21.12.2009 0

Sports: Misfiring Lyon under pressure from the Red and Whites in Yuletide match at the Louis II Stadium

Monaco holds Lyon to a draw

Spectator wearing Father Christmas hat watching Monaco versus Lyon football match with his girlfriend

In their last match of the year AS Monaco rose to the occasion to hold the once mighty Lyon to a one all draw last night at the Louis II Stadium. The Red and Whites can afford to hold their heads high again after their dismal 4-0 drubbing last weekend at the hands of Lille. Read more …

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21.12.2009 0

People & Lifestyle: The annual dips in the sea for Christmas took place in Nice and Monaco despite freezing temperatures

Charlene joins her Prince in “Bain de Noël”

Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert II were among hardy souls who braved the unusually cold weather for the traditional "Bain de Noël" at Larvotto beach in Monaco yesterday, while in Nice 200 swimmers defied sub-zero temperatures for their swim. Read more …

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Events: Tickets on sale now for The International Club’s comedy night in January

Laugh at some English language entertainment

Poster for event with caricature of an elegant lady wearing an evening gown with a wide brimmed black hat and long opera-like black gloves

The International Club of the Riviera starts the new year in style by hosting an evening of entertainment with the Actors Abroad Company performing "Old time music hall" directed by Elizabeth Morgan. An evening of entertainment guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and sing!Read more …

18.12.2009 0

Events: Traditional entertainment in Nice starts this weekend ($)

Happy Niçois Christmas from 21st

Live nativity scene in Old Nice

The picturesque old town of Nice is the venue for a host of traditional Niçois activities to celebrate Christmas round the “Lou Presèpi”, a real life nativity scene complete with farm animals.Read more …

18.12.2009 0

Service: Towns across the Côte d’Azur switch off to avoid overload

Xmas lights out

Christmas street decoration with lights

With the cold snap putting pressure on the electricity network in the south of France several towns have opted to switch off their Christmas lights to ease the burden. Read more …

17.12.2009 0

People & Lifestyle: celebrity haunt, Saint-Tropez, hosts photographer

First of the Paparazzi

Black and white photograph of Jayne Mansfield being carried into a car after a party by a man

It seems entirely fitting that the holiday destination of so many celebrities should host an exhibition by one of the first paparazzi photographers. Derived from the name of a character called Paparazzo in Federico Fellini's movie La Dolce Vita, the word has come to embrace the love-hate relationship we have with the tabloid press.Read more …

17.12.2009 0

Real Estate: Reneging Russian buyer fights to get back lost deposit

Still squabbling over Villa Léopolda

The Russian nickel magnate who persuaded Lily Safra to sell her fabulous Villefranche villa for 390 million euros and then withdrew from the sale is still fighting to reclaim the 39 million euro he put down as a deposit.Read more …

17.12.2009 0

Monaco: Prince Albert II Foundation partners work with founder to present projects

Prince launches new initiative in Copenhagen

Prince Albert II of Monaco speaks at the Copenhagen  summit

Putting the focus firmly on the oceans, Monaco’s Sovereign Prince Albert II is in Copenhagen for the second week of the high profile United Nations summit on climate change, and took the opportunity to publicise the Principality’s latest project.Read more …

16.12.2009 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Exceptionally cold weather puts pressure on the system

Power cut risk high

The RTE (Réseau de transport d'électricité) responsible for France’s electricity network has issued a warning that the risk of a power cut occurring in the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var departments is high until Friday.Read more …

16.12.2009 0

Italian Riviera: Speeding Italians face fines on French territory in new trial

No escape for drivers across the border

Italian-registered cars flashed by speed cameras in France have been at the centre of a trial which could spell the end of a fine-free era for foreign cars caught in European countries.Read more …

15.12.2009 0

Sports: A dismal 4-0 drubbing on the 17th day of the French premier league raises questions

Monaco humiliated by Lille

Chu-Young Park football player for Monaco in action

After an excellent start to the season, Monaco’s natonal football team seems to be in freefall to the bottom of the French premier league. Their dismal 4-0 defeat at the hands of Lille at the weekend marked their fourth defeat in five matches and all but dashes hopes of cup glory this season.Read more …

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Laugh at some English language entertainment

The International Club of the Riviera starts the new year in style by hosting an evening of entertainment with the Actors Abroad Company performing "Old time music hall" directed by Elizabeth Morgan. An evening of entertainment guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and sing!Read more …

Happy Niçois Christmas from 21st

The picturesque old town of Nice is the venue for a host of traditional Niçois activities to celebrate Christmas round the “Lou Presèpi”, a real life nativity scene complete with farm animals.Read more …

Santa Lucia festival in Nice

As it has done for the last eight years, the city of Nice joins forces with Sweden to celebrate the charming traditions surrounding the Santa Lucia festival. The focus is a giant magically lit Christmas tree donated by Sweden to the Côte d’Azur capital.Read more …

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Two young British girls standing in front of the fountain on place Massena at night

UK emigration leads to Côte influx ($)

There are few countries that have escaped the economic crisis unscathed. However, some have been worse affected than others. Within Europe, the UK has been one of the hardest hit and it was announced last month that, unlike France, the country is still officially in recession. This means that the British economy has been shrinking for 18 months, the longest period of decline since records began. However, the situation is not entirely gloomy. Redundancy offers young graduates the opportunity to change their lives. Without the responsibility of a job or a family and armed with severance pay, those fed-up with the rain and the job hunting can pack up and head for sunnier climes. Read more …

The Oceanographic Museum in Monaco hovers over the Med

Cash injection for Oceanographic Museum ($)

A five-year programme to renovate Monaco’s flagship Oceanographic Museum has been given a much needed boost by the Principality’s government.Read more …

Prince Albert holding his diploma standing next to the university's president

Prince Albert honoured in Nice ($)

Monaco’s Sovereign Prince Albert II has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis for his commitment to the environment. In presenting the honour, the university’s President Albert Marouani drew attention to the fact that the Prince’s great grandfather, Albert Ist, had been a pioneer in oceanography and that the Prince was following in his illustrious ancestor’s footsteps. Read more …