People & Lifestyle

Antibes (4)

27.11.2011 1

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Exchanging Newport Beach for the Antibes seaside

The French connection

Exchanging Newport Beach for the Antibes seaside

Travelling is like a love affair, full of mystery and adventure," says Californian Carole Boller, who was selected as artist-in-residence for Antibes by a Town Hall committee. Speaking to The Riviera Times on the terrace of Villa Fontaine in Safranier, the sparkle in her eyes shows that this trip is no exception.Read more …

01.09.2011 0

People & Lifestyle: The realities of retiring to France.

A life to live all over again

Sunshine & good times: the dream of many anglophone retirees

The French Riviera has long been a dream location for Anglophone people in their retirement. But what are the realities of retiring to France? This month The RT finds out...Read more …

09.07.2011 0

People & Lifestyle: The latest weapon in the fight against pesky Aedes mosquitoes is an SOS call away

Beat those mozzies

In recent years, the Côte d'Azur has become one of the region’s in Europe most plagued by the dengue fever mosquito.Read more …

11.06.2011 0

People & Lifestyle: Or maybe the mairie, beach or yacht

Now to church

The idea of a wedding in Monte-Carlo was enough to elicit an emphatic "oui" from both our families to the invitation when my partner and I decided to tie the knot.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 …