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Autumn: Sept, Oct & Nov

September and October are pleasant months on the Côte d'Azur although it cools off considerably in November. October and November are the rainiest months in Nice.

Public Holidays and important events include:

12th & 13th Sept: Rice Festival (Feria du Riz) Arles Bullfighting included (Amphitheatre)
3rd Week Sept: Journées du Patrimoine Heritage Days when historic & government buildings open their doors to the public.
Sept 28th - Oct 6th: Les Voiles de St-Tropez Yacht races at St-Tropez
1st w/e Oct: Savoir Faire des Alpilles event celebrating the craftsmanship of the Alpilles region around St-Rémy
Nov 1st: All Saints Day (public holiday)
Nov 1st: Foire de Toussaints Recalls Medieval times Châteaurenard (near Avignon).
Early November: Nice-Cannes Marathon -Promenade des Anglais.
Nov 11th: Armistace Day (public holiday).
End Nov: Provence Prestige indoor holiday market featuring local products. Arles.

Arles: Amphitheatre

Les Arènes – gladiatorial heaven & hell

The Mistral

A cold wind from the Steppes

Image by David Baron