Charlie Prini, the Cop turned Author, Painter, and Dreamer
Some lives take a detour from their original destination but fate always seems to find a way to redirect them to where they are meant to be
Novak Djokovic Helps Save Nice’s Iconic Serbian Chapel
A generous cheque from the tennis champion has stopped the impending expulsion of the historic Orthodox place of worship
Popul’air: Setting Out to Save the Planet, One Good Deed at a Time
On September 7, an urban and rural festival of collective and individual initiatives with roots in Nice kicks off a global citizen’s eco-movement
Trio of Niçois Wheelchair Athletes Ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll the 2019 Berlin Marathon
High-performance sport for persons with disabilities is about more than just a personal challenge – it is one of the best ways to fight for inclusion and against discrimination.
Eminent American Writer Toni Morrison Flies Free Now
The death of Toni Morrison, one of the most influential contemporary authors, leaves a tremendous vacuum not only in world literature but in society as a whole
Summer Exhibitions Part 2 – The Western Route: Big Names and Small Treasures
Between the coastal towns and the picturesque pre-Provençal hills, local museums offer a delightful mix of world class expos and accessible “fun” shows
Summer Exhibitions Part 1: The Eastern Route – Where the World Comes to Visit
The French-Italian border region has traditionally been a haven for travelers, artists and nobility. A number of top notch exhibitions between Tende and Nice are testimony to this.
Manou the Swift Soars High in French Cinemas
A family-friendly animated feature film from Germany, set in Nice, explores if birds of different feathers flock together anyway
Gone Too Soon: Johnny Clegg
Nicknamed “the white Zulu”, South-Africa’s Number One singer was also immensely popular in France. Now he has passed away, aged only 66 years old
New Cannes Expo Explores State Secrets Around “Man in the Iron Mask”
350 years after the arrest of one of the most mysterious prisoners in history, there were still more legends than facts. Until now...
The Quintet that Restores your Faith in the World
Presented at the Cannes Film Festival, a Chinese animated short film about “immortal bipedal monsters” and their feline friends is taking the world by storm
Significant Historic Shipwreck Artefacts Recovered in the Bay of Cannes
A rare find of 17 amphorae from the 3rd century BCE at a depth of twenty metres excites marine archaeologists and shipwreck aficionados alike
Niçois Firemen Burning Down Théâtre de Verdure
It’s finally time again for the hottest show in Nice – and this year it promises to crank up the heat even more. The Full Monty, quoi!
Monaco’s New Sea Turtle Rescue Centre An Instant Hit
After four years in the making, the latest addition to the Oceanographic Museum has been unveiled several weeks ago much to the delight of visitors and sea turtles alike
New Gare du Sud Food Hall Hits the Spot
Niçois gourmets have a new address to flock to right in the heart of the trendy Libération district. And flock they do, en masse.