July 14 Terror Attack: The Niçois Charity Auction No One Wants to Miss
An artist auction on 16th October is the latest in a series of fundraisers to support survivors and families of victims of the murderous Prom attack.
Italian: Beautiful beyond (Just) Words
The Boot’s design and creativity take centre stage at Nizza’s 16th “Italian Language in The World” Week this October.
Sport Rhymes with Elegance at A New Exhibit in Cannes
Early British visitors to the Riviera brought their love for noble outdoor sports with them, and French couturiers stood by the sidelines for inspiration.
All of Nice is a Stage During the Quinzaine des Théâtres
The programme for this year’s theatre festival, taking place this October, is finally out, and is well worth the long wait.
The Relevance of a Small Impertinent Niçois Theatre
Meagre cultural budgets, struggling theatres - what would possess you to open a new one? Théâtre L’Impertinent did, and was in for a surprise.
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.