence, 2 rue Mirabeau. Open 10:00-19:00. Free entry.

La Colle-sur-Loup

From: Friday, November 06, 2009
To: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Exhibition of work by Marc Trabys titled "Vestige", at the Galerie St-Graal at 75 rue Klein. Tel: 04 93 32 64 84

Levens

From: Saturday, November 07, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

Exhibition of photographs at the Maison du Portal, between place de la République et la place de la Liberté. Open Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 14:30-17:30.

Lorgues

Every Tue

The International Women's Club of the Var coffee mornings are the occasion to meet members and learn more about the club and the benefits of membership. Held every second Tuesday of the month. Contact Kirsten Munster for details of venues and dates: kirstenogpalle@gmail.com

Menton

The Jean Cocteau Museum presents a number of original works donated by Séverin Wunderman, including pastels, sketches and ceramics created during the artist's "Mediterranean" period. At the Musée Jean Cocteau, Quai Napoléon III from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 except Tuesdays and bank holidays. Tel: 04 92 10 50 14

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

An ice rink will be erected in the Jardins Biovès during the holiday season. Until 18th December, open 16:00-19:00 except Wednesday Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-19:00. From 19th December open 10:00-19:00. Entry is €5 and €4 for 4 to 7 year-olds.

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

Seasonal food market in the Mail du Bastion, 10:00-19:00.

Mouans-Sartoux

From: Friday, November 20, 2009
To: Thursday, December 24, 2009

22 santons makers will be present at the fair to sell their Christmas characters in the Strada Médiathèque, 14:00-18:00.

Nice

Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
From: Saturday, June 27, 2009
To: Sunday, December 20, 2009

Exhibition of the American artist's photographs and drawings at the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
From: Saturday, October 10, 2009
To: Saturday, January 09, 2010

Exhibition of six slideshows made up of 80 postcard sized images each and three huge posters by Olivier Millagou at the Galerie de la Marine, 59 quai des Etats-Unis. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
From: Saturday, October 10, 2009
To: Saturday, January 16, 2010

Exhibition of David Ancelin's artefacts at the Galerie a., 4 Rue Sainte-Réparate. Open 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00, closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
From: Saturday, October 17, 2009
To: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Exhibition of drawings based on Lewis Carroll's protagonist by the Dutch artist Pat Andrea at the Galerie des Ponchettes, 77 Quai des Etats-Unis. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
From: Saturday, October 17, 2009
To: Sunday, January 31, 2010

Exhibition of drawings by Philippe Favier at the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

From: Friday, October 16, 2009
To: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Works by the artist will be on display in the windows of the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts.

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

Exhibition of Robert Jadat's paintings of dancers at the Art France Galerie, 14 Rue St Joseph.

From: Saturday, November 07, 2009
To: Monday, February 08, 2010

Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's musical flights of fancy will be on display at the Musée National Marc Chagall, Avenue Docteur Ménard, 10:00-17:00. Entry is €7.50.

From: Friday, November 13, 2009
To: Friday, January 15, 2010

Exhibition of works of art by Kristina Solomoukha at Le Dojo, 22 bis boulevard Stalingrad.

On Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
From: Thursday, December 10, 2009
To: Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Exhibition of photographs with an abstract twist by Kevin Sinclair of well loved and much visited places. At the Italian Consulate, 72 Boulevard Gambetta. Open 09:00-12:30 on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; 09:30-12:30 and 15:00-17:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Closed on Saturdays.

From: Friday, December 04, 2009
To: Saturday, January 23, 2010

Exhibition of ceramics by Elisabeth Petit-Brighigna at the Centre Culturel de la Providence, 4 Placette de la Providence, 15:00-19:00 Monday to Friday.

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Christmas in Nice with a "village" of stalls selling gifts and crafts, and ice skating rink, pine forest to play in, games, shows and an exhibition of the Magic of a Russian Christmas (Magie du Noël Russe). On the Place Masséna from 11:00-20:00 daily. Tel: 08 92 70 74 07.

From: Thursday, October 22, 2009
To: Thursday, December 17, 2009

Learn to partner dance the easy way with Ceroc. Class followed by a practice session with a DJ. €10 for the whole evening after registering for €5. Beginners welcome every week, no need to take along a partner. At Danalys, 34 Boulevard de Riquier, 20:00-23:00. Tel: 06 77 69 04 78.

Every Tue
From: Tuesday, December 01, 2009
To: Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Jazz Be-Bop followed by a Jam Session with musicians Antoine Marcel and Selim Nini from 21:00 to midnight (free glass of champagne for women). Entry €5. At Sezamo, 32 rue Fonraine de la Ville in quartier Riquier. Parking on Place Arson. Tel: 06 66 23 34 44.

Roquefort-les-Pins

Every Tue, Thu, Fri
From: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
To: Friday, January 29, 2010

French language courses with the association Le Language Club. Two-hour lessons take place once a week and each training module lasts 10 weeks. Beginners: Thursday 09:00-11:00 or 14:00-16:00. Intermediate: Tuesday 14:00-16:00 or Friday 09:00-11:00. Classes at the Médiathèque. For more information and registration Tel: 04 92 60 99 89.

St-Paul-de-Vence

From: Saturday, October 10, 2009
To: Sunday, January 31, 2010

A 'rainbow' of 35 artists including Théo Tobiasse and César will have their works on display in the galeries on the town.

St-Raphaël

Every Sun, Tue

Markets on Tuesdays in place Coullet and Sundays at the Débarquement au Dramont parking area.

From: Saturday, December 12, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

The town's Christmas festival will include a market with around 30 stalls selling arts and crafts and local produce in Esplanade Delayen. There will also be pony rides and bouncy castles for children and street entertainment for all. An ice rink will operate in Place Coullet.

St-Tropez

From: Saturday, December 12, 2009
To: Monday, March 15, 2010

A lover of sailing and the shores of Brittany, these works by Puy, painted in St. Tropez, bring the feeling of the Brittany air to his images of the Mediterranean. Musée de l'Annonciade, on the port, Saint-Tropez. Wednesday to Monday, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. Closed 25 December and 1 January. Tel: 04 94 17 84 10.

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Thursday, December 31, 2009

Seasonal skating rink and enchanted garden for children. On the harbour, St Tropez. Tel : 08 92 68 48 28.

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Thursday, December 31, 2009

St. Tropez lights the squares and streets and welcomes the Christmas season. From 5 December the seasonal skating rink opens as does the enchanted garden for children. The Provençal nativity scene is also on display. On 19 December those with a sweet tooth will not want to miss the Sweets and Sugar Fair. For those less dessert-crazy, a rock-climbing wall and an exhibition of railway models will be available. Children will have a chance to send a letter to Father Christmas. On 23 December, children can go wild in the 400m2 play area just for them. And Christmas Eve can only mean one thing... the arrival of Father Christmas on the harbour! Tel : 08 92 68 48 28.

Théoule-sur-Mer

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

A display of one hundred nativity scenes as well as an exposition of Provençal Santons, the traditional nativity figurines of Provence. Daily 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. l'Espace Culturel, Theoule-sur-Mer. Tel: 04 93 49 28 28.

Tourrettes-sur-Loup

From: Sunday, December 06, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

Exhibition of 150 Provencal Christmas characters in the Château-Mairie in Place Maximin Escalier. Open 14:00-18:00 everyday and also 10:00-12:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Valbonne

From: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
To: Friday, December 18, 2009

Exhibitions of children's book illustrations by international designer Anthony Browne. At the Médiathèque, route des Dolines.

From: Friday, December 04, 2009
To: Thursday, December 24, 2009

Twenty artists exhibit and sell a selection of affordable Christmas art, tree decorations, artistic gift wrap and trimmings in an "Exposition de Noël". Objects include pottery, paintings, sculptures ranging in price from €1 to €250. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 14:00-18:00 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00 at the Salle Saint-Esprit de Valbonne.

Vallauris

From: Saturday, October 10, 2009
To: Saturday, January 16, 2010

A three month exhibition of works by ceramists Rebecca Maeder (Switzerland), Petra Benndorf (Germany) and Rachèle Rivière (France), all laureates of the 2007 El Vendrell ceramics concourse in Catalonia, Spain. Free entry. Espace Grandjean, Avenue du Stade, 06220 Vallauris. Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00. Tel: 04 93 63 07 61.

From: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
To: Friday, January 15, 2010

An exhibition of 100 Christmas creches from around the world, including Italy, Russia, Poland and Germany. Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00. Chapelle de la Miséricorde, place Lisnard, 06220 Vallauris. Tel: 04 93 64 58 24.

Vence

Every Tue, Wed

Antiques: all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Place du Grand Jardin.

From: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
To: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Andrew Vicari is a Monaco-based Welsh artist who trained under the guidance of Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud. He is a figurative painter who has been named "European Artists of the Year". Subject matter often reflects time spent in the Arabian peninsula and Persian Gulf. This exhibition of various works runs at the Chateau St-Martin & Spa, ave des Templiers (www.chateau-st-martin.com). Tel: 04 93 58 02 02.

From: Saturday, August 15, 2009
To: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Exhibition of works by this Brazilian-born Swedish artist at the Galerie Alphonse Chave, at 13 rue Isnard, Vence.

Every Tue

International mother-baby group in Vence every Tuesday 09.30-11.00. At the A.V.F. salle Toreille, Avenue Toreille. For more information contact Val at val.price@wanadoo.fr

From: Saturday, December 05, 2009
To: Sunday, January 03, 2010

The annual Fêtes de Noël with live music, events, activities and market stalls in the streets and squares of town. Also special events for children including visits by Father Christmas on certain days. More details from the Tourist Office on Place du Grand Jardin. Tel: 04 93 58 06 38.

Villefranche-sur-Mer

From: Monday, December 07, 2009
To: Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Locals are invited to join in a town-wide search for the best Christmas nativity scene, with a selection on display in the Chapelle Ste-Elisabeth on rue de l'église.

Villeneuve Loubet

From: Tuesday, December 01, 2009
To: Thursday, December 24, 2009

The "Lutins du Père Noël" will be hard at work right up to Christmas with various activities for children including Wii challenges, music and painting workshops and musical performances, rides on teh magic mini train and much more. Events every afternoon from 16:45 and on weekends and Wednesdays from 10:00, in town. For a full day-to-day programme, see "more info".

Every Tue

French lessons for speakers of other languages every Tuesday afternoon. Tel: 04 93 73 08 82.