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12.06.2011 0

Gourmet: Potluck recipes from Provence in a bid to raise urgent funds for grandson

Cookery book on a mission to help Taliesin

Marilyn Campbell's friends would all agree that there's nothing she likes more than cooking up a storm in the kitchen and turning out food for friends to share.Read more …

27.12.2010 0

Gourmet: Bounty of fungi expected in 2011

Truffle time

Jacques Chibois with truffles

When the black Périgord truffle (commonly produced in the South of France) has its high season from January to March next year, the chances are that the harvest is going to be better than the previous one. This should keep lovers of the delectable, but expensive, fungus happy: the greater the quantity produced, the greater the price is reduced. Read more …

08.01.2010 0

Gourmet: Discover the secrets of the “black gold” at wholesale prices

Truffles galore at two markets this weekend

Black truffles on a checkered napkin

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about truffles but were afraid to ask can be found at the 14th "Marché de la Truffe" (truffle market) which is on this weekend in the Alpes-Maritimes at the Bastide Saint Antoine near Grasse on Saturday, and the village of Le Rouret on Sunday. Read more …

05.01.2007 0

Truffle hounds, tastings and local produce all weekend near Grasse

Truffle fair Bastide St Antoine

For fans of gastronomy the truffle market now in its 11th year will kick start the New Year in fine culinary fashion. It takes place at the lovely Bastide St Antoine, near Grasse this weekend on the 6th-7th.Read more …

02.09.2005 0

Weekend of events planned for the 10th BioGrasse festival

Organic fair in Grasse

This year marks the tenth anniversary of Grasse’s annual BioGrasse fair, a regional organic produce market where visitors can buy and sample a variety of local products. It’s all happening this weekend on September 3 and 4, from 9am-6pm at the Cours Honoré Cresp.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 …