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09.05.2011 0

Features: May is THE month to star gaze on the Riviera but with the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival not clashing for the first time will a little magic be missing?

Three weeks of madness

Traditionally, May is the month when things on the Riviera really start to hot up, and it's not only the weather that raises the temperature on the ground. At no other time of the year will the shores of the Côte d'Azur be so packed, and its hotels so booked up, with the world's rich and famous.

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12.03.2011 0

Monaco: British photographers' 40-year journey to Monaco has been full of happy accidents

Life's unexpected adventure

Peter and Georgina Bowater

We didn't know anything about Papua New Guinea, other than where it was on a map. Still, we packed our stuff into a big box, shipped it out there and just went. That's been our philosophy the whole time: just go and don't worry about anything until you get there."

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01.04.2010 0

Wedding Special: If you dream of a wedding on the Côte d'Azur... read on

Time to wed?

Wedding scene on the top of Monaco's mountains

With 300 days of sunshine every year, and over 100 kilometres of coastline and beaches, the Côte d'Azur is the perfect backdrop for many a bride's dream wedding.

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05.02.2010 0

Services: Ever increasing demand from parents means a platinum choice of establishments

Schools Special: International schools are multiplying

Either more anglophone parents living here are aware of the importance of a bilingual education or there are an increasing number of such families moving to the Riviera in need of international schools. Whatever the reason demand is increasing.

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26.03.2009 0

Top Marques Monaco: See it, drive it, buy it...

The only live supercar show in the world

car model KTM X Bow

In its sixth year, Top Marques Monaco confirms its position as the ‘must’ car show for aficionados of the most beautiful and powerful cars on the planet, the haute couture of the automobile industry. The cars that travelled down to the Principality for a pre-display in March were: the powerful KTM X-Bow (right); the eco girl Lexus LS 600h; the fabulous Lazareth Wazuma; the smart AC Cobra; the sleek Lamborghini LP 560; and the beautiful Bentley Continental GTC. All eyes will be on Monaco 16-19 April, 2009 to see the world premiers, the supermodels and bad boys on the track, and much more!

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Local Top Stories

Is Nice really safer?

New statistics on the level of crime in Nice’s worst neighbourhoods have been released but not everyone is in agreement. Since their integration into France’s “priority security zone” program at the start of the year, the city’s most troubled quarters have reportedly seen a 20 per cent drop in low level crime. Opinions on the truth of these figures are split between optimism and cynicism. Read more …

Crackdown on undeclared workers

A national organisation is preparing to do battle with the phenomenon of undeclared workers in the Alpes-Maritimes. URSSAF, which deals with social security contributions and family allowances, launched a sting operation for summer on Tuesday evening. As part of the measures, businesses in the PACA region could face hefty fines if their employees are not declared.Read more …

Grasse, the fastest economic growing town of the A.M.

Grasse has recorded the fastest economic growth in the Alpes Maritimes. According to the Chamber of Commerce, the town has seen a huge increase in profits, positioning it as the number one area with the highest economic growth in the region in the past year.Read more …

Event News

Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process

Carfax Education Monaco is giving a talk entitled 'Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process' at the CREM (Cercle des Résidents Etrangers de Monaco) on Thursday 15th November at 7pm. Read more …

Rencontre de Jardins luxury garden fair

We all want the perfect garden, a place where we can forget the world and enjoy the great outdoors. The problem is we often don't know how to get this perfect garden, nor how to realise it! This September allow yourself to be inspired and educated at the most luxurious and stylish of garden shows.Read more …

It's a busy weekend ahead

Feed your mind, body and soul this weekend as the Riviera plays host to a range of different events and festivals that are sure to put a smile on your face. Add a touch of culture to your beach days or perhaps even a splash of sport. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, temperatures look set to stay in the 30s so get out of the house and into the glorious summer sunshine!Read more …