Nice (10)
22.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Show your love for polka dots and pin ups
Transport yourself to a world full of 50s nostalgia this weekend with the Ville de Nice at the unique Cookie Fest. The day-long celebration will take you straight back to the kitsch and cool American golden years as a DJ pumps out classic tunes and dancers rock and roll under the summer sun.Read more … Cookie Fest: Back to the 50s!
22.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: 50,000 fans are expected to attend tonight's Coldplay concert
Stadium rockers Coldplay will take to the stage tonight in Nice as part of their fifth current concert tour, in support of No.1 album Mylo Xylot. An impressive, almost record breaking mass of tickets have been sold and it is expected to be an exceptional evening of dynamic, live music. Read more … Big turnout expected for Coldplay concert tonight
14.05.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Nine extra police stations in Nice
As Nice enters its busiest time of the year, authorities have decided it’s time to tighten up on security and safety across the city. In line with this initiative, nine additional municipal police offices have opened at various spots in the city, aiming to provide a veritable security network for locals. Read more … New cop shop for Nice Pasteur
14.05.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: New road looks to improve congestion and traffic flow to region's busy road network
The first stage of one of the region’s biggest road development projects was finally finished on the weekend. The 7.5 million euro link road connecting the region’s busy A8 highway to the RM6202 between Nice and Carros aims to ease congestion and improve traffic flow, while enhancing the quality of the region’s road networkRead more … Free link road opens between Nice and Carros
14.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Toast Queen Elizabeth II's 60 year reign
With Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee just around the corner, Brits on the Côte d’Azur are gearing up for a good old British knees up. There’s a wide selection of events to pick from, so revelers are sure to find something that’s suits their party style. Join in with the champagne toasts and lavish parties as Her Majesty celebrates 60 years on the royal throne.Read more … Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee on the Riviera
11.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur:MIN market will take place this weekend
Don't just lazily roam around the supermarket this weekend, make grocery shopping fun and head to the huge outdoor market in Nice. Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the city for the public opening of Marchés d'Intérêt National (MIN), which is normally reserved to industry professionals. Meanwhile, on a smaller scale, another market will set up near Monaco offering a banquet of fresh produce and unique specialities. Read more … Tasty treats at this month's regional markets
09.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Beaches in the region have undergone a series of restorations ahead of the summer season
With summer fast approaching, the French Riviera, famous for its sizzling temperatures, soft white sands and pebble beaches, is getting ready to accommodate sunseekers by cleaning up the coast. Read more … Beaches are clean and ready to go!
09.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Paillon car park will be demolished tomorrow at 3.30pm
The Paillon Car Park will be demolished this Thursday as part of the city's renovation works which aim to create an environmentally public space for visitors and residents. Excavators have already entered the building in preparation for tomorrow's demolition. Read more … Goodbye to Paillon car park!
07.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur:Riviera residents place their votes with Sarkozy and not Hollande
Hollande may have won the title but he is far from favourite in the Côte d’Azur as voters award Sarkozy a huge 64 per cent. The landslide victory for defeated Sarkozy has sent a brazen message to the new Socialist president in Paris: the right-wing Riviera is not about to give in to left-wing policies any time soon. Read more … Côte d'Azur remains a UMP stronghold
