On 11 September 1968 an Air France Caravelle flying from Ajaccio to Nice crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off Cap d’Antibes. All 95 people on board were killed. Fifty-eight years later the judicial authorities in Nice have decided to raise key pieces of wreckage from the seabed, including both eng
In 2012 Michel Poma swapped a career at an import–export company for a modest cheese shop in La Turbie. Today he runs three Le Coin du Fromager boutiques — in La Turbie, Menton and Monaco — and continues to champion the values of farmhouse cheeses and small producers. His story is not just a commerc
The Côte d’Azur continues to expand its transatlantic route network. Less than a week after the announcement of a daily Nice — New York service, Nice airport gained another US destination: on 3 September 2026 Air Canada announced that from 16 June 2027 it will link the capital of the French Riviera
Grasse is known worldwide for perfume, but in 2026 the town decided to remind people of another side of itself — the gastronomic one. The Pays de Grasse agglomeration published the book “Le Patrimoine alimentaire et culinaire du Pays de Grasse”: 84 pages about what was grown, prepared and eaten here
At the end of summer 2026, 19-year-old pianist from Monaco Stella Almondo received the prestigious Diapason d’Or for her second album, “Anges & Démons”, dedicated to Franz Liszt. This award, presented by the respected French magazine about classical music, was recognition for a bold and personal pro
Every summer on the Côte d’Azur the same argument repeats: boats and jet-skis speed along the shore and by private marinas, residents complain about the noise and the danger — and finding the culprit and punishing them turns out to be surprisingly difficult. We examine, using Cannes Marina as an exa
This summer the Cannes district Le Suquet became a draw: each week almost 1,800 people came to the open-air parties. The success was so significant that the city authorities extended the series of events into September.
Residents of the Côte d’Azur are once again seeing an orange sky and a thin layer of dust on their cars. Alarming messages about the radioactivity of these deposits are circulating on social media. We examine how dangerous the sand rains are and what precautions should be taken.
In the old town of Antibes, among tourist restaurants with inflated prices, you can find excellent options for a budget lunch. We walked the narrow streets and the seafront to pick five establishments where you can eat well and not spend more than €10. From classic pizza to Lebanese falafel — everyo
Cuban artist Daniela Águila is showing a solo exhibition in Monaco for the first time. From 8 June, Private Gallery is hosting the exhibition «Rêveries et Mémoires» — paintings in which the classical subjects of European painting are reinterpreted through a female gaze.
In the Estéron valley, in the foothills of the Maritime Alps, stands the tiny village of Eglon — far from the tourist trails of the Côte d’Azur, with the 140-metre Végay waterfall, a history on the border between France and Savoy and a few names that made it famous across the country.
On 14 July 2026 the Government of Monaco unveiled “Renaturer la Ville” (“Renaturing the City”) — a strategic vision of how one of the most densely built states in the world intends to bring nature, shade and biodiversity back into its neighbourhoods. The plan was developed jointly with the landscape
In the heart of Provence, among the cliffs of the Châteaudouble gorge, the renowned French filmmaker Claire Simon once again turned to her roots, presenting two films connected to her youth. The evening, organised in this picturesque location, was a tribute to her childhood friend Simon Merabet, who
Between the pages of Francis Scott Fitzgerald and the shores of the Riviera, the 1920s era continues to live on in the collective imagination. The images created by the writer still feed cinema, fashion and the region’s tourist appeal. Today, a century on, the Côte d’Azur preserves the spirit of tho
At the end of August Menton traditionally becomes a focal point for those concerned about the fate of the Mediterranean Sea. On 28 and 29 August 2026 the seventh festival “Sea Days”, organised by the French Riviera community, will take place on the [Esplanade des Sablettes](/en/articles/the-sablett-
On the night of 20–21 August 2026, severe thunderstorms struck the western part of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Prefect Jean-Marie Zhirye ordered the evacuation of the Les Mimosas campsite in Pégomas, located in the red zone of the flood risk prevention plan (PPRI): more than 200 holidaymakers sp
Every year in the small Provençal village of Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, in the Var department, the harvest festival “Moissons d’Antan” takes place — in 2026 it was held on 8–9 August for the 21st time. Locals put on traditional costumes and for one weekend recreate the atmosphere of rural life from
When it comes to rooftops on the French Riviera, a few well-known addresses immediately come to mind. However Nice and Antibes hide real gems that have yet to reveal their full potential. These venues are perfect for enjoying the sunset with a cocktail in hand, sharing a few dishes, or even arrangin
Summer on the Côte d’Azur is not just beaches and sunshine, but also a time to discover new opportunities. In Nice, in the heart of the port district, the Millon Riviera auction house appraises and sells antiques, jewellery and works of art. Whether you want to appraise a family heirloom or find a r
In the summer and autumn of 2025 Antibes experienced the largest chikungunya fever outbreak in continental France: around 140 cases, thousands of SMS alerts and the most extensive mosquito-control operation in the country’s history. A year on, the town has almost forgotten about it — and the culprit
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