Are you worried about your children's level of English? As we covered in our January school special, international couples in the Côte d'Azur can find it challenging to ensure their kids speak the language(s) of the home, proper French and not lose out on English lessons. But personal tutors can be difficult due to finding the time in our busy schedules and it can often be expensive. Read more
There were big changes for the Université Côte d'Azur this year. A massive re-hauling of the multiple schools between Nice and Cannes now fall under the UCA title. Along with this conglomeration, a new president was elected to bring the university to international recognition. Here we take a look at the seasoned professor leading the way. 
Just before the government-issued confinement, Port Camille Rayon was able to host an educational morning for local children while the environmental protection company, Ecoocean installed special 'fish nurseries' in the port. A joint project with the city of Golfe-Juan-Vallauris, these fish nurseries will protect local fish from the dangers of sea life and port obstacles. Ecocean's 'Biohuts' not only protect baby fish but also improve overall sea life and allow researchers to study the effects on local biodiversity.
We are certainly facing an unprecedented moment in the world! To ensure that you receive the current issue of Riviera Insider during the corona crisis, we are making it available online free of charge. We want to make sure that even though you are housebound, you can still read the articles and interviews that we work so hard to bring you.
After the first week of lockdown, there are new rules and tighter restrictions across the PACA region, including the closure of all coastline and beaches and a new nightly curfew. A new (old) drug trial has launched at the CHU de Nice, where they will be testing chloroquine in its ability to shorten and lesson Coronavirus symptoms.
Just over three months since the Covid-19 virus broke out in Wuhan, China, most of Europe has enacted restricted contact and social distancing and even complete quarantine lockdown, with Italy first, France second and soon Spain.
France's first round of local elections took place on Sunday, 15 March - despite the virus pandemic and against President Macron's wishes to postpone the vote. As expected, turnout was extremely low. The second round, scheduled for next Sunday, 21 March has been postponed due to the corona crisis. Here we give some results from the first round of voting in the Côte d'Azur.
There seems to be a bit of hysteria brewing around the spread of the Coronavirus. We don’t condone or wish to take part in the media frenzy that is causing people to fear for their lives, however, it is important to stay informed and there are some updates to communicate.
Brexit became effective at midnight on 31 January. The French Ministry of the Interior sent out a press release a few hours before concerning British citizens residing in France. It provides a brief outlining of what does and does not immediately change and gives dates and websites relevant to permit requirements. Clearly, France knows that there are thousands of Britons in a state of disbelief and concern for their future.
People & Baby tri-lingual nursery (English/French/Italian) is helping international families by taking the stress out of moving to France with small children. To inaugurate their new Biot location, they are having an open house on 6 February at 6:30 pm.