In Niçois tradition, the gourd brings good luck. There’s even an old proverb that says, “A home without a gourd is like an empty nest.”

Margo Lestz – The Curious Rambler
Bringing History to Life
In Niçois tradition, the gourd brings good luck. There’s even an old proverb that says, “A home without a gourd is like an empty nest.”
Every year, the Nice carnival has a different theme, but music is always important…
Nice, France has a strong and proud culture all its own and the people work hard to keep their Niçois traditions alive….