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.
A Night of Magical Music (or Musical Magic?) Ahead at Théâtre de la Cité
Clément Althaus, musician extraordinaire, doesn’t just stop at making music. He is a storyteller and a juggler of baroque-cum-dance floor sounds.
Nice’s Historic Abbey of St. Pons Reopens After Extensive Renovations
After having been closed for 20 years due to serious degradation, one of the city’s cultural jewels now shines in a new light
Éva Rami’s Triumphant Return to Anthéa
Éva Rami, the multitalented Niçois comedian, is currently on a major international tour and finally hits the region again
Palmyra, Apamea, and Aleppo: Spotlight on Syria’s Heritage Sites
Michel Eisenlohr’s photo exhibit at Galerie Lympia in Nice pays tribute to the beauty of Syria and those who built, loved, and protected it over the centuries
TNN: Curtain Call for Outgoing Director Irina Brook
At the end of the Brook era at the Théâtre National de Nice, the whimsical artist is leaving behind much more than just fond memories of remarkable theatre shows
Caroline Desombre: Tender Stroke and Tender Heart
A young artist from Grasse is getting a lot of attention for her delicate yet powerful water colour paintings. The early promise of a great career?
Notre Dame Fire: The World is Stepping up to the Plate
In the days following the devastating blaze at the Paris cathedral, swift action has been taken to financially contribute to its reconstruction. PACA is doing its fair share, too.
New Temporary Exhibit Revisits YSL’s Asian Inspiration
An adaptation of the iconic fashion designer’s Paris expo “L’Asie rêvée d’Yves St. Laurent” is currently on show at the Musée des Arts Asiatiques in Nice
English City Breaks, Part 2: Bristol – Blackbeard, Brunel and Banksy
The quirky city lovingly called “Brizzle” by its locals is home to many a notable resident. One of them: a 9.5 ton bell named George which has its own Twitter account