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Swedish director Ruben Östlund to preside over Cannes Film Festival jury

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Feb 28, 2023

Swedish director Ruben Östlund to preside over Cannes Film Festival jury

The 'Triangle of Sadness' director and 2x Palme d'Or winner will be the first Swedish Cannes Jury President since Ingrid Bergman in 1973.

Air France offers direct flights from LA to Nice for the Cannes Film Festival

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 25, 2023

Air France offers direct flights from LA to Nice for the Cannes Film Festival

Finally, the long-haul flights we've all been waiting for, connecting Hollywood to the Côte d'Azur, a boon for industry travellers.

Celebrate Carnival on the Italian Riviera

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 18, 2023

Celebrate Carnival on the Italian Riviera

While the French Riviera is celebrating flowers and citrus, Italians celebrate Carnival with costumes, sweet treats and mask making.

Movie Review: "The Banshees of Inisherin"

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Feb 18, 2023

Movie Review: "The Banshees of Inisherin"

Writer-director Martin McDonagh reunites his 'In Bruges' duo and turns a buddy tragedy into a masterpiece

New Opening: 'Les Ambassadeurs by Chef Christophe Cussac' in Monte-Carlo

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 17, 2023

New Opening: 'Les Ambassadeurs by Chef Christophe Cussac' in Monte-Carlo

The long-awaited return of the Hotel Metropôle Monte-Carlo’s restaurant is finally here, opening this spring.

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters: 116th edition between land and sea

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Feb 15, 2023

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters: 116th edition between land and sea

One of tennis’ most glamorous events, the 116th edition of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters plays up its Mediterranean setting.

Where to go skiing near the French Riviera

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 14, 2023

Where to go skiing near the French Riviera

Bright white summits, blue skies, and warm sun make the Alpes-Maritimes a favourite ski destination.

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 13, 2023

The hills are alive... with mimosas!

In the depth of winter, these vibrant yellow flowers bring cheer to the hills across the Riviera, but its story is also colourful!

Citrus, flowers and floats: 2023 French Riviera winter festivals

Nicole Ruskell

Feb 10, 2023

Citrus, flowers and floats: 2023 French Riviera winter festivals

From Carnival in Nice to the lemon festival in Menton, vibrant festivals abound in winter, celebrating mimosas, violets, lemons and more!

WAICF: Cannes welcomes the World AI Festival

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Feb 7, 2023

WAICF: Cannes welcomes the World AI Festival

The world's 1st international Artificial Intelligence festival features speakers from all industries to discuss and share the future of AI.

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

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Jan 14, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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!

Movie Review: "Top Gun: Maverick" reclaims blockbuster cinema

Alexa Bouhelier-Ruelle

Dec 14, 2022

Movie 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.

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