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Exhibition: ‘Brigitte Bardot au-delà de l’image’ in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Feb 12

Exhibition: ‘Brigitte Bardot au-delà de l’image’ in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Celebrating her 90th birthday, Villefranche-sur-mer pays tribute to France’s beloved ‘BB’ with a photographic retrospective at La Citadelle

2024 French Riviera winter festivals: Carnival, lemons and flowers!

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 9

2024 French Riviera winter festivals: Carnival, lemons and flowers!

From Carnival in Nice to the lemon and flower festivals, vibrant parades celebrate winter on the French Riviera!

MIDƐM+24 leaves an inedible mark in Cannes

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Feb 1

MIDƐM+24 leaves an inedible mark in Cannes

After rocking the city, the renewed industry music festival immortalized music legends in the walk of fame.

The best Christmas Markets on the French Riviera 2023

Nicole Ruskell

Dec 5, 2023

The best Christmas Markets on the French Riviera 2023

From snow-covered chalet villages to ice skating rinks, Mulled wine to hot chocolate... Here is a selection of the largest festivities.

Unveiling the Future: Cannes' International Cinema Museum

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Nov 28, 2023

Unveiling the Future: Cannes' International Cinema Museum

A haven for film aficionados, the upcoming centre for all things film history will dwarf any cinema museum, including the one in Hollywood!

“Saveurs et Terroirs”: A foodie’s paradise in Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Nicole Ruskell

Nov 13, 2023

“Saveurs et Terroirs”: A foodie’s paradise in Mandelieu-la-Napoule

A 3-day event featuring the best of French food and wine with holiday specialties and gourmet food trucks!

Mimosa Matters Winter Charity Ball at the Hotel Negresco

Nicole Ruskell

Nov 12, 2023

Mimosa Matters Winter Charity Ball at the Hotel Negresco

Join this local charity in celebrating their 10th anniversary while also raising money for local cancer treatment.

2023 RBC Business Person and Start-up of the Year Award nominations

Nicole Ruskell

Sep 4, 2023

2023 RBC Business Person and Start-up of the Year Award nominations

Nominate a business for the Riviera Business Club Business Person of the Year and Start-up of the Year award!

The 2023 French & Italian Riviera Yachting Calendar

Nicole Ruskell

Aug 14, 2023

The 2023 French & Italian Riviera Yachting Calendar

From Genova to Monaco, Cannes to Saint-Tropez, the most important dates in yachting are coming up!

2023 Cannes International Fireworks Competition

Nicole Ruskell

Jul 11, 2023

2023 Cannes International Fireworks Competition

The special Gold Vestal competition year, the 2023 Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique is not to be missed as the previous winners compete!

Monet on the French Riviera: Grimaldi Forum’s summer exhibition

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Jun 1, 2023

Monet on the French Riviera: Grimaldi Forum’s summer exhibition

One of the largest Monet exhibitions, "Monet In Full Light" features the beloved painter’s life on the Riviera.

Cannes Film Festival: Michael Douglas to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

May 9, 2023

Cannes Film Festival: Michael Douglas to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or

The “Wall Street” and “Fatal Attraction” star to receive the lifetime achievement honour for his lengthy career at the Festival's opening.

Dine onstage at the Nice Opera and support the arts!

Nicole Ruskell

Apr 25, 2023

Dine onstage at the Nice Opera and support the arts!

How about dinner in a show? The immensely successful Opera de Nice fundraising dinner puts your table in the middle of the action.

The Peillon Jazz Festival: An intimate jazz club under the stars

Nicole Ruskell

Apr 19, 2023

The Peillon Jazz Festival: An intimate jazz club under the stars

The highest-perched jazz festival in the world is just outside of Nice, providing an intimate atmosphere, great music and typical Nice food.

The Carlton Cannes reopens, revealing its stunning renovation

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Apr 13, 2023

The Carlton Cannes reopens, revealing its stunning renovation

With a renewed interior and a renewed spirit, the 2-year renovation preserved the glamour and heritage of the Croisette's ‘Grande Dame’.

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Apr 6, 2023

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

The final film starring Harrison Ford as the globe-trotting archaeologist will premiere at Cannes Film Festival this May!

Pedro Almodovar’s “Strange Way of Life” will debut at Cannes Film Festival

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Mar 27, 2023

Pedro Almodovar’s “Strange Way of Life” will debut at Cannes Film Festival

Pedro Pascal & Ethan Hawke led 'Strange Way of Life' to open Cannes Film Festival. The queer western short is directed by Pedro Almodovar.

Cannes Film Festival: Another blockbuster year?

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Mar 24, 2023

Cannes Film Festival: Another blockbuster year?

The 2022 Film Festival brought huge stars and big premiers to the Croisette. Will Blockbusters Hit Cannes Again this Year?

Cannes’ hottest new rooftop: Forville Market

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Mar 11, 2023

Cannes’ hottest new rooftop: Forville Market

Transforming a concrete square into a lush public garden, Marché Forville is getting a complete makeover.

Celebrate a special woman with afternoon tea in Monaco

Nicole Ruskell

Mar 8, 2023

Celebrate a special woman with afternoon tea in Monaco

A 'radical feminist act', afternoon tea liberated Victorian women and led to a fashion revolution. We take you to Monaco for divine teatime.

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