Sports

09.05.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: The Nice will begin at the end of this month

The Nice Open 2012

The Nice Open is back again this year, welcoming a host of dynamic tennis matches from 28 different tennis players. Not only will it stand out as an exciting tournament, it will also show that sport can be very eco-friendly as well. Read more …

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 …

06.02.2012 0

France: Contador loses 2010 Tour title

Alberto Contador given two year ban

Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has been stripped of his 2010 victory title today and given a two-year ban by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Read more …

01.02.2012 0

Monaco: Simone controversy

Racial slur threatens AS Monaco

AS Monaco's ex-AC Milan player-turned-coach, Marco Simone, could face six months in prison following accusations of racial abuse. Read more …

24.01.2012 0

Ski special: There’s more to the snow season than just strapping on some ski boots

New adventures on the slopes

There are many  adventures to be had on the slopes, from sledding with dogs to climbing frozen waterfalls. This month The Riviera Times guides you around the Alps, revealing all that is on offer in the most serene of environments.

There are many adventures to be had on the slopes, from sledding with dogs to climbing frozen waterfalls. This month The Riviera Times guides you around the Alps, revealing all that is on offer in the most serene of environments.Read more …

02.12.2011 0

Monaco: Could Monaco's flagship be in danger of third division relegation?

Football team in free fall

It was one of the greatest moments in Ludovic Giuly's long career: the finals of the UEFA Champions League on 26th May 2004 when AS Monaco played José Morinho's FC Porto in the Gelsenkirchen stadium. The Red and Whites had beaten two giants, Real Madrid and Chelsea, on their way to the top and although they lost 0-3 at that last hurdle to European championship glory, Guily was rewarded with a move to FC Barcelona.Read more …

26.11.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Antibes' basketball team gets a boost in time for new stadium

Allez hop, Alley-oop!

The appointment of new coach Julien Espinosa for Antibes' professional basketball team - Olympique Antibes Juan-les-Pins Côte d'Azur (OAJLP) - is expected to create a winning squad by the time they move to a new stadium in 2013.Read more …

14.09.2011 0

Monaco: Managers go out on a limb to replace Laurent Banide

AC Milan striker appointed new coach for AS Monaco

Managers of Monaco’s national football team have gone out on a limb with their new appointment after coach Laurent Banide was sacked at the weekend.

Managers of Monaco’s national football team have gone out on a limb with their new appointment after coach Laurent Banide was sacked at the weekend.Read more …

25.08.2011 0

Sports: The RT’s intrepid reporter explores the joys of the randonue over the randonnée

Rambling in the raw with a parasol

Hikers

Anyone who's enjoyed skinny dipping will know what a glorious feeling it is to have nothing between your skin and clear blue water. But did you know that you can also go rambling in the raw?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 …