10.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Pete and Folks launch first album
There’s one name that’s been grabbing a lot of attention lately: Pete and Folks, a band of local musicians who have embarked on a life-changing journey of promoting their first album. And it’s been received with plenty of praise.Read more … Local band makes an impact
23.04.2012
Arts and Culture: How the French Riviera reignited a passion for painting
One of Nice's 'emerging artists', Paul Morris, ditched the humdrum city life of London, where he worked as a graphic designer, to re-locate to Nice just over a year ago and pursue his painting career. After studying for a fine arts degree at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Scotland, he moved into the printing industry. "After art school, there's no set career path to follow - you either struggle and fight to be recognised for your art, or you don't," explains Morris. Read more … Inspiring an artist
21.04.2012
Arts and Culture: Information about the Threadneedle Prize competition
Awarding 35,000 euros to the winning piece of art, the Threadneedle Prize is the UK's most prestigious and valuable art competition and, in 2012, it has decided to allow artists living or working in Europe to enter into the race. Read more … Threadneedle prize looks to Europe for the first time
25.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: New rating system raises the bar for customer service excellence
Tourists across the globe will be able to enjoy a range of world class cultural gems stamped with a 'Quality Tourism' seal of approval in 2012, applied to selected sites throughout the region. This distinctive brand has already been granted to several tourism sectors whose high-class standards meet the rigorous criteria of the 'Quality Tourism' programme.Read more … A quality seal of approval
24.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Chapel restoration receives prestigious award
Few people are aware of the existence of the newly restored Saint Bernardin Chapel with its 16th century Neo-Gothic façade, tucked away in a side street of Antibes old town. The restoration, undertaken by Antibes council, has just been recognised for its excellence and received the prestigious Departmental Heritage Award.Read more … A hidden treasure of history
18.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Impressive new museum houses over 1,700 works by an eclectic artist
The Italians in Liguria speak of 'Mentone' (prronounced “men-tony”) as if it were another of their characteristic little coastal towns. If you went there knowing no better, you might well assume they were correct - until you noticed that most of the shops were French and that the majority of people were speaking that language. Menton, though Italian for many centuries, has belonged to France since 1860, and now has the best of both worlds. Read more … Cocteau makes his mark on Menton again
18.12.2011
Provence & Côte dAzur: Two special collaborative exhibitions will be held in Nice and Biot, celebrating both Chagall and Léger’s love of the circus
The circus was to Marc Chagall what the bullfight was to Pablo Picasso. In the 1920s, Chagall and Parisian art dealer Ambroise Vollard went to the circus regularly, and over time, Chagall became intoxicated by the elaborate costumes, fantastic stunts and ancient dances. "Why am I moved by their make-up and their grimaces?" he wrote, "With them I travel on toward other horizons.Read more … Uniting two of the best
08.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Eco ‘Parc Mougins reveals world’s wonders
We can all remember those science exhibitions that thrilled and enthralled us as children. Well now we can pass on that wonderment of science, technology and human nature to other children. Read more … Excited about science
02.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Enjoy a host of contemporary art pieces as they grace the snowy skylines
Suspended in the air and against the backdrop of beautiful fresh snow will be the Courchevel ski lifts - adorned with exclusive works of art this season. Read more … Art show on the ski slopes
29.11.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Two special collaborative exhibitions will be held in Nice and Biot, celebrating both Chagall and Léger’s love of the circus
The circus was to Marc Chagall what the bullfight was to Pablo Picasso. In the 1920s, Chagall and Parisian art dealer Ambroise Vollard went to the circus regularly, and over time, Chagall became intoxicated by the elaborate costumes, fantastic stunts and ancient dances. "Why am I moved by their make-up and their grimaces?" he wrote, "With them I travel on toward other horizons."Read more … Uniting two of the best
