Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Monaco’s shopkeepers
Monaco’s retail districts are set to transform into festive wonderlands this December, as the Union des Commerçants et Artisans de Monaco (UCAM), with support from the Princely Government, launches a month-long programme of Christmas-themed events and entertainment. From Saturday 6th December to Saturday 3rd January, the streets of La Condamine, the Boulevard des Moulins, the Larvotto complex and Monte-Carlo’s shopping avenues will come alive with free seasonal animations designed to bring holiday cheer to residents, families and visitors of all ages. A festive atmosphere across Monaco’s retail districts This year,…
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Les Perles de Monaco: the Principality’s only locally grown oysters
Oysters growing in Monaco? A generation ago, that would have sounded preposterous, but today, with the help of two biologists, Les Perles de Monaco oysters are not only a reality, but a thriving...
Traffic disruption on Boulevard du Larvotto set for coming weeks
Geotechnical surveys are being carried out on boulevard du Larvotto over the next month for the new Larvotto Supérieur housing project, leading to traffic disruptions for motorists.
Why are Menton’s beaches closing down at the end of August?
A decision from Menton City Hall to close eight of the commune’s beaches at the end of August has caused an uproar amongst beachgoers and businesses alike.
How to contribute to Les Voiles Blanches Bettimaski charity toy drive
Les Voiles Blanches Bettimask, the local annual toy collection, is back. This year, a pirate ship will travel port-to-port, gathering gifts to donate to the Lenval Foundation. Here’s how you can...
Jellyfish sightings and stings on the rise in the French Riviera
Over the last few days, sightings of jellyfish up and down the coast have been proliferating. Here’s what to do if you get stung.
32 injured in freak bus accident in Cannes over the weekend
Two buses collided on a one-way section of road just off the Place du Général de Gaulle in Cannes on Sunday evening, injuring 32 and destroying several parked vehicles. Here’s what we know so...
