August in Cannes
Jazz à Domergue
If you like jazz, if you like places of exception, take a detour this summer by the city of Cannes and stop at the Villa Domergue. There, for 4 unforgettable nights, slip among the 300 privileged people who have an appointment each night to attend this exceptional "Jazz à Domergue" program. On arrival, in front of a secular park, an imposing gate will open to you on a driveway lined with century-old trees...
Inauguration of the new Square Mistral
The Square Mistral, created in 1864 (under the name of Brougham Square), is a small oasis of greenery overlooking the sea at the west of Cannes along the Midi Beaches. The process of improvement and total renovation of the square Mistral has lasted from April to July.
Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Congrès supports Action Against Hunger
The Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Congrès joins in the association Action Against Hunger to carry out an operation of humanitarian support. The current disaster in the Horn of Africa puts in danger of death over 11 million people. Action against Hunger is mobilizing its teams in the field and calls for emergency donations to prevent the deaths of thousands more people. The Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Congrès intends to respond to this call by ACF and an urn is available to the public at the Tourist Office to raise money for children suffering from malnutrition. This operation, put in concrete form as a spontaneous collection of donations, is organized by the Cannes Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, represented by Martine Giuliani, CEO and Mariette Yvinec, Head of the Riviera Delegation of Action Against Hunger. It will take effect from August 10 and will last until September 30. By joining Action against Hunger, the Palais is part of a social responsibility steps and calls for the mobilization. The emergency humanitarian aid is essential in this region due to the escalation of conflict, recurrent drought and the impact of devastating epidemics. For information and donation: Cannes Tourist Office - Open 7 days / 7 - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in August and from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in September.
Les Etoiles de Mougins selected the finalists for the International Young Chef Competition.
The Selection Jury of finalists for the Young Chef Competition "The Hopes of Mougins" composed of the chefs Serge Gouloumès (Le Mas Candille), Sébastien Chambru (Le Moulin de Mougins), Philippe and Eric Finon Joannes (Le Nôtre Côte d'Azur) and Denis Fétisson (La Place de Mougins) met to deliberate. Francis OGE (cuisine service of the Presidency of the Republic), Filippo FIORENTINI (The Arnolfo in Colle di Val d'Elsa, Italy), Nelson Ferreira da Silva (Le Loom Seignosse in the Landes), Olivier Jean (Metropole Hotel, Monaco) are the first four of the five selected candidates that will participate in the finals to be held Sunday, September 18th at 1:30 pm at the Etoiles de Mougins, under the presidency of Eric Frechon, guest of honor. The fifth finalist will be selected on the West Coast of the United States by a panel of chefs and journalists. The competition assigned topic was "Foie gras served hot with free garnish around the butternut squash", theme that allowed the selected chefs to stand out among about fifty applications filed from around the world. A record this year since Stephanie Le Quellec, finalist in 2010 won the trophy in 2011 and Top Chef Fanny Rey, finalist in 2008 was second in the same competition. The winner will receive a grant of 15,000 euros. Vintage 2011 candidates appears excellent, so, appointment for the final, Sunday, September 18 at 1:30 pm at the Etoiles de Mougins in Mougins Village.
Creole Festival in Nice Albert 1er Gardens
From August 5 to 7, in the Albert 1er Gardens, the Creole village opened its doors all in music and bright colors for the delight of visitors, inaugurated by Mr Benoit Kandel, First Deputy to the Mayor and Mr José Toribio, Mayor of Lamentin in Guadeloupe. In this space, that draws us because of the scent of tropical flowers and that of spicy local products...
Mandelieu-La Napoule «Nuits du Château» 15th edition
Built along the beachfront, overlooking pastel blue waters, stands a magnificent medieval fortress. The Mandelieu-La Napoule Castle is adorned with its finest jewels of summer, when the Nuits du Château festival takes place and offers concerts, dance performances and plays, immersing visitors in a magical setting.
Théoule Palais Bulles Music Festival
It is in an idyllic setting, in place a suspended between sky and sea, just minutes from Cannes, that stands the Palais Bulles, this completely delirious and futuristic mansion, overlooking the sea, designed and built by the architect Anti Lovag in 1958 and owned by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin since the 70s...
Nights of Stars in Nice
The 21st Nights of Stars, organized by the association Aquila, whose efforts led the city of Nice to become partner this year, took place at Parc du Castel des Deux Rois on August 5 and 6, 2011 from 8 pm and to midnight.
Escapades from Cannes
Miss Côte d’Azur at Theatre Jean Marais in Golfe Juan
On August 8, it is in an idyllic setting in the heart of the Riviera, at the Theatre de la Mer Jean Marais in Golfe Juan that opened the Miss Côte d'Azur 2011 election, in the presence Miss France 2011 and before a large audience for this Riviera event. Before a bunch of personalities including Alain Gumiel, Mayor of Vallauris Golfe-Juan and Regional Councillor, Laury Thilleman, Miss France 2011...
Handivoile stops in Cannes
On August 9, Mr. Bernard Brochand, Deputy-Mayor of Cannes and his First Deputy, Mr David Lisnard, representing the Alpes Maritimes County Council, inaugurated the two Handivoile days at Cannes Handiplage at Bijou Plage. For the sixth consecutive year, this operation carried by the County Council, provides to people with disabilities the opportunity...
Provençal jousting in Théoule sur Mer
Théoule sur Mer, a former fishing village of Mandelieu in the Maritime Alps, offers many wonders to see: the seaside resort on the Corniche d'Or, which extends from Fréjus to La Napoule. This port regularly welcomes Provencal Jousting that give the occasion of major festivals and families to come together to practice this passion together.
Paris "Caveau de la Huchette" jazz band in Mougins
On August 10, for the 18th consecutive year and for the delight of swing lovers, Le Caveau de la Huchette in Paris and its famous jazz band, the Drew Davies Rhythm, performed in Mougins in front of an large audience that came for the occasion. With their success and their exceptional performance much sought after in many festivals, Drew Davies Rhythm Combo...
Laugh in vines at Château Font du Broc
The prestigious vineyard Font du Broc, has initiated this year a Comedy Festival with the help of the Thalia Arts & Culture Association. For its fourth and last spectacle, on August 12, 2011, it has invited the humorist Arnaud Cosson to perform an hilarious show entitled: «Tout est bon dans le Cosson» (Everything is good in the Cosson).
Art of Japan at Carlton Gallery for relief in Japan
The Carlton Gallery with the assistance of Ms. Yoko Grandsagne decided to organize an exhibition and sale on the topic of Japan, whose profits will be donated to Ms. Yuki Fujimori, Director of the Sendai Academy, to help and finance studies of five children this disaster left orphaned. Exhibited works by Bernard Buffet, Kanushi Masa Yoshikawa, Yoko Grandsagne, Toshiko, Kanno, Reis, Shimen, Patrick Gerola, Val, Def, Viéliria.
Tribute to Hélène Vagliano at Russian Church
On August 15 in Cannes, on Assumption Day, a mass in honor of Hélène Vaglianano was given in the Cannes Russian church. The young resistant, of Orthodox confession, was arrested on August 15, 1945 during the second World War and was tortured to death by the German Gestapo. The Russian church is located boulevard Alexandre III...
Celebrations of the 67th anniversary of the landing in Provence in Théoule
From August 14 to 16, 2011, ceremonies commemorating the 67th anniversary of the landing in Provence were held in Théoule sur Mer. It is on August 15, 1944 in Théoule sur Mer, at the tip of the Esquillon that allied forces decided to choose this place as a single point of landing in the Alpes Maritimes. In tribute to this historic date, as every year, the city of Théoule organizes a commemoration in the presence of U.S. authorities.
Théoule EXPO 2011
At the Théoule Cultural Center on August 19, 2011, the show Théoule Expo 2011 opened its doors. Through this exhibition, Théoule Expo wants to offer to the eyes of many visitors a continually renewed and refined image of the best artistic creations of the moment. Exhibition from August 19 to September 18, 2011
Chateau Eza in Eze: a fifth star perched high in the sky
Built on on a spur dominating the sea to avoid invasions, the village of Eze was built during the 8th century. Protected by a fortress located at its top, the houses cling to this narrow rocky hill. In 1920, Wilhem of Sweden (1884-1965), the younger son of King Gustave V of Sweden, visited the village and fell in love with it, conquered by its charm and mildness of living.
Colors of China rise at Theâtre de Verdure in Nice
On August 22, in Nice Theâtre de Verdure, the Beijing Dance Academy fascinating company has offered a scenic journey through the many provinces this country has, with the dance show entitled "Why are flowers so red, or dance with a bowl on the head", whose choreography is inspired by myths and popular legends.
Cannes liberation staged again on the Croisette
On August 24, on the occasion of the celebration of the 67th anniversary of its liberation by allied forces on August 24, 1944, the City of Cannes commemorated this day in honor of fallen Americans and French. In the morning, Mr Bernard Brochand, Mayor of Cannes, and many personalities placed strays of flowers at the Francis Tonner and Henry Borgia stele, in Cannes-La Bocca, first part of the city to be liberated by Allied forces...
Russian Art Festival: a journey in the heart of Russia
The Russian Art Festival held from August 23 to 27, was an opportunity this year again to discover the riches of the Russian nation with its culture rich in history and traditions. It helps to maintain links of friendship between Cannes and Russia for over a century. This major event of the Cannes summer season 2011...
Azuréenne gastronomy gives pride to Russian gastronomy
From August 29 to September 4, 2011, the Grand Hotel and its restaurant, the Park 45, have hosted the Russian Gastronomy Week. The famous five-star luxury hotel on the Croisette boasts a talented starred young chef, Sébastien Broda, in command of its kitchen since two years, who has brilliantly set up around him a young and dynamic team. He shares his furnace during the week with a Moscow chef, Dmitry Shurshakov, from the famous Chaika...
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