13.03.2012 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Hear it from the experts at social media seminar

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 …

07.03.2012 1

Provence & Côte d’Azur: All you need to know about colon cancer

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 …

13.02.2012 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Employment Forum taking place on Thursday 16th February

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 …

13.02.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: New theatre company hits the Riviera

New English-language theatre

A new theatre company has been launched in the south of France, featuring some of the industry's most respected stars of the stage and screen. The South of France English Theatre is the only professional English-speaking company on the Riviera, and has announced an interesting line-up for 2012.Read more …

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 …

02.01.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Shopper on the ready

Bag yourself a bargain with the January sales

It's that time of year that all discerning shoppers wait for ... the winter sales! Bargains will be officially hitting the shelves and racks across the PACA region in the next few weeks, while shoppers in Monaco are already treating themselves to a stack

It's that time of year that all discerning shoppers wait for ... the winter sales! Bargains will be officially hitting the shelves and racks across the PACA region in the next few weeks, while shoppers in Monaco are already treating themselves to a stack of reduced items.Read more …

02.01.2012 0

Monaco: After three years absence Sébastien Loeb will thrill his fans

Rally returns to WRC

The Monte-Carlo Rally returns to the World Rally Championship (WRC) for 2012 after a three-year absence

The Monte-Carlo Rally returns to the World Rally Championship (WRC) for 2012 after a three-year absence. It was dropped in 2009 over an alternating venue ruling and, in what one suspects was a fit of pique, decided to continue with the not so restrictive but not so prestigious IRC (Intercon-tinental Rally Championship). Read more …

01.01.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Have fun on the slopes

Snow calendar

With the best months of the skiing calendar on the way, don't miss out on the exciting upcoming events which are taking place in the Alpes throughout the ski season. Here's a brief rundown of the activities gracing the snowy slopes... Read more …

12.12.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Test your taste buds at these exciting workshops

Christmas cooking fun in Mougins

Mougins cooking classes

It's time to have a little bit of festive fun at the 'Stars of Mougins' cookery workshops. In the lead up to Christmas, a host of respected chefs are offering free winter workshops destined to get your taste buds feeling festive. Read more …

12.12.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: The traditional celebration in the streets of Nice with flickering lights and beautiful music

Nice celebrates Saint Lucie

A parade of twinkling lights and floating white gowns filled the streets of Nice at the weekend to mark the Swedish festival of Saint Lucie. The balmy winter evening was lit up with flickering candles and Christmas lights as everyone came together to celebrate the festive season. Read more …

07.12.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Calendar of events in Nice

Santa Claus is coming to town

As excited children get ready for the most magical time of year, listen out for the bells ringing on Santa's sleigh as Christmas cheer and yuletide joy spreads across the city of Nice.

As excited children get ready for the most magical time of year, make sure you listen out for Santa's sleigh bells as Christmas cheer and yuletide joy spreads across the city of Nice. Here's a rundown of what's happening...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 …

News 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 …