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 …

Saint-Tropez (11)

07.11.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Saint-Tropez welcomes a weekend of exciting autumnal sailing

All sails ahead for the Madraco Cup

An array of beautiful sails will grace the riviera coast this autumn weekend, as around 60 boats and 300 sailors descend on the Golfe of Saint-Tropez to compete for the Madraco Cup.

An array of beautiful sails will grace the riviera coast this autumn weekend, as around 60 boats and 300 sailors descend on the Golfe of Saint-Tropez to compete for the Madraco Cup. Read more …

14.09.2011 0

Provence and Côte d'Azur: Hundreds descend for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

Season's great finale

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez will take place from the 24th September until 2nd October.

As the sailing season begins to draw to a close in the Mediterranean, Saint-Tropez hosts one of the biggest events in the region: Les Voiles de Saint Tropez on 24th September to 2nd October. Read more …

14.09.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: African roots come to life in St. Tropez

Senegal president and fifes

Two rather unusual exhibitions welcome children and adults alike back to reality as the famous French La Rentrée signals the end of the summer holidays. 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 …

09.05.2011 0

Event: The 5th Euro Festival Harley Davidson starts on the 12th May

Easy rider rolls into Saint-Tropez next weekend

Harley Davidson motorbike

Two wheels and a whole lot of noise will invade next Thursday the gulf of Saint-Tropez. The 5th Harley Davidson Euro Festival rolls into Grimaud, with as many as 15,000 bikes expected. From the 12th to the 15th May the Les Prairies de la Mer campsite in Port Grimaud is taken over as a packed programme of early summer fun brings bikers and non bikers alike streaming into town.Read more …

14.02.2011 0

Event: Race to Morocco to aide disadvantaged school children starts tomorrow

The race is on

A convoy of cars each competing in the fourteenth 4L Trophy leaves Saint-Tropez tomorrow before making its way through Spain before heading on to Morocco. Read more …

14.12.2010 0

Event: There is a great line-up of festivities on the Saint-Tropez peninsula this Christmas

What's on and where

Christmas lights over the port in Saint-Tropez

Noël begins in earnest down at the port of this famous village from the 4th of December, with the big switch-on of the Christmas lights at 5pm. From then on it is all systems go until the New Year with the arrival of Father Christmas being a major event on the 24th, as well as the New Year’s Eve festivities.Read more …

03.12.2010 0

Event: Anglo-American's works on display in Saint-Tropez

Artist launches new exhibition

Paul Mason in his workshop

In a part of the world that has hosted and inspired great artists such as Matisse, Picasso and Chagall there is little wonder that the Côte plays home to many artist of many different nationalities. Read more …

08.05.2010 0

Events: 4th Harley Davidson Euro Festival taking place in "peaceful" fishing village this weekend

Monster motorbikes roar into St Tropez

A Harley Davidson motorbike

Powerful motor engines are everywhere in the region at the moment: last weekend Monaco hosted the historic Grand Prix and next week the F1 cars will be flying around the Principalities famous circuit. Sandwiched between these thrilling events is this weekend's Harley Davidson Euro Festival, which sees more than 10,000 bikers rocking, rolling and roaring into Saint-Tropez. Read more …

05.11.2009 0

Events: Saint-Tropez on course for a weekend of exciting sailing

Autumn sails

Sailing boats on the sea

A whole host of beautiful sails will be fluttering in the autumnal breeze this weekend, as 60 boats and 300 sailors hit the Golfe of Saint-Tropez to compete for the Madraco Cup.Read more …

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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 …