🎄 Christmas on the French Riviera: Lights, traditions… and a special Advent Calendar just for you!

When you think of the Côte d’Azur, you probably imagine sunshine, the sea and lively terraces.
But have you ever experienced Christmas on the French Riviera?
It’s a magical time when palm trees are wrapped in fairy lights, Christmas markets pop up in the old streets, and the air is filled with the smell of warm waffles and churros… all while enjoying surprisingly mild winter weather.
In Nice, December has a charm of its own: festive, elegant, warm and full of life.
The lights on the Promenade du Paillon, the illuminated Ferris wheel, the food stalls, concerts, Provençal crèches… everything invites you to stroll and explore.
And for our students, it’s the perfect time to experience a “French-style” Christmas, practise the language in a real-life context, and enjoy everything the city has to offer.
🎅 The Christmas spirit at alpha.b
At the school, December always has a special place in our hearts.
Students from all over the world share their Christmas traditions, their favourite holiday dishes, and their childhood memories…
We learn festive vocabulary, do role-plays about holiday preparations, watch videos, discover songs, and explore French customs.

And after class, many students head out together to admire the Christmas lights, enjoy a hot drink on Place Masséna or visit the Nice Christmas Village.
The French Riviera in December is truly a unique mix of seaside atmosphere and winter magic.
And this year, we decided to add a little surprise: our very own Advent Calendar on social media!
🎁 An Advent Calendar on Instagram & TikTok
Every day from December 1st to 24th, we share:
✨ a French or French culture quiz in our stories
✨ an anecdote, game, surprise or a moment from life at the school
✨ and of course… a chance to enter our big Christmas giveaway!
It’s a fun way to practise a bit of French each day, discover the alpha.b atmosphere and travel with us virtually through the French Riviera.
If you’re not following us yet, now is the time!
👉 Instagram: @alphabfrenchschool
👉 TikTok: @alphabfrenchschool
🎄 Christmas Giveaway: Win 2 weeks of French lessons!

For the very first time, we’re giving away something special:
🎁 2 weeks of French lessons at alpha.b!
The perfect opportunity to enjoy Nice, learn French in a friendly atmosphere and live a real immersion experience.
🎅 To enter, it’s very simple:
1️⃣ Answer the daily quiz in our Instagram story.
Each answer increases your chances of winning!
2️⃣ Tag two friends in the comments of our giveaway post.
This validates your participation.
🍀 And that’s it! The more you play, the higher your chances.
This is our way of thanking our community — the students who have come, those who will return, and those who dream of discovering the school and the French Riviera.
✨ Come experience the magic of Nice with us
Whether you’ve already studied at alpha.b or you’re dreaming of it, December is a perfect time to join us: dynamic lessons, a warm team, a family-like school and a city sparkling with lights.
So… ready to celebrate Christmas with us?
We’re waiting for you on Instagram & TikTok — and who knows, maybe you will be the lucky winner of our Christmas gift! 🎁✨



























