Local French food stalls at the Port Festival Nice, France

Taste Provence during port of Nice Cote D’Azur festival

Port Festival – Fete du Port is one of the largest annual festivals in Nice, France. This celebration is fun and admission is free.

Socca is made hot and fresh by the seaside
Socca – chickpeas flatbread in the oven

Provence Food at Nice Port Festival Photo Gallery

As the name suggests, this event is centered around the seaport of Nice. The harbor is not very extensive, but it is mostly full of small boats, which makes it very picturesque.

Making Socca and tending to the wood-fired oven
Serving Provence specialty socca to the visitors

One of the main draws is an opportunity to taste excellent Provence food. Many local restaurants use this to promote their specialties. So do the wineries, bakeries, cheese makers etc.

Visitors can sample various Provence products and order their favorites from the Chef’s Village. People enjoy the local Nicoise cuisine sitting by the seaside.

Wood-fired oven makes perfect socca
Pissaladiere- local Provence food, pizza-like flatbread with caramelized onions

One of the local Provence dishes is socca, a flatbread made from chickpeas that is topped with tomato, olive, or artichoke spreads.

Pissaladiere is another Provence dish. It is a pizza-like tart with caramelized onions, olives and anchovies.

Tasting a local Rose wine at Nice Port Festival
Cinnamon muffins and croissants will work well with a cup of French coffee

All Provence dishes go well with a glass of the famous Rose from Cote d’Azur region. Served chilled Rose pairs with most local Provence delicacies.

The parade at the Nice Port Festival will entertain everyone.  And do not forget about the fireworks that will be displayed later, usually around 10:30.

Nougatine – a sweet treat French candy from Provence
Fresh pasta for sale at the market during Port of Nice Festivities

What: Nice Port Festival             Where: Port of Nice, Cote d’Azur                                                     When: TBD 4 pm – midnight

Nearby: 1. The observation point is near the Collin du Chateau, with amazing views of the Nice bay and beaches.                                                 2. The Nice Lighthouse, within a stroll to take beautiful and romantic pictures.    3. The Old Nice and farmers market Cours Saleya.

Blueberry cake with icing sugar, a typical Provence dessert
Fresh sandwiches at the Nice Port Festival
People enjoying Provence food at the outdoor restaurant

   27.06.2024  by FPImages

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