Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wildfire edges closer to Marseille, prompting airport closure
A rapidly spreading wildfire reached the outskirts of Marseille on Tuesday 8th July, forcing Marseille Provence airport—France’s fourth‑busiest—to close and residents to shelter indoors.
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“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...
Monaco Council raises pool entry price for non residents to “reduce overcrowding”
Prices at the Stade Nautique Rainier III swimming pool in Monaco’s Port Hercule have risen significantly by 60% for non-residents, angering workers and those from the surrounding region.
How to get Monaco residency: a simple guide
Anyone over the age of 16 who lives in Monaco more than three months each year is required to apply for residency. Check out this simple guide to see how it’s done.
