A Two Star Chef’s Love Affair with a Hole-in-The-Wall Restaurant
In Niçois language, “merenda” means workman’s snack. And La Merenda means culinary bliss. Find out why...
Nice’s XXXL Sized Version of the 2016 European Heritage Days
Local history buffs have never been more spoilt for choice than this coming weekend, with dozens of fantastic events celebrating our cultural patrimony.
Come Fly With Me, and With Auguste Maïcon
One of aviation’s pioneers was a Riviera native. A current exhibit in his birth town of Villefranche honours his 125th birthday.
Camoin’s Light is Setting Aix Aglow this Summer
A temporary display of some of Impressionism’s greatest names is well worth the detour to the beautiful Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence.
The Internet is Museum Lovers’ New Best Friend
Technology and Culture got together and had a love child. They called it Google Arts & Culture.
Three of Europe’s Greatest Writers Revived in Unmissable Paris Exhibits
This year, the City of Light honours the lives and legacies of Victor Hugo, Honoré de Balzac, and Oscar Wilde in superb individual exhibits.
Crowd Sail for the Marseille Provence Boat Parade
The Rio Games are history. Now it’s full steam ahead for Marseille to support Paris as a 2024 Olympics candidate, and to show off its own watersports facilities.
Countdown is on for First London To Monaco Charity Cycle
This September, amateur bike riders will be crossing half a continent to raise funds for the world’s endangered oceans.
A Master “Nez” from Grasse in the Services of Louis Vuitton
Designing a travel-themed perfume for LV was famous perfume maker Jacques Cavallier Belletrud’s mission. He came up with seven.
When Arts and Culture Are Stronger than War
A Nice-based virtual gallery featuring Syrian artists worldwide proves that for all the tragedy their country suffers, creativity lives on.
Taba Naba: Monaco’s Grand Summer of Australian and Oceanic Art
Aborigine and Contemporary Art from the Southern Pacific is front and centre this year at the Musée Océanographique in Monaco.
Hot Off The Press: Cannes’ Spectacular 2016/17 Event Season
Better rest up this summer because once the “Sortir à Cannes” programme gets underway, you won’t get a chance to do so.
La Gargamelle in Nice: Good Food, Good People, Good Times
You have a favorite restaurant but do you know its owners’ stories? Some are truly worth listening to.
Jardin Botanique de Nice: An Oasis of Peace
If you could use a break from town but can’t get away, take a two hour mini vacation at the Jardin Botanique de Nice.
(Don’t) Trust Your Eyes at the Musée Fragonard’s Trompe l’Œil Exhibit
The popular museum in Grasse is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a very special display. But is seeing always believing?