Shop owner killed in jewellery heist
Amid the current spate of jewellery heists in the region, the most dramatic ending has been realised – a jewellery store owner has been shot and killed. The perpetrators of the terrifying attack, which occurred in Cannes La Bocca on Saturday, are believed to be locals.
Tragic death of two hikers in the Vésubie Valley
Rescue teams have discovered the bodies of two hikers who fell 250 metres from the Grand Capelet Mountains in the Vésubie valley Sunday morning.
Taxi drivers strike against “unfair competition”
Road users can expect delays this week as traffic will be disrupted by strike action, this time taxi drivers will be rallying across the Alpes-Maritimes against what they call “unfair competition”.

French Prime Minister visits new Toulon hospital
Prime Minister of France Francois Fillon has inaugurated the new 300.2 million euro Sainte-Musse hospital in Toulon. Health Minister Xavier Bertrand was by his side yesterday as they visited the new 738-bed establishment, which will be completely operational in 2012.
More infrastructure developments on the Riviera
As part of the billions invested into the region, the Côte d’Azur will welcome several new developments over the coming years.
Housing auction for cancer charity
In an impressive bid to raise as much money as possible for cancer research, eight apartments will be sold at auction in the French Riviera. With opening bids of up to 620,000 euros, this is certainly one charity drive that will have a major impact, both locally and nationally.

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat hotel wins Europe’s best spa award
The Grand-Hôtel in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has scooped the prize for best spa in Europe at the Prix Villégiature du Meilleur Spa en Europe award cermony in Paris.
Infrastructure boom on the Riviera
Nice is on the fast track to becoming a ‘green city’, thanks to a host of new transport initiatives, largely led by city mayor Christian Estrosi. The future plans are bold, costly and disruptive, but eventually this region will provide some of the most environmentally friendly transport in Europe.
Farmers fight high-speed train
Opposition to the construction of a new high-speed rail line in the south is gaining momentum. Farmers in the Var are protesting against the planned route, arguing the line will be laid over large areas of fertile land. A meeting with the government has buoyed their hopes of success.

Three dead and two disappear in floods
The former mayor of Serres-sur-Arget has been found dead on a small island in the flooded Arget River after trying to assess the flood situation on Sunday evening. Meanwhile, a 52-year old man in the Var and a 50-year-old woman from Perpignan are missing as a result of the heavy downpours.
Minimum wage set to increase
It has been announced today that the proposed 2.1% rise to the French minimum wage will be implemented as of 1st December 2011. This will bring the gross minimum wage package to 1393.82 euros per month.
Var weather update
Météo France has lifted the high alert flood warning for the Var region. The Argens River, however, remains on moderate flood watch.

Heavy swells close coast roads
Police have cordoned off a number of seaside roads throughout the Alpes-Maritimes as large waves continue to thrash the coast.
Var downpour continues
The region’s wet weather is set to continue well into the early hours of Wednesday morning, as more heavy rain is expected to fall over the Var.
Rail disruption across the region
Rail users across the Côte d’Azur region have faced major delays and cancellations today, despite SNCF declaring that the strikes would cause little disruption.

TheRoman Temple of Verneguessits in a beautiful glade in the woods, northwest ofAix-en-Provenceand just northwest ofLambesc. Most in ruins, but one tall Corinthian column remains, along with some walls and an adajcent Medieval chapel built into the temple walls.

By Russ