Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Where to catch the best fireworks on the French Riviera and Monaco this summer
The French Riviera is about to explode with colour this summer as the region prepares for its most dazzling fireworks season.
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French union threatens to cut power to Monaco GP and Cannes Film Festival
In a direct threat to the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival this May, the French union CGT has threatened to shut off the power in protest against President Macron's controversial pension...
The rare blue diamond that’s expected to sell for €23 million
After a global premiere appearance at this year’s Met Gala, the Bulgari Laguna Blu diamond will head to Switzerland to be auctioned at Sotheby’s Geneva Luxury Week.
“To Catch a Thief” villa sells for full asking price
One month is all it took to find a buyer for the €3.6 million villa that was once the set of Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief”, starring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant.
More officers to be sent to Alpes-Maritimes border to stem illegal crossings
More than 1,200 migrants have entered the Alpes-Maritimes since the start of 2023. To help better manage the situation, the French prime minister is sending 150 extra officers to assist at the...
Elsa at Monte-Carlo Beach reopens with even more emphasis on local produce
The sun-filled terraces of the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel are once again open for the delectable restaurant Elsa, headed by chef Mélanie Serre, who has this year cast her local produce net even further.
Pet owners beware: the spiky seeds that can hurt pets are out earlier than normal
Spiky seed pods, called épillets locally, are out a full month earlier than usual, and with them comes the danger of these sea urchin-like seeds becoming painfully lodged in the ears and noses of...
