22.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Classic and vintage yachts will set sail on the blue waters of Antibes at the end of the month
In the first week of June, one of the biggest nautical rendezvous of the Mediterranean season will kick off in Antibes, celebrating some of the most beautiful, classic yachts in the world at the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. Read more … Classic Yachts to set sail on the Riviera
22.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Rain has destroyed some of the Film Festival's events
A damaged cinema roof, waterlogged red carpet, shivering stars and cancelled parties are not the usual, glamorous and sunny scenes that emanate from the Cannes Film Festival. But the spell of bad weather has put a dampener on this year’s event, with unseasonably heavy rains ruining some of the prestigious parties including the highly-anticipated firework display. Read more … Cannes Film Festival: Rain, rain, go away!
22.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Photomed will begin from Thursday
After a successful first edition in 2011, the Photomed Photography Festival is back for another year, playing host to significant figures in photography. The festival will bring together artists from different backgrounds, encouraging a vibrant mix of creativity, which will in most cases focus on the cultural aspects of Mediterranean life. The event hopes to attract tens of thousands of visitors and will offer workshops alongside the diverse range of exhibitions. Read more … Mediterranean Photography Festival kicks off this week
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: It's a day for the whole family!
The rural, mountainside village of Le Bar Sur Loup is celebrating organic ecology and gardening this weekend with its annual environmental festival. Grab your trowels and gloves and get involved with the “Plant Swap” for a chance to get your hands on some rare and interesting plants.Read more … Seed Swapping in Le Bar
22.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Two dead and 18 injured in rally disaster
In the wake of the devasting rally accident which claimed two lives and injured another 18 on the weekend, a number of unanswered questions still remain. During the ongoing investigation the shocked rally driver, who was released from custody yesterday, has blamed a mechanical failure. With further analysis underway, experts say a preliminary conclusion could be made by the end of the week. Read more … Brake failure blamed for rally tragedy
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
22.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Is the Irish airline set to leave Marseille?
Low cost airline Ryanair is butting heads with the European Commission in Brussels over proposed laws to increase air travel taxes. Brussels says the move is to protect the air industry but Ryanair sees the actions as a personal “vendetta” against the Irish airline and is threatening to pull many of its flight paths, including those in the Provence airport of Marseille.Read more … Ryanair clashes with Brussels
21.05.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Strike expected to affect rail users from 8pm on Wednesday 25th May
Angry rail workers are threatening to strike this week after an SNCF employee was attacked by a passenger travelling without a ticket on a TER train from Monaco to Nice on the weekend. The strike, which is expected to begin on Wednesday 25th May, will cause major delays across the Alpes Maritimes and a reduced service on local TER trains. Read more … Rail workers threaten to stage 24-hour strike
21.05.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Hotel Martinez in Cannes is attempting to tackle its pigeon problem
Hotel Martinez in Cannes has a bird problem - the droppings of pigeons and seagulls are ruining the luxurious facade and ambiance of this prestigious establishment. So, the hotel has come up with a unique solution - birds of prey.Read more … Hotel Martinez uses hawks to scare away pigeons
