02.03.2010
Events: Getting behind the wheel at the world-famous automobile event ($)
Once a year classic cars roll into Monaco for the Monte-Carlo Historic rally but what’s it like to take part? No one can answer that question better than Anna-Louise Felstead. Having come painfully close to crossing the finishing line in 2009, the artist from Cornwall, England, was revved up and raring to get going this year. Read more …
12.02.2010
Events: Carnival lovers hope the sun shines for event ($)
While most of our northern neighbours experience snow blizzards at this time of year while the Riviera is bursting with life and colour under an azure blue sky. However, this February's weather is colder and harsher than usual, with heavy snowfalls yesterday across the Riviera turning the ambiance of the pre-spring festivals upside down. Festival organisers are hoping for a let up in the weather so parades can go ahead. Read more …
12.02.2010
Events: Irish man and former Tour de France winner Stephen Roche joins in celebrations
PACAIRISH are proud to be associated with The Roche Marina Hotel to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, in the presence of Stephen Roche, Ireland's most famous cyclist and owner of the hotel. The evening will take place on the 19th of March at 7pm. The evening includes traditional music by local group Fairy MuseRead more …
11.02.2010
Events: Nice art opening this evening at Galerie a
Eve Pietruschi displays at Galerie a in Nice. The opening of her exhibition is this evening at 6.30pm, Thursday the 11th February 2010. Read more …
10.02.2010
Events: The Opéra Monte-Carlo company opens doors on Figaro rehearsals for European Opera Day
The lovely Belle Epoque Salle Garnier opera house attached to the Casino in Monte-Carlo will be throwing its doors open to the public on Saturday 13th February to give the public a unique opportunity. Read more …
05.02.2010
Events: International Day against Female Genital Mutilation galvanises Nice on 6 February
To raise awareness of the dangers and indignities of female genital mutilation (FGM), the Génération Femmes d’Afrique et d’Ailleurs (GFAA) association is showing an award-winning film on the subject, followed by a discussion at the Parc Phoenix.Read more …
26.01.2010
Events: Formula One’s famous St Dévote corner in Monaco has a more profound meaning for the locals
Grand Prix fans may have the St Dévote corner burned into their collective subconscious, but how many know that this is also the site of a timeless religious ceremony dating back centuries?Read more …
15.01.2010
Events: Discover luxurious and original holidays to exotic and unusual destinations ($)
VIP globetrotters will be heading to the Grimaldi Forum between 15th and 17th January for the sixth edition of the Monte Carlo Travel Market. Dream holidays to unusual, as well as exotic, locations are on offer and they span the whole range: from safaris to cruises, sophisticated spas to luxury hotels, private jets and yachts to legendary train journeys, and unique holiday lets. Of note is the new Grand Hotel on Via Veneto, Rome, and an ancient Ottoman palace in Turkey.Read more …
15.01.2010
Events: Two exhibitions open at the hotel as the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival begins
An exhibition of striking photographs depicting life backstage at the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival (pictured left) by Thierry Choquard is one of two taking place at the Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel.Read more …
13.01.2010
Events: Ten days of competition and spectacular shows from 14th to 24th January
The International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo starts tomorrow until 24th January as invited circus acts from around the world descend on the Principality to vie for the Clown Awards. The ‘Big Tent’ in Fontvieille is the venue from 14th to 24th January and there is also a free outdoor show scheduled at the weekend in Port Hercule.Read more …
18.12.2009
Events: Traditional entertainment in Nice starts this weekend ($)
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 …
