Sunday 29 march from 10:00 to 18:00

Festin des Cougourdons

  • Traditions and folklore
  • Traditional festival
Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez, Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice
Ce festin met à l’honneur les cougourdons , c’est-à-dire des légumes de la famille des cucurbitacées de tailles et formes diverses.
These vegetables are emptied, dried and transformed into all kinds of containers: gourds, ladles and even lights.
Their original shapes are an inspiration to craftsmen. Often painted, they are also engraved with geometric or interlacing motifs, giving them an aesthetic and decorative dimension.

On the programme: entertainment for young and old, folk dancing and music, balèti, petadou world championship, specialities from Nice...

Rates

Rates

Free entry.

Opening times

Opening times

On 29 March 2026
  • 10:00 at 18:00

Location

Location

Festin des Cougourdons
Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez, Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez, 06000 Nice
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Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 04 February 2026 at 11:21
by Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur
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