Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Explained: What Monaco’s new road safety laws mean for drivers
Following the passing of Monaco’s new road safety law this November, we take a closer look at what these tougher rules mean for drivers — from roadside checks to harsher penalties and beyond.
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Multiple forest fires recorded in the Alpes-Maritimes, one still burns to the north of Nice
Four separate forest fires ignited in the Alpes-Maritimes on Tuesday, another began overnight and one is still causing problems in the Bairols area. Here’s what you need to know.
Forest fire alert system increases warning levels for the Alpes-Maritimes
New limits on forest access and use have been activated in the Alpes-Maritimes, just days after a blanket red alert was imposed on much of the neighbouring Var. Here’s what you need to know.
Nice offers bathers a more graceful exit from the sea thanks to new rope lines
The famed stony beaches of Nice aren’t the easiest in terms of entering and exiting the sea, but a new series of rope tow lines on four beaches should make the process a little less hard on the...
Saint Tropez: The ultra-cool beach pop-ups you need to know about this summer
Designer beachside collaborations are the theme of the summer in Saint Tropez. Here's everything you need to know.
Heatwave: orange heat alert ends with spectacular storm and cooler temperatures
Météo France has lifted the orange alert in Monaco and the Alpes-Maritimes after 15 consecutive days of punishing heat. What’s in store for the rest of the month?
Artcurial’s Monaco Auction Week sales bring in an astounding €14 million
With a seven-carat ruby ring from Guillemin & Soulaine fetching almost €3 million alone, jewellery was the biggest category at the Artcurial sales of Monaco Auction Week, but there were also many...