People & Lifestyle

18.05.2011 0

People and Lifestyle: In this month’s ‘My Village’ a mayor emails his people on what’s going on

Ever heard of Blausasc?

I love coming home to this tranquillity and fresh air because you know what it's like in Monaco, hectic, built up, noisy." Sacha Williams lives with her French fiancé Benoît (Ben) in Vienna, a hamlet in the commune of Blausasc in the Paillon valley, north east of Nice.

People & Lifestyle: Skin guru Vaishaly brings treatments to Terre Blanche

Famous facials in the Var

Gone are the days when a massage room just gave you a good rub down and sent you on your way. Today, cutting-edge spas like the Four Season resort at Terre Blanche promise to give their clients and guests so much more. Indeed, at this resort, nestled in the beautiful hilly countryside of the Var, a facial doesn’t only freshen tired skin and fight wrinkles but it also works on the inside, giving you a healthy mind and soul.

People & Lifestyle: Regine Sixt, head of Sixt, is queen of the car rental industry. She revealed her recipe for success to The RT

No such thing as impossible

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12.05.2011 1

People & Lifestyle: Nice-based US WWII veteran discovers army pal after 65 years

An old comrade googled

An American living in Nice has been reunited with his comrade in arms 65 years since they were last in contact.

People & Lifestyle: It's easy to dazzle the stars when you know how

Cannes do glitz

If you are planning on going to Cannes this year for the Riviera’s famous film festival alongside the world’s biggest stars, be assured that the latest films will not be the only thing judged.

People and Lifestyle: Boots beauty ‘treats’ soon to be found in every Carrefour hypermarche in France thanks to new business alliance

Boots products coming to a Carrefour near you!

If you're on the Riviera and have been missing your daily Boots essentials then you'll be over the moon to hear that the leading international health and beauty group has decided to sign a long term agreement with French supermarket giant, Carrefour.

01.05.2011 0

People & Lifestyle: The Mediterranean recipe for health, beauty and happiness

Stay young at heart

If living healthier is one of your goals, an advantage of being on the Riviera is the fact that Mediterranean people have long been known for having a longer life expectancy and excellent overall health. It is mainly attributed to a diet of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, but what really sets them apart is all the olive oil, fish and a daily glass of red wine with meals.

People and Lifestyle: As the Riviera hots up, Michele Corty reveals the coolest trends

Spring in your style step

A hot new season is here and it is finally time to shed your winter layers to cut a more daring silhouette. This Spring/Summer, expect to see colourful new fashion styles budding and a few ghostly trends from Autumn’s past revamped to accommodate the Riviera’s sweltering sun.

People and Lifestyle: Spring gets us back to nature, providing fun for all the family

Walk on the region's wildside

Inhale and ah… There is something thrilling about catching the scent of spring budding in the air. Summer is on the way and boy is it exciting; the days are getting longer and lighter, the climate warmer and it feels as if the whole world is waking up and coming out of hibernation. If you're someone who feels the joy of spring, these early days of the season are a prime time to get outside and go back to nature. In the mountains, woodlands and fields everything smells fresh, of bark and grass and flowers, and many animals are in their element, this time of year traditionally being a period of birth and new life.

21.04.2011 0

People & Lifestyle: Helen Misseri on searching for eggs and treasure

Easter hunt!

This year Easter seems to be a particularly delicious date in some of the Alpes- Maritimes' more eastern towns and villages.

Local Top Stories

You are what you eat

Parents in France be warned. A recent study by ASEF has suggested that the ever prevalent British and American influence over diet is causing rising obesity among French children, backed up by the surprise statistic that one in five French kids is now overweight. They still know the difference between their carrots and their pears but sugary meals are making their way onto French tabletops, with a growing popularity.Read more … You are what you eat

This is how you do it

For the past two decades, Stars ‘n' Bars has been a prominent fixture in Monaco's restaurant scene; the only place in the Principality where sports stars and princes get the same treatment as postmen and five-year-olds. This year marks the restaurant's 20th anniversary, so The Riviera Times caught up with owner and creator Kate Powers, who shared with us some of her standout moments of the past 20 years, and revealed how she's managed to maintain a down to earth attitude in a region that is renowned for its opulence and over indulgence.Read more … This is how you do it

Cannes 2013: plunging necklines and lesbian romance

This year's Cannes Film Festival is likely to go down in history for its diamond heists, plunging necklines and, as day eight and nine revealed, its sense of mystery. With just two days to go until the closing ceremony, a clear frontrunner for the prized Palme d'Or is yet to emerge. Will family-friendly Steven Spielberg play it safe with Nebraska? Or is Abdellatif Kechiche's lesbian romance in line for the trophy?Read more … Cannes 2013: plunging necklines and lesbian romance

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 … Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process

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 … Rencontre de Jardins luxury garden fair

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 … It's a busy weekend ahead

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