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26.04.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Three diferent sporting events will be taking place this weekend in the Cote D'Azur

It's all about sport this weekend

It's an action-packed weekend on the Côte d'Azur, with three different sporting events organised across the region. If you are not up to participating, then head to the sidelines and enjoy the show, as participants complete a series of gruelling challenges that push everyone's abilities to the limit. Read more …

08.03.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: The Paris-Nice comes to a close on Sunday 11th March 2012

Paris – Nice reaches an end this weekend

After eight days of arduous bike riding throughout the picturesque regions of France, the closing stage of the mythic Paris-Nice cycling race will take place this Sunday in the centre of Nice. Read more …

27.07.2011 0

Sport: French duo train with Monaco squad but are wanted by both Côte clubs

Nice and Monaco battle it out for Trezeguet and Giuly

Laurent Banide

OGC Nice and AS Monaco are set to battle it out to sign David Trezeguet and Ludovic Giuly. The former French internationals appeared at Monaco’s La Turbie training ground on Monday to train with the current squad. Giuly, 35 and Trezeguet, 33 are both free agents after their contracts at Paris St-Germain and Hercules finished at the end of last season.Read more …

18.07.2011 0

Sports: Statue revealed today ahead of the Rugby World Cup held in New Zealand in September

A sporting gesture between nations

Statue

Mayor Christain Estrosi will be unveiling this afternoon a sculpture conveying the power of the game of rugby. Read more …

08.07.2011 0

Sports: The Swedish legend has recovered from injury in record time and will Face McEnroe in the Classic tournament in Saint-Tropez

Borg is back!

In an unexpected turnabout, Swedish tennis legend Bjorn Borg has announced that he will be participating in this weekend’s Classic Tennis Tour tournament in Saint Tropez afterall. Read more …

14.05.2011 0

Sport: A stellar field lines up for the Nice Open, which starts tomorrow

Countdown to Roland Garros starts here

Nice Open Tennis Court

Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters runner up David Ferrer will head the field at the Nice Côte d’Azur Open, which begins this weekend.Read more …

02.06.2010 0

Sports: UEFA chooses France over Turkey to host the 2016 European Football Championship

Nice will host Euro 2016

UEFA EURO 2010 Logo

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice and France's Minister for Industry, is excited: “This is great news for our city - for over two years we have been constructing a big stadium for OGC Nice, in the hope that it will also be used for Euro 2016 matches. We are very happy about UEFA’s decision. It is an honour for France to be the host country and for Nice to be one of the 12 nominated cities.” Read more …

10.05.2010 0

Sport: Mixed fortunes for the Riviera’s football teams as season nears its end

Marseille magic, Monaco miss and Nice is nowhere

Marseille added to their winning tally this season by clinching the 2009/2010 premier league football championship title at the weekend, after Auxerre drew with Lille. The Phoenicians are an unbeatable five points clear of Lille (now second on 70) and seven ahead of Auxerre (now third on 68).Read more …

07.04.2010 0

Sport: The Cote capital prepares to welcome some of Tennis' biggest stars

The Nice Open returns

After a 15 year break, the Nice Open Cote d’Azur will be held next month, much to the great delight of city officials and local residents. The Nice Lawn Tennis Club will be hosting the ATP World Tour 250 series tournament between the 16th and the 22nd of May.Read more …

17.02.2010 0

Sport: Nice bids to be an international contender

Sporting capital

Photo of a rugby scrum

Last month, 15 local rugby players came to face-to-face with their biggest rivals. The conditions were treacherous, the pitch waterlogged after days of torrential rain, yet the stadium was full and the atmosphere was electric. Being a key clash between two of the top teams in Fédérale 1, Nice versus Béziers was always going to be a big game, but there was something else driving this: it was a Saturday night and the stadium was glowing under the brilliant beams of brand new flood lights.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 …