Jazz up your vacation in the South of France this summer!

As we continue our look at summer events in the South of France, we’re going to focus on two notable Jazz festivals this week. The cities of Nice and Avignon each play host to their own excellent jazz music festivals. Luckily, they do not overlap but instead are held one right after the other. And with top-rate vacation rentals from New York Habitat, it couldn’t be easier to attend them both!

The Nice Jazz Festival offers outdoor concerts at three different venues each night. Each concert highlights two artists. This year, the festival will feature such notable, and international, artists as: Rufus Wainwright, Diana Krall, Leonard Cohen, Pink Martini, and Joan Baez, among others. What could be better than spending your days along the sunny Mediterranean beaches and your night listening to world class music?

New York Habitat also has some world class accommodations in Nice.

This 3 Bedroom Rental in Nice, French Riviera (PR-545) is located in the medieval neighborhood of Vieux Nice and features breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. This three bedroom apartment rental in Nice, France (PR-600) is located in town but within walking distance of both Vieux Nice and the Promenade des Anglais and the beach. Past renters have said that this apartment made them feel like a local in Nice. This one bedroom rental in Nice (PR-67) is right on the Promenade des Anglais and steps from the beach and the Mediterranean. It also features a beautiful garden for mealtime or naptime!

After the festival in Nice, leisurely make your way over to Avignon. Le Tremplin Jazz d’Avignon Festival will be held from July 29th to August 2nd of this year. Created in 1992, this festival features jazz combos and includes a juried competition. Though it is a smaller affair than the jazz festival in Nice, Avignon is still able to attract some big names, like award-winning French jazz pianist Baptiste Trotignon. And there is plenty to do, see, and eat in and around Avignon when you’re not enjoying some great music.

For your trip to Avignon, you may want to stay in this one bedroom rental in Avignon (PR-617). Located in the heart of the historic area of town, this sunny, open apartment features a modern kitchen and bath and some amazing views of the city from its rooftop terrace. Past renters have described it as “superb at every level”! If you need some more space, you should look into this two bedroom rental (PR-137). Recently renovated, this apartment still features exposed beams to give it that Old World charm. It is beautifully decorated and will make you feel right at home in Avignon!

If your jazz aficionado, or just appreciate live music, then the jazz festivals in Nice and Avignon, in the South of France, are not to be missed. Not only will you see some A-list musicians perform, you’ll also be able to explore two wonderful French cities. An apartment from New York Habitat in the South of France would just be icing on the cake of this vacation!

For more on Nice and Avignon, see our past articles: Top Towns to visit in the South of France: Nice, French Riviera: #4, Nice is getting nicer and a vacation rental from New York Habitat is the nicest!, and Top towns in the South of France: #2 Avignon, Provence.

Do these festivals peak your interest? Are there any jazz artists that you’re dying to see live? Please share your thoughts with us in our comments section below.