If you are looking for things to do on the French Riviera at Easter, the Orange Blossom Festival in Bar-sur-Loup is one of the most beautiful outings in the Alpes-Maritimes.
Located a few minutes from Grasse, and close to the beaches of Cannes and Antibes, the village of Le Bar-sur-Loup offers a unique blend of Provençal traditions, local gastronomy and medieval heritage.
See you on April 6, 2026
Orange blossom festival
Le Bar-sur-Loup – Alpes-Maritimes
Easter Monday – April 6, 2026
A day full of citrus scents, traditions and conviviality awaits you in the heart of the French Riviera.
Orange Blossom Festival 2026 in Bar-sur-Loup: the most fragrant spring festival on the French Riviera 
On Monday, April 6, 2026, the charming village of Le Bar-sur-Loup will celebrate a new edition of the famous Orange Blossom Festival of Bar-sur-Loup, an unmissable spring event in the hinterland of the French Riviera.
Located between Grasse, the world capital of perfume, and the seaside resorts of Cannes and Antibes, this medieval village becomes, for a day, the meeting place for lovers of Provençal traditions, local produce and festive entertainment.
Every Easter Monday, thousands of visitors come to discover this convivial festival dedicated to bitter orange and orange blossom, historical symbols of the village.
A traditional Provençal festival celebrating its 30th edition this year 
Created more than a quarter of a century ago, the Orange Blossom Festival has become one of the most beautiful village festivals in the Alpes-Maritimes.
In the heart of the picturesque streets of Bar-sur-Loup, the facades and squares of the village are adorned with decorations in the colors of orange .
The atmosphere is typically Provençal:
brass bands and music in the streets
shows and entertainment
craft markets
local products
citrus and orange blossom scents
It’s an authentic immersion in the culture and traditions of the French Riviera.
A large craft market where we, Terroir-06, will be there to let you taste our specialties, and there will be entertainment all day long.
Throughout the day, the festival offers numerous activities for young and old.
Among the activities offered:
large craft market and local producers
stalls featuring bitter orange and Provençal specialties
traditional distillation using a still
cooperage workshop
demonstrations of dry stone wall construction
farm animals for children
brass bands and musical processions
guided tours of the medieval village
shows and plays…
The day is ideal for discovering local skills and enjoying a family-friendly and festive atmosphere.
TERROIR-06: Discover local, natural and organic products
On the occasion of the festival, TERROIR-06 will be present to offer you a gourmet tasting of local natural and organic products.
Discover our products:
Among the specialties offered:
the famous artisanal Orange Blossom Water, now highly appreciated and used by many chefs and pastry chefs
natural products sourced from the Côte d’Azur region
NEW FOR 2026
A gourmet range with no added sugars, for even more naturalness and pleasure.
A fragrant and delicious tasting awaits you!
Staying in Bar-sur-Loup during the Orange Blossom Festival
The festival takes place just a few steps from our cottages and furnished holiday rentals located in the village.
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Our accommodations are ideally located for exploring:
the hinterland of the French Riviera
the beaches of Cannes and Antibes
the hilltop villages around Grasse
hiking in the Prealps of the French Riviera
It’s the perfect place to spend a spring weekend between the sea and nature.
So if you’re wondering
What to do on the French Riviera at Easter?
The Orange Blossom Festival in Bar-sur-Loup is one of the best ideas for an outing during the Easter weekend on the French Riviera.
It allows you to:
discover a typical medieval village
sample local Provençal products
experience an authentic traditional festival
passer une journée conviviale en famille
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