01.02.2012 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: February is all about kicking up the heels and having fun with the locals

It’s festival time!

carnival

Traditionally, carnival time gave the public a chance to let off some steam and indulge themselves before the deprivations of Lent. Nowadays, it's a perfect excuse to break up the boredom that arrives with winter and, this being the Côte d’Azur, a way of attracting tourists in the low season when the weather has a good chance of being fine. Whether it's giant papier mâché heads or elephants adorned with citrus fruit, carnivals are exciting, colourful, and often downright weird. They're also another great excuse for getting out and seeing this beautiful region of ours!Read more …

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06.12.2011 0

Monaco: Do your bit for charity this Christmas!

Charity Christmas cheer

Spread a little Christmas cheer this Christmas by supporting children's charity Mission Enfance as it hosts the second charity Christmas film festival.

Spread a little Christmas cheer this season by supporting children's charity Mission Enfance as it hosts the second charity Christmas film festival.Read more …

09.11.2011 0

Monaco: Prince Albert II helps Mission Enfance celebrate 20 years of International Solidarity

Mission Enfance charity evening

Prince Albert II helps Mission Enfance celebrate 20 years of International Solidarity

A charity evening hosted by the Monaco Association Mission Enfance and supported by Prince Albert II has raised 250,000 euros for children in need across the globe. The event took place on 3rd November 2011 at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Read more …

09.11.2011 0

Monaco: Announcement of the winners of the 18th World Travel Awards, voted by travel agents worldwide.

The World Travel Awards announced

Monte Carlo Fairmont Hotel has been awarded 'Monaco's Leading Hotel 2011' at the prestigious international 'World Travel Award' ceremony in Turkey.

Monte Carlo Fairmont Hotel has been recognised as Monaco's Leading Hotel 2011 at the prestigious international World Travel Award's ceremony in Turkey. Read more …

31.10.2011 0

Monaco: 5 Stars Events hosts jewellery conference

Monaco welcomes Lunch&Arts event

5 Stars Events welcomes you to the first Lunch&Arts Event in Monaco, hosted by Alexandra Rhodes from the international company Sotheby's and worldwide prestigious jewellers, Bochic. Enjoy a relaxing lunch followed by a talk under the theme of 'Famous jewe

Passionate for jewellery? 5 Stars Events welcomes you to the first Lunch&Arts Event in Monaco, hosted by Alexandra Rhodes from the international company Sotheby's and worldwide prestigious jewellers, Bochic. Enjoy a relaxing lunch followed by a talk under the theme of 'Famous jewellery collectors'. Read more …

05.09.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Monaco remembers 10 year anniversary of US terrorist attacks with a special service

Monaco commemorates 10th anniversary of 9/11

Monaco will be holding a peace ceremony on Sunday 10th September to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the US. Father Bill McCandless, a witness to the Pentagon attack, will be offering a sermon during this special event. Read more …

08.07.2011 0

Event: Over 60 years of the Spanish master's art will be shown at the Opera Gallery

Picasso's work goes on display in Monaco

Picasso painting

An exhibition of works by Pablo Picasso is showing at the Opera Gallery in Monaco until the 27th of August.Read more …

21.06.2011 0

Event: The biggest music festival in France takes place today with an exciting lineup of free performances not to be missed

Fête de la Musique 2011: it’s time to celebrate!

Today is Fête de la Musique, which means that a multitude of musicians will be playing everything from classical to jazz, rock to pop in bars, clubs and streets across France.Read more …

19.06.2011 0

Event: Doctors donate to a cause

Sponsor a hero

A team of seven cyclists are setting off from the UK to Nice to attend the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. Read more …

10.06.2011 2

Event: Mancheter United manager amongst distinguished guests at Hublot watch launch

Fergie eyes up Hublot, Zegg & Cerlati in Monaco

Just days before he completed the signing of Phil Jones, Sir Alex Ferguson was in Monaco, with eyes on something other than a new centre back.Read more …

29.03.2011 0

Event: Fashion for Floors celebrates exhibition with cocktails and jazz

Monaco trend setters show off life, colour and magic

Stella Starr and Kamyar Moghadam

Monaco’s trend setting retailers, Fashion for Floors, welcomed a host of distinguished guests for the opening of a special exhibition earlier this month.Read more …

Local Top Stories

With the Siberian cold front “Cooper” sweeping through the region, freezing temperatures have caused havoc. Canceled flights, school and bus services inconvenienced many yesterday and despite clear skies today, the cold weather is set to continue, with fu

Cold snap set to continue

With the Siberian cold front “Cooper” sweeping through the region, freezing temperatures have caused havoc. Canceled flights, school and bus services inconvenienced many yesterday and despite clear skies today, the cold weather is set to continue, with further snow forecast for Saturday. Read more …

Fifth man arrested over jewellery death

Police have arrested a fifth man in relation to the bungled jewellery heist that killed store owner Thierry Unik in Cannes La Bocca. The 40-year-old suspect is yet to be charged as investigators determine his level of involvement in the case.Read more …

Toll increases start tomorrow

Tolls are set to increase by 10 cents at certain barriers between Aix and Nice tomorrow. It equates to an overall increase of 2.05 per cent, in line with inflation.Read more …

News Top Stories

With the Siberian cold front “Cooper” sweeping through the region, freezing temperatures have caused havoc. Canceled flights, school and bus services inconvenienced many yesterday and despite clear skies today, the cold weather is set to continue, with fu

Cold snap set to continue

With the Siberian cold front “Cooper” sweeping through the region, freezing temperatures have caused havoc. Canceled flights, school and bus services inconvenienced many yesterday and despite clear skies today, the cold weather is set to continue, with further snow forecast for Saturday. Read more …

Fifth man arrested over jewellery death

Police have arrested a fifth man in relation to the bungled jewellery heist that killed store owner Thierry Unik in Cannes La Bocca. The 40-year-old suspect is yet to be charged as investigators determine his level of involvement in the case.Read more …

Toll increases start tomorrow

Tolls are set to increase by 10 cents at certain barriers between Aix and Nice tomorrow. It equates to an overall increase of 2.05 per cent, in line with inflation.Read more …