OUR SELECTION OF ADVENT CALENDARS IN NICE
It’s that time of year when frustration reigns supreme: you have to wait and wait until Christmas Eve, and honestly… it feels endless! Luckily, we’ve got you covered: beauty, book, puzzle and tea Advent calendars… there’s something for everyone, as always!
BEAUTY & WELLBEING
No introduction needed: the Sephora Advent calendar is a must-have for us ladies! What could be better than starting the day with a beauty product, tucked inside a punchy, sparkling design? Head to Jean Médecin to discover the two versions on offer: one focused on skincare and masks, the other packed with all kinds of make-up. And to make the magic last longer, they’ve even come up with an After Calendar for our Sephorettes!
Rituals, fedele al suo stile, ci conquista ancora una volta con due splendidi calendari dell’Avvento, ricchi di prodotti dalle fragranze irresistibili. Anche qui due varianti: una con linee per il corpo e i capelli… e persino un’altra pensata per la casa. Tutto ciò che serve per profumare ogni giorno di dicembre con eleganza.
E poi, quando si parla di Yves Rocher, ci avvolge una dolce nostalgia… Una nostalgia rassicurante che ci fa sentire bene in questo periodo di feste. Come sempre, il brand non delude con i suoi calendari dell’Avvento beauty, con prodotti che amiamo e che non ci stanchiamo mai di scoprire.
CHOCOLATE & TREATS
Maison Canel spoils us once again in the run-up to the festive season with its delicious chocolate Advent calendars. This Niçois institution, a stone’s throw from the Palais de la Méditerranée, offers treats for all tastes all year round and turns Christmas into a truly indulgent moment with its calendars specially created for the season.
Maison LAC, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has re-imagined the festive countdown with a festive and indulgent calendar in Christmas colours and, above all, brimming with chocolate created by their master chocolatier.
Simply put, it’s impossible to resist!Another 100% local company, Choco Mon Amour, also has its own version of the Advent calendar with its Santa Express, brimming with delicious treats in every door!
OUR ORIGINAL FINDS TO GIVE THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS A DIFFERENT TWIST
Gone are the days when Advent calendars were just about chocolate! At Cultura – Nice Lingostière, Advent calendars have taken on a whole new dimension. We love the book version, which immerses you in the Christmas spirit, door by door. For teenagers, each day reveals a new chapter to discover, while grown-ups can immerse themselves in captivating stories. For the little ones, there’s a calendar featuring 24 Disney tales to discover day by day, making the run-up to Christmas magical and enjoyable.
There’s also a family version featuring a mystery to solve each day — a great game to enjoy together throughout the festive season!
Because Advent calendars aren’t just about beauty or chocolate, some clearly stand out from the crowd!
At Nature & Découvertes, located at NICETOILE, you’ll find versions full of surprises: teas, minerals, puzzles, or even a mini vegetable garden to grow day after day — everything to surprise young and old alike!
And for spirits lovers, Aperitiv has a special whisky calendar available at their two branches in Port & Libération. The perfect way to spend the run-up to Christmas responsibly… but above all in style!
And above all, it was at the Maison du Goût et de l’Artisanat in Nice that we found our 100% local find: an Advent calendar brimming with artisan gems, perfect for lovers of Nissa la Bella!
And to combine Christmas shopping with festive fun, join us on Sunday 7 December to experience the magic of Christmas at Nice Shopping’s Grand Christmas Parade – a dazzling, free show with over 200 performers and carnival artists not to be missed on Avenue Jean Médecin in Nice!
