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15.06.2011 2

Sport: Ille Nastasie set to replace Swede in Saint-Tropez

Borg out of McEnroe clash

Bjorn Borg

Swedish tennis star Bjorn Borg has pulled out of a showdown with John McEnroe in Saint-Tropez because of injury.

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01.06.2011 0

Sport: Tennis legends battle it out once again

The revenge!

John McEnroe

Thirty-one years after the Ice Borg narrowly beat Big Mac in a five-set marathon at Wimbledon on 5th July, 1980, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe are set to go head to head at 7.30pm on 9th July 2011 in Saint-Tropez.

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23.09.2010 0

Sport: Of all the classic yatch regattas Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez has it all

Traditional spirit of sailing

Sailing boat on the water

It is that time of year again when, all along the coast, an armada of immaculately restored yachts from the past unfurl their massive sails on the waters of the Mediterranean. From Imperia in Italy via Nice and Cannes to Saint-Tropez, the various regattas offer the host towns a fabulous show.

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26.08.2009 0

Sports: A second breath for the city as sailors come to town

Sailing splendour in September

The tidal wave of celebrity ebbs, just a little, in late September and the town takes on a new role as one of the world’s top venues for international sailing. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez brings together more than 300 vessels in a global celebration of the joys of yachting and boating.

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You are what you eat

Parents in France be warned. A recent study by ASEF has suggested that the ever prevalent British and American influence over diet is causing rising obesity among French children, backed up by the surprise statistic that one in five French kids is now overweight. They still know the difference between their carrots and their pears but sugary meals are making their way onto French tabletops, with a growing popularity.Read more …

This is how you do it

For the past two decades, Stars ‘n' Bars has been a prominent fixture in Monaco's restaurant scene; the only place in the Principality where sports stars and princes get the same treatment as postmen and five-year-olds. This year marks the restaurant's 20th anniversary, so The Riviera Times caught up with owner and creator Kate Powers, who shared with us some of her standout moments of the past 20 years, and revealed how she's managed to maintain a down to earth attitude in a region that is renowned for its opulence and over indulgence.Read more …

Cannes 2013: plunging necklines and lesbian romance

This year's Cannes Film Festival is likely to go down in history for its diamond heists, plunging necklines and, as day eight and nine revealed, its sense of mystery. With just two days to go until the closing ceremony, a clear frontrunner for the prized Palme d'Or is yet to emerge. Will family-friendly Steven Spielberg play it safe with Nebraska? Or is Abdellatif Kechiche's lesbian romance in line for the trophy?Read more …

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Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process

Carfax Education Monaco is giving a talk entitled 'Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process' at the CREM (Cercle des Résidents Etrangers de Monaco) on Thursday 15th November at 7pm. Read more …

Rencontre de Jardins luxury garden fair

We all want the perfect garden, a place where we can forget the world and enjoy the great outdoors. The problem is we often don't know how to get this perfect garden, nor how to realise it! This September allow yourself to be inspired and educated at the most luxurious and stylish of garden shows.Read more …

It's a busy weekend ahead

Feed your mind, body and soul this weekend as the Riviera plays host to a range of different events and festivals that are sure to put a smile on your face. Add a touch of culture to your beach days or perhaps even a splash of sport. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, temperatures look set to stay in the 30s so get out of the house and into the glorious summer sunshine!Read more …

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