Travel
A guide to Ventimiglia’s new dining and leisure scene
Ventimiglia has undergone a major transformation with the opening of Cala del Forte, and the new marina has established the coastal Italian town as a hub of culinary delights and leisure activities that complement its famous farmers markets and diverse shopping options.
Read moreRapid tests and lockdown rules at Nice Airport
Passengers going into and out of Nice airport must once again prove they have a legitimate need to travel. Meanwhile, rapid Covid testing is now available for travellers from certain routes.
Italy introduces restrictions and closures
Neighbouring Italy is the latest country to reinforce strict new measures for bars, restaurants and public gatherings in a last-ditch effort to avoid a national lockdown.
Rapid test available at airport by end of month
Rapid antigen Covid tests will be rolled out at French airports from Monday including the Nice Côte d’Azur, which has seen passenger numbers plummet by two-thirds this year.
Thello to end Monaco-Milan service
Italian rail service Thello has announced the end of service between Milan and Marseilles in 2021 due, in part, to reduced passenger numbers since the onset of the Covid crisis.
Nice and Marseille hit with new restrictions
French Health Minister Olivier Véran has announced plans to step up the fight against a second wave of Covid, placing new temporary restrictions on Nice and Marseille.
New rules for border crossings into Italy
People travelling from Monaco to Italy for quick trips will not be required to produce PCR tests, however passengers flying out of Nice for longer periods will be subject to the new rules.