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Exhibition: The story behind Prince Rainier’s “Noah’s Ark”

Monaco’s Jardin Animalier is soon to launch a behind-the-scenes photography exhibition depicting Prince Rainier III with the creatures great and small that he adopted and cared for. 

Intermarché to take over a hundred stores from the Casino group

The Casino group, which owns the brands Monoprix, Leaderprice, and Spar, announced on Friday that it will sell a significant number of its stores to Intermarché, France’s third largest supermarket...

Monte-Carlo Television Festival: more than a red carpet event

The 62nd edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has confirmed details of its extended Business Content programme.

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Henri Matisse’s Niçois haven goes up for sale

The Belle Époque retreat owned by celebrated artist Henri Matisse has been listed by Sotheby’s International Realty for close to €2.5 million.  

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Use it or lose it: paid leave has an expiration date

For private sector employees in France, paid leave does not necessarily roll over into the next year, and the deadline for use is fast approaching.

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Visa rules for second home owners in France may be easing

Non-resident second home owners in France may soon be allowed a special five-year visa, allowing for a longer stay period and less red tape.