Sven Vandenbosch: Surrealist with a Sense of Humour
Sven Vandenbosch has been resident in Monaco for many years having left his native Belgium to tour the world then settling in Monaco.
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.
Monaco’s Underwater Photo Safari on Dry Land
A new outdoor photo exhibition invites viewers to learn about some of the world’s most precious marine heritage sites and better understand the species that inhabit them.
Mount Etna, a Magical Mountain
A bar, a bakery, a pizzeria, and a great view over the sea - doesn't that sound good? Yawning dogs between olive trees and cacti, neighbours talking from window to window, old signori sitting on folding chairs in front of the house looking at the visitors.
Significant Historic Shipwreck Artefacts Recovered in the Bay of Cannes
A rare find of 17 amphorae from the 3rd century BCE at a depth of twenty metres excites marine archaeologists and shipwreck aficionados alike
Vive la Baguette – the Next UNESCO Cultural Treasure?
French bakers want one of the country's best-known breads, the baguette, to be listed as a UNESCO Cultural Treasure
Two World Premieres for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo have a spectacular evening of contemporary dance lined up this month, with works by two highly acclaimed Belgian choreographers.
Nissa la Bella: A Homage to Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité
The Night that Changed Nice Forever ... But Did Not Break It. On July 14, I lost 84 brothers and sisters.
An Art-Filled Stroll down Memory Lane on the Promenade(S) des Anglais
A new exhibit of 14 amazing displays across Nice shows how artists have seen the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges since time immemorial.
Let the Beautiful Czech Capital of Prague Cast a Spell on You
Shortly after the fall of the Iron curtain, word had it that Prague was the new Paris, and it was not long before the city once again flourished.
(more…)...