Arts & Culture

Saint-Tropez (10)

18.06.2011 0

Art & Culture: Château de la Moutte keeps alive spirit of former owner

Culture at its heart

The private hilltop castle Château de la Moutte will open its doors to the public on four separate occasions this summer, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to see the exotic park and château with its stunning view of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.Read more …

21.05.2011 0

Arts & Culture: Saint-Tropez celebrates its Fête de la Bravade with parades and processions

Drum rolls and fanfare

Many people think of Saint-Tropez as little more than a catwalk for the rich and beautiful. But look behind this superficial façade and you'll find a place that is rich in tradition.Read more …

08.04.2011 0

Arts & Culture: New exhibition for Szczesny on his 60th birthday

Stefan's shadows

Part of Szczesny's Shadows in the sea exhibition

The town of Saint-Tropez will honour the German artist Stefan Szczesny, with two exhibitions as he approaches his 60th birthday. Read more …

18.03.2011 0

Art & Culture: Latest addition to the Annonciade's collection is a Valtat

Young lady wows visitors

The bijou Annonciade Museum has recently acquired an important addition to its expanding art collection. Entitled La jeune femme assise sur les rivages d'Agay, the painting is by the influential French artist Louis Valtat (1869-1952) and is one of about 20 produced by the artist in a series entitled Notations d’Agay 1899. Read more …

09.10.2010 0

Art & Culture: Australia and New Zealand sparkle on film

Best of Antipodes

Anthony La Paglia in Balibo

Mention the term Australasian cinema and the first names to spring to the minds of many is a couple of Baz Luhrmann flicks and the Crocodile Dundee series. However one man is determined to change that perception by introducing and promoting the region’s independent art house films to Europe - and he lives in Saint-Tropez.Read more …

12.08.2010 0

Arts & Culture: Expo reveals ‘tragic’ Modigliani is an artist misunderstood

Dispelling the myths

Modigliani's 'Femme au col blanc'

“Mr Monery,” a woman carrying a large frame interrupts us, “here it is.” Behind the glass is a sketch of a female model: with her elongated limbs and face she is immediately recognisable. “Better everyone can enjoy her than hide her at home,” the Saint-Tropez summer resident and private collector tells The RT as the delighted curator scurries off to stow the Modigliani somewhere more secure. Read more …

20.07.2010 0

Art & Culture: Coveted works show the Master of Leghorn in a new light

Modigliani revealed

Modigliani's 'Tête de Femme'

Tête, a sculpture by Amedeo Modigliani, was sold last month at a Christie's auction in Paris for 43.185 million euros. The final sum, reached after a furious bidding war for the elongated head, was not only the most ever been paid for a Modigliani but also set a record in France, thus becoming the most expensive piece of art purchased at French auction.Read more …

21.06.2010 0

Arts & Culture: Fête de la Musique from Menton to Marseille

Free music rocks the Côte tonight

It may be a Monday night and start of the working week but usually nothing stands in the way of the “Fête de la Musique” when the nation celebrates our love of music. However after the traumas of last week’s devastating floods, many events have been cancelled in Var towns (for example La Valette and La Garde) out of respect for those who perished. And while the department’s capital Toulon is continuing with a full programme of events, the city council is not officially taking part, and collection boxes will be out in force to raise funds for those worst affected by the deluge. Read more …

18.06.2010 0

Art & Culture: Exhibition pays homage to France's original provocative blonde

Saint Tropez's BB

Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot: just a sex symbol from the Sixties, right? Think again. This is a woman who has defined an era in a way most statesmen can only dream.Read more …

24.05.2010 0

Art & Culture: From the 23rd of June, Saint Tropez is set to pay homage to the fishing village’s original celebrity babe

Inseparable: BB and Saint-Tropez

A young Brigitte Bardot

At a press conference last week, Saint-Tropez officially announced that it is to dedicate the forthcoming summer to its most famous citizen: Brigitte Bardot.Read more …

Local Top Stories

Anti-nuclear activists unite together in Toulon

In the war against nuclear power, campaigners have come up with an innovative way to gain media attention during the presidential elections by pulling together to stage a gigantic human chain.Read more …

Labour union protests tomorrow

National labour unions will hold peaceful marches in cities across the country tomorrow as part of Labour Day demonstrations. Like the rest of France, protests in the Alpes Maritimes will focus on austerity policies which unions say are increasing unemployment and forcing wage cuts.Read more …

Bank Holiday! But what to do?

A bank holiday is always great news but it also means more time to fill. Check out our special selection of events and low cost activities, so that you can "bank" on a fun weekend! Read more …

Event News

Is social media shaping new world order?

As the world of social media grows in popularity, it’s rapidly becoming an influential medium of communication and personal expression for people of all ages across the world. But does it really have the power to shape our society? Listen to what the experts have to say at the social media seminar in Nice…Read more …

Cancer awareness day

It’s important to be clued up about cancer - knowing what the symptoms are and how to deal with the disease. Therefore, a cancer awareness day is taking place in Cannes this Friday, providing all the information people need to know about colon cancer. Read more …

Find your future!

Are you still dreaming of that perfect job? Or are perhaps in the midst of changing professions? An Employment Forum is taking place in Nice this week and you can find the right career destined for you, with the help of hundreds of leading companies offering endless opportunities and advice. Read more …