Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Monte-Carlo Bay reveals Memphis-inspired rooms with bold 1980s design twist
SBM’s in-house design team draws on Italian postmodern movement for exclusive furniture and color blocking, with 141 rooms renovated by April 2026 commanding 25% premium rates.
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BBQ season: what are the rules in France?
Summers were made for barbeques but the smoke, smells and potential fire hazards can be annoying, and even dangerous, to those not on the receiving end of that juicy burger. Here’s what the rules...
Eyes to the skies: Perseid meteor showers back all month
The annual Perseid meteor showers are back throughout the month of August, with the 13th being a particularly good night to catch them in the skies above Monaco and France.
Flavourful summer: The ultimate guide to tasty and nutritious snacks
Get ready to discover the perfect snack mix that will nourish your body, satiate your cravings, and help you stay on track to achieve your goals.
La Pérouse in Nice has reopened after “magical” renovation
La Pérouse Hotel in Nice has reopened after a total renovation that blends the old and the new, and the result is spectacular. Here’s everything you need to know.
High-end watch lifted from the wrist of its owner dining in Cannes
A spate of watch thefts in the region has taken another victim: a high-end timepiece has been stolen from the wrist of its owner whilst he was at dinner in Cannes.
How to check the water quality in France’s rivers, lakes and beaches
Information on the water quality at public beaches, rivers and lakes in France is now available to the public via a new website.
