Possibility that the Pope could visit the region in October - According to French media a visit by Pope Francis to the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region is being planned for next October. This visit by Pope Francis to Marseille would be historic as the last time a pope visited Marseille was 490 years ago. With the first preparations already underway the Vatican should make an official announcement within a few days. The visit would be part of a meeting of bishops from the Mediterranean. It would be Pope Francis' first visit to France since his election on March 13, 2013.
The Var department is under very severe wildfire risk today, Tuesday, the 22nd of July, due to dry vegetation and strong winds. ...
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The Monaco government has decided to postpone the introduction of its Restricted Traffic Zone (ZTL) scheme, originally set to begin this summer....
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Train traffic was halted this Tuesday morning, July 22, between Le Bosquet (Cannes) and Grasse due to an obstruction on the tracks near Mouans-Sartoux...
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Parts of the Alpes-Maritimes and Var could be underwater by the end of the century, according to new data from the French Geological Survey (BRGM) and...
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Nice International Airport has faced serious disruptions after a security scanner broke down. Around 2,000 passengers who were left waiting to board o...
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