Riviera Insider - May/June 2017 by Riviera Press

GRAND PRIX Exclusive entertainment at Amber Lounge

BEAUTY & WELLNESS Luxury addresses in the Côte d’Azur

JANE BIRKIN Monaco: Tribute to Serge Gainsbourg

CHRISTIAN DIOR Exhibition: Esprit de Parfums

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EDITORIAL By PETRA HALL

It was in spring, fifteen years ago, that I founded the newspaper The Riviera Times, which became the magazine Riviera Insider in 2016. The initial concept, however, remains the same: I wanted to improve the lives of Anglophone expats in the south of France by providing useful information about the region in their native language. It has not always been easy, but today we can say – and we are very proud of it – that our numerous readers and subscribers sincerely appreciate the efforts of the magazine as well as our daily-updated website and Facebook page. The thousands of followers, more of whom join us every day, are the proof. Fifteen years equates to 172 issues; 172 reasons to toast our success! Where could be a better place to celebrate this achievement than at the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the Cap Ferrat? It was a spontaneous choice

yet our dream location. Our anniversary event will be taking place on 7th June at this emblematic endroit that has all the charme fou of the Côte d’Azur! Unfortunately, we are not able to invite all of you so we will have to let Lady Luck decide. If you would like to be in with the chance of joining us, please feel free to send me an email at p.hall@riviera-press.fr. With the Film Festival, Grand Prix and many other events taking place in the next two months, I wish you an exciting start to the summer season and hope you continue to enjoy reading Riviera Insider!

THE TEAM

ELSA CARPENTER

JAMES ROLLAND

CAROLE HéBERT

DOMINIQUE FREULON

AILA STöCKMANN

VINCENT ARTUS

KARINE BALAGNy

MICHEL GOMIZ

Nearly 25 years ago, Petra Hall (Riviera Insider’s editor-in-chief) founded the newspaper Riviera Côte d’Azur Zeitung in German, which was followed by The Riviera Times in 2003. These titles have now blossomed under the names Riviera Insider and RivieraZeit into attractive, contemporary magazines. The goal from the beginning was to provide readers with exciting, informative and unique insights from the Mediterranean written by professional mother-tongue journalists. Petra Hall has become an institution in the south of France and Monaco's media landscape. Elsa Carpenter (editor of Riviera Insider) joined the team in spring 2016 with fresh ideas and a modern vision for the magazine. Having worked as a journalist in the south of France for many years - some of you may recognise her name - she is deeply invested in the culture and lifestyle of the Côte d’Azur and is keen to share her passion for the region with our readers. Aila Stöckmann (editor of RivieraZeit) has been divulging her passion for and her knowledge of the Côte d’Azur with our readers for more than ten years. The German born mother-of-two loves the region, the sun, the beautiful landscape and – obviously – the German language magazine RivieraZeit. James Rolland (Managing Director) is an experienced entrepreneur with an extensive career background in the US and France. The Parisian is excited to be joining Riviera Press and become acquainted with our unique leadership. James is a passionate musician and amateur chef.

Vincent Artus (art director) has a gift for transforming visions and ideas into reality. The Niçois creative talent has as a penchant for clean lines and playing with white space for optimum effect and has brought a fresh, stylish look to our publication. The multi-talented creative is also a photographer and videographer. Carole Hébert (secretary) is the heart and soul of the team. Besides dealing with accounting, subscription management and reader concerns, this native of northern France has a knack with numbers and always ensures everything in the office is ticking over perfectly. Karine Balagny (marketing) loves the international flair of the company. After several years of living in the USA, and thanks to her experience in sales and events, the native of Normandy has found her dream position in our multi-cultural publishing house. Dominique Freulon (communication & PR), who was born in Paris and has been living on the Côte d'Azur for 15 years, puts maximum energy and dynamism into working in our marketing department. She is a true 'people person' and has always been an admirer of our magazines. Her hobbies are travelling in faraway countries and literature. Michel Gomiz (communication & PR) lives for his profession. For 23 years he has been working as a media consultant for fashion, jewellery and other luxury items between the Côte d’Azur and Paris. One of his hidden talents is playing the drums.

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The Hotlist Top news & trends

24 Formula 1 Grand Prix

Success Story Cover photo © Featureﬂash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com

Monaco Unknown Monaco

Spa specialists

28 Exclusive entertainment with Amber Lounge

Beauty & Wellness Hairdresser to the stars: Rossano Ferretti

16 The young professional in Monaco Photo there’s probably no other place on earth that has the beauty of cap estel; discover its spa, among others, in our beauty & wellness dossier

19 Time for the soul with Anahataflow at Château Diter in Grasse

Business Destination Riviera

Gourmet Les Etoiles de Mougins

60 Beach-side dining in Cannes & Cap Ferrat

32 Work & play at Workhouse Café

Golf Where golf meets art: Riviera Golf Barbossi

Finance French Finance Act 207: companies & private individuals

32 Culture Helmut Newton: Icons

38 The Myth of Saint Tropez: Brigitte Bardot in situ

40 Jane Birkin plays Monaco

44 1917: Nice l’Américaine

45 Hotel Belles Rives honours F. Scott Fitzgerald

46 Christian Dior: an infallible nose

Yachting The PyA: fending the future of yachting

66 Saint Tropez sailing: Giraglia Rolex Cup

68 Making waves: the female captain of S/y Eva

70 Monaco yacht Club’s flagship vessel: Tuiga

71 Events Spring Riviera Press event

72 See more, do more, known more this May & June

76 Community Race for Life

Style Presenting swimwear from brands across the Côte d’Azur

81 Expat Focus Wedding planners: Lavender & Rose

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Politics & the red carpet

By ELSA CARPENTER

at cannes film festival

Critics are already describing the oﬃcial 2017 selection with one journalist going as far as to say that the list has been ‘designed to give the ﬁnger to the New Trump Order’.

From 17th to 28th May, Cannes’ famous film festival will be taking over the city as thousands of actors, directors, producers and paparazzi arrive on the red carpet of the Palais des Festivals. Pedro Almodóvar is to preside over the 70th edition of the worldrenowned event, while Uma Thurman will be president of Un Certain Regard, Sandrine Kiberlain for the Camera d’Or and Cristian Mungiu assumes the role of president of the Cinéfondation and Short Films jury. Our cover star Colin Farrell appears in two of the films shortlisted for the prestigious Palme d’Or award: Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled and yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing of a Sacred Deer. The former is being lauded as an intense sexual drama that is at once a remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1971 film and an adaption of the 1966 novel A Painted Devil by Thomas P. Cullinan. Elle Fanning stars alongside the Irish actor. In Lanthimos’ latest offering, Farrell plays a charismatic surgeon who is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice when his relationship with a teenage boy turns sinister. Nicole Kidman makes her first appearance of four at the festival (in two of which she stars alongside 40-year-old Farrell) here as the surgeon’s wife. 2017 is certainly the year for the Australian actress: other titles in which she features include Coppola’s American civil war drama; Jane Campion and Ariel Kleiman’s series Top of the Lake: China Girl; and John Cameron Mitchell’s sci-fi comedy How to Talk to Girls at Parties (although the latter two are not ‘in competition’). Political themes dominate the 2017 selection. The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw went as far to say that the list had been ‘designed to give the finger to the New Trump Order’. In Competition films in this ‘genre’ include Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó’s refugee drama Jupiter’s Moon and French director Robin Campillo’s AIDS crisis film 120 Battements Par Minute. Films outside of the competition, but given special screenings, include: Claude Lanzmann’s Napalm (chemical weaponry in North Korea); the directorial debut for Vanessa Redgrave with Sea Sorrow (which provides a historical context for the current migration crisis in the Mediterranean); and An Inconvenient Sequel from Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk a decade on from climatechange documentary An Inconvenient Truth starring Al Gore. Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu will also present a virtual reality experience with Carne y Arena (Flesh and Sand), which depicts immigrants and refugees fleeing across the US border from his native country. As he unveiled the 2017 selection, festival president Pierre Lescure courted the idea that current affairs had influenced the list, saying, “Since we have a new surprise every day from Donald Trump, I hope Syria and North Korea will not cast a shadow on the festival.” 

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After months of rumours, it is now official: in April 2018, Cannes will host an international festival for TV and web series. Mayor of the city David Lisnard announced his plans for the event during MIPTV, saying, “It is going to become the most important international festival of its kind. We want it to be a prestigious and artistic event, but also open widely to the public.” All genres will be considered at the festival, which will include a competition selection similar to that of Cannes Film Festival with an international jury put in place to ‘guarantee an independent selection’. Lisnard’s plans are supported by former French Minister for Culture and Communications Fleur Pellerin – who is to be the president of Cannes Series – President and CEO of Reed MIDEM (organisers of international trade shows such as MIPIM and MIPTV) Paul Zilk, and Managing Director of Canal+ Maxime Saada. “Cannes has been the capital of television with MIPTV for 52 years,” said Zilk, “to start the series festival here was only logical.” Saada echoed: “The city of Cannes is a brand and the festival has to take place here.” A budget of four million euros has been set, but Lisnard is unfazed by the expense given Cannes’ impeccable record as a host of high-profile events. A similar festival is also to be launched in Lille, northern France, next year and will receive state support. Again, Lisnard remains confident: “I am not despairing that the government isn’t supporting our plans… We are going ahead with our project, we believe it is good.” The politician, who has been Mayor of Cannes since 2014, also spoke of an element of Darwinism between the two events: it will be survival of the fittest. 

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Menton on the map mirazur voted 4th best restaurant in the world

Menton’s Mirazur restaurant and its chef Mauro Colagreco have been ranked as the fourth best restaurant in the world on the prestigious 50 Best List for 2017. Colagreco scored sixth place last year, but has clinched a position within the top four this year to be listed alongside gourmet giants such as Eleven Madison Park in New york City, El Cellar de Can Roca in Spain and Osteria Francescana in Italy, the latter which was the 2016 number one. Mirazur offers a mix of Italian and Argentinian cuisine that echoes Colagreco’s personal story of being born in the South American nation to an Italian mother. One of its many charms is its exceptional location; nestled between the mountains and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It offers a sublime setting in which one can enjoy Colagreco’s signature dish oyster with tapioca, shallot cream and pear. His work is both original and a creative combination of products bought daily at the local markets of Ventimiglia as well as from his own gardens. Colagreco arrived in France at the age of 22; he did not know anyone and could not speak French. yet through his hard work, dedication, and passion: “France recognises me for my work,” he says. In 2006, he was able to invest 25,000€ with an associate to make Mirazur a reality and has since then earned two Michelin stars as well as other honourable titles such as the Four Toques with Gault & Milau. France earned five other places on the 50 Best list: Arpège (12), Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée (13), Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen (31), Septime (35) and L’Astrance (46). Other than Mirazur, all French restaurants on the list are found in Paris.  for the full list, visit theworlds50best.com. © Mirazur

Ma Terrasse Sans Tabac health ministry launches smoke-free initiative

With as many as eight in 10 residents of France saying that they are bothered by cigarette smoke, Minister for Health Marisol Touraine and her team are inviting eateries around the country to sign up to a commitment charter to offer a smokefree outdoor space for dining customers in exchange for free online promotion of their establishment via the newly launched Ma Terrasse Sans Tabac site. There are two tiers for interested parties: the Sympa rating, which designates eating places that offer a separate smoke-free al fresco environment for diners (one in which they don’t have to pass through a maY / June 2017

smoking area first); and Top, which recognises a restaurant or other dining joint that has an open air terrace that is completely smoke-free. The project is very much still in its early stages, but it has already begun to attract attention from establishments all over France. The online portal allows potential diners to log on and search for local, smoke-free places that they can visit as well as browse highly rated addresses and share their own opinions with a five star score. Owners, in turn, can upload images and information about their eatery. The incentive is part of the National Tobacco Reduction Programme, which began in 2014 and continues until 2019. It aims to help former smokers and those who want to give up the habit, but also considers how the effects of second hand smoking can be reduced and eliminated for non-smokers. 

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Ventimiglia via Rome bike path to link liguria, tuscany and lazio

Plans to build a 1000km-long cycle path that will stretch from Ventimiglia to Rome have been agreed upon by the regions of Liguria, Tuscany and Lazio. Initially proposed by the Tuscan government – an area well-known for its stunning beauty and culture – the potential road will also sync up with EuroVelo 8 (the Mediterranean Route, which extends from Cadiz in Spain to Cyprus), EuroVelo 5 (from London to Brindisi in southern Italy) and EuroVelo 7 (the Sunshine Route from Nordkapp in the upper reaches of Norway to Sicily). All three regions came together in Florence in March to discuss and approve the project. According to Liguria’s Director of Infrastructure, Giacomo Giampedrone, the national government is also behind the idea and is willing to provide financial support. A start date for construction is yet to be announced. 

New Monaco stamps featuring princess charlene

Two new stamps have been created in Monaco to celebrate five years of the Princess Charlene Foundation. The first stamp (71 centimes) is a picture of the princess at the South African-Monaco Rugby Exchange’, which aims to welcome young South African children to the principality. The second stamp (85 centimes) is a picture of the princess taken in Corsica during one of her educational Drowning Prevention events. The mission of the Princess Charlene Foundation is to raise awareness for water safety and to prevent drowning. It is estimated that one person drowns every 85 seconds in the world and children younger than five are most affected. The Princess Charlene Foundation runs many international Learn to Swim initiatives and, since the initial beginnings of the foundation, it is estimated that 307,000 people (most of whom are children) have benefited from the programmes. The campaign is currently held across 30 countries worldwide. The two stamps are for sale in the Stamp Office in Monaco, in the Stamp and Coin Museum and in all the local post offices. 

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spa specialisTs An interview with LV Riviera SPA

Duo Lionel vinciguerra and Mike Blackmann are a young and dynamic team. in just four years, they have come to manage some of the French riviera’s most prestigious spas such as Èze’s iconic Chèvre d’Or and the Five Seas in Cannes – their ﬁrst project. By ELSA CARPENTER

the golden tulip spa in sophia antipolis is the latest retreat to join lv riviera spa © DR

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e’re meeting in your latest venture, the Golden Tulip Spa in Sophia Antipolis. Can you explain the LV Riviera SPA concept? Lionel Vinciguerra: We either rent a facility or manage a spa in a hotel. Our role is to guarantee a way of service that is beyond reproach and to ensure the profitability of the spa. Mike Blackmann: It can be very difficult to make a profit on a spa within a hotel. It is a financial blackhole for some establishments: 40 to 60% of revenue goes towards salaries, 20% on VAT, 5 to 15% on linen and electricity and water can be as much as 5 to 25%. If you add the cost of products and marketing, it can be all too easy to go over budget.

If a spa means a loss of profit, why would a hotel want to maintain one? LV: Essentially because having a spa in a hotel sells more rooms. It acts as a showcase for what the hotel can offer, is a way of communicating with clients and is an investment in developing the main purpose of the hotel: selling rooms. MB: If a spa is well-managed, and I insist on the good management part, it can increase sales dramatically. If a hotel has a turnover of two million euros, a spa can boost that by 140,000 euros. One of the hotel’s we work with has seen increases of 20% in reservations. If you add in meals and raised prices for rooms, the profit is even larger. Is this the same for gyms and fitness suites? LV: yes, certain clients will choose a hotel because of the gym. The differences are that a gym has neither the constant costs of a spa nor the number of staff. MB: When choosing between two similar hotels, around 5% of client decisions are based on whether the establishment has a fitness suite or not, while more than half are swayed if there’s a spa. maY / June 2017

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editor’s EXPERIENCE How does LV Riviera SPA ensure a profit when managing a spa and how does the hotel benefit? LV: Simply put, by running several spas. We are very careful what staff we hire, carry out unexpected visits, optimise the schedules of our teams, frequently analyse the figures, hold promotions and work closely with the hotel in terms of cross-selling, communicate with our client base, and constantly monitor our reputation online. MB: The hotel is safe in the knowledge that the spa is being well-managed and is no longer acting as a loss for the establishment. The first clients we had in 2013 were calling us and saying: “I’m losing a lot of money here, the staff aren’t reliable, we’re receiving poor feedback, I’ve contracted freelancers but they are never available when they’re needed…” Now it’s very different.

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Golden Tulip Spa in Sophia Antipolis

What roles do you both play in the management of your spas? MB: Lionel is a trained osteopath and was being regularly called upon to five-star hotels in Cannes for his work. It evolved to massages and he became very successful freelance. As a result of not being able to be in two places at once, he began to recruit a team of massage and beauty therapists to supply the demand. One day, the director of Five Seas called him for a masseuse. He supplied them once, twice, and then the hotel asked for a whole permanent team. That’s how it all started. LV: I’ve known Mike since we were 10 years old and he came on board to help me with finding new clients then became our sales manager. Last year, he joined us fulltime and we became associates. I manage the operational and management side while he is the point of contact for our clients. How many spas do you currently manage? MB: Today, we’re in charge of six spas in the AlpesMaritimes. We’re proud that we’ve never lost a client or a contract; they’ve all been renewed. LV: We have three very exciting projects coming up outside of the department in 2017 and are looking to develop our consulting business. By the end of the year, we also hope to become a reference in building and constructing spas.  maY / June 2017

Left photo mike blackmann (left) and lionel vinciguerra © DR Right top small, but ample: golden tulip spa © DR

One of the best things about my work as editor of Riviera Insider is, of course, the perks. When Lionel and Mike invited me to the spa they manage at the newly opened Golden Tulip hotel in Sophia Antipolis, I expected a tour of the facility with a 30-minute treatment at most. Instead, I was lavished with a full hour’s full body massage and another hour spent enjoying the Turkish hammam, sauna, pool and jacuzzi. I came away feeling light and refreshed, and particularly revived thanks to the careful attention the masseuse paid to my hands and wrists (ideal for a writer). While small compared to other spas the pair manages, the retreat is well laid out and suited to its environment at the business hub. Treatments start from 30 minutes – great for local people looking for a lunchtime treat – and extend to a four-hour ‘Absolute Serenity and WellBeing’ package, which includes an hour and a half’s access to the spa, a 30-minute body scrub with essential oils, an hour’s massage of your choice and an hour’s facial tailored to your preferences. 

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His haircuts aren’t cheap, but they are the ultimate luxury experience.

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hairdresser To The sTars, sTar of hairdressers

Left photo the ‘hairspas’ of rossano ferretti have little in common with a conventional salon. © DR Right photo his passion for craft was not a chance event – his mother had been a hairdresser and, after wwii, his grandfather was a barber on the street © DR

“a cut like this can last two or three months,” HE EXPLAINS, “this is the most important benefit of the method”

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ossano Ferretti always wanted to revolutionise the world of hair styling. He already knew he could at 15, when he first went to London, and declared: “My hands can create beauty.” Today, several decades later, the conviction he has in himself and his team is quite remarkable – even for one of the best hairdressers in the world. However, you have to have this level of self-belief if you are going to build a worldwide hairdressing empire for the rich and famous. Rossano has created, among other things, a very particular style of hair cutting – The Method. It is revered as one of the most respected innovations in haircutting of the past 40 years and follows the natural fall of hair by cutting vertically and masterfully rendering invisible the snips of his scissors. “A cut like this can last two or three months,” he explains. “This is the most important benefit of the Method.” It also strips away the need for elaborate styling. “I can change a person in 10 minutes,” Ferretti adds, and not just in any old way. “I underline and enhance a woman’s beauty.” Hair and personality are harmonised: the customer is happy with the final look when they view the mirror. He is constantly considering new trends, but also states: “It is crucial to be yourself.” His early salons used The Method and before long, celebrities from every industry were visiting him for his talents and individual styling. The first was opened in Parma, his native homeland in Italy, and was followed by some of the most high-profile metropolises in the world – Milan, Madrid, Rome, Miami and later New york, Dubai and Shanghai. Now, finally, he has come to Monaco. From mid-May, Rossano and his specialist team will be

serving the glossy heads of Monaco with The Method in a brand new annex of the Hôtel de Paris. Overlooking the port and with Dior as a neighbour, this is a unique lightfilled location that spoke to the hairdresser, forever an artist. We meet for our interview in the lobby of the five-star hotel. He has flown in directly from Parma, having left at 5am for his flight. It was his mother’s birthday the day before and family is sacred to Rossano. Long after he flew the nest, this now-grown son still speaks to his mama every day. His salons are often of a modest size – hair spas – with a manageable-sized team. This allows him to guarantee a bespoke treatment for every client, especially here in Monaco where that might be on their yacht or at their private residence. “I was against everything [in the industry],” he recalls, gesturing with his hands. “The customary cuts, the look of a salon… I wanted to give the customers an experience on a whole new level. I wanted them to feel relaxed as if in their living room. I was a revolutionary.” Today, Rossano reserves his skills for only the most lucky of clients and at their express request. It is all a matter of price. 

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superfood Fresh from the kitchen Forget fruits and vegetables; sprouts are the new, true miracle food. riviera insider meets with angelika Fürstler, whose veganSuperYacht start-up is creating waves aboard luxury vessels. By AILA STÖCKMANN

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purest anti-aging food available. They also cost barely anything to buy. Growing your own is the best option, she advises,: “They are the freshest!” At the moment, countries such as Germany and the UK have a wider selection of organic seeds available than France, where the bio range is much more modest. Germination is almost too straightforward: all you need is a jar covered with a breathable fabric such as linen. The seeds are soaked in water then drained before being placed on a damp foundation – Angelika suggests cotton wool spread out and moistened. After two to five days alone, the shoots can be harvested in their entirety: roots, stems, seed husks and early leaves. Some varieties can be left longer to allow for other healthy-eating virtues to develop. With her VeganSuperyacht start-up business, Angelika creates whole menus from her petit crop. From juices and smoothies to soups, salads, breads and even desserts, the capacity of these miracle seedlings has no limit. There is a simple reason for why these tasty seedlings haven’t really made it on to supermarket shelves and the plates of the public. “The seeds cost just a few cents,” explains the freshfaced 30-year-olf, “no big industry could ever make any money!” If you would like to find out more about growing your own microgreens, Angelika holds seminars and private classes. She has also written a book explaining the benefits and endless possibilities of eating shoots and seedlings - Bean Sprouts & Microgreens: The Ultimate Superfoods from your Own Kitchen Garden – which includes over 40 recipes and countless handy tips for those thinking of going green.  angelikafurstler.com

angelika fürstler has studied sprout and shoot culture for several years now

ver since cress and microgreens joined her diet, Angelika Fürstler has been feeling better than ever before. The advantages? The early sprouts of produce can grow in almost any climate and at any time of the year are ripe within just a few days and are full of vitamins, minerals and helpful enzymes. “Aside from wild herbs, shoots are the most nutritious food in the world,” explain Angelika, who has been intensively studying sprout and shoot culture for several years now. “They are bursting with vitality: an espresso cup amount of broccoli sprouts has more goodness than an entire head of broccoli.” According to the Austrian expat who lives on the French Riviera, sprouts are an untapped market with enormous potential. She calls them ‘the most intelligent investment in well-being’ as well as the

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Main photo terre blanche’s magnificent 20-metre indoor swimming pool © DR Photo escape the coast and head for provençal heaven © DR

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s a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, this exceptional 750-acre luxury destination is the only one of its kind in the region. Created in the spirit of Provençal-style villages, the resort does not content itself with simply being a five-star hotel; it also features an awardwinning spa. Surrounded by luxurious greenery, this Provençal villa is a sanctuary of well-being that has all the treatments you could dream of from anti-aging facials by Carita to aqua fitness, yoga and pilates. If you fancy a dip, there’s a 20-metre indoor pool bathed in natural daylight and an outdoor vitality pool with air beds, a hammam, a sauna and a laconium. Dedicate some time to yourself in this peaceful setting from 99€ including access to all the spa facilities and a lunch at Les Caroubiers restaurant, which offers a majestic view of Le Riou golf course, or 175€ with an additional 60-minute massage. 

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aBsoluTe pleasure & Well-Being Givenchy at the Hôtel Métropole

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t is the embodiment of luxe and sophistication. Following on from ventures in Morocco and Switzerland, Monte Carlo is the latest fashionable post code to become home to a Givenchy spa and oh has it been worth the wait! Housed within the decadent walls of the 1889 Belle époque Hôtel Métropole, Givenchy’s spa retreat has been integrated perfectly into the five-star establishment’s vibe by architect Didier Gomez. 1,700sqm of space has been transformed within the hotel into a tranquil yet palatial environment that ‘embodies the same philosophy shared in [Givenchy’s] venues: exceptional location, luxurious spaces, sophisticated care treatments, and absolute pleasure and well-being’. 

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n her sparkling white clinic in the centre of Monaco, 26year-old Stephanie CubedduBurns is a long way from her native North yorkshire, but she fits in seamlessly. Her fresh and bright skin is the ideal advertisement for her company, The Advanced Skin Clinic, which she launched two years ago. “I share the office in Monaco with a dentist and a plastic surgeon,” Stephanie explains. “It’s a perfect atmosphere to work in because we can share our clients and help them find the treatment they’re most comfortable with.” Her work, first with the former high-end clinic Skin Society and later under her own brand, has earned her a niche yet loyal clientele on the French Riviera. “They’re a close-knit group,” she says, “and many of my clients come to me through recommendations from friends. It’s wonderful for me as many people can be shy about sharing the names of the people they go to for treatments.” She describes her style as a ‘more medicated facial’ as opposed to a beauty-driven treatment: “No treatment is the same and I take time to look at and understand what the best option is for any one person. This could be a different balance of vitamins and peptides or which peel will benefit them to most.” It is a very tailored and bespoke approach. “I help many clients who have scarring and pigmentation issues or sun damage. I was lucky

enough to get a one-to-one with the founder of Environ, a South African product produced by Dr Des Fernandes who had researched skin cancer. We are constantly losing the vitamin A in our skin through everyday factors such as pollution. The doctor was among the first to discover that those with the lower levels of vitamin A are more susceptible to skin cancers. My clients and I have seen some wonderful results using the product, which helps reintroduce vitamin A into the skin. Other treatments I offer include intensive anti-aging and derma rolling, which can be an alternative to Botox. I do think it is very important to have a few expression lines though,” she laughs. Stephanie is available at her clinic on Tuesdays and spends the rest of her time visiting clients at their homes, yachts or hotels from Menton to Cannes. 

here is, perhaps, no other place in the world quite like Cap Estel. The property and its exquisite infinity pool extend like a jewelled earring off the coastline of Èze on a private two-hectare estate with almost unparalleled seclusion and discretion. The Sothys spa facility, which offers an extensive range of treatments that couple modern technology with ancient skill and savoir-faire, has been created in the form of a sanctuary for the body, mind and soul: a high-tech fitness suite boasting panoramic views of the Mediterranean; a sea-facing sauna and steam room; an indoor freshwater pool with access to an outdoor terrace; a saltwater pool and jacuzzi above the waves; relaxation areas; pristine treatment rooms; and a private beach. 

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Time ouT for The soul With targeted breathing exercises and healthy nutrition as well as yoga and meditation, ANAHATAFLOW pars it back to the essentials By AILA STÖCKMANN

Main photo magali mazzei © D.R.

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Magali Mazzei takes her guests on a meaningful journey, with the aim of reconnecting with their own personal higher consciousness levels. She has now found a quiet oasis in the green hinterland of the Côte d'azur for her multi-day holistic seminars in english, French and German.

agali Mazzei is a petite woman who only radiates warmth and energy. She calls herself a happy person, but she has also known dark feelings and can still remember a time when she did not feel comfortable in her own body. “I was a shadow of myself and knew I had to change something in my life,” says the former marketing and PR specialist. So she spun a globe and landed with her finger on Sri Lanka. With a suitcase full of books, Magali headed there for several weeks. In fact, she only read one book while she was there: The Seven Spiritual Laws of yoga by Dr. Deepak Chopra. She went home a new person. “My time there was a profound experience for me,” she recalls. “I arrived empty, but returned cleansed and freed from stress.” As part of the Panchakarma therapy she

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WHAT IS ANAHATAFLOW? Anahataﬂow means to serve lovingly for the activation of self-healing with powerful techniques based on the three pillars of this ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and the three pillars of the doctrine: breathing; Ayurvedic lifestyle and nutrition; and yoga and meditation. Energy-based self-healing therapies, which focus on balancing the Anahata Chakra (heart wheel), are a particularly powerful and pure way of healing.

a three-day workshop (daily from 11am to 5pm, from monday to wednesday or from thursday to saturday, in may and june) costs 1,620€ per person including ayurvedic and vegetarian lunch. limousine service and overnight stays at the château diter are available on request. booking: +33 (0) 4 93 43 64 39 and info@anahataflow.eu information: www.anahataflow.eu/workshop maY / June 2017

undertook, she has learned to breathe properly, to follow the healthy Ayurvedic-style of nutrition and to meditate. Today she is Magali Mazzei, Vedic Educator and yoga teacher, certified by the prestigious Chopra Center in California that owes its fame to co-founder Dr. Deepak Chopra, a world-renowned teacher and author of spiritual books who counts many celebrities among his clients. Magali shares her valuable knowledge and offers seminars and workshops in a range of incredible locations worldwide. A key theme is to slow down and be true to you. “Through my retreats, guests can find their inner consciousness once again,” says the French woman. “I show them how to integrate the teaching of Ayurveda – the science of life – into their everyday.” From early this summer, Magali is inviting guests to join her three-day Anahataflow workshops, which she holds

within the breath-taking setting of the Château Diter in the green, hilly countryside of Grasse. Students will discover: the energetic flow of life; encounter a new model of body, mind and soul, learn the definition of the individual Ayurvedic body constitution (Sanskrit: Dosha); achieve a healthy balance in their everyday lives with the BITs (body-intelligent techniques); and practice energising exercises. “We go on a journey through the self,” explains the yoga teacher. The Anahataflow seminars are based on three pillars: breathing, Ayurvedic lifestyle and nutrition, and yoga and meditation. Ayurveda stands for the ‘science of life’. “We start with yoga as a preparation for meditation,” Magali explains. “Inner consciousness also means being aware of what we eat. That is why proper food plays an important role. A principle of Ayurveda is eating ingredients that are as fresh as possible.” On the spacious grounds of the splendid Château Diter, relaxation will come almost naturally. The panoramic views from the rolling hills to the horizon, the sunlight dancing on the lawns, the terraces and water features of the estate… Once you arrive here, an intangible calmness permeates all the pores.

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International Day of Yoga

oga is known to have numerous health benefits (increased flexibly and concentration to name a few). On 25th June, the Jardin Albert 1er near Place Masséna will be transformed into a zen village of peace and tranquillity as the annual Breathe As One yoga festival unites thousands to mark the International Day of yoga and the summer solstice. From free yoga classes (all levels are catered for) to enjoying live music, me-

can You relY on Your insurance? The pleasant climate and Mediterranean cuisine lure many expats to the south of France. Whether already retired or still fully integrated into the world of work, the Riviera oﬀers several advantages. For many, it is paradise on earth. ut what if one day you get seriously ill or have an accident and your situation changes completely overnight? Can you count on your insurance and fully rely on the promised benefits? Not all insurance is the same and the benefits can vary greatly depending on the provider. Local products sometimes leave a lot to be desired. Some providers even terminate the policies of clients as soon as they reach the age of 70, or increase the premiums to a prohibitive amount. At this age, insurance cover from another company is either impossible to get or comes with massive increases in premiums, exclusion of coverage or the loss of supplementary policies because of pre-existing conditions.

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ditation in the zen zones, juice bars and organic restaurants, the public gardens will be the focus of French Riviera yoga community. Breathe As One will be led by world-famous yoga instructors such as Nice Luce, Benjamin Sear and Gloria Latham. Now in its fourth year, last year Breathe As One attracted over 1,500 people and over 3,800 viewed videos of the festival on youTube. All of the events are entirely free and the aim of the festival is to promote creative expression in all shapes and form, including art, music and yoga. So no matter whether you’ve never stepped on a yoga mat before or if you’re a seasoned yogi, the event is sure to be a relaxing and inspiring day under the Mediterranean sun. MC 

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or over 30 years, Alain Ubalducci has been providing specialist insurance cover and advice to his clients in France and Monaco. Together with his multi-lingual team, Alain Ubalducci Assurances offer a bespoke and tailor-made service that relieves stresses and pressures on expats as well as native residents when it comes to social security insurance and the complex mutuelle system. Alain Ubalducci Assurances’ focus is two-pronged. For retired and unemployed expats (EU and non-EU citizens), Alain Ubalducci Assurances can assist in setting up a type of insurance similar to the existing social security insurance systems of France and Monaco that those who are registered residents enjoy. Separately, the insurance bureau also offers supplemental health insurance that can help bridge the gap in the social security system for French citizens working in Monaco and those of Monegasque nationality living or working in France. Both France and Monaco have a slightly difference approach to social security from the other, which can lead the great confusion even for those who have spent their lives living in the region. For expats and those unfamiliar with these styles of state insurance, trying to understand how the system works can be even more complicated. Alain Ubalducci and his team are here to assist wherever they can and to ensure that you and your family are properly protected. They work with an extensive range of insurance providers and cater to every personal situation and budget.

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surgery avoidable for most chronic back pain Minimally invasive procedures for spinal canal narrowing How does the narrowing of the spinal canal make itself felt? Patients complain of pain in the lower part of the lumbar spine. This worsens when standing or walking and can often spread to the buttocks or legs. Those affected can only walk a few hundred metres and then have to rest or sit down. It’s for this reason that SCN is often described as ‘window shopper’s syndrome’.

ecause we are getting increasingly older and encounter growing levels of physical stress in work and everyday life, the narrowing of the spinal canal (SCN) is now a common ailment. In the past, surgery was often used to treat this type of back pain. Dr. Reinhard Schneiderhan, spine specialist, orthopaedic surgeon and chief physician at the Dr. Schneiderhan & Kollegen clinic in München-Taufkirchen, believes that too many operations are being carried out on the spine and tells Riviera Insider of the latest treatments that can offer a healthier alternative.

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Is an operation necessary in such severe cases? In recent years, minimally invasive procedures such as video catheters have become more important in the treatment of SCN. We are able to achieve very good results with less effort and risk for patients. This is of particular benefit to patients with an operating history. Major spinal operations can often be avoided today. How is the treatment performed with a video catheter? A video catheter provides us with a direct view that enables us to examine, treat and remove constrictions and inflammations in the spinal canal as well as adhesions and

scar tissue. We insert the 1.4 mm catheter through the sacrum into the spinal canal. We guide it to the painful point and inject highly effective drugs that remove the adhesions and scar tissue, calm pain and shrink disruptive tissue. What do you recommend to patients who have suffered pain for a long time? Certainly the most important point is to not give up hope. No one should have to live with back pain. Even when an operation is unavoidable, it can be carried out using low-impact, modern techniques. Muscles, ligaments and tendons no longer have to be severed by an endoscope, for example. This means that a patient recovers very quickly from such an intervention and experiences a marked improvement in their quality of life.

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Working for The environmenT Mehdi Hadj Abed’s speciality is clean water

Deriving drinking water in an ecological way for humanitarian and private purposes: from his base in Monaco, one inventor is trying to make the world a slightly better place. in this regard, his purpose matches By AILA STÖCKMANN Monaco’s.

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ehdi Hadj Abed has developed mobile desalination equipment, water purifiers for humanitarian relief work, and tsunami and shark warning systems, together with the corresponding power supply from renewable energy sources. Everything he invents is so technically simple that it’s easy to find accessories and spare parts in even the most poorly developed regions of the world. His latest project is a solar-powered beach shower, which recycles waste water rather than squandering drinking water. We meet Mehdi on the quay in Monaco’s Port Fontvieille. The inventor has secured himself a corner of the storage area in Perles de Monaco, where sea animals of all types are kept for eating as well as for the Oceanographic Museum on the Rock above. Standing here are three enormous tanks filled with fresh water, an open pool filled with salt water and a white machine with various pipes. Mehdi uses this equipment to desalinate water pumped directly from the sea behind him. In this instance, the water is being treated not for humanitarian causes, but more for monetary reasons: to produce vodka. Monte-Carlo Vodka is the name of this distillate with a touch of iodine, and is developed and marketed by a company in the principality. Inventing products is certainly something he enjoys, says the native Algerian, who came to Paris when he was 13 years old: “But my main interest is water conservation!” He has led an adventurous life. He is a person who not only dreams of meaningful ideas, but against all odds, simply builds what is in his head. In 2007, he founded the company EauNergie and received the support of

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the Prince Albert II Foundation a year later. Julian Lennon, son of Beatles co-founder John Lennon, is one of the other shareholders via the White Feather humanitarian foundation. Mehdi also sits on the scientific committee for water at the UN and has won awards for his various initiatives. At the same time, he is a father who has to think about earning money. In fact, Mehdi had wanted to become a designer, and preferably one of nice cars. He did become a product designer, but of beer bottles rather than cars. His father said to him at the time: "Stop dreaming you are Picasso!" Instead, he gave his son an internship in a paper factory, where Mehdi became familiar with water pipe installations. Around the turn of the millennium, the now 42-year-old worked in a large desalination plant in Abu Dhabi. "It was a terrible experience," he says. "The big players are not concerned about the fact that water is a resource." After that, he went to Monaco to work for an oil company. It was here that his real career began some ten years ago. The University of Monaco had launched a competition for young entrepreneurs: Mehdi built a prototype of a mobile, solar-powered desalination plant, established a business plan and won the competition! His then-employer gave him one day off per week, helped with financing and legal matters, and enabled the inventor to bring his idea to series production. At the end of 2006, he won a second competition, this time with a prize of 40,000€ and the opportunity to establish a company in the principality. EauNergie was born, and celebrates its 10th anniversary this July. At first, Mehdi’s ideas were purely humanitarian in character: "Which also has something to do with my African roots." He developed two different mobile plants powered by renewable energy or manually operated: one for the desalination of seawater and the other for the preparation of non-drinkable fresh water, be it brackish water, water with iron content, rain water, river water, waste water etc. Following an extensive filtering process, pure drinking water flows from the machines. They can be used anywhere to produce drinking water: in deserts to purify well water; after natural catastrophes in third world countries; in crisis areas; and in regions where the water has been contaminated by

Top left photo a prototype of a beach shower that uses recycled water Right photo his mobile water treatment equipment is being used around the world, such as in haiti following its natural disaster

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chemicals. They can also be used in the developed world - and not just to produce vodka. In Monaco, for example, Mehdi operates one of his plants to prepare saltwater for the irrigation of plants on the Quai l'Hirondelle at the main port. He is also hoping for a similar commission for the green spaces in the principality’s new district that is being reclaimed from the sea. His machines are in operation worldwide in Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East. He is also a regular consultant for water projects all over the world. As a result of the two recent financial crises, money for humanitarian affairs has become increasingly scarce, explains the inventor. Even though he has continued to scoop up prizes for his ideas, he had to come up with new ideas for his company. He began to provide his solutions for ‘green’ water and electricity generation to private individuals and hotels in remote locations - a hiking hut in the Mercantour, for example. His one-man operation scrapes by from one contract to the next. It is not easy. He has no great talent for sales, admits the entrepreneur. In Monaco, says Mehdi, he is fortunate enough to always find a willing listener when he submits proposals to the government for water-saving measures such as for the irrigation of its green areas, the supply of wells or street cleaning, for example. His latest project is a beach shower, which he is developing with a partner in a separate business in Cannes. Reverse osmosis, which is the physical principle of the mobile desalination machine, is also at work here: waste shower water does not seep into the sand, but is collected, filtered and returned to the shower. The photovoltaic system on the roof of the cabin provides the necessary energy. “A municipality could save between 8,000 and 10,000 litres of fresh water per day with every public beach shower,” explains Mehdi. The prototype for such a system exists; the next step is to market it… 

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monaco: a pioneer in marine proTecTion

Photo first row: ambassador for the environment Xavier sticker; government counsellor and minister of eXternal relations and cooperation gilles tonelli; and fannie dubois, eXecutive secretary of the pelagos agreement. second row: french minister of the environment, energy and the sea ségolène royal; prince albert ii of monaco; and gian luca galletti, italian minister of the environment. © D.R.

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Signing of the Manifeste de Monaco pour l’Océan

The Monaco Ocean Week event held in late March and early april presented an opportunity for Prince albert ii to reaﬃrm his heartfelt position on the protection of the oceans. More than 1,000 people attended the event, which included 30 conferences discussing issues related to marine protection and preservation. onaco Ocean Week was launched at the insistence of Prince Albert II. In 2016, the committed environmentalist shared his concerns for the oceans and the problems they face at the COP22, which was held in Marrakech. The concept of Monaco Ocean Week, a high-quality event that unites some of the world’s most important decision-makers in the field of marine conservation, emerged shortly after his speech. In spring 2017, these experts joined forces to discuss the precarious nature and issues regarding the sustainability of the world’s oceans.

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In an interview, Prince Albert said that 60% of sewage in this region still flows into the Mediterranean Sea. It is here, in the Med, that pollution caused by discarded plastic waste is becoming more and more visible, and where the health of marine biodiversity is seriously threatened. This is why Monaco has long been committed to a large number of initiatives aimed at protecting zones in the Mediterranean, said the prince. Among these was the Pelagos Sanctuary agreement signed in 1999 by Monaco, France and Italy, which protects marine animals living within an area that covers 87,500km². During Monaco Ocean Week, the principality became the headquarters for the Pelagos initiative. The weeklong event also saw the signing of a momentous agreement – the so-called Manifeste de Monaco pour l’Océan – in the presence of Prince Albert II and the respective French and Italian Ministers of the Environment, Ségolène Royal and Gian Luca Galletti. The aim of the manifest is to raise awareness among countries, institutions, businesses and academics around the world in regards to the urgency of coming together to fight for the preservation of marine ecosystems. The essential protein in the diets of over a billion people in the world today comes from fish. Nearly half of the world’s population live in coastal areas and 80% of commercial transport is done by sea. The future of the seas and oceans affects us all – let’s hope it will be a healthy one. 

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75Th anniversarY of monaco grand prix Get ready for four days of intense hedonistic pleasure

a guide To The racing Thursday 25th may

t’s a landmark year for the Monaco Grand Prix as the historic Formula 1 race celebrates its 75th anniversary on the roads of the principality. Prince Pierre, father of Rainier III of Monaco, inaugurated the circuit of the very first Grand Prix of Monaco on 14th April 1929 and the course of today has remained largely faithful to the original route taken by the drivers of the early 20th century. With preparations for the sixth round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship gearing up, Monaco too is getting itself ready for arguably the biggest sporting event of the year for the region. Be prepared for four intense days of speed, hedonistic pleasure and glamour in the principality! CD

7am: Closing the circuit to the public 10am to 11.30am: 1st free practice for Formula 1 12am to 12.45am: Free practice for GP2 2pm to 3.30pm: 2nd free practice for Formula 1 4.15pm to 4.31pm: Qualifying sessions for GP2 - Group A 4.39pm to 4.55pm: Qualifying sessions for GP2 - Group B 5.30pm to 6.15pm: Free practice for Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup 7.30pm: Opening of the circuit to the public

friday 26th may 6am: Closing the circuit 8am to 8.45am: Free practice for Formula Renault 2.0 Series 9.45 am to 10.15am: Qualifying sessions for Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup 11.15am to 12.20am: GP2 1st race (42 laps) 12.50pm to 1.20pm: Renault Sport 2pm: Opening of the circuit to the public

saturday 27th may 7am: Closing the circuit to the public 9am to 9.25am: Qualifying sessions for Formula Renault 2.0 Series - Series A 9.30am to 9.55am: Qualifying sessions for Formula Renault 2.0 Series - Series B 11am to 12pm: 3rd free practice for Formula 1 2pm to 3pm: Qualifying sessions for Formula 1 4.10pm to 5pm: GP2 2nd race (30 laps) 6.30pm: Opening the circuit to the public

sunday 28th may 7am: Closing the circuit to the public 9.45am to 10.20am: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Race (16 laps) 11.10am to 11.40am: Formula 2.0 Series Race (1 lap) 12.30pm: Formula 1 Drivers Parade 1.15pm: Lap of honour in front of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco 1.45pm: Presentation of F1 Drivers with Monegasque national anthem 2pm to 4pm: Formula 1 Grand Prix (78 laps) 7.30pm: Opening the circuit to the public acm.mc

monTe carlo fashion Week Chiara Boni as guest of honour he Monte Carlo Fashion Week 2017 will be held in Monaco from 1st to 3rd June. Celebrities and fashion icons from around the world are expected to attend to the fledgling fashion week, which will see renowned Italian fashion designer Chiara Boni open the runway on June 2nd – coinciding with Italy’s national day – and showcase her new collection: La Petite Robe. The programme boasts three days of presentations, conferences, runways and lifestyle events, all created with the international fashion community in mind. In its five years

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of history, the fashion show has garnered great support from celebrities, buyers, retailers, international journalists and social influencers alike. The opening Gala & Awards Ceremony on Thursday 1st June will take place at the legendary Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, which will be decorated specially for the occasion. MCFW will also see the launch of a brand new fashion village in the Fontvieille quartier. The event is organised by the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode and revenue from Fashion Week traditionally goes towards supporting the work of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.  MC

la Terrasse du Plaza, in the heart of Nice’s carré d’Or quartier, boasts a panoramic view of Old Nice and the Promenade du Paillon from its lounge-bar rooftop terrace. in summer, as in winter, la Terrasse du Plaza’s restaurant offers a true voyage for the senses. enjoy a lunch facing the Mediterranean Sea as chef Olivier boeuf cooks up a gastronomic experience with fresh produce. in the relaxing lounge area, tapas plates as served alongside drinks from the bar. every Tuesday and Thursday from June to September, la Terrasse du Plaza hosts live entertainment soirées with a DJ. la Terrasse du Plaza has entered its summer season and is now open from 10.30am until 12.30am: join us all day long on the rooftop for lunch, dinner

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND OPeNiNg liVe DJ eVeNiNg: 4th May from 7pm to 12.30am luNch: 12pm to 3pm DiNNeR: 7pm to 10.30pm (April to October) lOuNge bAR: 10.30am to 12.30am

and drinks. With warm days come warm nights and as the weather hots up, la Terrasse du Plaza will be releasing its new lunch and evening menus with seasonal flavours and exceptional fresh produce. in the lounge area, our bartenders will be mixing up a brand-new cocktail list. Where better to taste their newest creations than escaping above the city for the wonderful view? From our chef, Olivier boeuf: Sea bream, John Dory, Sole, Turbot and grouper for fresh fish served whole, oven-roasted or in a salt crust, and prepared directed before our guests. Meat is also honoured by our in-house chef, who provides a delectable range of aged beef - Aubrac, charolais, Simmental, limousin – in cuts such as a prime rib and entrecote.

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Two of Formula 1’s favourite families unite in the ﬁght against dementia at Amber Lounge Monaco

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For over two decades, nightlife and entertainment pioneer Sonia irvine has been the driving force behind Formula 1’s exclusive party scene. as the founder of amber Lounge – the reference in Grand Prix events – she has access to a world of almost unlimited privilege and excess, but Sonia has remained grounded throughout.

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Alzheimer’s struck our family ten years ago,” Sonia Irvine explains. “It is one of the hardest diseases to come to terms with. The person is physically there, but the mind slowly slips away and with that their lifelong memories, leaving the families behind powerless and stuck in a time warp.” If you are unfamiliar with the Amber Lounge, which was founded by Sonia in 2003, it has come to be recognised as the original Formula 1 VIP party. It is so exclusive and private, that no cameras are allowed beyond the red carpet. But while it plays to the hedonistic desires of its high-profile guest list, at its core is the idea of giving back and of supporting charities worldwide with their research and missions. Sonia and her concept have raised more than 4,000,000€ in the last decade for international charitable organisations. At the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix, the Amber Lounge will unite with former F1 racer Sir Jackie Stewart’s foundation, Race Against Dementia. 77-year-old Stewart, who won on the Monaco circuit an impressive three times during his racing career, and Sonia have both been directly affected by the disease (Sonia’s mother Kathleen and Stewart’s wife Helen are both sufferers of dementia) so when he announced the launch of his foundation, Sonia pledged to help in any way she could. “I am very grateful to Amber Lounge for their generosity towards Race Against Dementia,” says Sir Jackie Stewart. “I am absolutely behind the event and look forward to a very special evening.” “The disease is at epidemic proportions and requires

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AMBER LOUNGE EVENTS Monaco 2017 Friday 26th May U*NiTe with amber Fashion runway show, live charity auction and dusk till dawn entertainment

Saturday 27th May Watch qualifying from the amber Lounge yacht with F1 driver appearances, trackside views, open bar and gourmet buﬀet followed by amber Lounge Dining and the eXTravaGaNZa after Party with non-stop performances and free-ﬂowing champagne all night long Sunday 28th May enjoy the ultimate viewing experience on board the yacht followed by amber Lounge Dining and the famous F1 Driver Post race Party, the most anticipated night of the weekend where F1 drivers and teams gather for post-race celebrations with live acts, DJs and unlimited champagne

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funds to raise awareness, support for the families and much-needed resources for research,” Sonia continues. “We decided there was no better person and no better partner for this cause than Sir Jackie Stewart and his charity Race Against Dementia, and my brother Eddie and my father Edmund will be present to lend their support. The Amber Lounge Charity Auction is a perfect opportunity for us to join forces and drive forward the fight against this terrible disease.” Over 45 million people around the world are living with dementia and many others may be suffering without a diagnosis. According to recent statistics, one in three people will get dementia during this lifetime and one person is diagnosed every three seconds. On Friday 26th May, on the eve of Monaco’s GP weekend, the Amber Lounge will host its signature U*NITE event at Le Méridien Beach Plaza hotel in the east of the principality. Following a red carpet entrance and cocktail reception, guests will be treated to a runway show featuring the F1 drivers in Apsley Tailors suits and their better halves in silk creations by Silviya Neri. Other prominent designers to be featured also include British designer SAFiyAA, who will present her Autumn/Winter collection. The highly-anticipated live charity auction will then ensue with a myriad of ‘money can’t buy’ experiences, iconic pieces and coveted items – all with a minimum value of 50,000€. From a series of unique motor racing photographs in Sir Jackie Stewart’s private collection to a framed artwork by Arunas Rutkus, a leather Luvienz trunk containing bottles of caviar-tasting champagne and a vintage champagne package by Hatt & Soner, the auction is a highlight of the weekend. An evening of dancing and performances by international artists, DJs and live acts will follow – the sun will rise before the festivities close. Tickets for a U*NITE table (access to the full event) start at 7,200€ while a table with access from 11pm onwards are available from 5,200€.  maY / June 2017

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if 2016 was a diﬃcult year for the Côte d'azur, fears that the tourism industry would be shattered by the tragic events of 14th July have been proved largely unfounded. With a strong advertising campaign and a bolstered international outlook, 2017 is looking posiBy ELSA CARPENTER tive for our adopted region.

French Riviera he terrorist attack in Nice, which left 86 people dead, cast a shadow over the region in 2016 and has been blamed for a 10% drop in tourism. But our wonderful sunshine appeared to make a break through the clouds in the autumn as a targeted advertising campaign from the Côte d'Azur France initiative helped bring the industry back up in the latter part of the year. Overall, the number of overnight stays in the French Riviera and Monaco fell by 3.4%. Almost 11 million total visitors were counted and 5 million hotel or holiday residence stays were recorded – the first time since 2001 that the number has passed the 5 million-mark – but visits proved to be much shorter than the previous year. Interestingly, the number of stays in private accommodation using companies such as AirBnB nearly doubled and claimed a 5% share of the market. The largest portions of foreign visitors are the British and Irish (16%), Italians (12%), North Americans (11%), Germans (8%) and Scandinavians (7%). The number of international visitors actually increased, while across the rest of France it fell by 2%. Hotel capacity was below 60% on average, with four and five-star properties performing the strongest at 60% (up 2% on 2015). It was the first time on record that 47% of all hotel-staying visitors elected for a hotel in these upper tiers. Campsite vacations, however, fell 10%. Per-person expenditure during their time in the French Riviera was estimated to be 685 euros; a decline of 8% with tourists typically spending 95 euros per day, per head. Business traveller expenditure, on the other hand, rose by 9%. 

Liguria hile its neighbour - the Côte d’Azur reported a slight decrease in 2016, Liguria has reason to celebrate at the end of last year as tourism increased by 4.35%. Over 4.5 million people vacationed in the Italian region with the best performers being Alassio (900,000 visitors), Diano Marina (820,000 visitors up 3%) and Finale Ligure with an impressive 6.6.% increase in the number of tourists to 800,000 people. Savona is among those experiencing a flourish in tourism thanks to the resort’s growing popularity with climbers and mountain bike riders from all over the world. 

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FLyING IN, FLyING OUT Nice Côte d'Azur Airport t’s going to be a record season for Nice’s international airport. Over 12.4 million passengers jetted into its runway in 2016 – 7.6% of all people flying into France last year – and with 18 new destinations added to its list this summer (a total of 111 across the globe) and numerous reinforced flight paths, 2017 is looking bright and busy for the country’s second airport. Within Europe, Nice can be reached from 72 cities including four new ones this year (Bergamo, Florence, Faro and Cluj). Domestically, passengers can fly to 24 destinations across France (two additions: Brest and Pau) while on an international scale, Nice Côte d'Azur airport offers direct flights to 15 places across North America, North Africa and the Middle East (Doha joining the list for the first time). Across the UK, flights to London Stansted have been reinforced by both Ryanair and British Airways (BA) to 15 flights per week from 1st July.

uae airline emirates has been flying to nice for over 20 years; now its largest aircraft will land in the city

Emirates’ A380 rom the start of July, Emirates’ A380 superjumbo aircraft – the world’s biggest passenger jet – will be embarking daily from the Nice Côte d’Azur airport runway, but that’s not all. The UAE-based airline will also be offering helicopter transfers from the tarmac to Monaco as well as limousine connections to passengers from First Class to Economy. “Emirates started flying to Nice from Dubai on 15th July 1994, almost 23 years ago,” says Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. “Since then, almost two million passengers have travelled with us on the route, with over 200,000 last year alone. We’re excited… being the first airline to fly this iconic aircraft to Nice.” The twin-deck plane will increase capacity on the Nice to Dubai route by 44%. “I am thrilled to welcome the prestigious A380,” says Dominique Thillaud, President of the Côte d’Azur Aéroports group. “Nice will be the only city in France other than Paris to boast a scheduled A380 service. Emirates’ decision to upgrade its daily service to Nice confirms the appeal of our region as important enough to sustain a year-round, long-haul flight.” Additional services include a partnership with Monacair to offer helicopter transfers between Nice airport and Monaco, including a limousine service from Monaco’s heliport to their final destination. The service will be complimentary to First Class passengers, 79€ per passenger for Business and 109€ per Economy flyers. 

Manchester too benefits from an additional BA connection from 20th May to six flights a week (as well as five flights per week provided by Jet2.com). BA will continue to provide 49 and 11 flights to Heathrow and London City respectively, while the airline and EasyJet will both offer routes to Gatwick (total of 55). EasyJet alone flies to London Luton (16), Newcastle (4), Belfast (3), Bristol (9), Edinburgh (7) and Liverpool (8). Monarch has the monopoloy on two weekly flights to Birmingham with Jet2.com offering three to Leeds Bradford. In Ireland, Dublin is to be served by 17 weekly flights with Aer Lingus and Ryanair. Internationally, Delta Airlines is maintaining its daily flight to New york JFK while Air Canada Rouge and Air Transat offer a total of six weekly flights to Montreal Trudeau airport. The daily flight to Dubai by Emirates will be serviced by its new A380 superjumbo jet. 

Marseille-Provence Airport ore passengers than ever before passed through the Marseille-Provence airport in 2016: nearly 8.5 million, an increase of 2.6% on the previous year. Freight was up too by 7.1% to 55,900 tonnes and sales rose to 134 million euros. For an airport that has seen its flight paths double in the last decade thanks to

an influx of low-cost airlines, MarseilleProvence now serves 103 destinations (an additional 18 in 2017). New lines this year include Alicante, Valencia, Ibiza, Cagliari, Milan-Linate, Split, Vienna, Geneva, Stockholm, Berlin and London Luton. Internationally, the airport is introducing a flight to Saint Denis in Réunion. 

Toulon-Hyères Airport ust over half a million passengers took off from the ToulonHyères airport last year. While there are no changes to the number of destinations it services in 2017, several airlines are increasing their capacity on certain lines such as Volotea and

Transavia (up 2,000), Tuifly and FlyBe (6,000), Air Corsica (7,000) and CityJet (8,000). The airport offers flights to: Ajaccio, Bastia, Lyon, Paris-Orly, London City, Southampton, Brest, Brussels, Rotterdam and Bordeaux.  maY / June 2017

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Work and plaY aT Workhouse cafe By MIA COLLERAN

l-r: mathieu, lucille and marc co-founded the coworking space in the centre of nice © DR

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alling all freelancers, students and start-ups… Boulevard Risso in Nice is home to a new co-working bureau called Workhouse Café. The café has been open since the start of the year and has already gained quite the following. On entering Workhouse Café, you’re immediately struck with how much space there is. The ceilings are high, the tables have ample room and are all spaced well apart, which gives the place a very orderly air. It’s nothing like the small French cafés where everyone is on top of one another. The concept of co-working is still relatively new in Nice and I ask Marc Wratten where the inspiration came from to create the café. “My brother-in-law Mathieu [Mari] wanted to open a café in Nice similar to something he had seen in Australia,” explains Marc. “Lucille (my wife) and I come from a corporate background so when the opportunity came up to combine the café with the co-working idea, we decided to go for it. We felt that Nice was an up-and-coming city where a lot of entrepreneurial groups are starting to emerge.” Workhouse Café serves Anglo-Saxon style brunch every

Where great coﬀee and great ideas are combined riviera insider interviews co-owner Marc Wratten about the concept and the day-to-day running of an urban co-working space.

day – think eggs benedict and Hollandaise sauce instead of croissants with jam – and they have trained baristas serving coffee to recreate the Australian coffee culture. Marc jokingly tells me that their barista, yohann, believes: “The French don’t realise it, but they’ve been drinking bad coffee for thirty years!” What makes Workhouse Café unique among other coworking spaces is the flexibility. If I were to go to Workhouse for four hours, I would pay 20€ (5€ per hour). This hourly tariff includes the use of the office space, access to high speed fibre optic internet and Wi-Fi, exclusive access to the privatised terrace and unlimited hot drinks. you can also pay 30€ for an entire day or 350€ per month for unlimited access. Marc tells me that 130 co-workers have come to test the place since opening and they currently have eight permanent clients at the facility. They also rent out the property for events and functions in-line with their co-working ethos such as those for start-ups and freelancers. The space has private lockers as well as two meeting rooms and one interview room, a phone booth and a printer. I ask Marc why he thinks people use communal work spaces: “People working from home feel lonely, they’re by themselves and they want to be part of something, which is why they go out and look for a co-working space.” He talks about the atmosphere that’s created when you have a group of freelancers come together: “I can see that people give one another energy and indeed sometimes they give one another ideas, especially in the start-up world. The difference between a co-working space and a shared office is how the community is managed and how that community comes together over time.” The terrace in Workhouse is privatised during the week for co-workers and Marc tells me: “It gives them a space where they can relax and meet other people. If this was suddenly for the general public, I don’t think it would create the same sense of community!” 

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Bradley Mitton iT’s more Than JusT a cluB; iT has Become a communiTY. aT The hearT of This groWing dYnamic is BradleY miTTon, Who chaTs To riviera insider aBouT his successful concepT and gloBal career in gasTronomY.

ow did club vivanova begin? It was established to support our New World wine sales into partner five-star hotels and restaurants, where we host events to promote the wines and location. The concept has been so successful that the club evolved into an international business networking circle where expatriates and local businesspeople can try new restaurants at a managed event with excellent wines and gourmet menus. The focus is making sure people socialise and develop real relationships. We’ve been running the club for 15 years and the events are getting better and bigger; membership is growing and our reputation is exemplary. Attendees wine and dine at great prices and with unique concepts; restaurants and hotels are promoted internationally and receive a new group of clients, and we promote and build relationships with our wines, the hotel and private clients.

The experiences are unique and range from Saint Tropez beach parties to luxury yacht cocktails, premium wine presentations with producers from the New World and weekends in Alba at the truffle market. We host 60 events per year for our 500 members, but also have over 12,000 subscribers. To keep our clientele interested, we have to vary our concepts and we do this by being as diverse as we can. What is your background? I worked as a chef and restaurateur for 12 years in Australia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and South Korea. My career led me to experience an array of different restaurants and I learnt as much as I could to develop in the business. In 2002, when Eastern Europe was developing, I moved to Berlin and opened my company Mitton International Wines with a view to importing New World wines from small, family-owned wineries and distributing them with exclusive

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contracts in the gastronomy industry. We established distribution throughout Germany and then into the Czech Republic and Poland. More recently, I developed the business to distribute in Italy, Spain, France and Monaco. With my experience in the food and beverage industry – and my enthusiasm to succeed – I focused on building relationships with leading sommeliers and restaurateurs so that we now list our wines in over 200 of Europe’s best restaurants, clubs and hotels. The key to success is hard work and believing in yourself. Although there have been hard times, we have grown slowly and surely, and we are continuously building on our success by offering excellence to our clients, club members and partners. What type of events and experiences can we look forward to this year? We’ll be hosting a Summer Gala at the Grand Hyatt Martinez Hotel in Cannes and a selection of events in Saint Tropez and Monaco that focus on after-work networking evenings with fine wines and good company. Our summer events are more casual with light menus and easy-drinking wines. We notice an increase every year in business travellers and tourists who are in the region so interest in the club is growing internationally. Our major event for the coming month is the Monaco Grand Prix, where we are hosting a VIP Lunch on the rooftop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo and overlooking the famous hairpin turn!

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The 3rd Annual Club Vivanova Prince Albert Foundation Charity Gala Dinner

What a sensational evening with 360 attendees at the Salle d’Or of the Fairmont Monte Carlo; and what a party. Guests enjoyed a gourmet four-course menu, with specially imported wines and Premier Cru Champagnes with haute couture fashion show and live entertainment. International guests and corporate partners, dashing gentlemen and gorgeous ladies, foundations and charities, music, laughter, dancing and fun and most

importantly, €25,000 of donations collected for three partner charities. Club Vivanova would like to personally thank the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, the Fairmont Monte Carlo marketing, events and food and beverage teams, our VIP Partners, our partnered charities, the sound and lighting team, our entertainers, our members, friends and guests and everyone else who has been involved in bringing this gala to life. Bring on 2018!

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CFM indosuez Wealth Management praised by Global Finance he CFM Indosuez Wealth Management bank has been named Best Bank in Monaco by international publication Global Finance in its 2017 awards. The bank, which has its roots in 1920s Monaco, has been praised for its ‘high standards of excellence and innovation in serving its customers’ as well as its 360 specialist employees in agencies around the region. Global Finance magazine analyses banking performance based on information not only from industry experts, but also from business managers, investors and others. Innovation and the ability to adapt and develop approach was a central theme in the publications’ 2017 awards. As the principality’s leading bank, CFM Indosuez Wealth Management helps families and individuals to ‘create, develop, protect and pass on their wealth. This is, however, far from the bank’s only purpose and it is the only bank in Monaco to offer financial solutions to private investors, businesses, institutions and professionals. The bank is Monaco’s leading commercial institution of its kind, serving two out of three companies in the petit nation.

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JEAN-PHILIPPE GIOANNI, TAX ADVISOR AND CONSULTANT IN CANNES © Fabien Prauss

Changes planned for companies and private individuals in the 2017 legislation ne of the most important new measures for companies is the progressive reduction of the corporate income tax rate to 28%. This revised rate will apply to the financial year commencing on or after 1st January 2017 for all small and medium-sized companies with

profits up to 75,000€. It will then be applied as followed for the following fiscal years: - 1st January 2018: for all companies with profits up to 500,000€ - 1st January 2019: for all companies with a turnover up to 1,000,000€ - 1st January 2020: for all companies The reduced corporate income tax rate (for profits up to 38,120€) continues to apply for companies with a turnover lower than 7.63 million euros and from 1st January 2019 for companies with a turnover lower than 50 million euros. The French government is also pursuing measures to reduce pollution caused by company cars: - The bonus-malus system is becoming stricter as more and more models find themselves within the penalty system and face increasing taxes; - It will be possible to claim back 10% of VAT on petrol and this rebate scheme will increase every year until it reaches 80% in 2021 - the purpose is to give petrol the same tax benefit that diesel currently has; and - The tax on company cars will be simplified (the tax period will be aligned with the fiscal year and it will be possible to make its submission and payment electronically). For one time only, the tax period from 1st October 2016 to 30th

September 2017 will be paid at the same time as the tax established for the last quarter of 2017 in January 2018. Concerning private individuals, the tax credit called crédit d’impôt sur la transition énergétique available for heating and energy-saving works has been extended until 31st December 2017 (instead of 31st December 2016). This credit is available for main residences of over two years in age and the level of the credit is 30% of eligible works. The maximum limits on the level of expenditure is 8,000€ for one person and 16,000€ for a couple, increased by 400€ for each additional person and for a five-year period. It is also possible to have, at the same time, an interest-free loan called éco-prêt à taux zero. Prior to commencing works, you should verify that the company in charge of the works is registered and has the Label RGE (Reconnu Garant de l’Environnement) status as well as consulting the complete list of eligible works. Holiday rental accommodation can also benefit from a new tax credit: the level is 20% of the eligible works with a maximum limit of 22,000€. This tax credit is available for properties over 15 years in age and they must be rented for a minimum of five years. For private individuals, the most important change is the deductionat-source system. 

neW 50€ noTe enTers circulaTion Anti-forgery initiative by the European Central Bank By CLAIRE DAVIS s of 4th April, some 6.5 billion new look 50€ bills have entered the European currency as the European Central Bank attempts to crack down on fraudulent reproductions and forged notes. Now featuring a stronger orange shade, the European Central Bank has also incorporated a transparent window displaying Europa, a goddess from Greek mythology. "This is a very innovative note in terms of security," Bank of France official Gilles Vaysset said during a presentation of the note in Paris. His colleague responsible for banknote production at the bank, Erick Lacourrege, added, "There are also lots of security measures, which are hidden within the note.”

With the help of new technologies, the note has been given a number of additional features such as a portrait window near the top of the hologram, which becomes transparent when looked at against the light. “The window reveals a portrait of Europa, a figure from Greek mythology, which is visible on both sides of the note,” says the European Central Bank. “The same portrait is also visible in the watermark, alongside the emerald number, which displays an effect of the light moving up and down when the note is tilted. The note also includes raised print for the visually impaired.” About 6.5 billion 50€ bills will be distributed in 19 countries of the

euro zone. The 50€ note is currently the most widely used euro banknote domination, with over 9 billion currently in circulation. 50€ bills account for 46% of all euro banknotes and the older versions will remain legal tender despite the release of the newest edition. 

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If one often speaks of the cultural exceptions of the hexagon, one forgets that France has tax specificities that you must know as a foreign homeowner. Without opening a debate or taking sides, my purpose is to alert my clients that in France, the so-called solidarity tax on wealth - Impôt de Solidarité sur la Fortune - is a specific tax which foreigners often ignore the existence of. When it comes to real estate, the tax is triggered on an annual basis for all properties worth over 1,300,000€ with a progressive rate starting from 0.5% of the property’s value up to 1.5%.This is even if the property is owned under a company vehicle such as a French SCI or a Monegasque SCP. I regularly encounter foreign clients who are overwhelmed by the situation and ask me for advice because the tax administration has called for wealth tax payments dating back six years. It is frequently the case that no one had ever ‘told’ them that they should have filed such tax returns. What I am able to do for them, and the fact that I am bilingual in English and French, allows a relationship without misunderstanding. I am proud to build bridges with foreign legal cultures and aid foreigners in understanding how French tax works. Should you like to receive advice on your situation or determine whether you are taxable in France and to what extent, please do not hesitate to contact me. My first advice is often free of charge and I will be happy to counsel you with the relevant information so that you can enjoy your time on the Côte d’Azur with the calm and serenity that inspires the azure sky of the French Riviera.

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Helmut Newton exhibition inaugurates Musée de La Photographie Charles Nègre

“i still believe that the perfect fashion photograph is a photograph that does not look like a fashion photograph. it’s a photograph that looks like something out of a movie, like a portrait, maybe a souvenir shot, maybe a paparazzi shot, anything but a fashion photograph”: Helmut Newton By SARAH HYDE

Photo 3 helmut newton self-portrait with wife and models, paris 1981 © Helmut Newton Estate.

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t’s hard to think about the 1980s without conjuring up Helmut Newton’s powerful and aspirational images. Along with black leather, chrome and extreme luxury, his strong black and white photographs of the ‘überwoman’ - dressed in heels, stockings and tailored clothes or entirely nude - changed photography forever. Subjects were fetishised with PVC, saddles, crutches, monocles, and cigarettes on phallically-enhancing holders. As curator of the new Newton exhibition, which inaugurates the Musée

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de La Photographie Charles Nègre in Nice, MarieFrance Bouhours explains to me that an early experience at the age of 17 with an immaculately dressed women changed the artist’s life for ever. There is nothing submissive about the new breed of superwomen that grace Newton’s work. They confront the spectator with their perfect form and it is unsurprising to discover that Newton worked for Playboy throughout his career. The association began in the age of the pin-up during the 1950s and the images of Elsa Peretti as a bunny girl are legendary, but it is a testament to Newton's skill as a photographer and his innate respect and adoration of women that he chose to transform the essentially passive format into something much more active and powerful. Curator Marie-France Bouhours assures me that the work is just as popular with women as it is with men. The influence of the circumstances of Newton's birth is hard to underestimate. Born in Berlin in 1920 to a Jewish father and American mother, he left for Australia in 1938. Sharp-eyed visitors will notice his portrait of an aged Leni Riefenstahl applying Guerlain face powder as a carefully chosen significator. His early years were saturated with Nazi imagery and this permeates his œuvre. As much in demand as a fashion photographer as a portraitist, famous subjects include his muse Char-

THE INFLUENCE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF NEWTON'S BIRTH IS HARD TO UNDERESTIMATE.

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lotte Rampling who he shot in magnificence on a dining table at the Nord Pinus Hotel in Arles in 1973; Karl Lagerfeld; David Hockney; Andy Warhol; and a young Ralph Fiennes who burns out of a large silver print tirage. Catherine Deneuve is portrayed provocatively smoking a cigarette with the strap of her slip falling from her shoulder. A classic example of Newton’s use of narrative, it is impossible not to engage with the work. Is she dressing or undressing? Is this before or after…? Most remarkably of all, he also photographed Margaret Thatcher. Of course, the prime minister was fully dressed, but the association is intriguing and shows a great sense of humour on both sides. Icônes is the first exhibition to be held at the Musée de La Photographie Charles Nègre, just off the famous Cours Saleya in old town Nice. This new museum is a great addition to our cultural landscape in the south of France. Gorgeously situated right by the flower market, the space has come under the expert guidance of Marie-France Bouhours, a curator who has already staged many impressive photography exhibitions in Nice, including the memorable Jean Paul Goude exhibition in 2014. An afternoon spent getting lost in the glamourous world of Newton will not be time wasted. His imagination inhabits an exclusive ‘other world’ and the spectator, who shares the point of view of the photographer, is invited to join in the narrative. ‘Newtonland’ appears to have existed in-between meals times, but outside of morality. While the influence of Brassaï’s light and shadow is clear; this world is made up of languorous afternoons, moments in cafés, late nights in hotels and afternoons by the pool - always when everyone else had left. Newton's contribution to the understanding of luxury is giant. What makes this exhibition particularly rewarding is that so much of it was shot locally in Monaco, where Newton himself lived for over two decades. While the locations of the images are available and are often easily identified - from the Principality of Monaco to the Lutetia in Paris, the Nord Pinus in Arles and an elegant apartment in the Quays - it is Newton’s work which invigorates them. When visiting, make a point of looking out for his specific motifs: the sofa, the mirror, heels, nails, stockings, jewels and open and closed doors. “I spend a lot of time preparing,” Newton once commented. “I think a lot about what I want to do. I have prep books, little notebooks in which I write everything down before a sitting. Otherwise I would forget my ideas.” The inclusion of his Polaroids is thoughtful. At the time, these pieces would have been given away as souvenirs or put in the bin; now they are considered to be individual art works in their own right. Newton was an old school photographer, using three or four Polaroids to get an idea of his shot before taking it. There was none of the modern security of digital photography. He shot with a Hasselblad camera and, until the film was developed, only finely-honed instinct gave him an idea of what he had and whether the visual magic had happened.  maY / June 2017

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The mYTh of sainT Tropez Brigitte Bardot in situ in 1957, the movie and God Created Woman was released, catapulting 23-year-old Brigitte Bardot to international stardom. The ﬁlm, a tale of a sexually demented ingénue who drives the whole town mad, was based in Saint Tropez. The following year, the Bardot myth and reality overlapped when she bought La Madrague, her home at the edge of the village, and made Saint Tropez her own. By SARAH HYDE

Photo 1 brigitte bardot in the port of saint tropez © Christian Benoit Photo 2 reunited with roger vadim in 1995 in the place des lices © Franz Chavaroche Photo 3 shopping in the local market in 1993 © Franz Chavaroche

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nder Bardot's glorious reign, the most glamourous little fishing town in the world became a playground to the jet set. The legend of Bardot and Saint Tropez are so intertwined that it is almost impossible to imagine one without the other. The now cool and exclusive community needed its blonde, bikini-clad and tousledhair sex symbol - popping up with her paparazzi and entourage - as much she needed the village. Bardot’s legend is built on having the shimmering Mediterranean as a backdrop to her unique and laid-back style. Thus, the marina-focused address was the perfect setting for her south of France style, away from the restrictions of Paris. Bardot defined a moment with her look and provided serious celebrity cachet, attracting the jet set and the attention of the world to her coastal retreat. A barefooted, lighthearted screen goddess, she was happy to be the ‘everyday superstar’ that every successful holiday resort needs and happy to be the idol you could bump into on the street. The current exhibition - Brigitte Bardot: Myth of Saint Tropez at the Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma was produced with the star's blessing and portrays Bardot in an ‘at-home’ and informal way. It is almost like looking at family photographs. Nearly all the shots in this exhibition were taken by amateurs or local photographers. We see Bardot at the shops; dressed in her pink gingham and strapless sundress on one of her many honeymoons; celebrating her 40th birthday; smoking a cigarette in her bridal outfit on And God Created Woman; driving her fabulous Riva speedboat

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and her beloved Mini Moke; and jamming with her friends, the Gipsy kings. Very few of the pictures are posed or formal. They are almost like the average family holiday album, providing another facet to the international icon and generating a sense of normality. While this makes interesting viewing, it's only one side of the story of the town's adopted monarch. Bardot was a megastar. With her countless love affairs and divorces, she was always in the limelight defining sex appeal in France and globally for an entire generation. Remarkably, Bob Dylan dedicated his first song to her and John Lennon was obsessed with her. Lennon and Bardot only met once, in London in 1969. It was not the epic thunderbolt the Beatle had hoped for: "I was on acid and she was on her way out…” he famously stated later in his memoirs. The Bardot we see in the exhibition - happily hanging out with her friends and at peace in her native country - was also an integral part of the French psyche. Her image was not only adopted by the intellectual elite, but also chosen to represent the face of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic and an allegory of liberty. In 1967, when her third husband-to-be, the handsome billionaire Gunter Sachs, showered her house with hundreds of roses from a helicopter to get her attention, it was hardly the kind of thing you would expect to happen to the gorgeous girl-next-door type that is portrayed in these photos. Her marriage with Sachs was anything but conventional: neither of them had keys for each other's apartments in Paris and what passed for ‘boho’ barefoot chic in Saint Tropez was considered much less acceptable behaviour amongst Sachs’ elegant, aristocratic friends. The marriage lasted two years. Sachs was kind enough to state in his memoirs: "A year with Bardot was worth 10 with anyone else.” Separating the myth from reality is never simple. However, it is clear that the Bardot that we think we know is almost certainly mostly myth. Bardot was actually the product of a very disciplined French upbringing; perhaps the determination and discipline she gained through her rigorous ballet practice gave her the backbone to make her career. It certainly helped her figure, which was stunning and measured 36x20x35 inches at the height of her starlet stardom. She came from the upper echelons of a very traditional French family and was educated at IAT, an exclusive catholic girls school that viewed three days of teaching as plenty enough education for any girl. Perhaps her upbringing gave her something hard to rebel against, as she certainly knew how to outrage moralists with her innate sense of personal freedom and rode the feelings of the 1968 revolution. She is one of the only movie stars who seem to effortlessly bridge the strict film star style of the 1950s and the free-love generation of the 60s. In role at least, she was always more of a James Dean than a Grace Kelly. With her black eyeliner and backcombed, teased hair, she rarely appeared to be the demure young lady that she was brought up to be.  maY / June 2017

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a gloBal programme “Monaco is a special country because there are so many nationalities living here”

For a long time now, riviera insider editor-in-chief Petra Hall has wanted to interview Kazuki Yamada. it’s no surprise why: the international career of this astounding 37-year-old has led him to be venerated as one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation. it takes him around the world and so the new artistic and musical director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte Carlo is staying in the principality for just two months…

RIVIERA INSIDER: Kazuki Yamada, you have been the artistic and musical director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte-Carlo since September 2016. How does it feel to carry so much responsibility and how much freedom to you have over the orchestra’s programme? KAZUKI yAMADA: It just feels wonderful! I have control over all artistic decisions - if you are purely the musical director, that isn’t possible. I hope that everyone is satisfied with the final product. For every season, I propose a central theme; for the next season it will be ‘Music and Nature’. My contract runs for three years. Managing the entire Monegasque orchestra is an enormous task. Do you have other commitments? In Japan, for example, I lead the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and am musical director of the yokohama

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food… Nothing is the same. I do, however, eat in the Japanese style every day. Do you miss home? I go to Japan very often, but mostly I am so busy that I don’t get to see my parents. That’s difficult as an only child! My mother visits me more often in Europe. How is it going at the Philharmonic Orchestra in Monaco? I hope the musicians feel good. I could already see great progress last September. I don’t have a dictatorial leadership style, but when mistakes are made, I have to point it out! I met the orchestra for the first time in 2011, just after the death of yakov Kreizberg, when the musicians were still mourning. Since then, I have been here every year. My ambition is to grow as a conductor and let the orchestra grow. Under your guidance, what will change and what will stay the same for the orchestra? It is my first year as an artistic and musical leader. At first, I will change little - I am still in the observation phase. Music connoisseurs compare your motions to those of a karate practitioner. Where does all your strength come from? I get it from the music, nature, the people… When musicians and the audience meet in the hall, a very special and powerful energy evolves. You are currently living in Berlin. What do you think of the city? My wife works with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra and we feel very comfortable in Berlin. As I travel often, its excellent transport links are very important.

Sinfonietta, an ensemble that I founded as a student. I am also the guest director of the Orchestre de la Suisse de Romande until August 2018. I have worked with many famous orchestras such as those of Saint Petersburg, Birmingham, Warsaw and Stockholm, as well as the WDR Symphony Orchestra of Cologne, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Tonkunstler Orchestra of Vienna and many others. You have worked with musicians all over the world. What cultural differences do you notice most? In Japan, we don’t have the long orchestral traditions as in Europe, but the standard is almost of the same level now. When working with an orchestra, I hardly notice any cultural differences. But having left my country at 30, I have come to realise that everything is different in Japan. Here I am yamada Kazuki, not Kazuki yamada. Addresses on letters, driving, the

Photo 37-year-old kazuki yamada is celebrated as one of the finest conductors of his generation © JC Vinaj -OPMC

I HOPE THE MUSICIANS FEEL GOOD. I COULD ALREADy SEE GREAT PROGRESS LAST SEPTEMBER.

When you are producing a programme, what elements do you pay the most attention to? Monaco is a very special country because there are so many different nationalities living here. Capturing their attention is a major challenge. This is why we try to tailor our work to their different expectations and feature musicians from all over the world in the orchestra. For example, I am very excited to announce that star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter will be performing with us in October. This is great news for the German community, but also for everybody who loves high quality music. My job is really very exciting! 

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Jane Birkin plaYs monaco Icon performs in touching tribute to the late-Serge Gainsbourg By SARAH HYDE © Nico BUSTOS

his May, Monaco will welcome Jane Birkin at the Opéra Garnier MonteCarlo for a tribute to her former lover, Serge Gainsbourg. The new arrangement, entitled Birkin – Gainsbourg The Symphonic, reflects the songstress’ recently launched album, which was released in late March, and promises to be just as intimate and tender. The soirée event on 11th May is one of only three concerts in which Jane will perform this year and has come under the artistic direction of Philippe Lerichomme, who worked extensively with Jane and Serge during their time together, while the music has been beautifully arranged by Nobuyuki Nakajima, a composer Jane met in Japan in 2013. The story of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg has become a romantic legend. They first met on the film set of Slogan, both broken hearted, Jane by John Barry and Serge by Brigitte Bardot. After a bumpy start, they cheered each other up and fell deeply in love. The couple was the perfect combination of yin and yang: light-hearted Jane with her gorgeous virginal looks, upper-middle class charm, and a love of dogs and children was your common sense-kind of girl while naughty Serge had a darker quality, a chain-smoking émigré in an existential, urban ennui. His incredible talent and appeal to the zeitgeist carried them both to stellar heights in 1969 when Je t'aime… Moi non plus was released. The single propelled Jane, an unlikely candidate, into orbit as an overnight sex symbol. The couple are captured in endless, achingly hip photographs and they were often seen in their contradictions: feeding the ducks on the Seine as they left private Paris club Chez Castel or amid piles of cigarette ash in their family home on Rue Verneuil. After a night out clubbing, they would greet their two children affectionately and then retire to bed as they left for school with the au pair. Jane and Serge would rise at 3pm to meet them home, spend time with

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them over supper and give them a kiss goodnight before going out again. Between them, a perfect (if unconventional) harmony existed. Effortlessly cool, kind and considerate, the duo was the celebrity couple of their day and it seemed you could have it all. However, this seemingly flawless ensemble finally cracked as Serge’s alcoholism worsened and strained the relationship. Jane fled to the arms of Jacques Doillon. Like all fated lovers, it was impossible for Jane and Serge to separate completely. They could never really truly be apart and over the next decade would use various subtexts to make overtones to each other. Serge wrote her 1983 Baby Alone in Babylone album and she invited him, despite his Jewish faith, to be the godfather to her third daughter, Lou Doillon. Amid preparations for Birkin – Gainsbourg The Symphonic, Jane has been back in the French Riviera, a region in which she spent much time with Serge and their children. She tells Riviera Insider that the south of France holds many special memories – “The fragrance, the sunlight, the pine trees, the blue of the sky and the sea (especially after the North Sea), the saltiness of the rocks, the exoticism… When I visit [the region] now, I breathe and try to find that scent; a memory of my teenage years here with my mother, Andrew and Linda (siblings)…” – but also reveals a little about visits to her native England with Serge. “When Serge was young and poor,” says Jane, “he saw a very chic Englishman at Fouquet's [restaurant in Paris] with this exquisite dog. He said to himself, ‘One day, I’ll have an English Bull Terrier too!’ That was Nana. Serge loved being in England with the English, he said it was the most exotic country and that Scottish haggis was the most exotic dish. He made a wonderful Irish stew and, indeed, tucked in happily to English cuisine. When we’d arrive at Victoria station, he’d be ecstatic about the red buses, black taxis and scarlet letterboxes!” 

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along with the english aristocrats of the victorian age, the wealthy americans of the late 19th and early 20th centuries had an immeasurable impact on the landscape – both cultural and geographical – of the French riviera. But this presence of US citizens actually goes back way further, to 1787, when a 44-year Thomas Jeﬀerson wrote a spirited letter from Nice to the ‘Hero of the Two Worlds’, Marquis de Lafayette.

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1917: nice l’américaine Cultural inﬂuence & historical importance By ELSA CARPENTER ntil 28th September, the Palais de Marbre in Nice is hosting a unique exhibition that considers the impact of Americans and American culture on the city from Jefferson’s era to post-WWII. From tourism to the arts, charitable foundations and even fashions, the exploratory exhibit opens a fascinating window into a time when the great, good and sometimes greedy of American high society strolled the streets of Nice. Coinciding with the centenary commemoration of USentry in WWI, the 1917: Nice l’Américaine exhibition is both a celebration and a comment on the influence Americans have had on Nice and the wider Côte d’Azur. Following the announcement that the US would play a part in the first of two tragic world wars, Nice decided to rename its Quai du Midi the Quai des Etats-Unis and, over the next few years, would welcome many prominent military personnel to its shores. Among them was future-president Harry Truman. As peace returned to the French Riviera, so did countless

Americans, bringing with them jazz clubs and bars, financial investment and daring new fashion trends (among them billionaire Frank Jay Gould, who opened the Palais de la Mediterranée in 1929 and is often credited with introducing the precursor to modern swimwear to the beaches of Nice). An abundance of stories and myths await.  centenaire.nice.fr.

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The Fitzgerald Prize at the Hôtel Belles Rives

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I like to tell people that there are many histories behind the Hôtel Belles Rives,” says Marianne Estène-Chauvin, the owner and president of the luxury hotel in Juan-les-Pins. “When F. Scott Fitzgerald spent time here, it was the Villa Saint Louis and the high society of the era holidayed on the Cap d’Antibes…” She gestures behind her, reeling off names of the 1920s A-List such as Hemingway, Picasso, the Murphys, the Valentinos and Cocteau. “The Americans helped found the Côte d’Azur. Then there was the Russian wave of people, like my grandparents.” Not long after American literary icon F. Scott Fitzgerald left the villa for the final time in 1926, Boma Estène and his wife Simone arrived in Juan-les-Pins, having emigrated from their native Russia to Paris several years previously. They rented the Villa Saint Louis property, fell quickly in love and sought out the widow who owned it. They purchased the majority

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of the deeds – Marianne completed her grandfather’s dream of owning it outright when she took over in 2001 – and set about transforming the beautiful art deco building into a hotel. Boma and his wife, who came from a long line of hoteliers, added two stories and an extension to the hotel, and launched it in 1931. “Art deco is the perfect style,” says Marianne. “It needs little else other than a few interior touches. If you look back at the photos from Fitzgerald’s time, we have kept it much the same as then. It is very Fitzgerald’s Gatsby.” In 2011, Marianne created the Fitzgerald literary prize, the only one in the world that bears his name. Every June, an American writer is awarded the prize for their novel (which must first be published in the US and then translated into French). The prerequisites are that the writing must reflect ‘the elegance, wit, style and taste of the art of living’ as Fitzgerald’s work, but it was never Marianne’s aim that the prize be awarded solely to an American writer. “The subject of the writing must be a portrait of a contemporary world – 20th or 21st century – and with the elegance of Fitzgerald,” Marianne explains. “It so happens that to write like him, you need to be American. There are classes in US universities where you learn how to write in his style. The great granddaughter of Tolstoy visited the hotel some summers ago; she teaches how to write like Tolstoy in Russia.

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“I LIKE TO TELL PEOPLE THAT THERE ARE MANy HISTORIES BEHIND THE HôTEL BELLES RIVES,” 2 3

Bernard Pivot [French novelist and critic] told me when he came here that to write like Proust, you must be French.” With the prize giving party due to be held on Friday 9th June at the hotel, the weeks in the run-up will be filled with deliberation luncheons for Marianne and her prestigious jury of French novelists and acclaimed journalists as they cut the shortlist down to five names. The award has come a long way since its first conception six years ago when they were just 16 to now over 500 guests and many more tur-

Photo 1 the famous (and culturally classified) fitzgerald bar <Néant> Photo 2 an eXceptional setting between juan-les-pins and the cap d’antibes

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ning up at the door. Marianne holds the heritage of the hotel close and ties the prize to the author wherever she can. “Towards the end of Fitzgerald and Zelda’s [his wife] stay here, things were not going very well for the couple, who were known for their fights and arguments. She was shouting at him, ‘I’m going to leave you, you’re a terrible writer…’ But he was completely in love with her and would do anything to please. So, one night, he turned to her in the midst of a row and said, ‘Stay here. I’m going to do something for you that no one else will or can ever do.’ He went to Juan-les-Pins, which was little more than a village then, found an auberge where a little orchestra was playing and promised to pay them if they followed him. He led them up the stairs, told them: ‘Play all night long or I shan’t let you out!’ Zelda was in her rooms the whole while. Fitzgerald went down to see her and said, ‘See!?’ He slammed the door and threw the key that was in the lock straight into the sea beneath them. In special memory of that story, as we award the Fitzgerald prize to the winning author, a key is thrown from the terrace into the water.” The prize itself is 8,000€ as well as a white and gold pottery trophy designed by prominent Vallauris céramiste Claude Aiello. The past trophies can be seen, along with the novels written by the winning authors, in the couloir that leads to the Fitzgerald Bar. The evening is an elegant one befitting Fitzgerald’s illustrious imagination – “Ladies in white gowns and men in Panamas” – but after ‘many’ cocktails, everyone troops down to the private beach at 2am for the notorious midnight swim in the sea. “Julia Pierpont, our first female winner in 2016, was more than a little cautious and didn’t know if we were telling the truth about the swim, but in the end, she was the first one in!” Marianne recalls. “Then our Maître D’ meets us on the terrace with gin and tonics.” The Hôtel Belles Rives and its accompanying Michelin-starred restaurant, La Passagère, are open year round for guests as well as its culturally classified Fitzgerald Bar. If only for a Gatsby cocktail on the sunny terrace, this is one of the finest opportunities to soak up the heritage and culture of the Côte d’Azur.

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Dior: it’s a name that everyone knows, even 60 years after the death of its founder. Dior perfumes still sit among some of the world’s most expensive bottles; its breathy advertising is legendary. But did you know that this designer extraordinaire has close ties to Grasse and its surroundings?

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Christian Dior - Esprit de Parfums at the International Perfume Museum of Grasse

hristian Dior was not the first designer perfumer of the last century – there was Paul Poiret, who from 1911 created not only apparel, but also matching scents and thus conceived the now abundant pairing of fashion and fragrance, then Coco Chanel, who released N°5 in 1921, and Jeanne Lanvin with Arpège in 1927 – but he could not imagine his fabric creations without them having a suitable olfactory accessory either. The summer exhibition at the International Perfume Museum (MIP) in Grasse, which begins midway through May, lifts the curtain on this famous brand. It explores the influence the south of France exercised on Dior – a native of Normandy – and above all, the impact the light and fragrances had on his work. From vintage Dior bottles and perfumes to photographs, historical documents, furniture from the first half of the 20th century, paintings, dresses, videos, interactive installations and, of course, his perfumes, the exhibit displays the considerable works of this man who died suddenly of a heart attack aged 52 in October 1957. “He took a long time to find his way to his vocation,” says Olivier Quiquempois, the director of the MIP and the other municipal museums in Grasse. Dior started designing clothing shortly before World War II, but it wasn’t until 1946 that he would found his own label, Maison Dior. “With this, he became famous overnight,” art historian Olivier continues, “and it was likely thanks to his connections in the artistic, media and economic milieu. He was able to identify trends of the time, he had the right nose and he knew what people wanted.” Dior, who was a calm and discreet man, but very popular among his many friends, was supposed to follow quite a different career. He came from a wealthy industrialist family in Normandy and it was expected of him that he follow in the footsteps of his father. Dior, however, had a sense of the arts from an early age and wanted to pursue a career in architecture. His parents denied him this and at 18, he embarked on a political science degree in Paris. He finished his degree, but

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then, in spite of his parents, he entered the art scene. By 1927, Dior had opened a gallery with a friend that featured the works of the era’s surrealist painters such as Dalí. As a young man, Dior did not experience financial hardship, but the global economic crisis had ruined his family by 1931, having lost everything. His gallery suffered too; there was no money for purchasing or collecting art. He looked to other ways of earning an income and fate led him to a fashion house where he began designing clothes. His designs performed, money came in and he had made a name for himself, but as war loomed, this career was also temporarily over. His father and sister had retreated to the south of France in 1934 (his mother died some three years prior) in search of a cheaper way of life. Dior discovered the appeal of Provence for himself during his many visits to the new family home in Callian in the Var and retired here for some time as World War II raged. Together with his sister Catherine, Dior rejoiced in the gardens of the property and revisited a passion for growing fruit, vegetables and, above all, flowers of – a love he had formerly shared with his mother. Even after the war came to an end, he continued to visit his sister frequently and in 1950, purchased his own estate – Château de la Colle Noire - in the neighbouring village of Montauroux. There he grew fragrant florals such as roses, jasmine and lavender. He welcomed many great names of the time - Bernard Buffet, Marc Chagall, Marie-Blanche de Polignac, René Gruau and Marie-Laure de Noailles – into his home, which dates from the mid-19th century and is a spacious, elegant place. It has recently been repurchased and renovated by the House of Dior. His beloved sister Catherine continued to live in Callian, growing Centifolia roses beneath the Mediterranean sun, until her death in 2008. Dior worked tirelessly on his brand from the end of 1946 and, having secured financial support from textile manufacturer Marcel Broussac, unveiled his first collection in 1947: a style that was once to be called ‘New Look’. It was lusher and more feminine than the sportier style of Chanel, with detailing at the hip and chest. The materials were almost shockingly lavish and luxurious after the barren war years, but they also had another quality. They had a scent, they had Miss Dior. The perfume, which is still available today, was inspired by Dior’s experiences in the Pays de Grasse. It plays with notes of rose and of lavender, and is considered to be superior to the perfumes that other fashion houses were creating at the time. It was, in part, created by haut perfumeur Paul Vacher while the following Diorama, Eau Fraîche, Diorissimo and Eau Savage are productions of Dior’s close friend Edmond Roudnitska. To this day, the perfumers of the House of Dior continue to have a close connection to the city of Grasse. Chief Dior nose and Grasse-native François Demachy, who joined the company in 2006, moved his studio from Paris to the city at the end of last year.

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Dior didn’t just occupy himself with the scent of a perfume, he also designed the bottles and the packaging. To him, the outer trappings should convey the same level of excellence as their high-quality content. Now, 70 years after his first show with the New Look collection and the introduction of Miss Dior, the time has come for the ‘Christian Dior: Esprit de Parfums’ exhibition. The House of Dior, along with many museums and private collectors such as the Dior Museum in his hometown of Granville, has generously lent the MIP in Grasse pieces for its summer spectacle. “We wanted to show the deep rooted connections between Dior and the French Riviera,” says the museum’s director. “As such, our exhibition focuses less on his work as a fashion designer and more of his perfumes. Nevertheless, there will, of course, be dresses! We don’t want to simply pay homage to the brand, but rather to the artist behind it.” 

Top right photo a limited edition bottle of diorissimo in baccarat glass: designed by christian dior in 1956 © Still Life, Collection Christian Dior Parfums Above and right photo for dior, art was the eliXir of life © Philippe Schlienger Collection Christian Dior Parfums

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Jazz à Juan or all the jazz lovers visiting and living on the Côte d’Azur, the annual music festival Jazz à Juan is taking place at the Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins from 14th to 23rd July. The line-up this year includes music legends such as Macy Gray, Sting, Tom Jones and Hiromi. The festival aims to reinvigorate the jazz scene in the south of France and give a voice to the newer and younger jazz artists of today. The festival begins with a perhaps unknowingly symbolic gesture to Bastille Day and the first anniversary of the terrorist attack in nearby Nice: jazz was created from collective hope for the future in the depths of New Orleans over a hundred years ago. The festival will begin with a private, invitation-only concert given by the Israeli jazz saxophonist Eli Degibri on Bastille Day. Throughout the ten days that follow, there will be concerts every night and a ‘Jazz Off’ fringe event on 15th July where jazz will fill the streets from the Promenade du Soleil in Juan-les-Pins to Boulevard d'Aguillon in Antibes. More than a hundred musicians will take to the streets, performing free concerts that night. Some of the highlights of the festival include performances by Luke Elliott and Tom Jones on 17th , Macy Gray and Gregory Porter on 19th, Sting on 20th, Kandace Springs on 22nd July and finally, for the culmination of the festival, there will be a free concert open to all and featuring a concert by the Blind Boys of Alabama on 23rd July.

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With the weather hotting up so is the summer culture calendar! By MIA COLLERAN & CLAIRE DAVIS

Nice Jazz Festival hat better way to celebrate the warm days of summer on the Côte d’Azur than through music. The programme for the upcoming Nice Jazz Festival has now been published and the historic event is inviting some exciting artists from all over the world to play on the Place Masséna stage from 17th to 21st July. Surprisingly enough, Nice was the first town to introduce a jazz festival in 1948 and, over the years, the city has brought together jazz musicians from all eras and nationalities, such as Louis Armstrong, American jazz trumpeter from New Orleans. By 1974, La Grande Parade du Jazz (as it was known then) has experienced a sort of renaissance in the gardens of the Arena of Cimiez and, since then, Nice has invited dozens of bands and more than 200 musicians - big names like the recently passed Chuck Berry as well as Miles Davis and Carlos Santana – to its summer shores. American pianist Herbie Hancock is among the names due to play this summer as well as MIAM, Ibrahim Maalouf, De la Soul, Mary J. Blige, Chinese Man and Deluxe. The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Passion and Light’, which echoes the colourful paintings of Matisse who came numerous times in Nice. This desire to combine visual art and music was suggested by Nice counsellor for art in public areas, Robert Roux. Becca Stevens and the 100 Feminine Project will be opening the festival followed by the fascinating voice of youn Sun Nah, a Korean singer who performed at Jazz à Juan in 2005. For younger generations, 18th July will see a combination of French and American hip-pop genre with Jay Z protégé Sir the Baptist as well as Chinese Man, a collective of French hip-hop artists created in 2004. The festival’s closing night, 21st July, will see performances by Kadhja Bonet, M, Fatoumata Diawara, Pierre Marcus Quartet and Kamasi Washington. nicejazzfestival.fr. 

Top left photo sting performs in juanles-pins on 20th july © DR Centre photo herbie hancock will play nice jazz festival on 17th july © DR Right photo star violinist gautier capucon to return to les heures musicales de biot © GregoryBatardon

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Les Heures Musicales de Biot n intimate classical music festival of international standing, Les Heures Musicales de Biot returns from 17th May to 20th June under the wise guidance of artistic director Liliane Valsecchi. As the life blood of the festival – now in its 34th year – Valsecchi has invited an impressive list of musicians and performers to the hilltop village’s église Sainte MarieMadeleine. There’s barely an artist in the world that would turn down the opportunity to appear at this unique event. The Capuçon brothers have been absent from Les Heures Musicales de Biot for 13 years now, but both have continued to perform worldwide with some of the greatest, international orchestras and return to Biot in 2017. Cellist Gautier Capuçon has recently completed a tour through the German-speaking music scene, with performances in Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, Munich and Vienna, while his older brother Renaud, a master of the violin, has found a home in some of the world’s largest opera houses. The first concert of the festival, on 17th May, will see the works of Beethoven and Rachmaninov given new life by Gautier and Jérôme Ducros on piano. Renaud Capuçon is to perform Beethoven and Strauss alongside pianist Guillaume Bellom on 22nd May. Another old acquaintance of Biot’s signature cultural event is young Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili, who has played here twice. That will become thrice on 28th May as she performs works by Schubert, Beethoven and Strauss. Other festival highlights include Russian pianist Nikolaï Lugansky on 13th June with Mendelssohn, Bruch and Bloch. French singer Natalie Dessay rounds up the event with pianist Philippe Cassard on and Thomas Savy on the clarinet on 20th June as they perform pieces by Schubert, Chausson, Debussy and Gounod. All concerts start at 9pm in the church. biot.fr 

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Fine lace and delicate broderie anglaise; whitewashed denim with embroidered detailing; tasselled red ensembles underneath flirty beach dresses… Ermanno Scervino’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection has sex appeal and plenty of it. The day-to-night capsule wardrobe features complimentary colours of bright white, lovers’ red and midnight black as well as a pretty, youthful denim in a powdered, sky blue shade. Discover one pieces, bikinis, high-waists, racer backs and a diverse range of beach-friendly apparel. 

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TAKE ME TO THE TROPICS From Mexico to Cuba and Costa Rica via Brazil, the Summer 2017 collection from French Riviera-based Banana Moon is a voyage through the tropics. Inspired by the vibrancy of South American culture in all its forms, the colourful range features prints of exotic flowers and palm trees, ikat patterning and bold hues in a graphic style. There’s the timeless Banana Moon quality, but also a youthful playfulness in its cuts and embellishments with pompom ties and flamboyant embroidery. 

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Pain de Sucre

BEACHES OF BRAZIL Quality has always been the focus of French brand Pain de Sucre, which has its roots in the south of France. “Since the beginning, it was our aim to not only create a collection of imaginative swimwear, but to produce a whole universe of accessories and beachwear for women around the world,” say founders Christian Keusseyan and Bernard Evans. The two men, who are in fact brothers-inlaw, come from a long line of tailors in the city of Marseille. They launched Pain de Sucre in 1985 – a name that evokes the colours of Brazil and its emblematic Sugarloaf Mountain. The 2017 collection combines daring cuts, such as the slashed Juice range, with vivid colours and luxury textiles. In the 30 years since the brand began, Pain de Sucre has lost none of its personality and prestige. 

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THE SANDS OF SAINT TROPEZ Since 1985, the beauty of the beaches in Saint Tropez has been a source of inspiration for Kiwi, a beachwear brand for the whole family. Original and laidback with hints of luxury and elegance, Kiwi Saint Tropez returns to the sands of the Côte d’Azur this summer with a collection that oozes colour and attention-grabbing details. For women, it is intricate macramé knotting; for men, a contrasting band that appears almost a belt. 

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THE CLASSICS If there’s one adjective that sums up quintessential French Riviera style, it would have to be ‘glamourous’. For this summer, Livia MonteCarlo and designer Karine Boyer have created an elegant collection of swim and beachwear that expresses the innate sensibilities of the region with a classic cut that combines high quality materials with a contemporary look. It is the subtle pairing of sexiness and comfort that has allowed this Monaco brand to become a reference within swimwear for women of all ages. 

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New trends, exciting brands and luxury shopping address in the Côte d’Azur Boucheron

PARIS IVY When Frédéric Boucheron opened his first boutique beneath the arcades of the Palais Royal in Paris in 1858, wild ivy was abundant in the city and scaled its grand maisons, museums and streets alike. Ever since, it has been featured in Boucheron designs and comes to prominence once again in the recently launched Lierre de Paris collection. A seven-piece line of bold and bejewelled designs, the refined creations favour ‘organicity over order, asymmetry over geometric formalism’. The star of the collection is the Point d’Interrogation high jewellery necklace inspired by a 1881 statement piece: nine leaves in white gold set with pave diamonds. 

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MADE IN ITALY, INSPIRED BY THE ORIENT Massimo Dutti’s Limited Edition Made in Italy collection, produced by the marque’s master craftsmen in northern Italy, evokes visions of a sophisticated Japanese garden: the Oriental world meets the classically Italian. The collection features two heeled sandals – one with a combination of leather and handpainted floral prints with an ankle tie and the other a contrasting leather sandal with bold yellow and aquamarine against a shock black heel – and an new style of ballerina pump with coco engraving and the season’s signature floral print. 

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Presenting the latest collections and newly opened menswear boutiques in the south of France

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CRISONI Beneath one roof in Monaco, Andreas Allenbach has created a universe of fashion for today’s stylish man. The Crisoni shirt collection of four cuts in a variety of fabrics and colours is complimented by the versatile yet luxurious Eton shirt brand from Sweden an exclusive in Monaco – the Zimmerli underwear line and Thompson London men’s jewellery, ties, scarves and accessories. 

Taking inspiration from Italian cinema of the 1950s, Ermenegildo Zegna’s modern day designers have brought a level of freshness and joie de vivre to the Spring/Summer menswear collection. It is both calm and elegant, with a colour palette ranging from dusty pinks to tobacco brown, Bordeaux and blue hues accentuated with bright whites. Touches of eccentricity can be found among the rails. 

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#WhaTWomenWanT From skincare and food supplements through to casualwear, bikinis and beach accessories, handbags, shoes, evening attire and lingerie, the new concept store LOONa has created a world for women within its Monaco boutique.

A universe of femininity at LOONA MonteCarlo

usband and wife team Michael and Carmen Wolter are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their unique concept store in Monaco. Since spring 2016, the duo has been carefully developing an international selection of 40 designers – all of them exclusive to LOONA. Across from the beach and on the famous Avenue Princesse Grace, women can

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also sip a coffee in the shade while admiring at the stunning shop windows. With their mantra of ‘accessible and ready-to-wear fashion’, the Wolters have come to personify the progressive world of modern style; one where topof-the-line designer pieces can be paired with more affordable apparel. They have managed to align themselves with both the high-end marques such as Chanel or Balmain and also ‘high street’ outfits such as Zara to offer a unique proposition in the fashion and lifestyle universe. “I want girls from Nice to be able to shop here as well as ladies living in Monaco,” says Carmen as we tour the 200sqm² three-floor space. “It can be very difficult to buy in Monaco – prices can be very high. Here we try to mix it up: prices start at around 100€ for casualwear while a glamourous evening dress can be up to 3,000€.” The range here is ever-changing and the friendly team are arranging the most recent summer collection drop on the store rails when we visit. This is also important to Carmen, who sewed dresses as a young girl before specialising in nails and beauty, as she likes to keep LOONA ahead of the trends. While Carmen manages the store and its collections, Michael is the more business-minded of the two, but it nonetheless very involved in what LOONA presents. “We have handmade leatherwear created by the same producers as Balmain in Turkey; technologically-advanced sunglasses by CalifornianJapanese brand SALT; anti-aging food supplements by Lumity and revolutionary skincare by Skin Up; one-off printed bags by a Nice-based designer and many fashion brands from all over the world: New york, Milan, Istanbul, Moscow, Hong Kong, Tokyo…” he explains. He’s also about to introduce a chic range of electric bicycles from Italy – another exclusivity that LOONA will hold in Monaco. The premise of the brand, which includes a champagne nail bar in the principality’s Métropole shopping centre (now in its fifth year) and a gourmet outlet selling a selection of caviars, is simple: to offer what women want from dawn till dusk.  loona.mc

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a familY affair Balitrand celebrates 95 years in the French Riviera hat began as a small, familyrun company in post-WWI Cannes has become a multimillion euro business with over 600 employees, 1,000 brands and 28 outlets across the south of France. Within the French community, the name of Balitrand is one that is trusted, valued and relied upon. With its four distinct divisions – Balitrand (tools and equipment), Big Mat (building materials), Home Store (interior furnishings and accessories) and Home Store Côté Bain (everything you could need for the bathroom) – the brand is easily the most comprehensive provider of professional construction, DIy and design products. It has come to dominate the industry in the region. Since 2013, the group has been led by Jean-Luc Panetta, who first began working for the company as a shop assistant. He says it is a mark of Balitrand’s respect for its staff that someone can enter at the most junior level and go on to become president: “The human element is very important to us… We look after our staff well

and when we are looking at locations for new stores, we try wherever we can to build in places where unemployment is high.” At Panetta’s side is a specialist team of advisors who are ready at any moment to assist store clients with questions great and small. The Balitrand village in Cannes-la-Bocca, which brings together all core divisions – is the ultimate shopping destination for home projects of all

kinds. Whether it’s technical building advice or a guide for the latest interior design trends (Panetta tells Riviera Insider that while the Scandi style is continuing in 2017, warm African colours such as bold orange and greens as well as rose, indigo and bright yellow also have their place this year), visit your local Balitrand outlet for all the support you need.  balitrand.fr

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The pYa Fending the future of yachting industry By ELSA CARPENTER

The yachting industry experienced a boom time in the late 1980s and early 90s. The number of luxury motor yachts surged and owning classic sail yacht became a symbol of wealth and sophistication, but as the workforce swelled in size, so did the need for regulation and protecting the rights of crew. riviera insider meets with PYa Development Manager Carey Callender.

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The Professional Yachting Association is now over 25 years old. Who first formed the PYA and what were its founding principles? In the 1990s, the growing yachting sector was starting to attract attention from the regulators and was at risk of having unrealistic qualifications and legislation imposed on it. Prior to 1992, certain classes of vessels under certain gross tonnage levels were exempt from any formal requirements for masters or officers to hold Certificates of Competency (CoCs). With this situation about to change, almost all yacht crew in command or senior positions would have been unable to meet the new certification standards - only Merchant Navy officers would have held acceptable qualifications. Fortunately, a few senior yacht crew recognised that [these] regulations would not be suitable for the industry and with the support of some shore-based stakeholders in brokerage and management, they established the PyA in 1991 to lobby the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The PyA made a submission for a new category of qualifications to be drawn up; relevant to and limited to yachts. The MCA proved receptive to the PyA overtures and the submission was accepted. The fledgling PyA worked in close consultation with the MCA in drafting the syllabus for the job-saving CoCs for deck officers. This led on to similar certification for yacht engineers. yacht crew nowadays work within the framework created by the MCA, in consultation with the PyA. They take the same STCW modules as all entrants into the commercial shipping world, but then move onto the bridge or engineering track specific for yacht crew. Had it not been for the PyA forming all those years ago, the commercial yachting sector would have vanished or shrunk to accommodate only officers with full commercial certificates from cadetships or cruise shiptype backgrounds. These principles of representing the people who work in our industry are still very much relevant. What is the relationship the PYA has with the MCA today? The MCA is a branch of the UK government whose mission is to ‘work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea, to produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers’. The MCA has the task of implementing - through domestic legislation - the various international maritime conventions such as the Maritime Labor Convention 2006.

The MLC was drafted without any input from the yachting industry. On reading the contents of the MLC, some PyA Council members became aware that the mandated standards for crew accommodation, when applied to yachts, would have meant that crew quarters would have taken up so much volume that no owner would ever order a new yacht for the charter market. The PyA quickly formed a work group to bring the matter to the urgent attention of the MCA, the ILO, MyBA, SyBAss and Nautilus. It became immediately apparent that the Convention was already passing into international law and that no amendments could be made in less than four years, and then only with a major effort. To underline the seriousness of the situation, senior representatives from the ILO and from Nautilus were invited by the PyA to Antibes, and were shown a variety of yachts - sail and power of different sizes - to demonstrate the reality of yacht volumes and layouts. Once the disconnect between the MLC and the realities of yacht construction had been demonstrated, the MCA formed a tripartite sub-group to establish ‘substantial equivalence’ in the MLC parameters for the yachting industry. After a series of meetings, it was a PyA Council member wrote the final draft of a document that was used by SyBAss and associated stakeholders to present to the MCA. This in turn became the basis for the relevant section of the MLC and was achieved only about a year before the MLC came into effect. It happens that, for historical reasons, the vast majority of large yachts are registered in one or another of the countries and territories that together constitute the Red Ensign Group (REG). Again for historical reasons, the management of the maritime affairs of this group is under the umbrella of the MCA. The result for this is that the MCA and REG have acquired a role as the leading regulator for large yachts and their lead is followed by many flag state administrations around the world. The PyA, as the main professional organisation for seafarers working on large yachts and the only association that exclusively represents the interests of yacht crew, has a longestablished working relationship with the

Left photo carey callender (second from left) with the pya team © Katie Jane Howson Right photo crew aboard my moonlight ii © Katie Jane Howson

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MCA, going right back to its founding. This relationship is focussed on working to try and ensure that the laws and regulations put into effect by the MCA (and the other REG administrations) are appropriate and effective. Because the nature of our relationship with the MCA it is often misunderstood, some people have the idea that the PyA is in cahoots with the training providers and encourages the MCA to introduce new qualifications and compulsory courses. In fact, the opposite is true and we try ensure that compulsory training is limited to that which is truly necessary. What is the PYA’s role in developing training paths? The PyA has been part of the MCA yacht Qualification Panel since its inception. It’s the only independent voice in the room when MCA-approved training providers and MCA Deck and Engineering departments meet on an annual basis to discuss and analyse the yacht training system. It’s at this table that we present the concerns and feedback of our members on all matters relating to the training and certification pathways. Over the years the PyA has offered up positive and negative feedback on current training provisions, and has assisted in both rejecting as well as finding alternative options to what the training providers and the MCA have suggested. As the yacht crew representative, we examine the submissions and have the chance to respond if we believe that they do not seem prudent to the yacht operations or obtainable when the crew in our fleets usually have to self-fund their training as well as take leave to achieve the required training routes. The Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) certificate is a good example. In the last eight years or so, crew agents and management companies have been demanding the yachtmaster Offshore CoC as the entry level qualification for junior deck crew. This CoC isn’t fit for purpose at that level nor is it achievable for most junior crew. Many PyA members had concerns with the competencies of the crew who were being forced to rush their training. The RyA and training providers could also see that the course was being diluted within its own right as a ‘Master’ CoC. The EDH now gives junior crew a better stepping stone to progress through the ranks - and at a better pace - with the right skill sets to do the job. We don’t win all the suggestions, but in the case of the watch keeping requirement for Master 3000gt, the MCA took note of the PyA feedback regarding realistic hours of watch keeping on long passages and at anchor. Another more recent example of this is the PyA’s success in getting the MCA to agree that

‘experienced’ chefs could gain a Ship’s Cook Certificate by passing a special evaluation process and so avoid the need to go back to school. The PyA is relentless in its aim to take direct feedback from its members (yacht crew at all levels and in all departments) to the MCA yQP table. We understand that the current training platform is not perfect, yet we do the best we can, as do the MCA, working within the parameters of marine governance to fulfil statutory versus industry requirements. The PYA is often described as the ‘voice for yacht crew’. What are the organisation’s primary concerns? Crew welfare; crew representation; protecting the yachting industry; taking the opinions of crew forward to administration level; assuring the quality of crew training is upheld and that the training is relevant to the needs of our industry; guiding crew through their careers; and relaying accurate, impartial information to our members. Your membership reflects the international nature of yachting. How many crew are on your books and what are the main benefits of becoming a member? The PyA has around 1,500 members of 90 nationalities who are based all over the world and in all ranks of yachting: deckhands, officers, captains, stewards, stewardesses, chefs as well as land-based yachting professionals. For a crew member, the main benefits of joining the association are: verification of sea service, careers advice, representation, information (the association has selected over 30 voluntary council members with a wealth of combined knowledge and experience in yachting to help its members with all kinds of questions, including contracts, legal advice, career

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planning, regulations, flag states and much more - the advice and information provided by the PyA is always impartial) and access to our programme of educational and social events throughout the year. What does the future hold for the PYA? 2017 has brought with it some big changes for the association. In addition to the newly adopted structure of the association, we have just launched a brand new website and members’ area, offering a huge amount of information and advice for crew. Members can also upload their sea service testimonials directly into their members’ area and log on to see the verification status of each document. With the recent changes in the sea service verification procedures from the MCA, the PyA is now able to verify sea service for nonmembers as well as members (on a pay-as-you-go basis). We anticipate that the volume of sea service requiring verification will increase and as such have been building up our sea service department. The PyA is currently actively involved in the updating of Ly3 to become Part A of the new Red Ensign Group (REG) yacht Code. Submissions by the PyA have been enfolded into some specific sections of the new code, which will be of benefit to all yacht crew. The PyA GUEST programme will be expanded across the industry, spurred by its growing acceptance as a benchmark for interior crew. The PyA is also moving forward with proposals to raise the professional status of holders of yacht CoCs - deck and engineering - through developing ties with other professional bodies in the wider maritime field. We will continue to offer our members a range of educational and social events, bringing the latest issues in yachting to the forefront with accurate guidance and advice for seafarers.  pya.org maY / June 2017

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sainT Tropez sailing The Giraglia Rolex Cup here are three events in one at the 65th Giraglia Rolex Cup, one of the oldest and most renowned offshore races in the Mediterranean: the overnight regattas beginning on 9th June from Marseille or Sanremo to Saint Tropez; an inshore series in Saint Tropez from 11th to 13th June; and the famous La Giraglia race that runs 241 nautical miles from Saint Tropez to Genoa via the island that gives the event its name on 14th June. Around 3,000 amateur and professional crew from around the world take part in the classic sailing event, which was first conceived as a way of rebuilding the relationship between France and Italy after WWII. 

flag ship sailing With Star Clippers t was always Mikael Krafft’s dream to create a unique sailing experience aboard the classic sailing clipper ships that ruled the waves during the 19th century. From the azure waters of the Mediterranean to the sparkling sands of south east Asia and the Caribbean, since 1991, Star Clippers and its vessels have crisscrossed the globe, transporting passengers on dream-like voyages that seem more like private experiences on-board a luxury yacht than those of an organised cruise. The three vessels under Star Clippers’ command are simply beautiful. Launched in 1991 and 1992 respectively, Star Flyer and Star Clipper were the first clipper ships since 1911 to be granted the certificate of Sailing Passenger Vessel (S.P.V.) by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping. The sister ships both have four masts with square-rigged barquentines and measure 360 feet with 36,000 square feet of sail. They offer a niche in the market for 170 passengers (per cruise) seeking a casual yet elegant style of cruise without the

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crowds of a conventional cruise ship. After the success of Star Clippers during the 1990s, founder Mikael Krafft commissioned Royal Clipper – a vessel inspired by Preussen, the historic flagship of the famed Flying P Line. This five-masted vessel is the largest true sailing clipper in the world and joined the Star Clipper fleet in 2000. She measures 439 feet with 42 sails totalling 56,000 square feet. At her highest mast, Royal Clipper measures an astonishing 197 feet – although not quite as tall as her sisters Star Flyer and Star Clippers at a record 226 feet. She can accommodate 227 guests. In recent years, Star Clippers has caught wind

of the developing holistic traveller trend, and now offers free daily yoga and meditation on select sailings. With the ocean as the stunning backdrop, these classes take place on the sunwarmed teak decks of the four and five-mast ships as thousands of square feet of billowing sails provide a refreshing sea breeze for those below. Star Clippers also provides a series of concerts and thematic seminars for those able to tear their eyes away from the horizon. Speak to Star Clippers today for advice on special sailings and its unique experiences.  starclippers.com

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making Waves A female captain at the helm By SARAH HYDE

rom 31st May until 4th of June, Port Vauban will host the classic Les Voiles d'Antibes yacht race. The port changes completely; the motor boats leave and are replaced by beautiful racing yachts and the town buzzes with excitement as captains march around in uniform, hurriedly getting their paperwork ready. Later, after a hard day's sailing, the crew party into the night. If ever a film agent was looking to cast pirates, this would be the place to find them. The prize to the winning captain is a Panerai watch and significant glory. These boats and captains have been competing against each other for years. The atmosphere is sporting, but the rivalry is tangible. This is not a 'firstpast-the-post' system: each boat is handicapped on the basis of how well it is restored and how close it is to the originally intended form. As a complete sailing outsider, last year I was fascinated by the beautiful boats and determined to learn more. Perhaps it was beginner's luck or good schooling by captain and artist Antony Parks, but I somehow managed to learn the difference between the boats to spot a Fife and on an even luckier hunch, guess the winner Moonbeam 4. While strolling in the port earlier this year, I

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discovered sail yacht Eva carefully wrapped up like a race horse in her winter blanket. The outline of this perfect Fife racing yacht was immediately recognisable. When I learnt she had a female captain, Charlotte Franquet, I simply had to know more and Charlotte very kindly spent some of her precious time giving me her insight into the yachting world. As I sit on deck and chat with Charlotte, it soon becomes clear that one of the major differences between this boat and a modern yacht is the lack of mechanical assistance. The brass fittings look spectacular and in her day, Eva was cutting-edge. This said, vintage does not make for fast or light technology. Raising and lowering the Dacron sails is hard work. The noise is deafening - you can only imagine the sound when the boat is under race conditions. As Charlotte points out: “If the Eva were a modern boat, I could sail her alone. I simply can't do that; it takes at least two of us to get her out and a crew of 10 to race.” She talks about the boat as if it were a living entity: “She could not be in a dry dock; it would not be good for her. Wooden boats are almost like living things. They need water to expand their timbers and stop them from cracking.” The Caribbean is no good for her either… The water is so warm it warps the wood. The more time I spend with Charlotte, the more I realise that sailing is a full sensory experience. “you have to feel the balance of the boat and its angles to the water,” she explains. “you sense the wind in your hair, tacking upwind,

feeling the turns… Getting the sail changes right is vital to capture the wind and the significant seconds, which all add up to a win later." Sailing, it would seem, is both an art and a science. Instinct, timing, judgement are all essential, as is having a crew that works well together. As Charlotte puts it, the crew is the other side of the machine. I believe her when she says, “I can feel it in my body, how the boat is sailing.” Experience goes a long way. Charlotte has been a captain for 18 years and she discovered her love of the sea during her childhood summers with her grandparents, spent on their fishing boat in Brittany. She knew from the age of 17 that she wanted to be a sailor. We discuss her being the only woman in her class: “I get interviewed a lot more! But really it has mostly been very positive for me; I was promoted long before my male colleagues in the Caribbean. Owners like to seem progressiveness. The only downside is getting respect on the mechanical side of things. The yard is male-dominated. Sometimes they find it hard to accept that I know what I am talking about.” Recently Charlotte worked on a modern boat, a VOR 70 called the SFS with Captain Lionel Pean, the only French skipper to have won the Whitbread. “Knowing your own boat and the courses is great, but it’s good to step out of your comfort zone if you want to learn something new,” she tells me. “It was a whole different game - I learnt so much - it was like going from classic racing to Formula 1.” I can’t help wondering what tricks she has up her sleeve this season and on that subject, I notice that her wrist is not yet weighed down by a chunky Panerai watch. All I can say is I hope that they have them in a women’s size this year as under a very cool exterior, I sense steely determination. This year, my money is on Eva. 

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By GERHARD STANDOP

The ﬂagship of the Yacht Club de Monaco

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and brought the totally decayed hull of the Tuiga to the yard in England, where it was restored under the supervision of Duncan Walker and relaunched in 1993. Many say that the Tuiga is one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, sailing yachts that has ever been built because of its clear lines, harmonised proportions and simple deck layout with only block and tackle pulleys rather than winches. It is no wonder that the list of skippers includes Prince Albert of Monaco as well as famous sailors such as the Eric Tabarly, multiple America’s Cup winner Dennis Conner, and world champion and professional sailor Paul Cayard. A class association for 15mR yachts has also been established in order to promote unified rules for races, among other things. Since 1995, the Tuiga has been the flagship of the Monaco yacht Club and is moored opposite the new club building. Although surrounded by gleaming mega yachts in Monaco port, its beauty and history still enable it to stand out proudly from the rest. For anyone that would like to see the boat sailing, the Tuiga is a regular participant in most of the classic regattas on the Mediterranean, including the events in Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and the season finale in St Tropez. Such intense activity demonstrates just how committed the yCM members who crew Tuiga are to the yachting tradition. Their interest has never wavered, like that of their president, Prince Albert II, who often takes the helm as have Tabarly, Cayard and Conner. It is this enthusiasm that led to ‘Spirit of Tuiga’, a club which unites all those in Monaco who are passionate about yachts.  standop.net/voiles

ontemporaries of King Alfonso XIII of Spain did not consider him to be a particularly good politician, but few could teach him much about sailing. In 1909, when he was only 23 years of age, the greatgrandfather of current Spanish King Felipe commissioned a yacht from probably the most famous boat builder in Europe at the time: William Fife in Fairlie, Scotland. The vessel was to be constructed in compliance with the so-called International Rule in the 15mR class and measuring around 20 metres in length. Needless to say, he named the yacht Hispania (D5/ESP1). Not to be outdone, the Duke of Medinaceli, a close childhood friend of Alfonso, commissioned another 15mR yacht from Fife in the same year. The Tuiga (D3) was completed in just six months. The two friends were keen to test their strengths on the water, although it is said that the Duke wisely allowed the king to pass first over the finish line every time in order to avoid any personal conflict. The two vessels soon went their separate ways. Like two other sister vessels from the Fife yard – the Mariska (built in 1908, D1) and The Lady Anne (built in 1912, D10) – they disappeared from records for several decades. These four yachts are the only remaining examples of a total of 20 vessels that were built according to the 15mR rule, although it cannot be ruled out that others will re-emerge somewhere in the world, buried in a riverbed or a remote harbour basin. Meanwhile, Albert Obrist from Basel, a manufacturer of aluminium tubes and covers as well as a passionate collector of Ferrari sports cars, acquired a liking for old yachts and restored the Fife schooner, Altair, at Fairlie Restorations near Southampton, England. When the yacht was relaunched in 1987, Obrist and other experts were so enthusiastic about the project that he immediately started to seek another vessel in need of restoration. He eventually found what he was looking for in Cyprus,

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On the roof terrace of the Boscolo Plaza Hôtel, with its exceptional panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Nice’s old town… Where could be better to welcome in the spring? Even in the summer months, this address is an absolute ‘insider’ tip for dinner and drinks beneath the open sky. The Riviera Press event at the end of March was, as always, a wonderful and international opportunity to meet our partners, readers, clients and friends. The proof of a successful evening: our 140 guests didn’t want to leave at the end of the night! All enjoyed the interesting conversations and new connections, delicious wines of Domaine Rabiega, caviar from the Comptoir du Caviar, excellent appetisers and freshly grilled prawns with a sublime risotto by the Boscolo Plaza Hôtel chefs… If the other beverages weren’t an option, there was also award-winning Are mineral water – you can’t just drink wine! During the tombola, a range of beautiful gifts were raffled including a box of Domaine Rabiega wines, a voucher for an LV Riviera Spa, a meal for two at the Boscolo restaurant, a year’s subscription to Fitlane and a buttery-soft luxury handbag by designer NUE 19.04. Are you new to the region? Would you like to attend one of our signature Riviera Press events? Send an email to p.hall@riviera-press.fr.

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A beautiful setting on the rooftop of the Boscolo hotel for our spring Riviera Press party.

Riviera Press’ Michel Gomiz enjoys the company of gorgeous women: Claire Fravreau (l) and Caroline Darmon from the Sonia Rykiel boutique.

Boscolo communications manager Souheir Georget with Riviera Press’ Dominique Freulon. Audrey le Gall of Engel&Völkers with Enrico Calandrelli.

Anais Bouvier of Arrow Services Monaco and Isabelle Massolo.

Our new law expert: attorney Michaëla Schreyer.

Jean Christophe Goethals and Florence Callier of JustUnlimited. maY / June 2017

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Sophie Falzerana and Danielle Mitarbeiterin (r) from NUE 19.04.

Riviera Press publisher SĂŠbastien Fraisse and Philippe Suissa.

Barbara Kimmig, owner of the Villa Rivoli in Nice.

Lawyer Patrick LĂźcke with editor-in chief Petra Hall.

Corinne Moncourtois from Boutique des Cocottes with Philippe Ruiz and Karine Balagny, Riviera Press (r).

Sophie Nordlund of Sturge International Services.

Audrey Avenel from the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.

Mike Blackmann from LV RIVIERA SPA donated a spa visit to our tombola. maY / June 2017

Laure Chaleac with her husband from ABSOLU SPA.

Michel Lebrun, owner of Domaine Rabiega, Lilas Spak (l.) and a friend.

Sabelle Polfliet and Philippe Ehmann, Tiffany & Co.

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Alban Hillion from the Communication dpi-design agency wins a handbag for his wife from Nue 19.04.

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Emmanuelle Pelard from the Comptoir du Caviar presents Marie-Claire Boudaud (l) and Sabine Renner, Hotel Martinez in Cannes, and Michael Wolter, Loona Monte-Carlo boutique, with her caviar offerings.

Director of Riviera Press James Rolland gives Emmanuel Bueta coupon from LV Riviera Spa

Our youngest reader starts early!

William Borderie amused everyone with the Sharing Box.

Cheers to StĂŠphane Simon, the director of the Plaza hotels, and his great team! Jean Lou and Christian Lecoq won a dinner on the beautiful rooftop.

Snejana Dimitrova and Mickael Gautier from Ermenegildo Zegna and Sylvie Freysseline of Harry Winston (r).

Art and culture correspondent Sarah Hyde, Riviera Insider editor Elsa Carpenter and freelance journalist Mia Colleran.

Tess Tracy (l) and Shelley Ward represent the National Theatre of Nice. maY / June 2017

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Until 28th September nice 1917: Nice l’Américaine The exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of US entry in WWI and reflects on the influence of American culture on the city of Nice from 1787 to post-WWII. Palais de Marbre in Fabron. Free. centenaire.nice.fr

Orchestra comprised of Sibylle Duchesne Cornaton and Peter Szüts, violin, François Méreaux, viola, Thibault Leroy, cello, Raphaëlle Truchot Barraya, flute and Sophia Steckeler, harp. On the programme: Ludwig Van Beethoven, Zoltán Kodály and Albert Roussel. Auditorium Rainier III. 6.30pm. opmc.mc

4th to 6th May antibes Le Neveu de Rameau The Anthéa theatre presents the play Le Neveu de Rameau, which explores the encounter of a philosopher with Rameau’s nephew in the Palais Royal. Antipolis Théâtre d’Antibes. anthea-antibes.fr

11th May monaco Jane Birkin Live Jane Birkin will perform Birkin Gainsbourg Le Symphonique accompanied by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo. 8.30pm. 72.5€. cotedazur-tourisme.com

5th May to 30th September monaco Philippe Pasqua An exhibition of large-scale works baptised ‘Borderline’ by Philippe Pasqua at the Oceanographic Museum de Monaco. oceano.mc

11th to 14th May saint Tropez Harley-Davidson Euro Festival Harley riders from across Europe gather in the Gulf of Saint Tropez to celebrate the 11th Harley-Davidson Festival in Grimaud. From 41€. saint-tropez.fr

6th to 28th May mouans-sartoux Julien Alins Julien Alins and Alexandre Atenza, students from the Beaux Arts of Toulouse, present their collaborative work and experiences at the Espace de l’Art Concept Centre d’Art Contemporain. espacedelartconcret.fr

12th May nice Global Spirit Tour Concert Depeche Mode is a British electronic music band who launched their international tour in May 2017 and will pass by Nice this month. Palais Nikaia. 62€. nikaia.fr

6th to 14th May cagnes-sur-mer 20th Engie Tennis Open International Womens Tennis Tournament at the Parcs des Sports Pierre Sauvaigo. opendecagnes.com 7th May monaco Great Season Series A concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Alexander Vedernikov with Lena Belkina, mezzo-soprano. On the programme: Igor Stravinsky, Modest Mussorgsky and Alexander Scriabin. As a prelude to the concert, at 7.30pm, an introduction to the works of André Peyrègne with be given. Auditorium Rainier III. 8.30pm. opmc.mc 10th May monaco Musical Happy Hour Series A concert of chamber music by a selection of musicians from the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic maY / June 2017

12th to 14th May antibes 52nd Rallye Antibes Côte d’Azur A dynamic rally departing from the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs and touring the region. www.antibes-rallye.com 12th to 14th May antibes Salon des Plantes, Fleurs et Jardins A spectacular exhibition of flowers and exotic plants will grace the city of Antibes. Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs. antibes-juanlespins.com 13th May mougins Mimosa Matters Gala Dinner Join the Mimosa Matters community at their annual black tie fundraising event at Royal Mougins Golf Club. 150€. info@mimosamatters.org 14th May le cannet Tal Concert French and NRJ award-winning

singer Tal will perform at La Palestre in Le Cannet. 5pm. From 39€. cotedazur-tourisme.com 17th to 28th May cannes 70th Festival de Cannes This emblematic event of the Côte d’Azur brings together the most glamourous celebrities and acclaimed film producers for the historic film industry event. festival-cannes.com 17th May to 20th June Biot Les Heures Musicales de Biot 34th edition of the annual Les Heures Musicales de Biot. The first night features cellist Gautier Capuçon and pianist Jérôme Ducros. Eglise Sainte MarieMadeleine. 9pm. biot.fr 18th May le cannet Superbus Concert MTV Music Awards winner and eccentric pop-rock music group Superbus will be on concert in La Palestre in Le Cannet. 8.30pm. From 29€. lapalestre.eu 19th to 20th May antibes May b The Anthéa theatre presents the contemporary dance, may b, choreographed by Maguy Marin. Antipolis Théâtre d’Antibes. anthea-antibes.fr 19th May monaco Ben L’Oncle Soul Concert The artist will perform his album Under my skin, a tribute to Frank Sinatra, at the Opera Garnier. 8.30pm. Tickets are 62.5€. opera.mc 19th May monaco Concert A concert by the Quinteto Respiro in aid of the APDAB Association. On the programme: traditional and modern tangos as well as works by Troilo, Salgan, Piazzolla, Beytelmann and others. Théâtre des Variétés. 8pm. visitmonaco.com 19th to 28th May antibes 68th International Bridge Festival Solo players and duos will gather at the Palais des Congrès to

compete at this international bridge competition. festivalsdusoleil.com 20th May antibes Classic à Juan A concert with Ingrid Perruche, soprano, and the Orchestre Regional de Cannes Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur conducted by Aurélien Azan Zielinski. Palais des Congrès. 8.30pm. From 20€. antibes-juanlespins.com 21st May european night of museums Museums throughout Europe (and of course the French Riviera) waive their entry fees for just one day, giving everyone the opportunity to discover for themselves the region’s rich cultural and artistic amb-cotedazur.com 21st May grasse Holi Run Côte d’Azur Holi Run is a colourful run of two paces: a timed and free 5km run. Once the race is over, participants can enjoy music, entertainment and a vibrant powder battle. Place du Cours Honoré Cresp. 3pm. cotedazur-tourisme.com 22nd May Biot Les Heures Musicales de Biot 34th edition of the annual Les Heures Musicales de Biot. The second night features violinist Renaud Capuçon and pianist Guillaume Bellom. Eglise Sainte Marie-Madeleine. biot.fr 25th to 27th May monaco Grand Prix It’s a landmark year for the Monaco Grand Prix as the historic Formula 1 race celebrates its 75th anniversary on the roads of the principality. acm.mc 27th May to 28th August nice Marc Chagall This exhibition invites you to discover Chagall’s sculptures of love, animals and biblical scenes this spring and summer. Marc Chagall National Museum in Nice. From 6€. musee-chagall.fr 27th May cannes Orchestre Regional de Cannes L’Orchestre Regional de Cannes

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Rosella Hightower and Monaco Dance Forum. Antipolis théâtre d’Antibes. 8.30pm. anthea-antibes.fr

28th May Biot Les Heures Musicales de Biot 34th edition of the annual Les Heures Musicales de Biot. The third night features piano recital with Khatia Buniatishvili. Eglise Sainte Marie-Madeleine. biot.fr

4th June Biot Les Heures Musicales de Biot 34th edition of the annual Les Heures Musicales de Biot. The fourth night features Nikolai Lugansky. Eglise Sainte MarieMadeleine. biot.fr

30th May monaco Musical picnic Enjoy Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - London Calling, Live in Hyde Park 2009, on the big screen. Médiathèque de Monaco. 12.15pm. visitmonaco.com

Until 5th June aix-en-provence Vladimir Skoda Vladmir Skoda, a French artist born in Prague will present 10 sculptures in the garden of the Hotel Caumont inspired by 18th century architecture and contemporary creations. 10am to 7pm. From 8.50€. caumont-centredart.com

30th to 31st May antibes Theatre The Anthéa theatre presents the choreographic works of Eugénie Andrin, which merges French and Tunisian dancing in a surreal and allegorical stage display of suspended doors to represent our everyday limitations and fears. 30th May (8.30pm), 31st May (9pm). anthea-antibes.fr 1st to 3rd June monaco Monte-Carlo Fashion Week The 5th edition of Monaco Fashion Week takes place at the Espace Fontvieille. Discover fashion trends and brands from all over the world. visitmonaco.com 2nd June monaco Great Season Series A symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Eivind Aadland with Baiba Skride, violin. On the programme: Edvard Grieg, Robert Schumann and Jean Sibelius. As a prelude to the concert, at 7.30 pm an introduction to André Peyrègne will be given. Auditorium Rainier III. 8.30pm. opmc.mc 2nd to 3rd June antibes Ballet de la Mediterranée The Anthéa theatre presents the Ballet de l’Opera de Nice directed by Eric Vu-An, who brings to his production a breath of fresh air by working in collaboration with the Conservatoire de Nice, Ecole de Danse Superieure de Cannes

6th to 9th June cannes MIDEM This show is considered to be one of the biggest international business event for music industry. Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. midem.com 9th June monaco Concert Great Season Series A symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Kazuki yamada with Martin Grubinger, percussion. Edgar Varèse, Friedrich Cerha, Leroy Anderson, Joseph Haydn, Johann Strauss, Leroy Anderson and Leonard Bernstein. Auditorium Rainier III. 8.30pm. Start at 17€. opmc.mc 10th to 11th June nice Salon Auto-Moto French Riviera Classic & Sport presents some of the most luxurious sports cars in the world at the Nice Stadium of Allianz Riviera, with an appearance by special guest and former F1 driver Patrick Tambay. 10th June (10 am8pm), 11th June (10am-7pm). 10€. info@fr-cms.com 10th to 11th June monaco 50th Bouquet Competition Discover the colourful creations of bouquet designers on the Saturday (5.30pm to 8pm) and Sunday (10am to 6pm). Espace Fontvieille. gardenclub-monaco.com

10th June to 8th October saint Tropez Braque-Laurens The Annonciade Museum presents the acquisitions and donations received over the past few years, 60 years after the Braque-Laurens Quarantaine Années d’Amitié exhibition first appeared. saint-tropez.fr 13th June Biot Les Heures Musicales de Biot 34th edition of the annual Les Heures Musicales de Biot. The fifth night features cellist Edgar Moreau and pianist David Kadouch. Eglise Sainte Marie-Madeleine. biot.fr 15th to 18th June antibes Salon de la Decoration A four-day exhibit on the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs: discover new interior and garden design trends. Thursday (2pm-8pm), Friday and Saturday (10am-8pm), Sunday (10am-7pm). 3€. salon-deco-antibes.fr 16th June monaco Great Season Series A symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Alondra De La Parra with yamandu Costa, guitar. On the programme: Carlos Chávez, yamandu Costa, José Pablo Moncayo and Silvestre Revueltas. With the support of the Association of Friends of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. Auditorium Rainier III. 8.30pm. opmc.mc 16th June nice PIAF! the Show Relive the wonders of Edith Piaf in this production by Anne Carrere at the Opera of Nice. 8pm. From 25€. cotedazur-tourisme.com 18th June monaco Concert A concert of spiritual music with Kristi Gjezi, violin, and the Goldberg Trio comprised of Liza Kerob, violin, Federico Andres Hood, viola and Thierry Amadi, cello. On the programme: Johann Sebastian Bach. Eglise Saint-Charles. 4pm. visitmonaco.com Until 18th June st paul de vence Fernand Leger

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Foundation Maeght will divulge Fernand Leger’s greatest art pieces from pictograms to sculptures. 10am to 6pm. From 10€. fondation-maeght.com 20th June Biot Les Heures Musicales de Biot 34th edition of the annual Les Heures Musicales de Biot. The last night features singer Natalie Dessay and pianist Philippe Cassard. Eglise Sainte MarieMadeleine. biot.fr 21st to 22nd June saint Tropez Do You St Tropez Festival Within the Fête de la Musique celebration, CAP (the circle for the future of the peninsula of SaintTropez) has organised a night of music to celebrate the shortest night of the year. Place du XViéme Corps. 9pm. Free entrance. saint-tropez.fr 23rd to 25th June monaco Jumping International de Monte Carlo Admire the world’s leading equestrian show in the Port Hercule with acclaimed horse riders and rare species in a beautiful setting. jumping-monaco.com 23rd to 25th June mougins Les Etoiles de Mougins During three days, Mougins will open its doors to the greatest chefs in the world as they share with the public their culinary secrets and gastronomy expertise. cotedazur-tourisme.com 28th June monaco Deep Purple Concert Deep Purple, Pretenders and Johanny Gallagher come together in Monaco for an exceptional night in the Salle des Etoiles. 7.30pm. Tickets are 103.5€. montecarlolive.com 28th June to 20th August monaco Monaco Sporting Summer Festival One of the greatest music events of the summer: Monaco Sporting Summer Festival will feature Deep Purple, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Depardieu, George Benson, Andrea Bocelli, Kool & The Gang, The Cranberries, and many others. montecarlolive.com maY / June 2017

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improved outpatient care Princess Grace hospital expands facility and services he Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace in Monaco has augmented its outpatient care to provide patients with a faster recovery and more personalised treatments and services following an operation or hospital stay. Professor Isabelle Rouquette is spearheading the efforts to boost the hi-tech institution’s outpatient care, something she has already achieved by increasing capacity by 25%. There are now 19 spaces in the clinic and the professor is leading the charge within the Improved Rehabilitation after Surgery or Réhabilitation Améliorée après

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he legends of French and Italian football will once again battle for victory on Saturday 17th June at the Allianz Riviera stadium. This time, however, the match is for a cause greater than ever before: to raise money for the victims of the 14th July attacks in Nice. Christian Estrosi (President of the PACA region,) Phillipe Pradal (Mayor of Nice) and Jean Tigana (a former French international footballer and the current president of the Club des Internationaux de Football) have organised a friendly football match between players from France and neighbouring Italy. The football match was conceived in collaboration with the association with Promenade des Anges, an association created to help victims of the 14th July attack in Nice. All the money raised will be given directly to the association. France and Italy have an infamous competitive history and both sides will be sending out their best players in what is sure to be an unforgettable match. Legendary Zinedine

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‘Zizou’ Zidane, former French midfielder, will be playing, alongside Louis Saha and Gregory Coupet to name but a few. On the Italian side Marco Materazzi, Giuseppe Rossi and the world renowned goalkeeper Francesco Toldo will be among those taking on the French team. The match takes place almost a year after the attack and the organisers’ aim is to commemorate the event by replacing it with a good memory. France were world champions in 1998 and European champions in 2000 so it’s likely to be entertaining football match to watch considering the calibre of the veteran players, not to mention it all being for a great cause. Both France and their neighbour Italy were cruelly affected by the attack on July 14th, which both nations losing lives, and it is apt that almost one year later some of the most well-known sportsmen from the respective countries will play to honour the victims. Tickets are priced at €10, €20 and €30 and can be reserved online at allianz-riviera.fr. 

Chirurgie programme. This allows for a ‘specific coordination and organisation of the medical personnel for outpatient care’ according to the health expert. The programme includes taking pre- and post-operation measures to allow for a smoother and faster rehabilitation for the patient with a bespoke follow-up by nurses, physical therapy sessions, nutritional services and advice on how to get back to daily life safely and comfortably. This advancement of care will also provide hotel-like comfort during hospitalisation to maximise the patient’s well-being. 

no finish line supports lenval Children & Future gives Nice hospital 30,000€ grant ice’s Lenval children’s hospital has been gifted a generous grant of 31,359€ courtesy of the Monegasque association Children & Future. Received via the hospital’s Fondation Lenval, the money has enabled the city centre hospital to purchase an endoscope for one of its operating rooms. The acquisition will enable 250 endoscopies to be performed every year at the hospital. An endoscope is used by paediatric gastroenterologists to explore the interior of the oesophagus, stomach and small intestine for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The endoscope has a minute camera at the end, which produces high quality images that are very useful when performing biopsies of the upper digestive tract.

Dr. Berthet explains: “This endoscope is suitable for newborns weighing up to 7kg. We have five gastro-paediatricians on-site at Lenval who use this apparatus every week. It is therefore an indispensable device for the practice of our profession. It is a very delicate machine to handle and it has to be sterilised between each use”. The donation was made possible thanks to the funds raised during the No Finish Line event in November 2016, a charity race that saw more than 13,000 participants canvas a total of 392,516km. Participants earned 1€ for every kilometre they travelled. The money will be donated to the financing of projects for suffering or disadvantaged children such as the donation to the Nice Lenval paediatric hospital. 

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ow in its fourth year in the south of France, the annual charity race for Cancer Research UK – the Race for Life – will be taking place in the scenic Parc de l’étang in Mougins on 11th June. This year, the race will be raising money for three different types of cancer: breast cancer, prostate cancer and neuroblastoma (cancer occurring in the nerve tissue). Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in babies and the third most prevalent

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in children following leukaemia and brain cancer. Participants are welcome to run, jog or walk the 5km race and are advised to have a JustGiving sponsorship page for donations. There is a participation fee of 20€ and everyone is encouraged to wear pink for the occasion. There will be tasty snacks, a raffle and plenty of smiles and laughter shared on the day – all enjoyed under the Provence sun! Cancer Research UK is the largest charitable funder of cancer research in the world. The charity is built on the principles of people, partnership and collaboration. Llast year the race here in the French Riviera helped raise over 10,000€ with more than 110 people participating. 

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planning a wedding in the south of France. Readership developed and requests started to come in for planning assistance. This was the outcome I had hoped for as this was the reason I started the blog. Operating as a sole trader for the first few years, in 2012, I decided it was time to expand the business and teamed up with Jennifer. We created SARL Lavender & Rose that same year. The name represents the south of France (lavender from Provence) and the English ‘rose’. The first letters of both words also represent our last names: Lacquement and Rocher. are your clients resident in the south of france or do they come from further afield? All of our clients come from abroad. Our main client base is London and the UK and the USA (LA and New york), but it’s constantly evolving. For the 2017 season, we are working with three couples based in Hong Kong for example. Where are your favourite regions or locations to hold weddings in the south of france? Both Provence and the French Riviera offer something really completely different and we love them both. The Riviera offers coastal settings, glamour, high-end services and facilities, easy access from the airport, great quality accommodation, beautiful sunsets… Provence offers golden light, excellent produce and gastronomy, wine, countryside and vineyard settings, tranquility and authenticity. We love planning weddings in both areas as each location lends itself to a totally different aesthetic and type of wedding.

hat first brought you to the french riviera? I [Kerry Lacquement, right in image] studied French and Business at the University of Manchester and spent a year in Cannes on a work placement as part of the year Abroad scheme. I moved here permanently thanks to meeting my now-husband. Jennifer Rocher was born in Nice and grew

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up in Tourettes-sur-Loup. She has spent time in her adult life in the USA and UK to improve her English language skills and to immerse herself in Anglo-Saxon culture. Where did the idea to launch lavender & rose come from? I started a wedding blog in 2009 (My Riviera Wedding), which was a free guide for Anglophone couples

When you’re not busy planning weddings and events, where are your favourite places to escape to? I have travelled extensively in Asia over the past few years and recently went to Brazil and fell in love with Rio. Jennifer loves spending time in Corsica and taking long weekend breaks to visit European capitals. She has several short trips planned for half marathons in various different destinations in 2017 and will also spent several weeks in Argentina in February for her winter vacation. We both enjoy spending time in London and Paris on a regular basis for work and fun! 

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