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Movie Review: The Pale Blue Eye sends a haunted Bale to investigate gothic killings

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Jan 14

Movie Review: The Pale Blue Eye sends a haunted Bale to investigate gothic killings

A tormented detective and a fictional Edgar Allan Poe team up to solve gothic killings in this period melodrama.

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Jan 12

Midem is back in Cannes!

The legendary industry music event, Midem, becomes Mid3m+ and is relaunching for the 2023 edition with patron Jean Michel Jarre.

Cannes' legendary Croisette gets long-awaited makeover

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Jan 9

Cannes' legendary Croisette gets long-awaited makeover

The star-studded promenade is getting completely redone, balancing Cannes’ glamorous history with a sustainable and connected future.

The 91st Monte-Carlo Rallye settles in the heart of Monaco

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Jan 6

The 91st Monte-Carlo Rallye settles in the heart of Monaco

Hairpin curves and rocky mountain passes make for a nail-biting race, ending through the streets of Monte-Carlo.

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Dec 28, 2022

Movie Review: “Avatar: The Way of Water” Is What the Theatrical Experience Was Made for

James Cameron returns to Pandora, and to the ecological themes and visual bedazzlements of his 2009 blockbuster in the new “Avatar”....

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Riviera Chic!

Nicole Ruskell

Dec 24, 2022

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Riviera Chic!

The iconic Hotel Martinez on the Croisette in Cannes is pulling out all the stops for the most memorable French Riviera NYE.

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Dec 21, 2022

TV Review: "Yellowstone" S5

"Yellowstone" is the biggest series on TV, massively popular even as streaming takes over and Hollywood goes through massive change. In...

The best Bûche de Noël? Maison LAC in Nice!

Nicole Ruskell

Dec 17, 2022

The best Bûche de Noël? Maison LAC in Nice!

No French table is complete on Christmas without a Bûche, or Yule log. Get yours from one of the best chocolatiers in Nice!

Film review: "Top Gun: Maverick" reclaims blockbuster cinema

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Dec 14, 2022

Film review: "Top Gun: Maverick" reclaims blockbuster cinema

Cinema’s favourite fighter-pilot returns with all the nail-biting aeronautics and emotional flights that made the original a hit.

Where to celebrate the holidays in the French Riviera

Nicole Ruskell

Dec 11, 2022

Where to celebrate the holidays in the French Riviera

So many Christmas markets, villages, ice skating and holiday concerts... Here is a selection of the largest family festivities in the CDA.

An enchanting holiday season at the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

Nicole Ruskell

Dec 8, 2022

An enchanting holiday season at the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

With a theme of a voyage to cherished memories, the luxury hotel takes us back to our childhood with a magical ambiance and lots of sweets!

Gare Croisette: A crossroad of art, culture and music in Cannes

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Dec 8, 2022

Gare Croisette: A crossroad of art, culture and music in Cannes

Think the city dies in the winter? Think again! Discover culture, concerts, shopping and food at this new trendy creative haven in Cannes!

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Dec 8, 2022

TV Review: "The Crown" S5

Our critical review of the Royal Netflix show, in which both the monarchy and the series struggle to stay relevant! The '90s were not a...

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Dec 6, 2022

Film Review: Pixar's "Lightyear"

Fun for the whole family, our film critic, Alexa, reviews the latest instalment in the Toy Story universe, just in time for the holidays!

Cannes welcomes the 24th NRJ Music Awards with TF1

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Nov 16, 2022

Cannes welcomes the 24th NRJ Music Awards with TF1

On November 18th Cannes welcomes artists from all over the world for another edition of the NRJ Music Awards, live from the Palais!

Beaujolais Nouveau: France's national wine party!

Nicole Ruskell

Nov 12, 2022

Beaujolais Nouveau: France's national wine party!

A long-standing tradition to welcome the new wine for the year, all of France celebrates the 'arrival' of Beaujolais Nouveau.

Cannes voted Best Festival & Event Destination in the world!

Nicole Ruskell

Nov 12, 2022

Cannes voted Best Festival & Event Destination in the world!

Beating 12 other top destinations, Cannes is the first city in France to win this prestigious title at the World Travel Awards 2022.

Bellet open days: Wine-tasting weekend in Nice

Nicole Ruskell

Nov 10, 2022

Bellet open days: Wine-tasting weekend in Nice

France's smallest AOP region is located in the hills above Nice and this November, the wineries open for a weekend of wine-tasting!

Enjoy a gourmet dinner and lyrical concert in Mandelieu

Nicole Ruskell

Oct 20, 2022

Enjoy a gourmet dinner and lyrical concert in Mandelieu

Looking for an unforgettable date night? We got you covered! A seasonal chef's menu, 180* sea views, and top orchestra and opera performers.

Skål International: Uniting tourism professionals as friends

Nicole Ruskell

Oct 5, 2022

Skål International: Uniting tourism professionals as friends

The Côte d'Azur chapter of this global organisation is one of the fastest growing thanks to its friendly atmosphere and networking parties.

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