The Communist Party is throwing a big one, and you’re invited! The free Fete du Chateau is the one weekend a year when you can go up to the majestic Chateau at night (although admittedly looking a little less than majestic filled with hippies and sausage stands…!) The free two-night party is kind of a musical hodgepodge, but there are lots of interesting characters and usually some fun music, like baudy Johanna Piraino playing on Sunday, one of my favorites.
The scene itself should absolutely be experienced even if you don’t stay long, and now that the elevator to the Chateau is free, and the festival is free, there is no reason to not pop up for a rare summer night hilltop stroll. Check out the music, enjoy a little vin d’orange, and marvel at a sunset/moonlight view over Nice that you rarely get to see. …And how often can you say you partied with Communists?
To make it even better, before you go, check out a little quick Chateau history and find out what all went on up there, and what happened to the actual chateau that gave this hill its name…
