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Monday 12 November
In support of the fuel protest, taking place next Saturday throughout France, Leclerc is selling fuel at cost price until the end of the month. Casino will sell it cheap 16-18 November. The police have been asked to support the protest by not issuing tickets on Saturday. By last Friday 800,000 people had signed a petition calling for a reduction in fuel prices.
In support of the fuel protest, taking place next Saturday throughout France, Leclerc is selling fuel at cost price until the end of the month. Casino will sell it cheap 16-18 November. The police have been asked to support the protest by not issuing tickets on Saturday. By last Friday 800,000 people had signed a petition calling for a reduction in fuel prices.
Friday 9 November
More rain today. I can recommend the film about Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, at the Les Arcades cinema, Cannes, It is in English. Despite the rain the temperature is very mild.
Cannes residents take note: the CPAM offices in La Bocco are now at 345 bd Jacques Monod, Rocheville, until spring 2020.
More rain today. I can recommend the film about Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, at the Les Arcades cinema, Cannes, It is in English. Despite the rain the temperature is very mild.
Cannes residents take note: the CPAM offices in La Bocco are now at 345 bd Jacques Monod, Rocheville, until spring 2020.
Thursday 8 November
A private member's bill to give British expats a "vote for life" in the UK will be debated 14 November in parliament. Currently Brits lose their vote after 15 years' living abroad. The British Embassy in Paris is holding a free Brexit Briefing at Aix en Provence the following day. You need to register at the Embassy's web site.
The French Senate has passed a bill giving its government the power to make laws on the rights of Brits living in France. The bill will now be discussed by French MPs before becoming law.
A private member's bill to give British expats a "vote for life" in the UK will be debated 14 November in parliament. Currently Brits lose their vote after 15 years' living abroad. The British Embassy in Paris is holding a free Brexit Briefing at Aix en Provence the following day. You need to register at the Embassy's web site.
The French Senate has passed a bill giving its government the power to make laws on the rights of Brits living in France. The bill will now be discussed by French MPs before becoming law.
Wednesday 7 November
The cornflower, known as the Bleuet, is the French equivalent of the Remembrance poppy. It is on sale now to raise money for wounded servicemen and women as well as military widows and orphans. The cornflower was chosen because of the blue uniforms young soldiers wore and who were known as bleuets by the older poilus. In 1925 a workshop was founded where wounded soldiers made cloth flowers. In 1934, they were sold for the first time on the streets of Paris on November 11 - 128,000 were sold on that first day. They are also sold to commemorate VE day on 8 May.
The cornflower, known as the Bleuet, is the French equivalent of the Remembrance poppy. It is on sale now to raise money for wounded servicemen and women as well as military widows and orphans. The cornflower was chosen because of the blue uniforms young soldiers wore and who were known as bleuets by the older poilus. In 1925 a workshop was founded where wounded soldiers made cloth flowers. In 1934, they were sold for the first time on the streets of Paris on November 11 - 128,000 were sold on that first day. They are also sold to commemorate VE day on 8 May.
Tuesday 6 November
The heavy rain and strong winds on the Cote since yesterday will continue today with storms expected into the night. There are bits of trees on the roads around Cannes and Mougins so take care. The A8 is slippy and there are many accidents so slow down and allow lots of time to get to the airport.
Basically do not drive unless you have to and stay away from the coast and rivers.
The heavy rain and strong winds on the Cote since yesterday will continue today with storms expected into the night. There are bits of trees on the roads around Cannes and Mougins so take care. The A8 is slippy and there are many accidents so slow down and allow lots of time to get to the airport.
Basically do not drive unless you have to and stay away from the coast and rivers.
Monday 5 November
The hoarding hiding the work being carried out on the beachfront in Cannes between the Carlton and Martinez hotels is covered in old photographs from 1900 to today.
You can see the Croisette through time and spot you favourite stars from the film festival.
The hoarding hiding the work being carried out on the beachfront in Cannes between the Carlton and Martinez hotels is covered in old photographs from 1900 to today.
You can see the Croisette through time and spot you favourite stars from the film festival.
Saturday 3 November
The Nice - Cannes marathon takes place tomorrow. There are 12,000 runners registered and crowds of at least 120,000 are expected along the route which goes via Antibes and Golfe Juan before coming into Cannes at California and on to the finish on the Croisette via Palm Beach. There will be restrictions on parking and circulation from 7am till 4pm in Cannes. Stick to the A8 motorway for east west journeys. Take advice if going to the airport.
The Nice - Cannes marathon takes place tomorrow. There are 12,000 runners registered and crowds of at least 120,000 are expected along the route which goes via Antibes and Golfe Juan before coming into Cannes at California and on to the finish on the Croisette via Palm Beach. There will be restrictions on parking and circulation from 7am till 4pm in Cannes. Stick to the A8 motorway for east west journeys. Take advice if going to the airport.
Friday 2 November: All Souls Day
Time to head to the cemeteries along the Cote d'Azur. And it is here you will see why the florists are full of pots of chrysanths. In most Catholic countries they represent death.
The cemeteries are a riot of colour and provide a history of the world with royalty, artists and sports people buried here. In Cannes you can find Lord brougham, the founder of Cannes, and Faberge the creator of the famous Russion eggs among a host of others at the Grand Jas cemetery. Take bus No2. Rugby fans need to head to Menton for Webb Ellis' grave.
Time to head to the cemeteries along the Cote d'Azur. And it is here you will see why the florists are full of pots of chrysanths. In most Catholic countries they represent death.
The cemeteries are a riot of colour and provide a history of the world with royalty, artists and sports people buried here. In Cannes you can find Lord brougham, the founder of Cannes, and Faberge the creator of the famous Russion eggs among a host of others at the Grand Jas cemetery. Take bus No2. Rugby fans need to head to Menton for Webb Ellis' grave.
Thursday 1 November
Today is the start of a long weekend off with the famous "pont" (bridge) of tomorrow taken off work to create it.
When the Roman Empire persecuted Christians, so many martyrs died for their faith that the Church set aside special days to honour them. But as the numbers grew one day, All Saints, was created. The date was changed to 1 November by Pope Gregory lll.
Today is the start of a long weekend off with the famous "pont" (bridge) of tomorrow taken off work to create it.
When the Roman Empire persecuted Christians, so many martyrs died for their faith that the Church set aside special days to honour them. But as the numbers grew one day, All Saints, was created. The date was changed to 1 November by Pope Gregory lll.
Wednesday 31 October: Halloween
Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows Eve and is the start of three days of celebration of the dead - saints and mere mortal sinners alike. It is traditional to dress up, cut out pumpkin lanterns, light bonfires, try apple bobbing and lighting candles. Kids in America go trick or treating but in my day in England it was Mischief Night and the dads had more fun than the kids if I remember correctly.
Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows Eve and is the start of three days of celebration of the dead - saints and mere mortal sinners alike. It is traditional to dress up, cut out pumpkin lanterns, light bonfires, try apple bobbing and lighting candles. Kids in America go trick or treating but in my day in England it was Mischief Night and the dads had more fun than the kids if I remember correctly.
Tuesday 30 October
The British government is in the process of taking the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill through parliament. This will mean 190,000 expat retirees and all British holidaymakers on the Continent can retain medical coverage in EU states that agree to the arrangement. It will apply even with a no deal scenario for Brexit.
The British government is in the process of taking the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill through parliament. This will mean 190,000 expat retirees and all British holidaymakers on the Continent can retain medical coverage in EU states that agree to the arrangement. It will apply even with a no deal scenario for Brexit.
Saturday 27 October
REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS AND WATCHES BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO BED.
Storms forecast this afternoon and into the night - stay away from the coast.
REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS AND WATCHES BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO BED.
Storms forecast this afternoon and into the night - stay away from the coast.
Friday 26 October
Make the most of today's good weather. The weathermen forecast a drop in temperatures this weekend and heavy rain and winds. It is also possible the rains will continue on and off throughout next week.
Make the most of today's good weather. The weathermen forecast a drop in temperatures this weekend and heavy rain and winds. It is also possible the rains will continue on and off throughout next week.
Wednesday 24 October
Two major rail works in France and Italy mean there will be no trains between Cannes and Toulon and between Menton and Vintimille. Train services will resume at 6am 31 October. Major works are taking place at Mandelieu La Napoule with 200+ men working on the 100 year old Siagne bridge. When completed speeds will return to 140km/h - currently 40km/h. Coaches will replace the train service.
There are major works at Vintimille railway station and tracks. There will be no coach services between Menton and Vintimille.
Two major rail works in France and Italy mean there will be no trains between Cannes and Toulon and between Menton and Vintimille. Train services will resume at 6am 31 October. Major works are taking place at Mandelieu La Napoule with 200+ men working on the 100 year old Siagne bridge. When completed speeds will return to 140km/h - currently 40km/h. Coaches will replace the train service.
There are major works at Vintimille railway station and tracks. There will be no coach services between Menton and Vintimille.
Tuesday 23 October
- Diary date: the British Comedy Club at Ma Nolan's, Cannes, returns 16 November. Tickets 10 euros online and 12 on the door. The show lasts two hours.. See mademoisellecomedy@gmail.com for full details and reservations
Monday 22 October
- The shops in the summer playground for the rich - St Tropez - finish the season with a great street sale. This annual event takes place this year 26 - 29 October, 9am till 7pm.
- You can book to go by boat from Cannes. Terrific day out and great bargains to be had.
Saturday 20 October
No your eyes are not deceiving you. The zebra crossing outside the Cannes Mairie, rue Felix Faure, is an experimental 3D one and will be in place until April next year. Customers in the cafes opposite find it highly amusing watching pedestrians and drivers cope with this new look. It does make drivers slow down so it is working.
No your eyes are not deceiving you. The zebra crossing outside the Cannes Mairie, rue Felix Faure, is an experimental 3D one and will be in place until April next year. Customers in the cafes opposite find it highly amusing watching pedestrians and drivers cope with this new look. It does make drivers slow down so it is working.
Friday 19 October
- The French authorities say people who have spent even one night in the Alpes Maritimes or Monaco must not give blood for 28 days. Nineteen cases of West Nile fever have been detected here. This is caused by mosquitos which in turn have caught the virus from birds. While the virus cannot be passed from human to human it can be carried in the blood and transferred by blood transfusion.
- The ban is in place until the end of November - when the mosquitos cease to be active
Thursday 18 October
Made in Mandelieu this great day boat is called the IronCraft 24.
A 24 footer (7,32m), it can take eight people sunbathing and is ideal for water sports, taking je tski, paddle and jet surf.
Made in Mandelieu this great day boat is called the IronCraft 24.
A 24 footer (7,32m), it can take eight people sunbathing and is ideal for water sports, taking je tski, paddle and jet surf.
Wednesday 17 October
For those of a certain age - and fat wallets - the Beach Boys will play at the Fight Aids charity event in Monte Carlo on 13 July next year. Tickets are 200 euros exluding drinks.
Tennis fans should book now for the Rolex Masters tennis tournament 13 - 21 April, Monte Carlo for the best seats.
For those of a certain age - and fat wallets - the Beach Boys will play at the Fight Aids charity event in Monte Carlo on 13 July next year. Tickets are 200 euros exluding drinks.
Tennis fans should book now for the Rolex Masters tennis tournament 13 - 21 April, Monte Carlo for the best seats.
Tuesday 16 October
As Brexit looms, all British expats living in France are recommended to apply as soon as possible for a carte de sejour at their local Prefecture which for the Alpes Maritimes is in Nice near the airport.
As Brexit looms, all British expats living in France are recommended to apply as soon as possible for a carte de sejour at their local Prefecture which for the Alpes Maritimes is in Nice near the airport.
Monday 15 October
Welcome to all 14,000 Mipcom delegates. Lots of celebs among them including Richard Gere, Ben Stiller, Sean Bean and Dominic West. China is the guest country which has 2000+ TV channels and 1.3 billion TV viewers making it the second biggest TV market in the world after the USA.
Welcome to all 14,000 Mipcom delegates. Lots of celebs among them including Richard Gere, Ben Stiller, Sean Bean and Dominic West. China is the guest country which has 2000+ TV channels and 1.3 billion TV viewers making it the second biggest TV market in the world after the USA.
Saturday 13 October
Warm, dry and sunny - up to 23 degrees.
The Cannes Boat Show last month attracted 51,000 visitors.
Warm, dry and sunny - up to 23 degrees.
The Cannes Boat Show last month attracted 51,000 visitors.
Friday 12 October
Two months of rain fell in less than 24 hours in the Mandelieu area with 175mm recorded - the second highest. October is the wettest month usually. There were no injuries reported for the downpour of Wednesday/Thursday. Some boats in the Mandelieu marina were damaged, many basements flooded and a giant umbrella pine on the Croisette fell down.
Two months of rain fell in less than 24 hours in the Mandelieu area with 175mm recorded - the second highest. October is the wettest month usually. There were no injuries reported for the downpour of Wednesday/Thursday. Some boats in the Mandelieu marina were damaged, many basements flooded and a giant umbrella pine on the Croisette fell down.
Tuesday 9 October
The main road going west to east through La Bocca is a nightmare - poor deviation signs - due to civil works to improve the road and the main square. Works will continue until next summer. Note: the bus routes are also changed. Take the coast road or the back roads, if you can, to bypass it.
The main road going west to east through La Bocca is a nightmare - poor deviation signs - due to civil works to improve the road and the main square. Works will continue until next summer. Note: the bus routes are also changed. Take the coast road or the back roads, if you can, to bypass it.
Monday 8 October
First snow falls in the Alpes Maritimes in the ski resorts of Isola 2000 and Valberg as well as in the Mercantour.
Saturday 6 October
Heavy rain expected on Sunday. So find a film or a concert to go to and stay dry.
Heavy rain expected on Sunday. So find a film or a concert to go to and stay dry.
Friday 5 October
September on the Cote d'Azure was the hottest for more than 70 years. It was on average 1,5 degrees higher than normal.
If the temperatures do not drop dramatically soon the mosquitoes - boosted in numbers because of the hot summer - could be biting until after Christmas. And no more spirals to be had in the shops!
September on the Cote d'Azure was the hottest for more than 70 years. It was on average 1,5 degrees higher than normal.
If the temperatures do not drop dramatically soon the mosquitoes - boosted in numbers because of the hot summer - could be biting until after Christmas. And no more spirals to be had in the shops!
Thursday 4 October
Today is the 60th anniversary of the Fifth Republic in France. Mitterand has been voted top president in the last 40 years followed by Chirac. Charles de Gaulle eas excluded from the survey as he always wins.
Watch out for the wind today otherwise sunny all day with temperatures up to 27 degrees.
Today is the 60th anniversary of the Fifth Republic in France. Mitterand has been voted top president in the last 40 years followed by Chirac. Charles de Gaulle eas excluded from the survey as he always wins.
Watch out for the wind today otherwise sunny all day with temperatures up to 27 degrees.
Wednesday 3 October
Still on the fuel theme, cheapest diesel can be found in Cannes at Leclerc and Palais de Cassien; Mougins, Carrefour Market; Le Cannet, Relais Le Frayere.
Unleaded petrol at Cannes, Carrefour Market; Le Cannet, Leclerc; Mougins, Carrefour.
Still on the fuel theme, cheapest diesel can be found in Cannes at Leclerc and Palais de Cassien; Mougins, Carrefour Market; Le Cannet, Relais Le Frayere.
Unleaded petrol at Cannes, Carrefour Market; Le Cannet, Leclerc; Mougins, Carrefour.
Tuesday 2 October
By order of the European Parliament all fuel names at the pump will change. No more diesel and unleaded from 12 October.
So memorise the chart on the left - or at least your car's preferred fuel. The numbers refer to the % of bio fuel content: circle for petrol and square for diesel.
By order of the European Parliament all fuel names at the pump will change. No more diesel and unleaded from 12 October.
So memorise the chart on the left - or at least your car's preferred fuel. The numbers refer to the % of bio fuel content: circle for petrol and square for diesel.
Monday 1 October
12/13 OCT @ 8PM AND 14 OCT @ 3.30PM
19/20 OCT @ 8PM AND 21 OCT @ 3.30PM
163 Rue Saint Saveur, Le Cannet
04 22 10 45 51
12/13 OCT @ 8PM AND 14 OCT @ 3.30PM
19/20 OCT @ 8PM AND 21 OCT @ 3.30PM
163 Rue Saint Saveur, Le Cannet
04 22 10 45 51
Saturday 29 September -IMPORTANT NOTICE
from Monday morning the A8 motorway will be restricted to 90km/h between Cagnes sur Mer and St Laurent du Var by order of the Prefecture
The road signs will go up Sunday night and the radars changed. There will be no leeway regarding fines. Weirdly he thinks it will "fluidify" the traffic.
from Monday morning the A8 motorway will be restricted to 90km/h between Cagnes sur Mer and St Laurent du Var by order of the Prefecture
The road signs will go up Sunday night and the radars changed. There will be no leeway regarding fines. Weirdly he thinks it will "fluidify" the traffic.
Friday 28 September
Did you know? The Cannes Pays de Lerins (Cannes, Le Cannet, Mougins, Mandelieu and Theoule) area produces 891 ki;os of waste per inhabitant compared with a national average of 575k. You can relax we do not really - the high level is due to the huge number of events and visitors held in the locality,
Did you know? The Cannes Pays de Lerins (Cannes, Le Cannet, Mougins, Mandelieu and Theoule) area produces 891 ki;os of waste per inhabitant compared with a national average of 575k. You can relax we do not really - the high level is due to the huge number of events and visitors held in the locality,
Thursday 27 September
After a couple of days stuck in port due to the strong winds and high seas, the Regatas are expected to resume at 11am this morning. Many people took advantage of this to visit the boats.
This year is the Regatas' 40th anniversary.
After a couple of days stuck in port due to the strong winds and high seas, the Regatas are expected to resume at 11am this morning. Many people took advantage of this to visit the boats.
This year is the Regatas' 40th anniversary.
Wednesday 26 September
Following the strong winds the coastal road between Antibes and Villeneuve Loubet which was closed has been opened after a major clean up. See left.
At 11am yesterday two men robbed a jewellers on the rue d'Antibes, Cannes, and got away with nearly one million euros worth of jewels.
Following the strong winds the coastal road between Antibes and Villeneuve Loubet which was closed has been opened after a major clean up. See left.
At 11am yesterday two men robbed a jewellers on the rue d'Antibes, Cannes, and got away with nearly one million euros worth of jewels.
Tuesday 25 September
A petition to stop the region PACA changing its name to Region Sud has been launched. The preferred name for the region is Provence. A good choice since many people the world over know the name and the local language in the Alpes Maritimes is Provencal.
A petition to stop the region PACA changing its name to Region Sud has been launched. The preferred name for the region is Provence. A good choice since many people the world over know the name and the local language in the Alpes Maritimes is Provencal.
Monday 24 September
Royal Regattas start today - you can visit some of these amazing sailing boats as well as the regatta village.
The elected representatives of France are meeting this week in Marseille and have created a new body - Territories United - to counter the centralisation of local authorities money and power to Paris. The Alpes Maritimes has joined it.
Royal Regattas start today - you can visit some of these amazing sailing boats as well as the regatta village.
The elected representatives of France are meeting this week in Marseille and have created a new body - Territories United - to counter the centralisation of local authorities money and power to Paris. The Alpes Maritimes has joined it.
Saturday 22 September
Fabulous weather this weekend so head to the beach: air temperatures 27 degrees and the sea temp is high enough for swimming.
Not for you? Biot village is celebrating its International Glass Festival this weekend. There are guided tours of the factories and lots more See www.bior,fr for details.
Fabulous weather this weekend so head to the beach: air temperatures 27 degrees and the sea temp is high enough for swimming.
Not for you? Biot village is celebrating its International Glass Festival this weekend. There are guided tours of the factories and lots more See www.bior,fr for details.
Friday 21 September
President Macron has today announced a five year plan to reform the French healthcare system.
France spends 8.9% of GDP on healthcare - that's almost 3,000 euros pp per year.
He wants the system to concentrate on patients' quality of life not just quality of service.
President Macron has today announced a five year plan to reform the French healthcare system.
France spends 8.9% of GDP on healthcare - that's almost 3,000 euros pp per year.
He wants the system to concentrate on patients' quality of life not just quality of service.
Thursday 20 September
New road safety rules come into effect today making pedestrians the priority. Last year 517 pedestrians were killed in France. You have to give way at crossings from now on!
You can now be pulled over for having too many people in the car.
Caught drink driving now and you can be banned from driving, including a lifetime ban
New road safety rules come into effect today making pedestrians the priority. Last year 517 pedestrians were killed in France. You have to give way at crossings from now on!
You can now be pulled over for having too many people in the car.
Caught drink driving now and you can be banned from driving, including a lifetime ban
Veggie People
Wednesday 19 September
Here we were just congratulating the French restaurateurs on catching up with vegetarianism, when a report shows many products in the supermarket - thought to be veggie - do indeed contain animal products.
They range from yoghurts to sweets and wines all containing anything from pork gelatine to cochineal dye from the beetle.
A campaign has been launched to ensure products with animal extracts in them are clearly marked.
Here we were just congratulating the French restaurateurs on catching up with vegetarianism, when a report shows many products in the supermarket - thought to be veggie - do indeed contain animal products.
They range from yoghurts to sweets and wines all containing anything from pork gelatine to cochineal dye from the beetle.
A campaign has been launched to ensure products with animal extracts in them are clearly marked.
Tuesday 18 September
All this month most of the supermarkets and specialist wine shops are holding their annual wine sales, called foires aux vins. The original concept was created by Leclerc back in 1973. This year its sale starts 2 October and lasts until the 13th. Last year the wine sale accounted for 10% of Leclerc's annual sales at nearly 100m euros and represented 4,757 million bottles of wine sold in less than two weeks. Wow!
My advice when buying is to use the wine experts on hand to help you. Always check if and for how long a wine needs to be laid down before worth drinking. If you want a wine to drink now, say so.
All this month most of the supermarkets and specialist wine shops are holding their annual wine sales, called foires aux vins. The original concept was created by Leclerc back in 1973. This year its sale starts 2 October and lasts until the 13th. Last year the wine sale accounted for 10% of Leclerc's annual sales at nearly 100m euros and represented 4,757 million bottles of wine sold in less than two weeks. Wow!
My advice when buying is to use the wine experts on hand to help you. Always check if and for how long a wine needs to be laid down before worth drinking. If you want a wine to drink now, say so.
Monday 17 September
The scorching summer is expected to lead to a shortage - and high prices - for Christmas trees this year. So, be warned. Many producers say they will be planting out the saplings this October instead of in the Spring so the trees will be more able to cope with the hot, dry summers in the future.
The scorching summer is expected to lead to a shortage - and high prices - for Christmas trees this year. So, be warned. Many producers say they will be planting out the saplings this October instead of in the Spring so the trees will be more able to cope with the hot, dry summers in the future.
Friday 14 September
At 5pm in Les Allees on 19 September, the Mayor will be celebrating the 240th anniversary of the birth of Lord Brougham - founder of the modern day international town of Cannes.
The Sacred Arts festival, Antibes takes place 15 - 29 this month See www.antibesjuanlespins.com for full details or pop into the tourist offices.
At 5pm in Les Allees on 19 September, the Mayor will be celebrating the 240th anniversary of the birth of Lord Brougham - founder of the modern day international town of Cannes.
The Sacred Arts festival, Antibes takes place 15 - 29 this month See www.antibesjuanlespins.com for full details or pop into the tourist offices.
Thursday 13 September
British stand up comedy hits Cannes for its new season Friday 21 September at Ma Nolan's. See www.facebook.com/BritishInvasion for the line up of award winning and new comics. Email mademoisellecomedy@gmail.com to reserve a place for you and your friends.
British stand up comedy hits Cannes for its new season Friday 21 September at Ma Nolan's. See www.facebook.com/BritishInvasion for the line up of award winning and new comics. Email mademoisellecomedy@gmail.com to reserve a place for you and your friends.
Wednesday 12 September
From tomorrow the supermarket Leclerc will be offering electricity 10% lower than the regulated price and 20% lower with store vouchers. It joins Eni, Engie and Total which all offer a 10% reduction. Cdiscount is Casino's online subsidiary and it offers 15% off electricity tarrifs.
From tomorrow the supermarket Leclerc will be offering electricity 10% lower than the regulated price and 20% lower with store vouchers. It joins Eni, Engie and Total which all offer a 10% reduction. Cdiscount is Casino's online subsidiary and it offers 15% off electricity tarrifs.
Tuesday 11 September
For the first time in France Cashback at the supermarket till will be available from the end of this month. Casino will be offering the service, popular in the UK and USA, in 150 of its stores. It has been trialled at several Casino Geant stores for the past few months with customers able to take between 10 and 50 euros in cash when paying for their shopping with a card..
For the first time in France Cashback at the supermarket till will be available from the end of this month. Casino will be offering the service, popular in the UK and USA, in 150 of its stores. It has been trialled at several Casino Geant stores for the past few months with customers able to take between 10 and 50 euros in cash when paying for their shopping with a card..
Monday 10 September
SNCF has announced that its low cost train service, TGV Ouigo, will operate from Paris to Cannes (and Nice) from the " end of the year". SNCF created Ouigo to fight the low cost airlines offering flights of just over an hour for 100 euros. The train costs 19euros for adults and eight for children. Each train has a capacity of 1,268 passengers.
SNCF has announced that its low cost train service, TGV Ouigo, will operate from Paris to Cannes (and Nice) from the " end of the year". SNCF created Ouigo to fight the low cost airlines offering flights of just over an hour for 100 euros. The train costs 19euros for adults and eight for children. Each train has a capacity of 1,268 passengers.
Saturday 8 September
Bikers are gathering this weekend at the Hippodrome Cagnes sur Mer for the 23rd Salon des Motos this year renamed Becane Attitude. Everything is on show and on sale from scooters to the growling Harleys. You can even get a tattoo. Concerts and shows on the theme of two wheels adding spice to the weekend. Closes 7pm tomorrow. Entry 10 euros www.becane-attitude.fr
Bikers are gathering this weekend at the Hippodrome Cagnes sur Mer for the 23rd Salon des Motos this year renamed Becane Attitude. Everything is on show and on sale from scooters to the growling Harleys. You can even get a tattoo. Concerts and shows on the theme of two wheels adding spice to the weekend. Closes 7pm tomorrow. Entry 10 euros www.becane-attitude.fr
Friday 7 September
Classical Music lovers take note: the Cannes Orchestra's new season starts 30 September with violinist Edgar Moreau as guest artist. See www.orchestre-cannes.com for full details of the 2018/19 season.
There is a free concert by Liberi Cantori (left) on 23 September at the Holy Trinity Church )behind the Carlton) with excerpts from Mozart's operas.
Classical Music lovers take note: the Cannes Orchestra's new season starts 30 September with violinist Edgar Moreau as guest artist. See www.orchestre-cannes.com for full details of the 2018/19 season.
There is a free concert by Liberi Cantori (left) on 23 September at the Holy Trinity Church )behind the Carlton) with excerpts from Mozart's operas.
Thursday 6 September
September in Cannes is all about life on the ocean waves. The Cannes boat show takes place in the old harbour and Port Canto 11 - 16 this month. It is the largest in-water boat show in Europe.
Hot on its heels 22- 29 September are the Royal Regattas - this year the event is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Some pf the magnificent racing yachts are more than 100 years old.
September in Cannes is all about life on the ocean waves. The Cannes boat show takes place in the old harbour and Port Canto 11 - 16 this month. It is the largest in-water boat show in Europe.
Hot on its heels 22- 29 September are the Royal Regattas - this year the event is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Some pf the magnificent racing yachts are more than 100 years old.
Wednesday 5 September
Despite property prices rising 11.5% this year, an online estate agency ranks Cannes in the top five French towns for investment. It cites quality of life, affordability and good, profitable renting opportunities.
Another listing shows Cannes in 10th place this summer for the cost of a week's rental at an average 1,876 euros and Theoule at 2,741. St Tropez tops the list at almost 6,000 euros a week.
Remember, though, that Cannes as a conference town offers rental opportunities all year round - unlike most beach resorts.
Despite property prices rising 11.5% this year, an online estate agency ranks Cannes in the top five French towns for investment. It cites quality of life, affordability and good, profitable renting opportunities.
Another listing shows Cannes in 10th place this summer for the cost of a week's rental at an average 1,876 euros and Theoule at 2,741. St Tropez tops the list at almost 6,000 euros a week.
Remember, though, that Cannes as a conference town offers rental opportunities all year round - unlike most beach resorts.
Tuesday 4 September
The Airbnb of the boat world - Click&Boat - has had a great year. It reports that the second most popular boat hire location on the French Med this summer is Cannes, just after Marseille. Hyeres comes in third.
You can hire everything from a no-licence-needed inflatable to an ocean going yacht. Catamarans, speedboats and jet skis are all available from individual boat owners to professional hire companies. Skippers and insurance can be had as well.
Photo: Cannes Old Harbour
The Airbnb of the boat world - Click&Boat - has had a great year. It reports that the second most popular boat hire location on the French Med this summer is Cannes, just after Marseille. Hyeres comes in third.
You can hire everything from a no-licence-needed inflatable to an ocean going yacht. Catamarans, speedboats and jet skis are all available from individual boat owners to professional hire companies. Skippers and insurance can be had as well.
Photo: Cannes Old Harbour