People & Lifestyle

Monaco (10)

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 …

11.06.2011 0

People & Lifestyle: A marriage made in heaven looks set to turn a few heads

A woman in white

If you haven't yet been bitten by the bridal bug or will openly admit that you cried as Kate Middleton stepped out onto those famous Abbey steps; Monaco's princess-to-be may well turn out to be the one to finally take your breath away.Read more …

20.05.2011 2

People and Lifestyle: Conference reveals ‘secrets’ of anti-ageing

The elixir of youth?

The desire to defy age goes back to the very origins of human existence and many people dream of reversing the ageing process.Read more …

02.05.2011 3

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.Read more …

29.08.2010 0

People & Lifestyle: A businessman's quest to master the Channel

Calais calling

Scott Ragsdale

The chairman of a business information company, which has offices in Sophia Antipolis and Monaco, is preparing to swim the English Channel.Read more …

18.08.2010 0

People: Princess Stephanie's daughter bid to become Olympic champion.

In search of royal gold

Princess Stephanie

The Monegasque royal family's love affair with the Olympics continued this week as Princess Stephanie arrived in Singapore for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.Read more …

01.07.2010 0

People and Lifestyle: The US Ambassador on bilateral relations and taking Hollywood stars to the banlieues

Obama’s American man in France

Charles Rivkin talking to the Riviera Times editor Hannah Marshall

As the official face of the United States in France, Charles Rivkin is living his very own American dream. "I'm the luckiest guy in the world, no question about it," the US Ambassador to France and Monaco recently told 'The Riviera Times'.Read more …

11.01.2010 0

People & Lifestyle: Solo yachtswoman sails from Monaco on round the world 4myplanet challenge

Alexia Barrier left today

Petite yachtswoman Alexia Barrier, 30, set off today from Monaco to sail round the world single-handed in the interests of science and new technology. Sponsors from the Principality for her “4myplanet project” include the Prince Albert II Foundation, the Oceanographic Museum and the Institute of Atomic Energy in Monaco (United Nations).Read more …

01.01.2010 0

People & Lifestyle: meet those who believe charity is not just for Christmas

Time to give more than gold

Catherine Marquet stands in the derelict shelter

Often at this time of the year, as we congregate with our friends and family, we take stock of our lives. We enjoy thinking about those around us and with a festive glow we try to spread the feeling of goodwill. Then, we wake up on New Years Day and consider the ways we can make our lives better.Read more …

29.12.2009 0

The RTs' Sabine Weber on a life-changing experience in West Africa

A whole new world

Young woman with small child resting on her chest

It is easy to start the new year with good intentions, it’s less easy to put them into action. For her summer holiday, The Riviera Times’ Sabine Weber decided to do more than simply talk about it: she got on a plane and headed to Ghana. Below is her account of an unforgettable experience. 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 …