The 2024 Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo
The Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, created in 1970 at the instigation of Princess Grace of Monaco, has been presided over by HRH the Princess of Hanover since 1984.
Monaco Grand Prix Unveils Luxurious Floating Grandstand
Monaco is elevating its offerings for the 2024 Grand Prix by introducing a state-of-the-art floating grandstand, offering affluent spectators unparalleled views of the renowned circuit.
Meet Mister Riviera – Mickaël Mugnaini
Mickaël was made for hospitality and being in front of a camera. A great personality in person and through the lens. Nevertheless, he still prefers to be on the unseen side of the lens, putting together and organizing.
Monte-Carlo Opera Stages Mascagni and Puccini Double Bill
Monte-Carlo Opera presents an interesting combination of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi on the same bill.
MD Poole – Castel Nuovo
The village of Châteauneuf-Villevieille, population c 900, can be accessed two ‘interesting’ ways. One that is winding with steep ascents, very Côte d’Azur.
Jonathan Lippman – An Introduction
This is to introduce a ‘larger than life’ person, Jonathan Lippman. Jonathan is a walking encyclopaedia of black and white movies having discovered the genre in his youth.
Experience The Taste of Vieux Nice
A recent addition to the charming Vieux Nice district in Nice is a must-visit restaurant aptly named, The Taste.
Mourning in the Former Italian Royal Family
Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy has died at the age of 86. The son of the last Italian king, Umberto II, is dead.
Gisella Merello and the World of Bordighera Tennis
Bordighera is a cute town on the Italian Riviera after Ventimiglia on the way to San Remo. It is a delightful place, quite (relatively) subdued and relaxing even during the summer months.
How Two European Expats in the USA Help Make Their Community A Better Place
Co-founders of the Princeton-based non-profit “Share My Meals” Stanislas Berteloot from France and Isabelle Lambotte from Belgium have a winning formula how to feed the hungry and keep surplus food out of landfills
Frida Kahlo, Resurrected
After rave reviews on other regional stages, Bénédicte Allard’s solo play about the flamboyant Mexican painter now comes to Théâtre National de Nice.
Hollywood is Taking an Interest in the 2016 Nice Terrorist Attack
An American eyewitness to the fateful events on the Promenade des Anglais on July 14, 2016 is working on a feature film that begs to be told. Here is how you can be part of it.
Bartoli stars as Cleopatra in Monte-Carlo Opera’s First Production of 2024
Cecilia Bartoli, Director of Monte-Carlo Opera, stars as Cleopatra in Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Julius Caesar in Egypt), opposite Italian countertenor Carlo Vistoli who takes the title role.
Devy Man – No Limits
I have known Devy for many years. He has an enormous amount of energy and enthusiasm, always coming up with new ideas. Devy pushes boundaries.
Catching Up With Jameson Farn
This time around, Mike is catching up with our good friend, Jameson Farn, seeing how things are going in the local rental market and what he has lined up for the holiday season.