Continuing our new series of French words resembling English words, but not having the same meaning (faux amis), here are a few more classic examples...Read more

Everything points to a Socialist victory in next year’s presidential election.Read more

The Riviera: one of the most exclusive destinations in the world. The name alone is the stuff of which dreams are made. For this reason, the Côte d'Azur has fascinated international visitors, VIPs and artists for centuries. But what makes this region so attractive to tourists apart from the climate and the landscape? And what could be improved to make the holiday experience even better? This month, The Riviera Times conducted a survey to find out what people think.Read more

While many of our resident readers live and work, or have retired, near or in the big towns and cities on the coast, France’s southern Alps in the Hautes Alpes and Alpes de Haute Provence départements offer a complete change of scenery which can be enjoyed throughout the year.Read more