Weather
Mainly fine with some light cloud. A gentle breeze with highs of 27 degrees in Monaco and Nice. 28 degrees in Antibes, 29 degrees in Cannes and Saint-Tropez with moderate to strong winds forecast, 31 degrees in Marseille. This evening going down to 21 degrees.
The outlook for tomorrow and Friday, sunshine and clouds, with a possibility of scattered thunderstorms forecast for Friday.
Sunrise 06.09am
Sunset 09.03pm
Weather elsewhere
London 24° light rain.
Paris 21° thundery showers.
Cardiff 23° light rain.
Beach weather
Saint-Tropez – Air temperature 31°, sea temperature 26°. UV level 6. Strong winds.
Menton – Air temperature 26°, sea temperature 2°. UV level 7.
Photo – Just off the coast of Le Brusc, nestled within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, lies the Île des Embiez, a tranquil Mediterranean retreat with a permanent population of just 10 people. Part of the Embiez archipelago, this island belongs to the Var department and offers a serene escape from the mainland crowds, with pristine coves, pine forests, and crystal-clear waters that make it a favourite for nature lovers and yachtsmen alike.
Fascinating Fact: The island is privately owned by the Paul Ricard Foundation, named after the famous pastis magnate who bought it in the 1950s. Ricard transformed it into an eco-conscious haven, even establishing a marine research institute to protect local marine biodiversity, long before ocean conservation was a global priority.
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