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
25.11.2011
Monaco: Toby Wright, "Art is the expression of the invisible by the visible"
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Musée Océanographique in 2010, British fine art painter Toby Wright has produced a collection of works titled 'Portraits du Temple de la Mer'. The collection will be unveiled to the public at the start of December and will showcase a host of paintings which capture the monumental greatness of this iconic museum.Read more … Toby Wright marks 100 years of the Musée Océanographique
21.11.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Dance festival takes to the red carpet in the film capital
Stars in the world of dance, both nationally and internationally, will come together this month for one of the most eagerly awaited choreographic events in France - the International Dance Festival in Cannes.
Read more … Media and mythologies
