What's On Today: Wednesday 16 December 2009

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.

The Camarata de Nice, conducted by Julio Magnani, will perform Christmas songs at the Eglise Sainte-Dévote at 20:00.

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.

The ASM take on the Stade Rennais in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade Louis II at 19:00 Tickets are €10, €20, €30 and €40.

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

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

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

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

Blah Blah performs live music and gets the party started every Wednesday at La Gaffe. At 6 bd d'Aguillon, opposite the Galerie du Port in Antibes.

Discover the history of the old town of Antibes, the Provençal market, Port Vauban, the mediaeval town and the Remparts. Departure at 10:00 from the Tourist Office.

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.

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)

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

Exhibition and sale of bijou contemporain at the Espace Solidor.

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.

Free entry to the Conservatoire Municipal's special season's festival concert at 15:00 in the Espace val Fleuri.

Baby gym lessons for 4-6 year olds. From 10:00-11:00 for beginners and 11:00-12:00 for those who have already been to baby gym lessons. At the MJC, 23 Avenue du Dr Picaud. Tel: 04 93 06 29 90.

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)

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.

Every Wednesday night at 19.30 at the Hotel Le Provence next to the train station. A light-hearted fun night out with easy questions and great prizes. Come as a ready-made team of four or make up a team on the night. Everyone welcome! Tel: 04 93 61 63 99.

Antiques market on Wednesdays. Cours Honoré Cresp, Grasse.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Exhibition of works of art made in only one colour from the 20th century. At the Espace de l’Art Concret, Château de Mouans. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00-18:00.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Exhibition of newly acquired photographs taken by Henri Matisse in Tahiti. At the Musée Matisse, 164 avenue des Arènes de Cimiez. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.

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.

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

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.

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.

An extract (in French) from George Sands' "Des comtes d'une grand mère" adapted for children by Julie Legrand, at 14:00 at the Théatre de la Cité, 3 rue Paganini. Tel: 04 93 16 82 69.

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.

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.

The O.C. Blues Band with José Cosoleto perform at Le Sezamo Jazz Club, 32 rue Fontaine de La Ville every Wednesday. Concert begins at 20:00 and is followed by a jam session. Entry €5. Tel: 06 23 02 12 39.

Rock-Blues and a Jam Session from 21:00. Bar and restaurant available. Entry €3. At Sezamo, 32 rue Fonraine de la Ville in quartier Riquier. Parking on Place Arson. Tel: 06 66 23 34 44.

Speak French in a laid back atmosphere with Café International. Meet French people who want to learn your language, teach them English and learn French. At Liber'thé, 46 Bd Carlone from 18:00-20:00. Tel: 04 92 09 93 79.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A grand marché de Noël, with entertainers, kids' activities, fireworks and Christmas goods for sale. Garbejaire, 25, Place Méjane, Valbonne. Tel: 04 93 12 34 50.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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".