Articles — Nice
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Blake and Mortimer in Nice: an exhibition about paper Japan
While autumn hasn't ended, in Nice you can see the exhibition «Mortimer et le Japon de papier» ('Mortimer and the Paper Japan'): from 1 August 2026 to 31 January 2027 it is being shown by the Museum of Asian Arts on the Promenade des Anglais. Admission is free, and Edgar P. Jacobs's comic is shown a
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Victorine Studios in Nice: 100 years of cinema, new build
On the western side of Nice, away from the sea, stand the white gates bearing the inscription Studios de la Victorine. From here French cinema has reached the world for more than a hundred years: "Children of Paradise" and "Day for Night" were filmed here, and now the site is being prepared for a re
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Bellet wine: Nice hillside vineyard and the 2026 harvest
The grape harvest on the hills of Nice in 2026 began in the first days of September — earlier than usual. Bellet is the only appellation in France located entirely within the boundaries of a major city: about 55 hectares of terraces above the Var valley, nine estates and grape varieties that are fou
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Miss Universe France: two finalists from the Côte d’Azur
In September 2026, among the eleven finalists of the new Miss Universe France contest were two residents of the Côte d’Azur: Lillu Emelin-Artuso from Antibes and Valérie Pavelin from Mandelieu-la-Napoule. The winner will be announced in October 2026 in Paris, and the international final will take pl
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Caravelle Ajaccio–Nice: court clears raising the wreck
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
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Direct Nice–Toronto flight: Air Canada flies from June 2027
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
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Eglon: a Provençal village by the Végay waterfall
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.
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Fitzgerald's Legacy on the Riviera: Jazz, Cinema and Fashion
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
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Five Iconic Rooftops of the French Riviera: the Joy of Height
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
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How to appraise and sell antiques in Nice: Millon Riviera
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
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Women's Tour de France: five riders from the Côte d'Azur
This year the Women's Tour de France concludes on the Côte d'Azur, where five athletes from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Var regions are taking part. Among them are both young talents and experienced riders, each with her own unique story. On Saturday, 8 August, the final stages passed along t
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Air conditioners banned: how Old Nice is being cooled
The historic centre of Nice — Vieux-Nice, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Nice, winter resort of the Riviera” — cannot simply hang an air conditioner on a façade: any intervention in the appearance of protected buildings requires a separate permit. Against the backdrop of [summer heat](/en/n
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Summer 2026 on the French Riviera: last-minute bookings
The French Riviera in mid-summer 2026 is far from empty, but tourists are behaving differently: they book at the last minute, stay for shorter periods and spend more cautiously. The mid-season findings were summed up by Alexandra Borchio-Fontimp, president of Côte d’Azur France Tourisme, in an inter
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Riviera summer evenings: roller disco, jazz and readings
The end of July 2026 offered a clear picture of what an evening on the Côte d'Azur looks like: a free roller-disco at Nice's cultural centre, an open-air concert by five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo in Mandelieu, a reading of Fitzgerald at a villa above the sea in Cap d'Ail and Gershwin by the
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The Fer canvas and Opera torchères: Nice seeks listing
The Nice municipal council has unanimously supported a petition to add two items to France's register of historic monuments — the large canvas by Édouard Fer in the Romain-Gary library and a pair of bronze torchères from the Nice Opera. Both have been in place for over a century and now await restor
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How a Photographer Robbed a Bank in Nice Without a Single Shot
On July 18, 1976, one of the most daring robberies in the history of France took place in Nice. Unknown individuals broke into the vault of the Société Générale bank and stole 50 million francs without resorting to violence. The mastermind turned out to be Albert Spaggiari - a photographer with an i
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Climate of the French Riviera in 2050: How Much Hotter Will Our Summers Get
Summer 2026 is already breaking temperature records on the French Riviera, but this is just the beginning. According to forecasts from Météo France, by 2050, the average summer temperature in the Maritime Alps will rise by 2.6–2.8°C. The Mediterranean is recognized as a "hot spot" for climate change
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Ten Years Later: The Story of Rescue on the English Promenade that Connected Nice and Sydney
14 July 2016, the English Promenade in Nice became a scene of tragedy. Amidst the chaos and pain emerged a story of humanity: local resident Patrick Serjan saved Australian tourist Adelaide, who suffered serious injuries. Ten years later, the girl's parents flew from Sydney to embrace once again the
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Revival of the pool in Oron: how the mountain resort above Nice updates aquatic pleasures
After four months of renovation, the pool at the alpine resort Oron is preparing to open. Completely replaced coatings of basins and internal "beach" zones, legal battles with contractors, and rush to the summer season—all this preceded the long-awaited event. Already on July 11, 2026, guests will o
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"I refuse to leave my pain as a legacy": the story of Anna and Philip Morris 10 years after the Nice attack
On July 14, 2016, a terrorist attack occurred on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, claiming the lives of 86 people. Among them was 27-year-old Camille, the daughter of Anna and Philip Morris. Ten years later, her parents continue to fight - for memory, for safety, and for the right to live on. The
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Free travel in Nice: how pensioners and healthcare workers can get benefits from September 2026
From September 1, 2026, residents of Nice and the surrounding areas over 65 years old will be able to use trams and buses of the Lignes d’Azur network for free. The new initiative will also apply to employees of the university hospital and prison staff. We explain who is entitled to benefits, how to
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Golf at Isola 2000: high-altitude oasis on the French Riviera
The Isola 2000 Golf Club is the only golf course in Europe located at such a height. It was designed taking into account the complex mountainous terrain, making the game here particularly exciting. According to the resort director Pierre Dubois: "Our course combines a sporting challenge with aesthet
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Masters of the French Riviera: Crafts, Scents, and Flavors of Provence
The Maître Savonitto workshop, located in Séligné in Upper Var, has been creating scents for over 25 years that capture hearts. The masters use only natural ingredients to give their customers a moment of comfort and harmony.