12.03.2010
Provence & Côte d’Azur: France by the Sea exhibition in London vote tourist office entry as most original photo
Many a good photograph is down to being in the right place at the right time and being quick off the mark to capture the moment: or at least to give that impression. But for the young photographer Petr Krejci, winner of the “Most Original Photo Award” at the “France by the Sea” exhibition in London, there was a little more to it. Read more …
09.03.2010
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Strong winds warning and possibility of snow
Following yesterday’s alert the Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes has again issued a weather alert for today.Read more …
08.03.2010
Provence & Côte d'Azur: High winds warning today
The Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes has issued a weather warning for today. Residents should take caution close to the coast. Access to some coastal paths is prohibited due to strong winds and the high waves they cause.Read more …
05.03.2010
Provence Côte d'Azur: Nice Interior and exterior décor fair begins this weekend
The Foire de Nice, the annual interior and exterior décor fair, begins tomorrow in Nice. It’s the 66th edition of the event, and has steadily grown over the years to include a vast array of exhibits outdoors in front of the Palais – many of which are garden furniture, sculptures and outdoor equipment. The theme this year is “Feel Nice”.Read more …
04.03.2010
Provence & Cote d'Azur: Two dead as "tsunami" hits cruise ship
A cruise ship with 2,000 people on board has been hit by freak giant waves close to the port of Marseille. The tsunami-like swell, measuring 26 feet (8 metres) high, swept two men – an Italian and a German – to their death and seriously injured at least six others.Read more …
04.03.2010
Italy may only be an hour’s drive from Nice, however it is a considerably longer and more laborious road trip to get from the capital of the French Riviera to the Italian’s celebrated capital, Rome. Fortunately, easyJet are just about to make the journey a whole lot more straightforward, with the introduction of its newest route between Nice Côte d’Azur and Rome Fiumicino international airport.Read more …
01.03.2010
Provence Côte d'Azur: Trains stopped dead in their tracks by tragedy ($)
This morning’s TGV n°6172 and the TGV n°2902, which left Nice is currently stopped between Aix-en-Provence and Avignon due to a person being hit at 9.20am. Read more …
25.02.2010
Provence & Côte d’Azur: The bi-lingual Les Colibris school welcomes visitors on 27th February and 24th April
The region’s only bi-lingual Montessori school, Les Calibris, is having an open day on Saturday 27th February. During the day two debates are planned to discuss the benefits of this method of education which focuses on harnessing the potential of a child. Read more …
22.02.2010
Provence & Cote d'Azur: Dangerous conman and convicted fraudster at large on the Riviera ($)
The Riviera Times have joined the hunt for a dangerous criminal, convicted of fraud in the UK and wanted under a European arrest warrant. Since 2008, Mogens Hauschildt, 68, has been on the run with one million pounds belonging to 87-year-old widow, Pamela Schutzmann. Read more …
19.02.2010
Visit ISM for a glimpse of the superior education that awaits you ($)
Go and see for yourself at their OPEN DAY on Thursday March 18th from 10.30am. The programme offered at ISM fosters academic excellence and it is imperative for early teens and young adults in particular to benefit from this learning environment at the crucial stage in their education. Read more …
