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Fête de la Musique Special Features The Sound of Music Discover the Lérins Islands

Entertainment Concerts & Events Live Music Guides Maps, Restaurant & Pub Guides

Food Reviews, Recipes & Wine Recommendations

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JUNE 2011 Editor’s Welcome

Welcome everybody to the June edition of That’s Nice Magazine. If you are travelling through, then you are in for a real treat this month. If you are lucky enough to be living here, then you know this is the time of year when it all starts to happen!

The team at That’s Nice have put together some fantastic things to keep you busy this month, so I hope you are smart enough to follow our recommendations! Firstly, June 21st marks the 30th annual Fête de la Musique – the biggest event of the year in Nice. To celebrate, Mélodie Michel presents a fantastic article on the nature of the music world here in the French Riviera, highlighting some of the regions’ most talented bands and musicians. If you are lucky enough to see these guys performing, then you’ll understand all the hype. We also give you a heads-up on the best places to be on the 21st. Keeping on the theme of music, be sure to check out our Essential Guide for this month’s hottest concerts, and if it’s live bar bands you’re looking for, then you’ll find what you need in our Gig Guide. There’s also a list of classical concerts in Art & Culture for all you cultural types. Right, I think we’ve got music covered.

Of course, there is more to the French Riviera

than just beach and bar time. So, Oliver Duncan heads to the spectacular Lérins Islands off the coast of Cannes, and explains the incredible contrast between these breath-taking isles and their luxurious neighbouring city. For articles on other recommended activities, visit our website: www. thatsnicemagazine.com.

If you don’t already know, we love food here at That’s Nice, and this month we bring you two new restaurant recommendations from two very different corners of the globe. Immerse yourself in French wine at the fantastic new Mise Au Verre, and get a taste of the orient at the old town’s Afghan restaurant, Pamir. We are also all about fresh, local produce, so why not try your hand at this month’s delicious recipes, brought to us by the talented chef at La Coin Quotidien.

For a touch of local and national news, read our Topics page, as Mélodie presents some interesting news for residents and I delve into the controversial issue of immigration. If you have any comments or contributions to our Topics page, please feel free to email me at cassandratanti@gmail.com.

Now it’s time to get reading! See you all next month.

THE TEAM Cassandra Tanti Director, Editor Journalist cassandratanti@gmail.com

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Nico Timmermans Cinema Releases Music News

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SOUND OF MUSIC

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Riviera Events FESTIVALS Harkis et Pieds-Noirs, un même cœur, North Africa Festival 4th & 5th June Nice

Celebrating the traditions and culture of North Africa with exhibitions, art, music, dance, theatre, culinary workshop and more. To be held at the Cimiez Arena and Gardens (Jardins et Arènes de Cimiez), starts at 10am.

The weather is glorious, the visitors are starting to roll in, and the calendar is filled with exciting events and festivals. It can only mean one thing - it’s June in the French Riviera!

From the incredible Fête de la Musique to the delicious ‘Italy to Table’, make sure you join in the summer fun this month!

FOOD L’Italie à Table, ‘Italy to Table’ 2nd - 6th June Nice Discover the excellence of Italian produce at this fine culinary event. Also includes tourism, culture and history. @ the Albert 1er gardens.

Book Festival 17th – 19th June Nice

Some of the finest writers of the year gather for this literary weekend, offering visitors a host of debates, meetings, autograph sessions and entertainment.

Entrance is free. @ the Albert 1er gardens.

Courant d’ére Festival 24th – 26th June St Jean Cap Ferrat

Combining a love of books, the sea and fine boats. @ Port of St Jean Cap Ferrat.

Festival of Saint Pierre 25th June Nice Port

Celebrating Saint Peter’s Feast. Festivities begin in the Gesù Church, followed by a procession to Les Ponchettes beach and the burning of a wooden boat to honour the Patron Saint. Starts around 8pm.

@ Albert II Olympic swimming pool, Lous II Stadium.

Championship of Arabian Horses of the Mediterranean & Arab Countries 18th – 20th June Menton

A competition bringing together the world’s finest Arabian horses. On Friday visitors can admire the horses and meet the breeders, while qualifying takes place on Saturday, with championships on Sunday.

Mediterranean Music Festival 10th – 12th June Nice

A unique festival celebrating the music of the Mediterranean held in the Albert 1er gardens.

29th Monte Carlo International Swimming Meet 11th – 12th June Monaco

EXPOS Citroën Expo 7th June Nice

An exhibition of 40 vehicles in the Citroën collection in Place Garibaldi from 9.30am to 4pm.

Bionazur 11th – 13th June Nice

This annual organic produce show presents information on everything from hemp and garden equipment to beer and beauty. Held in the Albert 1er gardens between 10am and 8pm.

SPORT Les Voiles d’Antibes 8th – 12th June Antibes

The Classic Yachts Challenge - Trophée Panerai takes place in Port Vauban with regattas along the coast between Antibes & Juan-les-Pins.

Jumping International Cannes 9th – 11th June Cannes

One of the world’s five top events of its kind. @ Stade des Hespérides.

Monte Carlo Jumping International 23rd – 25th June Monaco @ Port Hercule

Ironman France 26th June Nice

Voted “one of the best races in the world”

by Triathlete Magazine USA. Kicks off on the Promenade at 6.30am.

MUSIC Festival de Musiques Best Of 1st - 3rd June Nice

@ Théâtre de Verdure, 1 Promenade des Anglais.

Nice Belly Dance Show 4th June Nice @ Théâtre de Verdure.

Fête de la Musique 21st June Everywhere NJO Jazz Concert 25th June Nice

Presenting a performance by the internationally acclaimed Nice Jazz Orchestra. Entry is free but seating is limited. @ CNRR Cimiez.

29th Monte Carlo International Swimming Meet 11th-12th June

THE SOUND OF MUSIC WHY WE SHOULD BE PROUD!

To celebrate the fantastic festival that is Fête de la Musique, we delve into the world of song, with a special look at how the English language is influencing some of the biggest names to come out of France. We also focus on a handful of incredibly talented local musicians who are on the fast track to success, and the organisations behind the scenes who are helping to put Nice on the musical map.

By Mélodie Michel & Cassandra Tanti

in English makes us more credible.” It also helps them reach out to an international audience. The band went so far as relocating to Brighton for six months, soaking up the local culture and learning the language. They’re now organising a “Kitchies and Friends” summer festival at McMahon’s pub with other up-and-coming local bands, all singing in English.

Photo by David Winch

French musicians, English lyrics Yodelice, Cocoon, The Do, Lilly Wood and the Prick, AaRon... they are all French bands, and yet they all sing in English. It’s surprising, considering this is a country where most inhabitants don’t speak or understand any language other than their own. Yet here is this growing trend in the music world. Every year, there are fewer and fewer francophone variety songs, with many French artists now turning to folk and rock melodies with English lyrics. It’s actually creating problems for music industry professionals, who are struggling to respect draconian legislation regulating airtime. In 1986, the French government introduced a quota law in an effort to ‘preserve the French language’, stipulating that all radio stations must include at least 40% of French songs in their programming. It doesn’t matter where the band is from, as long as their songs are in French. Considering bands from the UK and America primarily take up the remaining 60%, record companies have generally preferred to promote francophone albums, which they believe have a better chance of being played on the radio. But French labels can no longer deny that English-lyric songs have a growing audience here in France, especially among young people reared with Anglo-Saxon culture. So, they are gradually ignoring the quota law and initiating a real music revolution.

Today only 150 new francophone albums are released every year, compared to 700 a few years ago. But it wasn’t always like that. When French bands like Hey Hey My My, AaRON or Cocoon first tried to get signed, they were asked to rewrite their songs in French. But for a generation of artists who grew up listening to UK and American music, it is just more natural to sing in English. As Cocoon singer Mark Daumail said in an interview with Telerama, “Songs always came to me in English, I grew up in that musical culture.” And, according to Hey Hey My My member Julien Gaulier, English is more musical than French and sounds better in rock and folk melodies. “English flows better in our music, it has more vowels,” he says. Meanwhile, the good thing about singing in English in a country where most people don’t understand it, is that it draws the audience’s attention to the quality of musical arrangements rather than the words.

Florent, the bassist for local indie rock band The Kitchies explains that writing songs in English has always been a given for them, “We are fascinated

by British culture, and in our musical style singing

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BEHIND THE SCENES IN NICE With its incredible live music tradition and a strong Anglophone culture, the old town of Nice is a great place to spot new talent. Yet it fails to attract the attention of music producers because, according to industry professionals, it is often considered a slowpaced city with not much happening. Fortunately, a group of associations are determined to change this image and prove that this city has a wealth of local talent, who deserve to be on the stage alongside any international artist.

Founded only a year ago by web designer Nicolas Bechelle, We Got Talent is already a reference for musical promotion on the Riviera. Originally focusing on video production for local artists, it soon expanded into a website featuring events, news and band profiles. As more and more artists joined the community, the team decided to organise its first event in June 2010, completing the promotion of the musicians they believed in, among which were Quadricolor and Did Kwo. We Got Talent has now become a valued advertising tool for local bands, and its members regularly work with event organisers to promote up-and-coming artists.

Check out www.wegotalent.com or like “Wegotalent” on Facebook to get updates on events and local rising stars.

Cocoon and our very own Medi, as well as international artists like Justin Nozuka and Julian Perretta.

The association regularly organises competitions to scout for local talent, and later promotes the artists by featuring them at big events. To send them your demo or to simply stay informed of new events, join the “Ivoire Music” group on Facebook or go to www.ivoiremusic.fr. This summer, one lucky band will be chosen by a jury during a public show at Place Masséna, and go on to play at the legendary Nice Jazz Festival. The competition will be held between the 5th and the 7th of July, so head down and support your local talent!

WHO WILL BE NEXT? All three associations work together to make Nice a fast-moving musical environment recognised for its wealth of local talent and quality festivals. And, considering they know so much about our local music scene, I couldn’t resist asking them who would be the next band to follow Medi’s in footsteps. The answer was unanimous: Hyphen Hyphen. The band was created in 2009 by four high school students, and they released their first EP called “Chewbacca I am your mother” at the beginning of the year, mixing electro, rock and disco. Their song “Baby Baby Sweet Sweet” was recently featured in a Honda commercial and they are starting a national tour later this year.

FêTE DE LA MUSIQUE ROCKS!

It’s bigger than New Years Eve and St Patrick’s Day combined. Fête de la Musique, now in it’s 30th year, fills the streets with such an energy and atmosphere that you can’t help but get excited. So, where do you need to be on Thursday 21st June?

Well, our advice is to do a little tour. Throughout the early afternoon, you can enjoy cultural music Panda 06 is an association that organises festivals in Place Garibaldi and along the Promenade des and concerts throughout the French Riviera featur- Anglais, with traditional Niçois performances, Afriing local, national and international artists. Created can drum and dance, and electronic music. Simply in 2005, it aims to boost Nice’s music scene by pro- wander through the streets of Nice and you’ll see moting local bands, as well as attracting big names makeshift stages, with everything from bad karaoke to quality house music. There are a number of from the industry through ambitious festivals. It is bands performing in front of the Palais de Justice mostly famous for the yearly music events Plages (of varying quality), while Wayne’s and King’s bars Electroniques in Cannes, and the UK Festival in Nice, and its members are currently working to give on rue de la Prefecture host the biggest stage in the city, with a number of excellent local talent concerts more international exposure. “The music including Furious Minds (metal) and Pete and Folks scene in Nice extends far beyond the old town, (folk). The key is to get here early, because once there are so many talented, hard-working bands this street fills up, there’s no getting through. The who deserve to play on a real stage,” spokespermain stage kicks off around 6.30pm. son Yan Degorce says. Thankfully, these local bands are put forward by Panda 06 through musical springboards and opening act opportunities.

Everything they do is announced on Facebook so join the “Panda Nice” page for all the latest info.

Ivoire Music started producing concerts in 2006 and now organises about 20 events a year, among which is the amazing Crazy Week Festival. This year the festival will take place from the 19th to the 23rd of July at Théâtre de Verdure in Nice, and promises unforgettable performances. The line-up features many up-and-coming French musicians including The Do, Lilly Wood and the Prick, Yodelice,

Our very own Medi has recently conquered France with his song “How would you do it”, and we’re sure it is just a matter of time before the rest of the world jumps on the Medi train. But he is not the only local musician to have caught the ear of music producers. In fact, it is a great time for Nice to put forward its wealth of talent, with the French musical landscape in the throws of change.

MEDI

Like so many other bands in this city, this guy started playing in the bars of old Nice. He is now on the fast track to stardom, as his 70’s inspired funk, soul and smooth rock sounds penetrate the MP3’s, laptops and televisions of the country. His debut album, You Got Me (Moving), comes after ten years of musical experience, including drumming for Charlie Winston and opening for Duffy, Supergrass and KT Tunstall. This guy rocks, and because he’s from Nice, we love him so much more.

Medi’s trademark curls, vintage style and reserved charm are also big winners. But he is French, so why is he singing in English? In an interview Medi gave with Pure Charts, he says “It’s mostly tourists who visit (the bars in Nice), so I needed to know how to speak their language and inspire them with something they knew. I quickly fell in love with Anglo-Saxon music. I also like that their language is much more direct than ours. In French, we use a lot of twists to explain something simple, whereas the English language is made so that everything is said in a single sentence.”

Medi comes back to visit friends in Nice and have a jam occasionally, so if you are out and about and hear “Medi’s playing in Nice tonight”, do yourself a favour and go check him out! You’ll often find him jamming with our other favourite solo artist, David Zincke.

KOMÄ

Photo by David Winch

Photo by Stephanie Dray

The French Riviera-based band Komä was formed in 2009, but began as a solo project for lead singer Aymeric Ardimani in 2001. Some of their biggest performances to date have included opening for ZZ Top, Iggy & The Stooges and Pete Doherty. Their first EP under Universal Records, The Universal Self, will be released this month. Three members of the band are French, one is from Mauritius, but every song on the album is in English. “The music that makes us so devoted, so thrilled, is sung in English,” says Aymeric. “That’s what we’ve listened to since childhood, it’s now our culture as much as any English-speaking person. The only French music we listen to, like Gainsbourg, Alain Bashung and Air, is influenced by English or American music. But who knows, maybe in the future we will write songs in French, or Spanish!”

Komä was discovered performing covers as the band ‘Waste’ in Monaco’s iconic La Rascasse bar. Marc Toesca is the man behind Monte Carlo Records, and the one who is giving local bands an opportunity to be presented to record labels like Universal Records.

What we need in Nice, however, are more venues for these quality bands to perform and be discovered. As Aymeric says, every band here has heard the line, “if you want to become famous, move away from here!” Let’s hope that we can change this trend and proudly announce to the world that the likes of Medi and Komä are indeed from the French Riviera, and we supported and helped them make it! Discover Komä at www.koma.fr or find them on Facebook.

B-Siders

Bar gigs, concerts, springboards and competitions - the B-Siders do it all, and they do it well. They were recently named “Découverte M6 Music Live 2011”, which gave them the opportunity to share the stage with AaRon, James Blunt and Asa. Their catchy single “You should know” plays on all the local radio stations, and the audience already sing along to it. The B-Siders are living the dream!

Formed in 2009, the band is 100% French, but all their songs have English lyrics. “It suits our music and style better, but we do like to play on our ‘French touch’”, lead singer Johnny says. Despite their growing national success, they make a point of playing their repertoire, along with legendary rock covers, in bars and local venues as often as possible because, as Johnny explains, “covers are important to maintain a relationship with the audience, and it is great practice.” Although they travel wherever their music takes them, they have a particular affection for Nice’s old town pubs, especially Pompei: “It’s like our home; the jamming sessions we’ve had there with Medi and other musicians are something you can’t find anywhere else.” The B-Siders are currently busy as bees working on their numerous upcoming projects, among which is the release of a new EP, a few music videos, and a big concert at Le Sezamo on June 24th. Tickets for that can be purchased at La Fnac for 10€. They are also very active on Facebook so join their page to get all the latest news.

David Zincke

English born David Zincke arrived on the Riviera about 7 years ago and quickly became one of the most popular singers in the old town. After playing in various bands for a while, he now performs solo with his guitar, captivating the audience with his folk songs and melodious voice. His first solo EP Lost at Land was released in 2010 and, since then, David has opened for Medi at two of his concerts in Paris. His second EP, Gypsy Queen, has been available for download on SoundCloud for a few weeks now, and he is already working on a new album which should feature one of the songs he has shared with Medi on stage.

We at That’s Nice have always believed in David Zincke’s talent, but now that he has Medi on his side, it won’t be long before big labels take him away from Nice, so make sure you enjoy his music and show him your support while he’s still here! He plays at Shapko most Thursdays from 9:30pm to midnight, and will be singing on Radio Monaco for the Fête de la Musique, between 5pm and 6pm.

DID KOALA

Out of all the bands in Nice, Did Koala is probably the most unique. After playing covers in old town bars for a few years, Mauritian singer and song writer Did Kwo decided it was time to go back to musical creation. He formed the band in 2009 with four other musicians with nationalities as varied as Croatia, England, France and Colombia. He actually met them right before shooting of a video for We Got Talent, and spontaneously asked them to play with him on it! Together they mix their personalities and cultures to create their own musical signature, with a variety of classic and modern instruments. Violin, bass, drums, acoustic and electric guitar all play in harmony to accompany Did’s smooth voice. It is this heterogeneity that brings balance and quality to the band, as Did explains “It’s hard sometimes but it’s confrontation of ideas that makes songs interesting.”

Photo by David Winch Did Koala’s music combines pop, gypsy and folk influences and leaves a large place to improvisation. “I never see the songs as finished”, Did says, “they take shape as we play them.” The band recently won the musical springboard “Les Arts à Biot” and its members are currently working on compositions for their soon to be released first album.

The Lérins Islands

Acres of immaculately preserved forest with endless trails away from the crowds, miles of unspoilt secluded beaches, no cars or scooters, exceptional medieval fortresses complete with vineyards, and all just a 15 minute boat trip from Cannes. We explore the delightful Lérins Islands...

By Oliver Duncan At less than a kilometre from Palm Beach, the Lérins Islands (les Îles de Lérins) are a group of four tranquil islands that could not be more different from their celebrity neighbour, Cannes. The largest island, Sainte-Marguerite, lies closest to the mainland. The smaller Sainte Honorat is owned by the monks of the Lérins Monastery and was established in the 14th century. The tiny islands of Saint-Ferréol and Îlot de la Tradelière are uninhabited, but deserve a mention nonetheless.

The Lérins Islands have been described as “paradise facing purgatory”, as this unspoilt archipelago looks right on to Cannes, with all of its excesses and decadence. If Cannes is glamorous, extravagant, urban and sexy, the Lérins are pure, unadultered, rural and modest. They are home to a 16-century-old monastery, vineyards, an ornithological reserve and ancient forts. Just a mile from the Croisette, high-heels are swapped for walking boots, espresso replaced by water bottles, gossip magazines give way to prayer books, and piety is favoured over celebrity. Two such different worlds are rarely found staring each other in the eye, nose to nose, as do Cannes and the Lérins Islands.

Sainte-Marguerite

The largest of the two inhabited islands is also the closest to the coast, and from Cannes the Fort Sainte-Marguerite, a fortified village, can easily be identified. The island is a mere 210 hectares, yet 170 of those are forêt domaniale, or protected natural reserve. The forest is made up mostly of Aleppo Pines and Evergreen Oak, with some of the oldest Eucalyptus trees in Europe thrown

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in. This wonderful, serene forest is dissected by various paths, ranging from broad boulevards to narrow trails, offering a great way to immerse yourself in nature. The coast will only ever be 500 metres away, so this is a safe place to get lost in your thoughts and enjoy the tranquillity, safe in the knowledge that it is almost impossible to get disoriented here. Even bicycles are not allowed on the island, so if you are looking for absolute peace and quiet, and total relaxation, then this is the place to come. One particular trail hugs the coastline and offers the delightful contrast of the Mediterranean on one hand, and the tranquil forest on the other, for 8 splendid kilometres.

Taking this route, you will come across various sights including, at the western end of the island, an étang, or large pond, which is the centre of an ornithological reserve, where an astonishing variety of migratory birds can be seen from the observation hideout.

its sister island, and lies slightly further south. The islands are separated by a narrow channel known as the Plâteau du Milieu, or Frioul. The island bears the name of the founder of the monastery of Lérins, Saint Honoratus. The monastery is the defining aspect of the island, with its buildings dominating the island whilst its vineyards and other cultivations replace the native forest that is to be found on Sainte-Marguerite. The monastery was founded in 410 AD and is the oldest monastery in the western world, and for a long time was an important site of pilgrimage, although the current monastic building dates only from the 19th century. Saint Patrick, patron of Ireland, studied here in the fifth century in preparation for his mission to the emerald isle. The Cistercian monks who are happy to call this wonderful island home produce wine and liquors, as well as honey and lavender, and these products can be bought in a small shop on the south side of the island.

Not all of the attractions here are natural though, and the Fort Sainte-Marguerite is well worth a visit. Built by Richelieu and updated by Vauban (who modified or built so many of the area’s forts, including the Fort Carré of Antibes), the fort served as a state prison and was home to the Man in the Iron Mask, believed to be the adulterous brother of Louis XVI. It now houses a Sea Museum, with collections of underwater archaeology. Access to the ramparts of this huge edifice is free, and the fort is open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10.30 to noon, and 2pm to 6.30pm in high season, with entry at just 3€. The Sea Museum has similar hours, and entry is also 3€.

This religious heritage offers several architectural treasures, although not all can be visited by the general public, as they are reserved for the 25-or-so monks that reside here. Those that can be visited are typically open from 10.30am to 5pm with, naturally, a break for lunch, and entry is free.

Historical treasures include the large monastery and its cloisters, an eleventh-century fortified monastery built as a refuge from Saracen, Spanish, and Genoese attacks, as well as some Four à Boulets, or cannon-ball ovens, used to make hot ammunition to repel the pirates and invaders.

Such fortifications hint at the turbulent history of this now most serene of islands. The attacks continued for centuries, to the point that the number of monks dwindled to just four, and the monastery was disestablished in 1787. The piety of the island was then shattered following the French

Sainte-Honorat

The Île de Saint-Honorat is roughly half the size of

“ ... a slice of rural life just a dice-roll from the Palm Beach Casino; so close to the Croisette you can almost smell the Chanel.”

Revolution. Like all clergy property at that time, the abbey became state property, and was put up for auction. It was bought for a wealthy actress who went by the stage name of Mademoiselle de Sainval, who settled there for twenty years, decorating the walls with profane murals that were quite a change from the practices of the previous centuries - a brief spell, it seems, when life on the island was racier than in Cannes. It was not until 1859, when it was purchased by the Bishop of Fréjus, that the Abbey returned to the Church.

Getting there

There are various ferries, or navettes maritimes, which go to the islands from all along the coast, but the simplest option is a 15-minute trip from the port of Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite. Ferries leave from the Quai Laubeuf (the opposite side of the port from the Palais des Congrès). Walk to the far side of the car park and you will find kiosks by the water selling tickets for the various operators. Departures are every 20 minutes or so in high season, starting at 7.30am, with the last return from the island at 7pm, or 6pm in low season. An adult pays 11.50€, 5 to 10-year-olds 6.50€, and under 5s go free. Similar services run to the smaller Saint-Honorat, and between the two islands as well.

Make sure you don’t miss the last boat back, or alternatively go there in a private boat, drop the anchor in the sheltered waters of the channel between the islands, enjoy an aperitif on the shore when the bustling crowds have all caught the last ride home, and head back whenever you feel like it. In fact, this is such a popular anchor point that in the summer you can just about walk from one island to the other, using the boats as a pontoon.

Interdit!

Whilst the islands offer an escape from the busy mainland, there are various restrictions due to the monastery on Saint-Honorat, and the natural reserve on Sainte-Marguerite. No vehicles of any kind, including bicycles, are allowed on either island, which can be a revelatory experience to those used to the traffic and permanent scooter-buzz of the Riviera. Starting fires, camping, and excessive noise are also forbidden, as is typical for a nature reserve. A visit to Saint-Honorat demands respect of the religious way of life of the monks, and smoking, littering and, not surprisingly, naturism, are all forbidden on the island.

These two islands, and the sheltered waters between them, are truly a gem of a destination in the heart of the Riviera, a slice of rural life just a dice-roll from the Palm Beach Casino; so close to the Croisette you can almost smell the Chanel.

Looking for something to do?

Kayaking

Now this is one of the best ways to experience the rugged Riviera.

Gorges du Verdon

Be amazed by the ‘Grand Canyon’ of southern France.

Perched Villages Take a journey into the past with this medieval villages tour.

Horse Riding

Time to saddle up and go bush.

Caves & Castles

Enjoy an eerie tour of the magical caves & castles in the French Riviera.

Entreveaux & Lake Castillon

Road trip! Take a drive to this spectacular, inland getaway.

Travels on the Train Line

Rocky highlands, tranquil seaside villages and pristine beaches await.

Wine Tours

Go straight to the source of the region’s best wines.

Climbing the Riviera

It’s time to chalk up and conquer that mountain!

Take a Deep Breath

Snorkeling & diving adventures in Nice.

Alpha Wolf Park Spend a day with the wolves in the beautiful mountain range of Le Boréon.

Esterel Escapades

Discover the spectacular world that is the Esterel mountain range.

VISIT: www.thatsnicemagazine.com For Details!

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Restaurant Reviews Situated in the heart of Nice’s commercial centre and across from the beautiful building that is the public library, La Mise Au Verre is a perfect little wine bar and restaurant to catch up with friends and soak in the relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere. The ambience is warm, the service is friendly, and the clientele are chic and local.

La Mise Au Verre

The owners of La Mise Au Verre run a successful wine bar across the street, but have decided to expand to include cuisine at this new restaurant. Quite clearly, they’ve succeeded. This is another one of those special French eateries where your meal choice depends on the fresh ingredients of the day, so we were given a choice of around 5 starters, 5 mains and 4 desserts. The menu ranged from large charcuterie plates to oysters. But what is really exceptional about this restaurant is the range of wines. Every wall is adorned from floor to ceiling with wine bottles. It is very inspiring.

This evening, I dined with two friends – one British and one French. We decided that the maximum we would spend on a bottle of wine would be 35€. The waiter, delighted to practice his English, provided us with a wide variety of wines, explaining which would go best with each dish. I was impressed by his passion for wine, and more so when he presented us with a bottle from the Côte du Rhone for 26€. Here, the quality of the wine is far more important than the price.

For starters we shared a plate of Foie Gras, which was served with fresh fruit and bread, and delivered to us swiftly with the bottle of wine. It was an excellent start to the meal. For mains I tried the linguini with fresh spring vegetables (a fantastic vegetarian option). My French companion had a beef scallop served with mashed potatoes which she said was very tender and generous in size, and our English companion chose the duckling with diced potatoes and spring vegetables.

As with many wine bars, the dishes at La Mise Au Verre are not particularly complicated, but due to the freshness of the ingredients we were left feeling very satisfied.

17 Rue Pastorelli, Nice Tel: 04 93 85 69 90

The waiter had been right on the mark with the wine choice, and the restaurant, while very busy on a Saturday night, left enough space between tables to enjoy private conversation. La Mise Au Verre adds a touch of old France to contemporary dining, and the result is definitely a winner.

By Francesca Edgeworth

Pamir

We all know Nice’s typical cuisine is delicious. Pan bagnat, socca, pissaladière and farcis can be found everywhere for the delight of tourists and residents. And for people who need a break from all of this, there are a lot of Japanese, Indian and Lebanese restaurants around the city. But if you want to eat something you have never tasted before, you should try Pamir, the only traditional Afghan restaurant in Nice, located on rue Sainte Claire, in the middle of the old town.

The restaurant has a lovely wooden patio, which is great for summer dining and close to the buzzing rue St François. But if you want to make the most of your Afghan experience, you should definitely eat inside.

With its traditional ottomans, drapes, carpets and tapestries, the exotic décor will transport you straight to this country that stands at the crossroads between Middle Eastern and Asian cultures.

The large menu reflects Persian influences, with marinated meats, flavoured rice and yoghurt sauces, but there are also Indian notes, especially with the use of curry and saffron, as well as bread very similar to the Indian Naan. Four menus are available, including one vegetarian. The 34€ “Menu Degustation” is perfect if you want to try as many different dishes as possible, as it features the house cocktail, a mixture of four starters and four main courses selected by the chef, a choice of desserts and tea or coffee.

But if you’re on a budget, the “Menu Bamian” is the best option. For 26€ you get to choose your starter among the 10 available on the a la carte menu, including a delicious beef, leek and tomato patty (Tchapli Kabab), and a melt-in-the-mouth eggplant and tomato casserole (Badinjan Bourani). Among the suggested main courses, I would recommend the Mantou, a dish of steamed ravioli stuffed with ground beef, served with a home-made tomato and yoghurt sauce, and sprinkled with dried mint.

It is a delicate mixture of flavours that you have probably never experienced before; spicy, but not hot. The Qabili Palao is also worth trying (pictured right), more for its side dishes - spinach with feta, rice mixed with raisins, almonds and candied carrots, and a luscious lentil onion and garlic purée - than for its veal brochette, which was a little dry. As for the desserts, there are a few traditional options, including a cardamom and almond cream, a spiced Afghan cake and a pistachio and almond sweetened rice, flavoured with rose water. The homemade banana lime ice cream tastes delicious despite a very simple presentation, and to top off this exotic meal you can enjoy a cup of Nouristani tea, with the delicate aroma of cinnamon and cardamom.

1 rue Sainte Claire Tel: 04 93 80 83 49

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I had heard great things about the service, but my waiter was not always enthusiastic to answer my questions and didn’t seem to know the dishes very well. However, the owner is warm and friendly, and the quality of the food quickly helped me to forget my initial disappointment.

Overall, this is a cosy family restaurant, perfect for those wishing to discover new flavours in a unique ambiance. By Mélodie Michel

Our restaurant reviews are not paid for. The restaurants do not know they are being reviewed, so we can give an honest opinion of our experience. Cassandra, Editor.

Food Guide

We Recommend l’Univers - Michelin Star 54 bld Jean Jeurés 04 93 62 32

Le Locale - Italian resto & deli -

Snug & Cellar

Nice’s only Gastronomic Pub www.snugandcellar.com

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Le Coin uotidien

Bakery & Local Produce

Nice’s only gastronomic pub has established a strong reputation for it’s dynamic changing tapas and quality à la carte menu. This is creative cuisine where every dish shines.

4 rue Rusca Nice Port 04 93 14 08 29

Cave de l’Origine - Wine Bar 3 rue Dalpozzo - 04 83 50 09 60

Rossetisserie - Roast meats 8 rue Mascoinat 04 93 76 18 80

La Table d’Oc - Traditional French 31 rue Arson 04 93 89 50 92

Zen - Japanese -

Food served every day, 12pm - 11pm Corner of rue Droite & rue Rossetti Tel: 04 93 80 43 22

27 rue d’Angleterre 04 93 82 41 20

Bistro Fromager - Fondue -

29 rue Benoit Bunico 04 93 13 07 83

11e Art - Contemporary -

11 rue Meyerbeer- 04 93 87 57 15

Le Coin Quotidien

Cave Wilson - Wine Bar Resto -

The key to this restaurant’s success is their use of quality, fresh ingredients.

But this is more than just a restaurant - it’s also a bakery, a patisserie, a teahouse and a café.

Enjoy the sun-catching terrace with views over the famous flower market.

Darlington - Modern Bistro -

Open every day, 8am - 12pm 1 Rue Saint-Francois de Paule, Nice Tel: 04 93 62 94 32

16 rue Gubernatis - 04 93 85 33 10 11 rue Dellile - 04 93 91 23 38

Vinomania - Wine Bar Resto -

19 rue Maréchael Joffre 04 93 44 78 81

Wine Room - Wine Bar Resto -

1 descente du Marché 04 93 16 21 53

Chez Juliette - French 1 rue Rosetti - 04 93926847

Le Coin Quotidien - Bakery Resto 1 rue St. François de Paul 04 93 62 94 32

Adonis

Authentic Lebanese

Situated on the picturesque rue Saint François de Paule, Adonis is an authentic Lebanese restaurant that combines the sophistication of European cuisine with the excitement of eastern spices.

Delhi Darbar - Indian -

14 ru Abbaye 04 93 01 45 68

Bellota House - Spanish -

19 rue de la Prefecture 04 93 68 61 83

Le Virginie - Seafood -

Place August Blanqui 04 93 55 10 07

Snug - Gastro Pub -

Corner rue Droite & rue Rossetti

Open lunch & dinner Mon - Sat 12 rue St François de Paule, Nice Tel: 04 93 62 30 88

Vin sur Vin - Gourmet Bistro 18 bis rue Biscarra 04 93 92 93 20

La Pierre Bise - Pierrade Restaurant 5 rue Barillerie 04 93 53 44 94

Le Tire Bouchon - French -

Blast

rue de la Prefecture 04 93 92 63 64

An authentic, American themed menu with delicious breakfasts and food served all day! From house-made burgers and fries, to deliciously tasty salads, there’s something to satisfy everyone at Blast.

35 rue de la Prefecture 04 93 80 15 97 12 rue St Francois de Paule 04 93 62 35 02

Open every day, 9am - 2.30am 8 place Charles Felix (château end of the Cours Saleya), Nice Tel: 04 93 80 00 50

16 rue Delile 04 93 81 71 87

Papayou - World Cuisine Adonis - Lebanese -

Gaglio - Mediterranean -

2 Place St François 04 93 85 42 13

Gloss - World Food -

L’Ybane - Lebanese -

1 rue de la Liberté 04 93 16 26 26

to read the reviews visit: w

ww.thatsnicemagazine.com

Caffé dell’ Arte - French Cours Saleya 04 93 62 30 37

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Music Chic

“Music is my religion” - Jimi Hendrix “We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.” - Decca Recording Company rejecting the Beatles, 1962

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.”

- Jimi Hendrix "Without music, life would be a mistake." -Friedrich Nietzsche “I’ve outdone anyone you can name -- Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Strauss. Irving Berlin, he wrote 1,001 tunes. I wrote 5,500.”

- James Brown “When you strum a guitar you have everything - rhythm, bass, lead and melody” - David Gilmore / Pink Floyd “I’ve come up with the theory that the music is within. We don’t bring it in; it’s already there. We have to figure out how to get it out.” - Howard Roberts Jazz Guitar

Top Picture: Indian Yellow T’Shirt, 55€ Milton Rose Navy Shorts, 39.95€ Benetton Indian Boots, 20€ Caprice Side Picture: White & Navy Stripe Singlet 29.95€ Benetton Scarf, 7€ H&M White Boots, 45€ Caprice

Art & Culture Palais Lascaris, Nice

Various Locations, Nice

This exhibition, running until October 17th, presents several prestigious pieces, including the first harp (1786) and various private collections. Entry is free, 15 rue Droite.

50 Years of Fashion & Perfume International Museum of Perfumery, Grasse

An exhibition on the artistic trends of the last half century, featuring texts by historians, sociologists and professionals of perfumery and fashion.

Iron Stone

Museum of Natural History, Nice 200 years after it’s discovery, the imposing meteorite ‘iron stone’ returns to its origins.

It will be accompanied by a score of other meteorites from various places throughout the world, including Africa, South America and Australia. Visitors will be able to touch the 625kg ‘iron stone’ – the largest ever found in France.

MATISSE MUSEUM 164 Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez Open 10am to 6pm Closed Tuesdays

Classical Concerts

4th June Baroque Evening CNRR, 127 avenue de Brancolar, Cimiez

MARC CHAGALL NATIONAL BIBILICAL MESSAGE MUSEUM Closed on Tuesdays Cost: 6.50 Euros www.musee-chagall.fr

5th June Family Concert Nice Opera House @ 11am.

6th June Chamber Music Théâtre de la Photographie et de l’Image Charles Nègre, 27 bld Dubouchage, Nice @ 12.30pm.

11th June Symphony Concert Berlioz Nice Opera House @ 8pm.

18th June Jonathan Benichou Piano Recital Raising money for the Antoine Lacassagne Centre for cancer research. Cedac Cimiez, 49 ave de la Marne @ 8pm.

24th June Apostrophe Ensemble Nice Opera House

BookReviews

ASIAN ARTS MUSEUM 405, Promenade des Anglais Arénas www.arts-asiatiques.com

MUSEUMS

Erard Harp Exhibition

FRANCISCAN MUSEUM, CHURCH AND MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ Open 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm, closed Sundays

MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY (Palais Masséna) 35 Promenade des Anglais MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN ART (MAMAC) Promenade des Arts Open from 10am to 6pm Closed Mondays www.mamac-nice.org FINE ARTS MUSEUM 33, Avenue des Baumettes Open 10am to 6pm Closed Mondays VILLA ARSON 20, Avenue Stephen Liégeard, Closed Tuesdays www.villa-arson.org

Join the Club

by Tina Rosenberg This is an ambitious book about what the author calls “the social cure”. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rosenberg looks at a host of causes, including South Africa’s AIDS-awareness group, loveLife; India’s rural health-worker program Jamkhed; a Christian faith-building community in suburban Chicago; and a teen-driven antismoking campaign in Florida – among which she has witnessed and reported upon. She then examines the power of peer groups to shape personal and social action, and the role these networks play in modern day civil action. It’s been described by The New York Times as “timely, thoughtful and important.”

1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

by Dr. Peter Boxall Now this is perfect for all the book lovers out there. It offers a list of books with a detailed synopsis and a jacket cover image. You can certainly pass some time just travelling through the history of literature by flipping pages and discovering new titles or rediscovering some all time classics. This was originally printed in 2006 and is now available in hardcover.

La Rue Across America

by Mark Teague Bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator Mark Teague makes you laugh out loud with this story about La Rou and his wonderful romp of a road trip across America’s immediately recognisable tourist destinations. With a couple of charismatic felines by his side, this book will have any reader questioning: can cats and dogs really be friends?!

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Lifestyle & Health ageing process anti-ageing Combatby the adding these

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ingredients to your diet!

AVOCADO

Avocados are the best source of vitamin E, protecting against disease including cancer. It is a monounsaturated fat, so it helps reduce cholesterol, and is a good source of potassium, helping to regulate blood pressure. It’s also great for the skin!

Cruciferous vegetables

Bok Choy, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, radishes, turnips, watercress & broccoli are all cruciferous vegetables. These super vegies contain a kind of phytochemical known as isothiocyanates, which stimulate our bodies to break down potential carcinogens. They help to prevent the transformation of normal healthy cells into cancerous cells.

COCONUT WATER

Coconut water from unripe coconuts is definitely one of Mother Nature’s best drinks. The health benefits are plentiful: aids weight loss, boosts immunity, fights viruses, cleanses the digestive tract, is an incredible rehydrator, balances PH and reduces the risk of cancer.

FISH Fish is an abundant source of omega-3 fats, which promote cardiovascular, circulatory, and overall heart health.

GREEN TEA

Green tea contains polyphenols, which help to reduce free radical damage on the skin. It also helps protect against cancer & disease.

BERRIES

All black and blue berries such as blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and black grapes contain phytochemicals known as flavonoids powerful antioxidants which help to protect the body against damage caused by free radicals and ageing.

Did you know?

So the Spanish have had it right all along, siestas are the way to go. Research from the University of California found that a midday nap improves people’s learning capacity by as much as 10%. It’s because the brain’s ability to process information slows down as the day goes on and a midday siesta transfers facts to the brain’s memory storage area, making room for new information to be absorbed in the afternoon.

According to the study, people who had no nap had a diminished capacity of 10%. So, that’s 20% more productivity after a nanna nap! Unfortunately, the rule doesn’t apply if the siesta follows a rosé-filled lunch in the sun.

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Your Spots?

If you haven’t found the celebrated “Gspot”, then you have a lot of catching up to do, because a few more erogenous spots have been located and they’re the new talk of the town!

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The “A-spot”, or Anterior Fornix Erogenous Zone, is a patch of sensitive tissue on the front wall of the vagina at the inner end of the vaginal tube between the cervix and the bladder. Direct stimulation of this spot releases your natural lubricants and can produce violent orgasmic contractions. To hit it, warm up with plenty of foreplay. That’ll help her uterus tip up, making it easier for him to reach the spot. Prop her hips up on a pillow, move into missionary position, and aim your thrusts high. This is one of the hardest spots to reach so use a toy to help you.

The “G-spot”, Gräfenberg Spot, or sometimes romantically referred to as the Goddess Spot, is typically located 1 to 3 inches up the front vaginal wall between the vaginal opening and the urethra. When touched it is shaped very much like a small bean. But each woman’s G-spot can be of a different size and location. Also, not everybody likes having their G-spot stimulated.

Astonishingly, there have been recent reports that some women have been undergoing ‘G-spot enhancement’. This involves injecting collagen into the zone to enlarge it, in an aim to achieve better orgasms.

What’s next?

The “P-spot” is the male equivalent of the female G-spot. Located internally as part of the prostate gland in the lower rectum, the P-spot is sometimes tricky to access, but from every account I’ve ever heard, men who’ve reached P-spot orgasms say it is well worth the effort. It is a small, chestnut-sized bump situated approximately two inches inward.

It is most easily reached with a curved toy (or fingers), and should be pointed toward the belly button. Lube is essential!

The “U-spot” is a small patch of sensitive erectile tissue located just above and on either side of the urethral opening. When caressed gently with the finger, the tongue, or the tip of the penis, there is an unexpectedly powerful erotic response and can also lead to female ejaculation.

No need for penetration here, use lots of lube with a circular motion.

If all these erotic centres were to be stimulated in rotation, it is possible for a woman to enjoy multiple orgasms in a single night. However, I’d like to point out that it would most probably take an extremely experienced and sensitive lover to achieve this. So are you this lover?

By Fiona Chan

Recipes from the Riviera

Presented each month by different chefs throughout the region This month’s recipes are brought to us by the chefs at La Coin Quotidien. The emphasis here is on fresh, quality ingredients, so make sure you buy your produce from a good supplier!

SUMMER SMOKED SALMON SALAD MAIN

Serves 4 1 large bag mesclun salad 2 apples, sliced thinly 1 cup of raisins, marinated overnight in ½ cup of white wine A handful of green beans, cooked al dente 1 log of goat’s cheese 4 slices of white bread, crusts removed 250g smoked salmon Dill for garnish 1 tomato, cut into wedges Olive oil & balsamic for dressing

Method Firstly, cut each slice of bread in half diagonally and grill one side only until just lightly browned. Slice the goat’s cheese and place on the uncooked side of each triangle. Keep the grill on, but set the toasts aside while you prepare the salad.

On each plate, put a good handful of mesclun salad and drizzle with the dressing.

Scatter sliced apple, raisins that have been marinated overnight and a few green beans. Place the toasts under the grill and cook until the cheese is just melted. Be careful, this does not take long. Put two on each plate, top the salad with smoked salmon and garnish with a some tomato wedges and a sprig of dill.

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St François

Domaine de marchandise rosé 2010 AOC cotes de Provence 9€50

Salmon in colour with light tones, this rosé wine is fresh and crisp, with aromas of grapefruit, flowers and a hint of mint. A very rounded finish, which is both sweet and tasty.

EASY MERINGUE DESSERT

Serves 4 100g egg whites 200g granulated sugar (When increasing the quanity of this recipe, always use double the amount of sugar to eggs) Sliced almonds Method Preheat the oven to 140°C. Whisk together the egg whites and sugar with an electric beater for around 10 minutes. You will know the mixture is ready when it clings to the beaters and doesn’t drip off.

Line an oven tray with baking paper and spoon the mixture into several small meringues or 1 large one, remembering that the meringue will double in size when cooking. Sprinkle each meringue with almonds and bake for 2 hours. Serve cold.

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Champagne malard 1er cru demi sec 18€50*

A beautiful, fresh champagne with hints of yellow fruits and almond. Small bubbles melt in the mouth to a velvety finish. *21.80€ after 7th June

Your friendly, English-speaking expert for buying the best wine, on any budget.

Conveniently located throughout Nice.

15 Place St François - 23 ave Jean Médecin 40 bd Borriglione - 14 bd de Cessole - 27 ave Gambetta 7 rue Maccarani - 18 ave Malaussena

Farmer’s Markets

St François

NICE

Farmer’s Market, Maréchal Joffre Every morning Fish Market, Place St François Tues-Sun mornings Provençal Market, Cours Saleya Every morning except Monday Libération Fruit & Vegetable Market, Avenue Malausséna Tues - Sun, 7am - 1pm

Antibes

Provençal Market, Cours Masséna Sat-Sun: 6am – 1pm

CANNES

Marché Forville (Provençal Market), Le Suquet district Tues-Sun: 6am – 1 pm Provençal Market, Place Paul Roubaud Every morning

MONACO

Place d’Armes Market Ave St-Charles Market, every morning

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TOPICS NATIONAL

SCHENGEN TREATY - Why we should be concerned Editorial by Cassandra Tanti

YOUR FIX OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWS

By Cassandra Tanti & Mélodie Michel demanding more autonomy, and it cannot be denied that attitudes to the border-free principle are hapenning. Let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture because of this fear of North African immigration. At the end of the day, I am an immigrant in this country, and most likely so are you, and these decisions ultimately affect us all.

BILLBOARD BAN

TOUGHER BENEFITS ACCESS proposed for foreigners

Europe Minister Laurent Wauquiez wants to over hall the French benefits scheme for foreigners, calling for restrictions on claims and the introduction of community service work.

Throughout this year, we have witnessed considerable changes in the immigration climate. France is often at the forefront of these moves, and perhaps the most significant shift is happening now, with President Nicolas Sarkozy spearheading a campaign challenging one of the central pillars of the European Union – passport-free travel across much of the continent.

Faced with an influx of North African immigrants fleeing political chaos, President Sarkozy and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi succeeded in having the Schengen treaty temporarily altered to allow passport control at internal borders. It comes after Italy granted some 26,000 illegal immigrants six-month residency permits, allowing them to freely cross borders. Understandably, Italy now wants the rest of Europe to share the burden, as thousands of immigrants, most from Tunisia, land on the shores of Lampedusa. With close ties to their old colony, many are making their way to France, and it’s been met with fierce opposition.

So, while there is an obvious need to address the issue of immigration in times such as these, it raises the more important question of where these changes will lead us into the future. Antiimmigration political parties are revelling in this fear around open borders, and their public support is increasing. As reported in the Financial Times, the Dutch, prompted by anti-immigrant firebrand Geert Wilders, are pushing for a clearer right in the Schengen treaty to kick out EU citizens who are jobless or who are convicted of breaking laws. France also wants more clarity. Immigration Minister Eric Besson and President Sarkozy have made no secret of their desire for tougher immigration laws. Meanwhile, presidential candidate and new leader of France’s far-right National Front Marine Le Pen has been gaining political ground. She recently hit the headlines when she visited Lampedusa and spoke out against immigration from North Africa. Her tough stance on immigration is likely to give her plenty of political scope in the 2012 election.

The European Commission will be in charge of deciding when border controls can be reinstated. It also says the concept of easy travel within Europe will remain as it is a vital component of the success of the EU. But member states are

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Mr Wauquiez, who leads a social security discussion group within the UMP party called la Droite Sociale, is proposing that all RSA income support recipients do at least five hours a week of voluntary work, and has recommended capping all benefits at 75% of the minimum wage. He argues that a couple receiving benefits receives more than a couple working and earning the minimum wage.

He says the French system is “the most generous in Europe”, and “it is not normal” that foreigners are allowed easy access to the benefits without contributing anything.

The law is currently being considered and may be a key issue during the presidential campaign debates.

LOCAL

In keeping with the “Grenelle de l’Environnement”, a series of laws proposed in 2007 by a panel of experts to restore biodiversity and reduce pollution, Ecology Minister Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet wants to regulate billboard advertisement on the side of roads. The idea is to clear the landscape and improve the image of French cities. Parliament is yet to vote on the bill, but Riviera mayors are getting things moving on their own. Nice has announced the removal of 300 of the 900 advertising billboards within its limits.

Meanwhile, the overall surface dedicated to advertising on a single building will be limited to 20 square meters.

NEW SUBSIDIES FOR LOCALS

CALL FOR MORE POLICE PRESENCE IN NICE

Nice old town restaurant and bar owners have started a petition to have more police patrol the streets between midnight and 4am. The move comes after a number of attacks on staff, tourists and residents. According to an article in Nice Matin, the business owners are acknowledging the work already achieved by the police, but believe undercover agents are needed to fight crime more efficiently.

In the Moulins neighborhood in Nice West, a pharmacy owner who has been the victim of four armed robberies in three months, has now become a community advisor to the municipality.

Fatiha Djegaoud was selected to voice her concerns to French president Nicolas Sarkozy during a special television show called Paroles de Français. When she returned to Nice, she reportedly received phone threats and her pharmacy was vandalized several times. In spite of all this, when Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi asked her to become a community advisor, she accepted, hoping that her prevention work would help in the fight against crime.

We, at That’s Nice, believe the whole community must get behind the drive to make the streets of Nice safer for residents and tourists.

After conducting a satisfaction survey, Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi has decided to take further measures to help improve residents’ way of life. Some of the 14 measures announced since his election in 2008 have already been introduced, including 1€ public transport and 7€ opera tickets on Sunday mornings. Among the new initiatives are free access to museums, a new and cheaper parking scheme for residents, a drop in the price of water, and a tax freeze.

1ST LGBT CENTRE FOR NICE

An LGBT support centre defending the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals has been inaugurated in the eastern suburb of Riquier.

It is the first of its kind in the region, and provides a team of volunteers to offer advice and support for psychological, medical, social and legal issues.

They are located at 123 rue de Roquebilière, and can be found online at www.centrelgbt06.fr.

Essential

GUIDE

What’s Up Party People?

Let the summer fun begin! We have some big names heading to our shores this June, including Beyonce, Shakira and the Wu-Tang Clan. So whatever your thing, you’re sure to find something to satisfy those musical urges.

Meanwhile, the new-look Subway continues to roll out some cool electro tracks, including Girl Attack on June 3rd.

Head to Hi Beach on the promenade on June 12th for an evening of entertainment by the talented Matias Aguayo and guests.

And Sezamos is dealing out some interesting sounds this month, so be sure to head to the port and check out what’s on offer there.

WED 1ST JUNE @ Le Volume PLAYMATES ON THE RUN + MY E.T + THE COSMETIKS Hip Hop, US Rap Tickets: 43€, starts 7.30pm

THUR 10TH JUNE @ Théâtre de Verdure LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY & RAGGASONIC Reggae

Sun 12th June

MON 20TH JUNE

@ Hi Beach @ Palais Nikaïa Matias Aguayo & Guests Beyonce Techno, Electro, Pop Tickets: 48/56€, 8pm Tickets 12€, 7.30pm – 2.30am THIS JUNE:

THUR 2ND JUNE @ Théâtre de Verdure Wu-Tang Clan Hard UK Break Beat, Electroclash 8bit, Electropunk Industrial. 8pm – 1am FRI 3RD JUNE @ Subway Club Girl Attack House, Electro, Techno Tickets: 8€, 11pm – 5am

SAT 11TH JUNE @ Place Garibaldi Zombie Walk of Nice Ok, it’s not music, but it’s cool.

Join the Zombie invasion of Nice! Dress up and join in the walk, meeting at the war memorial in Nice Port at 5pm, ending at Place Garibaldi at 6pm, just in time for cocktails!

SUN 5TH JUNE @ Palais Nikaia Shakira - The Sun Comes Out world tour Tickets 51/62€

THUR 23RD JUNE Le Mas des Escaravatiers Puget sur Argens

Sat 4th CKLM, Pop Fri 10th Brigitte + Hollysiz + Lise, Pop & Soul Sat 11th Sir Samuel Sound System + Poirier + Da Jobu + Pulla, Rap Fri 17th Shaolin Temples Defenders + Sly DaWise + Pascal K, Disco Sat 18th Missill + Netik + Noone + Toyz Noyz, Electro Thu 23rd Alborosie, Reggae Fri 24th Sanseverino + Blue Griot, Jazz Wed 29th Femi Kuti + Chico, Afrobeat 514, chemin de Saint-Tropez. www.lemas-concert.com

@ Palais Nikaïa Rosa Crux + R.D.S.K Gothic Rock Tickets 15€, 8.30pm SAT 25TH JUNE @ Palais Nikaïa KOOL & THE GANG Disco Tickets 45/65€, 8.30pm

MATIUS AGUAYO

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Night Clubs High 45 Prom. des Anglais

Pink Room

11 rue Alexandre Mari

L’Etoile

bar guide Through the Lens

8 passage Emile Négrin

La Panthera 4 rue de la Tour

Jazz Bars Shapko’s 5 rue Rossetti

Le Sansas

Ma Nolan’s

Blast

Blue Whales

Le Sezamo

32 ave Fontaine de la Ville

Salsa La Bodéguita 14 rue Chauvain

La Havane

23 rue de France

L e Sansas

4 ave des Phocéens

DJ Bars Bar’Oc

10 bis rue Bavastro

Ma Nolan’s

Snug

Blast

Gossip

7 rue Bonaparte

Smarties

10 rue Defly

Ghost

rue Barillerie

La Perle

26 Quai Lunel (port)

Checkpoint

La Havane

Le Sansas

Le Sansas

Piano Bars Kosma 8 Rue Sacha Guitry

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Authentic Irish Bar/Restaurant

Vieux Nice 2 rue Saint François de Paule Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 23 87

Nice Port 5 Quai de Deux Emmanuel Tel: +33 (0)4 92 27 07 88

www.ma-nolans.com

Blue Whales

Pub/Bar

Go where the locals go ...

Vieux Nice & Nice Port Pub Quiz - Mon @ 8pm - Vieux Nice

- Thurs @ 8pm - Nice Port Food served all day, Wifi, Terrace Happy hour 5pm-8pm Riviera Comedy Club @ the Port Live music most nights Jazz Sundays, Karaoke Fridays @ the Port

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Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Bachata: Tues, Thu, Sat, Sun - Dance lesson & soft drink 10€ Live music every Fri Large Terrace Wifi, Live sports, bar food Cheapest cocktails in town, all day & night 4 Avenue des Phocéens, Nice. Tel: 04 93 85 03 14

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Gastro Pub Open 7/7 12pm-12.30am Kitchen open all-day until until 11pm 4.50euro pints all day Happy Hour 8pm-10pm Fresh menus changed daily Corner of rue Droite & 5 rue Rossetti, Nice Tel: 04 93 80 43 22

Authentic Latin Bar & Restaurant Live music most nights Authentic Latin entertainment Happy Hour 12pm-9pm Restaurant, Cocktails & Tapas Food served 7pm-11pm, open 10am-2.30am 32 rue de France, Nice Tel: 04 93 16 36 16 21

CINEMA RELEASES OUR SELECTION Limitless, June 8th

Limitless revolves around a black-market pill that instantaneously unlocks the full potential of the user’s brain. Codenamed NTZ, this wonder drug transforms Eddie (Bradley Cooper) from a down on his luck novelist into a virtuoso writer, musician, politician, socialite and stockbroker almost overnight. He gets back with his exgirlfriend Lindy (Abbie Cornish) and lands a life-changing meeting with energy mogul Carl (Robert De Niro). It’s not too long however, before everything starts going very, very bad for Eddie.

X-Men: First Class, June 1st X-Men: First Class goes back to the beginning of this superhero saga, acting as a prequel to the first three X-Men movies. The film is set in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, charting the close relationship between Charles Xavier (Professor X) and Erik Lehnsherr (Magneto) as they discover their powers. As we know, the two eventually become archenemies, a rift which begins the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-Men. Expect to see some familiar, and not so familiar, Mutants in the film, but not the leading actors you are so used to because, of course, this is a prequel.

Kung Fu Panda 2, June 15th

Blue Valentine, June 15th

Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

Blue Valentine is an emotional examination of a marriage on the rocks; a film that has you secretly holding back the tears and saying, “why did it all go so wrong?” Cindy (Michelle Williams) is a beleaguered nurse hoping for a successful life, while Dean (Ryan Gosling) is a high-school dropout and freelance house painter. They’ve been married for six years and have a daughter together. Scenes cross-cut between time periods, from dreamy courtship to weary demise.

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, 29th June

Beginners, June 15th

Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor star as father and son in this Mike Millsdirected film. The story is about a man who only learns his father is gay upon the death of his mother. The father goes on to live a very happy, aggressively gay life, ever so briefly, before dying of cancer a few years later. This isn’t a film about being gay or straight, but rather about the emotional risks one must take for love.

The third in the Transformers film series looks to be the best yet, with a much darker plot, a better script and even greater special effects! Surprisingly, Transformers: Dark of the Moon goes complex, with Director Michael Bay saying he wanted to go deeper into the mythos this time around, giving the film more character development and making it more emotional.

Interesting, given the fact this is a film about giant robotic automobiles! As always, it is a veritable feast for the eyes, as the Decepticons unleash epic destruction on Washington DC. So where does the ‘emotion’ come into it? Well, the first half of the film explores the story of the Transformers and the war that is about to come from the secret technology that has been hidden on earth from the Autobots that could have saved their race. If you can catch this one in 3D, then it will be well worth it.

London Boulevard, June 15th

This London crime movie features Colin Farrell as ex-con Mitchell who, through a twist of fate, becomes a bodyguard to the reclusive, nervy actress Charlotte, played

by Keira Knightley. The film is the directing debut of William Monahan, who wrote Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Departed’ and Ridley Scott’s ‘Body of Lies’ but it hasn’t received the greatest reviews, with one critic denouncing it as a tired, lifeless film. But hey, judge it for yourself.

Hanna, June 8th

A 16-year-old who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives. Starring Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, and Australians Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana, this European chase-thriller directed

by Joe Wright is already raising the question: could it be the beginning of an arthouse “Bourne”-style franchise?

Insidious, June 15th

From the creators of Saw and Paranormal Activity, comes this year’s hottest horror film, Insidious. With plenty of shriek inducing scenes and ‘gotcha’ moments, the film has already raked in millions at the box-office. The story follows a young couple who move in to a new house, where their son Dalton falls into an unexplained coma and a host of spooky altercations follow. Enter a pair of low-rent ghostbusters and a psychic, who provides the memorable one-liner, “It’s not the house that’s haunted, it’s your son!”.

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MUSIC NEWS PINK FLOYD

HARD ROCK CALLING LINE-UP FINALISED

The line-up for London’s Hard Rock Calling festival, from the 24th26th June, has been announced. The Kaiser Chiefs and James will join headliners The Killers on the Friday night. Bon Jovi will be the main man on Saturday, while Kinks frontman Ray Davies and Vintage Trouble are among those also joining the stage. Sunday night is set to be a stellar blast from the past, with Adam Ant, Mike and the Mechanics, Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart all performing. Why the retro? The concert is celebrating 40 years of the Hard Rock Café.

PINK FLOYD NEWS

Pink Floyd has certainly been making the headlines recently. The English rockers’ label announced in May that EMI will be releasing unheard songs starting from September. The tracks will be unearthed from archives as part of a multi-month schedule of releases, which will include box sets and remastered studio recordings.

Meanwhile, the three remaining members of the iconic band shocked London’s O2 Arena last month, coming together for a rare united performance. It was only the second time the band had performed on stage together in the last 30 years, sparking hopes of a reunion.

MICHAEL JACKSON

SILVERCHAIR

JACKSONS CASHING IN

LADY GAGA SILVERCHAIR SPLIT

GAGA MOST POWERFUL WOMAN

Lady Gaga has overtaken Oprah to become the world’s most powerful woman. Gaga moved up four positions from last year to claim the top spot in Forbes’s annual The Celebrity 100 2011 list that measures power by entertainment-related earnings, media visibility and social media popularity. The performer’s estimated earnings in the past 12 months topped $90 million, while the singer’s 32 million Facebook fans and 10 million Twitter followers were also noted.

June 7

Limp Bizkit “Gold Cobra”

June 14

Ziggy Marley “Wild & Free”

After a career that spanned 20 years, Silverchair have split up.

The iconic Australian rock band announced their break-up on their official website. The announcement calls the split an ‘indefinite hibernation’ and ‘a deep sleep’. The statement reads, ‘We formed Silverchair nearly 20 years ago when we were just 12 years old. Today we stand by the same rules now as we did back then ... if the band stops being fun and if it’s no longer fulfilling creatively, then we need to stop’.

They are quick to point out however that the break up is friendly. ‘The three of us still truly care about each other,’ they say.

‘At the moment Ben’s busy in the studio recording his own music, Chris is working on various business, musical and charitable ventures while Daniel is creating a film soundtrack and working on other musical projects. We hope you’ll continue to take an interest in our individual work over the years ahead’.

ALBUM RELEASES June 21

Bon Iver “Bon Iver”

Jermaine Jackson will release a memoire of his megastar brother a month ahead of schedule, to “share memories that celebrate my brother as a human not a media caricature”, Jermaine has said in a series of Tweets.

The book was originally due for release on October 13th but this date clashed with the involuntary manslaughter trial of Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray.

Meanwhile, Michael’s father Joe Jackson plans to turn his son’s Californian ranch Neverland into a theme park, and he’s also released a new fragrance, Jackson Legend: Timeless from Neverland. What’s next? Icecream bars and vodka apparently!

June 7

June 28

Arctic Monkeys “Suck it and See”

Marianne Faithfull “Horses & High Heels”

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Games Test Your Knowledge

1. ‘Groove is in the Heart’ was a 1990 world wide hit by whom – Dee-Lite, Betty Boo or The B52’s?

2. What is the artist name of Paul Hewson?

3. Who had a hit song with ‘Layla’?

4. Who sang ‘Suzie Q’ – The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival or Neil Young?

5. Which famous artist was shot by a fan in 1980?

6. Who had a hit song with ‘Annie’s Song’?

7. Which female artist died of a heroin overdose in 1970?

8. Who recorded the album ‘The Fame Monster’ in 2010?

9. ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ appears on which Queen album The Game, Hot Space or Jazz 10. ‘Runaway Train’ is from which Soul Asylum album, their most successful to date – Grave Dancers Union, Candy from a Stranger, or The Silver Lining?

11. Eric Clapton recorded the song ‘Change the World’ for the soundtrack of which movie in 1996 – Phenomenon, Trainspotting or The English Patient?

12. Who had a hit song in 2010 with ‘Firework’?

SUDOKU

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You may not duplicate numbers in any of these configurations.

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13. With whom did Beyonce release the not so successful single ‘Put It In A Love Song’ – Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani or Alicia Keys?

14. “If I just lay here would you lie with me and just forget the world?” is a line from which song – Bad Day by Daniel Powter, Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol or How to Stay a Life by The Fray?

15. “See how they fly like Lucy in the sky, see how they run. I’m crying” are lines from which Beatles classic – I am the Walrus, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds or A Day in the Life?

16. ‘On The Floor’ is a 2011 single by which singer – Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears or Beyonce?

17. ‘See Emily Play’ is a 60s single by whom – Neil Diamond, Pink Floyd or The Kinks?

18. “Every day’s an endless stream of cigarettes and magazines and each town looks the same to me” is a line from which hit by Simon & Garfunkle – America, Homeward Bound or I am a Rock?

19. ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’ is a 2011 single by whom – Katy Perry, Black Eyed Peas or Justin Beiber?

20. What was the only US Billboard no.1 hit single for Abba – Dancing Queen, Waterloo or Take a Chance On Me?

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COMPOSE, TUNE, DRUM, CONDUCT, PLAY, INSTRUMENT, ORCHESTRA, ROCK, SONG, SOLO, DUET, BEAT, IMPROVISE, COLDPLAY, MELODY, PITCH, HARMONY, RHYTHM, TEMPO, CHORD, BASS, GUITAR, SING, KEY, OCTAVE, QUARTET, RANGE, PIANO, AUDIOSLAVE, MUSE, BEYONCE, PRINCE, MADONNA

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HOROSCOPES ARIES There is an air of excitement and anticipation surrounding your current social affairs, and, like the adventurer you are, there’s very little you can do but be drawn into the spirit of things. The cosmic line-up this month is reminding you to be prepared for the unpredictable. That way you can really stand out from the crowd.

TAURUS Question why others are so sure of their ground, when you know there are things still to be accounted for. It’s not in your nature to let things drift, nor to trust those who have very personal motivations for saying what they want you to hear. Take a firm, but gentle stance. That way, when the evidence proves you right, you won’t be accused of negligence.

GEMINI Something tangible is beginning to emerge from a few spontaneous but romantic moments. And if you can be less controlling, it could all prove to be very inspirational. Putting time and effort into relationships is one thing, but allowing things to unfold naturally can be just as creative. Take the chance to show how adaptable you are to love’s mystery.

CANCER Expressing your real needs and desires can sometimes be a fearful experience. Simply because you fear people won’t like the authentic you. Someone’s envy or resentment could be the price you have to pay for being true to yourself. But the price will be a lot higher if you don’t let your solar light truly shine. Never betray your own integrity, it could be costly.

LEO

Being special doesn’t rely on having to be spotless. However much you strive for an ideal, the flaws in one intimate liaison are probably more creative than trying to make you, or it, perfect. Uranus might be giving you utopian vision, but frankly, it’s the reality of knowing you are doing the best you can with what you’ve got, that will enrich your life.

VIRGO It’s not enough to feel satisfied. You want to be challenged by various working events too. And the kind of feedback you’re receiving is perhaps not enough to vitalise you. But it will be forthcoming. It just takes time for others to realise that you’re in a position to take on a very worthwhile role. Don’t forget you have self-belief on your side.

June 2011

LIBRA You know you’ve got what it takes to make a shrewd decision.

However, others might think you’re too hesitant to go through with it. But those embryonic ideas are worth expressing. It’s not that you’re incapable of sticking to your promise. So ask yourself whether once committed to paper, there’s just a fear you could miss out on something better.

SCORPIO Although you’re feeling business-like, there’s more to be gained from taking a lighter, romantic look at your personal affairs, especially as someone is actually waiting in the wings for their cue. It could turn out to be just the tonic you need. And you never know, those more passionate aspects of your relationship will suddenly burst into life again.

SAGITTARIUS Run through various thoughts before voicing them. It’s all very well assuming others will rise to your flattery, but you don’t want to offer adulation when there’s no return on the investment. It’s wiser to simply imagine the tribute than make it all too obvious. After all, you do like the unpredictable, especially when it’s your own surprise package.

CAPRICORN Don’t feel you have to give up those things that bring you joy just because others are expecting you to be hardheaded and pragmatic. The planets are making you very idealistic about one close relationship. Of course, that certainly makes a change from assumptions or expectations. Take the chance to play, rather than feel bound by duty.

AQUARIUS The cosmic line-up this month is making you seek out stimulating company. And quite honestly, the more exciting or unusual the encounter, the more electrifying the experience. No doubt someone will find reason to criticise you for being irresponsible, but maybe that’s just a reaction to their own fear of taking a more selfcentred approach to life?

PISCES Finding your feet in one personal affair has been tiresome, and difficult to say the least. But gradually you’re realising that with a little more effort you can produce the results you want. The planets are giving you the energy to affirm your right to do things your way. Don’t give in to those who think you’re bluffing. This time you’re for real.

Sarah Bartlett

One of the U.K’s leading psychic astrologers & best selling author Private consultations available Tel: 06 24 60 65 50, sarahbartlett043@gmail.com, www.rivierapsychic.com

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24-HOUR PHARMACIES (Closed Sundays from 7pm) Pharmacy Massena, 7 rue Massena MECHANICS/BREAKDOWN SERVICE Pharmacy Riviera, 66 av Jean Medecin Help Dépannage +33 (0)4 93 89 80 89 Nice Dépannage + 33 (0)4 810 06 24 24 TAXI 04 93 13 78 78 QUIZ 1) Dee Lite, 2) Bono, 3) Eric Clapton, 4) Creedence, 5) John Lennon, 6) John Denver, 7) Janis Joplin, 8) Lady Gaga, 9) The Game, 10) Grave Dancers Union, 11) Phenomenon, 12) Katy Perry, 13) Alicia Keys, 14) Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol, 15) I am the Walrus, 16) Jennifer Lopez, 17) Pink Floyd, 18) Homeward Bound, 19) Black Eyed Peas, 20) Dancing Queen SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 1) Hair longer, 2) Foot missing in shadow, 3) More weeds on right, 4) Crack in guitar, 5) End of guitar 6) Extra crack on floor

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