Nice Now Formally Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, But…
The capital of the French Riviera joins a roster of cities around the world bearing the prestigious label, receiving the distinction notably for its contribution to winter tourism.
Diane Venet’s Legendary Collection of Artists’ Jewelry on Show in Monaco
Under the title “Bijoux d'Artistes, De Picasso à Koons”, the famed art collector is currently exhibiting some of her finest pieces at the Grimaldi Forum
Cannes Helps Victims of Apocalyptic Floods in Germany and Benelux
The Film Capital of the World, itself struck twice by catastrophic deluges in recent years, has pledged prompt financial and practical support for the storm-ravaged West European countries
Tatoueurs, Tatoués: Ink-redible Artwork on the Human Canvas
From branding social outcasts to getting street cred and even making it into museums - tattoos have come a long way, as a new exhibition at Nice’s Lympia Cultural Space shows
A Giacometti-Themed Summer at Grimaldi Forum Monaco and Fondation Maeght
Two complementary exhibitions offer a unique holistic overview of the prolific artist best known for his emblematic, threadlike figures, and the work of his equally creative family
Opera Stars Lifting Their Voices for Female Victims of Violence
A charity concert at the Opéra de Nice Côte d'Azur unites 50 lyrical singers in support of two associations in the Alpes-Maritimes protecting women
La Machine’s Artistic Lab Examines “Dr. Jeckyll Et le Mystère Hyde”
Director Felicien Chauveau and his collective of talented actors in La Machine examine the classic “Dr. Jeckyll Et le Mystère Hyde”
Discovering the Marvels of Fabien Martinazzo’s Underwater Universe
Local diver Fabien Martinazzo has recently created a lot of buzz with his spectacular photos of the marine fauna just off of Antibes
Time for Roxane to Tell Her Side of the Story
A new musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac presents the greatest success in French literature as seen through the eyes of the heroine.
All that Blooms at the Festival des Jardins
There is no better way to appreciate spring than by visiting the regional garden festival across the communities of the French Riviera
Preljocaj’s Modern Swan Lake Reinterpretation Reopens Cannes’ Cultural Events
The honour of presenting the first live show after the lockdown-induced dry spell goes to one of the most exciting French ballet companies
Post-Lockdown: One Highlight Chases The Other at Théâtre Anthéa in Antibes
All is well that ends well: After the long and involuntary hiatus, the disrupted 2020/21 theatre season goes out on a high note.
Nada Skaff: “Make Poems of Jewels, and Jewels of Poems”
The Lebanese-Italian poetess who writes in French is the current insider tip among lovers of belletristic literature. But she has other talents, too...
Anthony Hopkins, French Author Florian Zeller Take Home Oscars for “The Father”
The legendary film star wins his second “Best Actor” Academy Award with a script that originated in French theatres.
Armchair Travels, the 2021 Edition
Founded one year ago in the wake of the first pandemic-related travel restrictions, a Facebook group called “View from my window” has become much more than just a way to peek into other people’s back yards.