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The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco launches its centenary celebrations with a major exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Damien Hirst. CORNUCOPIA is the title of the exhibition, which spans the last 15 years of the artist's career and comprises over 60 key works, including early paintings and sculptures. The exhibition is presented with the Nouveau musée National de Monaco.Gathering together an exceptional ensemble of works, displayed throughout the museum in the company of the existing and remarkable collection of sea creatures and marine fauna, the exhibition stages a conversation between the past and the present, between art and science. At the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco until the 30th September

The 50th Festival de Jazz a Juan. This now legendary international festival will this year feature performances fromGeroge Benson and Dee Dee Bridgewater. 14th to 25th July. Tickets can be booked on the website www.jazzajuan.fr.

The Firework Festival and competition is one of the most spectacular events of the Summer season on the French Riviera. This year there are 6 evenings of entertainment beginning on that most traditional of French holidays - Fete Nationale, Bastille Day. 14th July - 24th August.

Created in 1948, Nices was the first Jazz Festival in France. Guest can wander between the open air concerts, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the sounds of some of the most famous jazz musicians. From 17th - 24th July In Nice.