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06.11.2009 0

Sport: Sailors and runners get ready to give their all this weekend as two huge sporting events come to Nice

Calling all sports fans

Aerial view of marathon runners in Nice

Nice is gearing up for a busy weekend of sporting action this weekend with the start of the biggest regatta in the world tomorrow and the second-biggest marathon in France taking place on Sunday. Read more …

23.10.2008 0

Sports: 2nd stage along the Riviera

Côte to welcome 2009 Tour de France!

The official announcement yesterday of the 2009 Tour de France’s route contained some unexpected revelations. Whilst Monaco’s role as host for the first stage on July 4th, the traditional time-trial, was not unexpected, the second stage on July 5th caught some by surprise.Read more …

30.07.2007 0

Sports: Summer nights in the Hippodrome introduce mind blowing equestrian event

Equestrian spectacle in Cagnes-sur-Mer tonight

Today, Monday July 30th, an exceptional equestrian spectacle is being performed by Jean-Marc Imbert in Cagnes-sur-Mers' Hippodrome. A horse enthusiast, and a believer in freedom and authenticity,Read more …

26.07.2007 0

Sports: Ferraris and horses this Friday in Cagnes-sur-Mers' Hippodrome

Jockey tournament kicks off tomorrow

Algeria, France, Russia, Spain, Croatia, Italy, the Ukraine and Serbio Montenegro: these eight nationalities will be joining together for the equestrian event of the summer: the 2nd championship of the horse jockeys of the Mediterannean.Read more …

05.07.2007 0

Sports: Canoeing and cayaking for all abilities on the Riviera

Cancayak water sports event this weekend

A wonderful way to discover a water sport and see the spectacular Riviera coastline at the same time is to participate in this year's kayak and canoe event. The popular annual canoe rally, organised by CANCA, the Communauté d'Agglomération Nice Côte d'Azur, takes place this weekend, July 7th and 8th, and is aimed at introducing novices to the sport as well as providing a great forum for the advanced to compete.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 …