The Cannes Film Festival has opened up 400 job vacancies for hosts and hostesses to work the prestigious annual event in May, and a good command of English is at the top of the requirements.
The glitz and glamour of the Cannes Film Festival, running from 16th to 27th May this year, is something most only see on television, but for 400 lucky recruits, this is a chance to experience the inner workings of the event first-hand.
Hiring agents Randstad will be in charge of filling the positions, which number 600 less than last year, making competition tight. Applicants should speak fluent English – with French and an additional language being an advantage – and have experience in the premium and VIP hospitality professions.
Flexibility in work hours is a must, and there is the possibility of weekend and overtime work. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The jobs listing can be found here.
In addition to the paid positions, there are also volunteer spots for Critics Week. The association will need helpers to welcome the public to the Miramar Hall in Cannes and to the Plage de la Semaine de la Critique on the Croisette. Goodie bags, posters and even tickets to screenings are often given to volunteers at the event. Head to www.jeveuxaider.gouv.fr for more information.
It is T-100 days until the Monaco Grand Prix, so for fans who are making plans, Monaco Life is sharing insider tips on how to get the most out of the experience without splashing out thousands of euros.
Arguably the most famous of the Formula One events, the Monaco Grand Prix’s reputation is well deserved. The event is notoriously posh, with celebrities, millionaires and, of course, billionaires setting themselves up in every VIP box and on every yacht deck and balcony overlooking the circuit, some of which can go for €30,000 or more for just a few hours.
But you don’t have to be a mogul to enjoy the race and it’s certainly possible to have an amazing time at the Monaco Grand Prix without breaking the bank. Let us tell you how.
Tickets to the Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix’s Sector Rocher is one of the cheapest general admission areas in the world, with tickets going for €120 on race day and just over €300 for the whole weekend. The enclosure is standing room only and is located on the slopes heading to the Rock, with views onto La Piscine and the Anthony Noghes corner. To get the best spots, arrive early as there’s no allocation.
We’ve found the best place to buy tickets is officially through the Automobile Club of Monaco, which can be accessed by clicking here. But places are selling out fast, so don’t waste any more time if you are considering going to this year’s event.
The official ticket price list for the Monaco Grand Prix 2023, source: Automobile Club de Monaco
Accommodation near Monaco during race weekend
Staying in Monaco is handy, but perhaps not very practical for those on a budget. Rooms sell out for thousands of euros way ahead of the race so to get the best deal, try staying in Nice or one of the other towns along the train line, like Menton or even Antibes or Cannes.
Don’t discount crossing the border into Ventimiglia either, where hotel prices will be considerably less, leaving more money for fun.
Transport into Monaco
Whilst arriving by helicopter may be more glam, coming by train has its charms as well. Train tickets are less than €10 for a return trip from Nice or Ventimiglia if booked in advance, although prices do rise for on-the-day bookings.
The trip takes 20 minutes from Nice or 36 minutes from Ventimiglia, and each journey showcases one of the most stunning stretches of coastline the region has to offer.
Fill your Monaco Grand Prix schedule
To really make the most of your trip, there are plenty of sideline activities to be enjoyed as well. If racing is all-important, there are two car events – the Porsche Super Cup and Formula 2 action – both the same weekend on the circuit.
For car enthusiasts or just lovers of beautiful machines, the Car Collection of the Prince of Monaco can’t be beat. More than 100 cars ranging from 1900 to now are included in this unique collection. It moved into its new modern setting in July 2022, next to the Rainier III water sports stadium, and entry is a modest €10 for adults. It’s open all day from 10am to 7pm.
For general sight-seeing, the Principality is pretty consumed by the Monaco Grand Prix during that weekend, but the beaches are still accessible and free. The villages of Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Villefranche-sur-Mer have retail opportunities and lovely cafés for a coffee or a bite to eat. Nice is worth a trip on its own, but even with limited time, there is no end to the wonderful bistros, bars, nightclubs and restaurants to check out.
Monaco’s Malizia-Seaexplorer team, skippered by Brit Will Harris have arrived in Cape Town in fourth place in the second stage of the ongoing Ocean Race.
The team, which was founded by Pierre Casiraghi, Vice President of the Yacht Club de Monaco and nephew to Prince Albert II, got off to a slow start from Cap Verde. It was dogged by technical issues, which at one point led to the team trailing by 180 nautical miles.
However, skippered by Harris, the Mailiza-Seaexplorer placed itself to the west of the fleet, allowing for substantial inroads to be made on their competitors, to the extent that the team even led.
The win looked to be within their grasp, however, light winds 500 nautical miles away from Cape Town blocked the Monaco flagged team’s route to victory. The Malizia-Seaexplorer placed itself to the south of the fleet, hoping to profit from increased pressure, and it was a winning strategy until the final miles of the race when the winds abated.
Ultimately, the Malizia-Seaexplorer was passed by three of its rivals in the final miles, with Team Holcim ultimately taking the win in the South African port of Cape Town on Sunday 12th February.
Yacht Club de Monaco member and leader of the Malizia-Seaexplorer’s quest for victory in the Ocean Race Boris Herrmann reflected on a topsy-turvy second leg of the round-the-world sailing race.
“The last hours of the race weren’t in our favour, but the team fought on. We are so proud of them and this great racing, and even though we’d have loved them to win, we couldn’t have asked for more. They pushed till the end, took us on this journey with them and also showcased the amazing sport of sailing engaging people around the world. The final score is fourth, but they won in many ways,” he said.
Leg Three, which will see the fleet from South Africa to Itajaí, Brazil, will begin on 26th February.
The European Commission has announced that the EU is on a ‘healthier footing’ than expected in 2023, and may escape recession, experience growth and see prices fall.
The dire warnings of early autumn have been toned down with the release of the European Commission’s Winter 2023 Economic Forecast.
EU Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni held a press conference on Monday that set out a fairly rosy picture, compared to the doom and gloom of last year.
His key messages included word that the EU’s economy was looking better than anticipated and is expected to avoid recession this year. This is mainly due to positive developments, including gas prices falling to below pre-war levels, a mercifully mild winter and better growth than previously thought.
The EU’s growth forecast is now set at 0.8%, a full 0.5 points above the autumnal projection, and the 2022 numbers have been revised up by 0.3% to 3.5%.
Additionally, inflation, according to Gentiloni, has peaked and is now set to decline. This is mainly credited to fast-declining energy prices. As a result, the inflation forecast is falling from a terrifying 9.2% in 2022 to a more modest 6.4% in 2023, and a manageable 2.8% expected for 2024.
Of particular interest is the stabilisation of wages versus inflation by 2024. This year will see a continuation of less purchasing power for employees due to higher costs, but nominal wage growth is anticipated to pick up by 2024 and, coupled with higher minimum wages in several member states, this will give the economy a boost with consumers opening their wallets more freely than is the current case.
Past risk factors, such as the pandemic and gas shortages, have diminished, but this is counter-balanced by the continuing uncertainty caused by the war in Ukraine as well as weaker demand for trade. Labour shortages and job vacancy rates are also to remain tight for the next two years, though with growth picking up, this should change.
In general, the future is looking significantly brighter in economic terms for the EU, with growth percentages in 2022 outstripping the world’s usual powerhouses of the USA and China.
After a weekend of charity walks and a gala dinner, Pink Ribbon Monaco has made an important donation of €25,000 to Monaco’s Princess Grace Hospital, which will fund vital medical research into the detection of lobular breast cancer.
The €25,000 cheque handed to the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace on Monday 13th February by founder Natasha Frost-Savio (second from right in photo) was the product of a successful charity auction during the association’s Dare to Bear gala dinner at the Hotel Hermitage over the weekend. It was part of a number of events run by the charity this month, which included the popular Pink Ribbon Walk.
“These funds will be put to work immediately, beginning medical research led by Doctor Florent Hugonnet that will improve the detection of lobular breast cancer, one of the most difficult breast cancers to detect,” says Frost-Savio. “After 12 years of working to raise awareness of breast cancer screening, Pink Ribbon Monaco is very proud to start a new chapter by raising funds for science.”
The new method of medical imagery studied by Doctor Hugonnet will ultimately better doctors’ abilities to identify and target cancerous cells quicker and more efficiently while improving survival and recovery rates among patients.
To learn more about the association and its work, please click here.
A season of art de vivre begins on 11th March with a prestigious dinner recital, Musique de l’Eau, at the Hotel Hermitage.
The Winter Garden will host this exceptional night of culture – one that combines music with haute cuisine and an art exhibition – described by SBM as a “tribute to a more gentle way of life”.
The event is entitled Musique de l’Eau and Monegasque pianist Stella Almondo is to perform while Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno will provide the gourmet accoutrements in the form of a four-course meal alongside a display of sea-themed creations by ceramist Jean Boghossian.
Tickets to the event, which marks the beginning of SBM’s The Sea is Green programme, cost €410. Reservations are required and can be made here.
