How A Niçois Woman’s Weapons Saved Her City
Among the many colourful characters in Nissart history, Catarina Segurana holds a special place in the hearts of locals, and for good reason.
What do You Pair Italian Food With? Why, Culture, of Course!
Italy’s rich culinary patrimony is not the only delicious treat served up during the upcoming Week of Italian Food in the World.
When A Happy Prince Makes Miracles Happen
Today’s world can be a scary place. Isabelle Servol’s Théâtre de Lumière reminds us that goodness still exists, and builds bridges between cultures.
Meet the Hand that Feeds at Your Local Hive
A pop-up farmer's market in Nice with an online approach to selling produce is proving to be a hugely popular initiative.
Big Apple Paging Mr. Marc Duret
Emmy Award season is upon us, and one Niçois actor has a standing invitation on the jury.
Théâtre Niçois de Francis Gag: Celebrating a Milestone Anniversary in Style
Turning 80 is a good reason for celebration ... and for a review of the history and exciting future of a Niçois cultural monument.
Nice Just Can’t Get Enough of Depeche Mode
Some things never seem to go out of fashion and while decades may pass, Depeche Mode’s career is showing no signs of slowing down.
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.
Ballet Nice Méditerranée Ends Summer on High Note
Ballet Nice Méditerranée presents its annual open-air performance at Théâtre de Verdure this week, with a programme which highlights the versatility of the Company.
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.
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.
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.