Handicrafts and traditions

Want to discover the regional specialties?

Many craftsmen contribute to the influence of the French Riviera. Our regional specialities are among the activities to do and discover. The Loisirs Côte d'Azur team presents you its culinary, olfactory and artisanal favourites.

A visit to a region also includes the pallet. How to visit the French Riviera without tasting its regional specialties. After having tasted the socca, the pissaladière, the niçoise salad or the daube, do you want to know the other regional specialities of the French Riviera?

For a gourmet and sweet break, try the Florian confectionery. Since 1921, the Florian confectionery transforms flowers and fruits into delicious sweets. This regional speciality is to be tested if you pass by Nice or the Pont du Loup. The Florian confectionery offers you a little return to childhood where sugar and sweets are king. The Loisirs Côte d'Azur team recommends that you try the crystallized rose petals.

Leave with the scents of the region thanks to the Fragonard perfumery. Established since 1926, Fragonard Perfumery brings together the smells of the south in a unique creation. A renowned and famous perfumer on the French Riviera, you will find your next scent at Fragonard.

Another of the regional specialties is the glass factory of Biot. Visit the workshops of the Biot glassworks and admire the work of the glassblowers. The production of this regional specialty is very impressive to see. The glass is worked at more than 1000°C, all the know-how of the craftsman can be seen in his mastery of shaping. The Loisirs Côte d'Azur team loved seeing this demonstration and strongly recommends the address.

With our different addresses, you have enough to make a nice day of discovery in the heart of the know-how of the French Riviera region. If you have tried one of the regional specialities thanks to our recommendations, tag us with the #loisirscotedazur. The Loisirs Côte d'Azur team takes its role as guide very seriously, so don't hesitate to follow us on social networks @loisirscotedazur: instagram, facebook and twitter.