The Grand Drag Parade: Nice Turns Rue Bonaparte Into a Glittering LGBTQ+ Street Party
Summer on the French Riviera is far from over — and on Tuesday, August 25, Nice is getting ready to turn up the glamour.
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For the support and promotion of life in the French Riviera of France and Monaco, for the LGBTQ+ community, and beyond.
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There are landscapes that are beautiful, and then there are landscapes that seem almost impossible to paint realistically.
Saint-Raphaël: The Côte d’Azur’s Understated Sweet Spot
There is a version of the French Riviera that most people know: the glamour of Cannes, the yachts of Saint-Tropez, the international energy of Nice and the extraordinary wealth of Monaco.
The Bal des LICORNES: Nice Gets Ready for a Night of Glitter, Glamour and Queer Celebration
Nice is getting ready for a night unlike any other as the Bal des LICORNES returns for its second edition on September 5, 2026, promising an immersive celebration of creativity, freedom, identity and unapologetic self-expression.
La Dolce Nizza: Seeing Nice Through the Sensual Lens of Claudia Bevilacqua
There are countless ways to photograph Nice, but few capture the city’s atmosphere quite like black-and-white photography.
BLITZ XXL: Nice Gets Ready to Celebrate Club Culture in Spectacular Style
Saturday, September 5, 2026 • Théâtre de Verdure, Nice • Open Air • 5:00 PM–11:30 PM
Le Tignet: A Hidden Gem Awaits
Le Tignet offers a particularly attractive combination of Provençal lifestyle, tranquillity and accessibility.
Is the French Riviera Really Gay-Friendly — Or Are We Simply Being Tolerated?
There is a question I am asked surprisingly often: Is the French Riviera actually gay-friendly, or is it simply gay-tolerant because LGBTQ+ visitors are good for tourism?