Author Archives: Allison Coe

Nice Wins the Gold: Hosting the 2030 Winter Olympic Games

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Allison Coe

In a shocking upset, Nice just won Olympic Gold! In a surprise announcement by the IOC, the Nice/French Alps candidature to host the Winter Olympics in 2030 not only made the cut (whew!) …but was the only bid to make … Continue reading →

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New – Nice Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Allison Coe

Love it or hate it, the holiday shopping season kicks off this weekend, so the elves have put together a holiday gift guide specially for anyone in Nice or feeling nostalgic for Nice. Ten out-of-the-box stocking stuffers under 15€ (green … Continue reading →

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It’s No Joke: Stand-up Comedy in Nice… in English!

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Allison Coe

The new Bobar Comedy Club in Old Nice is now doing stand-up comedy shows in English!  The new monthly event is called ‘Spill the Tea’ and features an ensemble of English-speaking comics doing back-to-back 10-minute sets for an appreciative anglophone crowd. … Continue reading →

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For Sale: a Piece of Matisse

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Allison Coe

Update: Going once… Going twice… SOLD!  …For 3,285,000€! Are you a Matisse super-fan?  Well, here is your chance to buy a piece of Matisse.  Not a painting, not an artifact, but something even rarer: the actual apartment in Old Nice … Continue reading →

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Hot Tips on some Cool Concerts (and Free!)

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Allison Coe

You’re going to want to jump on these… Update: due to rain this concert is postponed to Friday, November 17, and free tickets are still available as of this writing… so sign up here now! To mark the 10 years … Continue reading →

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