Jaques Chirac

Jacques-Chirac - Nice city council has voted this morning to rename the "rue de la Cité du Parc" in old Nice "cours Jacques-Chirac" in memory of the former French President who died at the age of 86 on 26th September. The Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi confirmed the decision voted this morning. The street is situated between the cours Selaya and le quai des Etats-Unis.  

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French and Riviera News Thursday 16th October 2025

The French National Assembly will today debate two motions of censure filed by the far-right National Rally and the far-left LFI, just days after new ... French and Riviera News Thursday 16th October 2025 Read More

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Evening Update Wednesday 15th October 2025

The General Inspector of French Prisons has issued a report which is highly critical of the state of French prisons, including the one in Nice. Domini... Evening Update Wednesday 15th October 2025 Read More

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French and Riviera News Wednesday 15th October 2025

A free vaccination centre at 10 Rue Hancy in central Nice is now offering COVID-19 and flu shots without an appointment as part of the national autumn... French and Riviera News Wednesday 15th October 2025 Read More

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Evening Update Tuesday 14th October 2025

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to be imprisoned on the 21st of October at Paris’s Santé prison after receiving a five-year sentence fo... Evening Update Tuesday 14th October 2025 Read More

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French and Riviera News Tuesday 14th October 2025

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco has conveyed his “deep relief” following the release of Israeli hostages held since the tragic October 7, 2023, attack.... French and Riviera News Tuesday 14th October 2025 Read More

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