which even late in life still furnishes illusions and sometimes joy.” Renoir sitting on the steps of his flat on rue Giradon The words of Renoir remind me of Winston Churchill and his thoughts how painting saved his life during losses and turmoil painting got them through their difficult times is where Pierre-Auguste Renoir would spend his final years and for years suffered a great deal of pain but his spirit to do what he loved never let him down For a few hours instead of pain his mind could be carried away into the canvas where a pretty picture would emerge It’s these years of Renoir’s life and his indomitable spirit that most move me Renoir’s flat at the Château de Brouillards Auguste was in bed with a pulmonary infection His son Jean related the story that a few hours before his father’s passing he had asked his nurse for his paintbrushes and palette to paint some flowers ‘I think I’m beginning to understand something about this’.”  Pierre-Auguste Renoir died December 3 One of the last photos taken of Renoir before he ws only able to paint whilst sitting It’s often written that the paint brushes were “tied” to Renoir’s  hands very clearly sets the record straight: “brushes were slid into shriveled hands that had been bandaged to avoid irritation…a false impression that still cannot be dispelled.”    Les Collettes was always a house I wanted to visit The first time was in 1994 only to find the house was closed I can’t stress enough that if you want to visit one could go up to the house and wander around the grounds any time I did take a picture in 1994 of the small window by the door and painted a picture I returned in 2007 when the studio in the house was set up as though he had just left the room The interior of the villa is understated and charming Much like Malmaison in that it would be quite livable Self portrait “There is not a trace of complacency in this image of an old man that Renoir painted of himself in 1910.” Renoir The location is everything with its sweeping views of Cagnes-sur-Mer in the distance and beautiful grounds with ancient olive trees  Below the low wall in front of the villa facing Cagnes is an orchard of orange trees had orange trees and mandarin orange trees One can only imagine how delicious the air when the orange blossoms are in bloom but severe rheumatoid  arthritis also began that same year and these attacks would prompt him to go to the south of France during the winter months The warm climate for his health was the main reason to make the move There was only a farm house so he had a villa built he and his family lived in the Ville de la Poste in Cagnes Painting at the Ville de la Poste in Cagnes-sur-Mer where la famille Renoir lived as the villa Les Collettes was being built A large studio with many windows would also be built among a grove of olive trees on the grounds of Les Collettes The openness of the studio gave him the feeling of painting outside as his health and confinement to a wheelchair had curtailed his ability to paint en plein air he was unable to walk after suffering from a stroke What strength he had was preserved for painting The household evolved completely around Renoir’s painting “Now that I can no longer count on my arms and legs Most of his time was spent at Les Collettes but he retained his flat on Boulevard Rochechouart in Paris He was able to attend one of the earliest performances of the Ballet Russe in Paris in 1911 that had recently come into the national collection it was not the first of his works to hang in the Louvre enough of them will assure me a place in the French school such good company…with nothing flashy about it.” Graves of Renoir and his wife Aline in the Essoyes cemetery so I painted a picture of the window by the front door my favorites are his small vibrant paintings of oranges and cups Oranges often appear in his small still life paintings…some painted very late in his life There is something about oranges in the south of France that makes you want to paint them There are those that have said Renoir’s paintings are idealized as you can see he remained resolute and unapologetic in regards to his style: Therefore  it should be as rich as possible For me a painting…should be something to cherish pretty!”                    —Renoir to Albert André 1919 Switzerland’s Sven Thalmann claimed an astonishing and record-breaking first pro triathlon victory in France on Saturday – despite twice being stung on his neck by a jellyfish in the swim whose previous highest finish had been fourth at IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland earlier this month led from the start at Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer in the south of France but it wasn’t just his rivals he had to battle For not long after an early start at Hippodrome beach Thalmann revealed he was stung twice by a jellyfish – but he overcame that adversity to exit the sea first and never looked back saw Thalmann’s luck change when France’s Simon Viain – who had moved into the lead – suffered a mechanical and Thalmann took advantage He was first into T2 and then established a 42-second lead over Viain early on the run before powering across the finish line in 3:58:53 to shatter the course record by more than 10 minutes Jordi Montraveta Moya came through for second Talking through his trials and tribulations afterwards Thalmann said: “I got bitten two times by a jellyfish,” pointing to his neck where the scars were clearly still visible “But somehow I managed to keep going and it didn’t really affect me “Also the bike was really tough and I was suffering quite a lot on the uphill I was forced to go out on my own and I managed to keep the lead “It’s my first podium and first win – that’s more than I could have wished for so I am quite happy now.” The women’s race also saw a course record with France’s Aurélia Boulanger making it three wins out of three in 2024 after previous successes at Challenge Cesenatico and Challenge Salou Follow the madness of the 'Race that eats its young' on RUN247 Share price 8416.00p 2 May 2025 at 16:42 News releases Leading boutique and lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo, has just opened Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer the brand’s first hotel on the French Riviera Directly managed by Réaumur Lodging owned by Mr Ptito this hotel takes inspiration from its Mediterranean surroundings the hotel is a unique retreat for those looking to explore the medieval neighbourhood and the town’s coastline Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo hotels are alike. Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer has 87 guest rooms all designed to mimic the neighbourhood in which it is situated with a blue and white theme to help create a truly relaxing seaside retreat for guests Guests staying at the hotel will also get the opportunity to take a piece of the neighbourhood home with them whether that be a selection of the amenities from L’Atelier de la Maison Jaune a locally crafted natural cosmetics brand made in Nice or a beautiful French Riviera Girls scarf that forms part of the uniform at the hotel Known for being a popular destination for well-known artists including Renoir and the inspiration for many famous paintings Cagnes-sur-Mer is often referred to as the ‘Montmartre of the French Riviera’ The town is a 15-minute drive from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport quietly nestled between the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and beautiful hills lined with olive and cypress trees Situated between the resorts of Cannes and Nice along the Côte d’Azur this unassuming town has a rich history and stunning landscape to charm its visitors From the medieval castle to the fascinating Renoir Museum the 19th-century fishing village and the restaurant-lined coastal boulevard there is plenty on offer for those looking to indulge in a slice of French culture As guests enter Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer they will be met with an array of light turquoise hues that contrast with rich darker blues to reflect the unique shades of the sea and the endless skies which the Riviera is known for The soft furnishings throughout the hotel’s public areas continue to evoke a nautical feel with decorative rugs that feature waved patterns and light fittings which mimic the waves that lap up against the coastline Nodding to the destination’s link to notable French artists the artwork that can be seen throughout the hotel has been specially curated the Cote d’Azur ambassador and poster designer guests can send home a one-of-a-kind postcard to family and friends commented: “We are extremely happy to have opened the doors to our wonderful hotel Cagnes-sur-Mer is a truly unique retreat and has so much to offer those looking to explore an undiscovered neighbourhood of the French Riviera Hotel Indigo was the perfect brand to open here and we are looking forward to creating an experience for guests that is truly unique to the local neighbourhood.” Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer has a spectacular rooftop pool with panoramic views of the Grimaldi Castle, a great place to sit back and enjoy the view with a drink in hand. The hotel’s Italian restaurant Cucina Victoria specialising in locally sourced seafood with dishes like Fritto Misto and creamy prawn risotto The restaurant is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring and welcomes guests and locals alike to enjoy views of the open kitchen and Italian-inspired cuisine Hotel Indigo the world’s largest boutique hotel brand with another 116 set to open in the coming years* There are a selection of openings coming up towards the end of 2021 including Hotel Indigo Vancouver-Downtown and Hotel Indigo New Orleans French Quarter in the US Openings in early 2022 will include Hotel Indigo Karuizawa and Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden in Japan Hotel Indigo Galapagos and Hotel Indigo Vienna guests can be reassured that cleanliness is top of mind throughout each step of their stay The company’s longstanding commitment to rigorous cleaning procedures has been enhanced with the IHG Way of Clean programme developed with Ecolab and Diversey both world leaders in hygiene and cleaning technologies Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer offers guests additional peace of mind with the IHG Clean Promise Prices start from 99€ a night for a standard room and IHG Rewards members will receive exclusive member rates and save more when they book direct at ihg.com IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good With a family of 17 hotel brands and IHG Rewards one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in more than 100 countries and a further 1,800 in the development pipeline.  InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales Approximately 350,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally You don't have permission to access the page you requested. 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All rights reserved The dramatically crenelated Tudor style stone walls of the Château de Théoule come as a surprise in the sunny seaside town of Théoule-sur-Mer, which during the summertime is a 20-minute ferry across the azure waters of the Mediterranean to Cannes This improbable Highlands look is explained by the fact that the last owner of the château was Lord Harry M a Scott who remodeled a building that had originally been built to house a soap factory in 1630 in a style that would remind him of his homeland In its latest incarnation, the fanciful structure has become part of a 44-room boutique hotel that also took the château’s name when it opened in May. Twenty rooms are located in the original building, while others are found in a fisherman’s house just above Théoule harbor, and the rest in a more modern Art Deco property next to the château The gentle pastel decors of the hotel’s interiors which recall some of the paintings that Matisse and Renoir did when they lived nearby in Nice and Cagnes-sur-Mer a former antiques dealer who’s now the interior designer for Millésime Collection hotels the small French chain of restored historical properties of which the Château de Théoule is a part The ochre rocks and Mediterranean vegetation of the surrounding Massif d’Estérel were another source of inspiration for Mecoen and every room is named for a different local herb Mecoen also sourced a variety of vintage pieces for the property and commissioned custom-made linen curtains from the French brand Maison de Vacances along with buying other fabrics and objects from Courant Sauvage Tucked away in beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking the Mediterranean the hotel’s best amenity is its Plage Blanche beach club a well-groomed strand of white sand with well-spaced sunbeds and umbrellas facing the Bay of Cannes Waiter service from the hotel’s Plage Blanche beach restaurant makes it a perfect place to spend a lazy day getting lost in a good book between swimming maybe a well-chilled local rosé from the surrounding Var region serves outdoors on a water-view terrace when possible and offers dishes like rock lobster pasta with herbs and a refreshing dessert of olives The hotel’s three-room Ec(h)o spa uses Clarins and Kos Paris products for massages and skin © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. 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Privacy Policy one of the world's leading hotel companies is expanding its presence in one of its primary markets of France Situated on France's charismatic coastline the new propertie brings IHG Hotels & Resorts' brand to the region for the first time Expansion is a key strategic growth driver for IHG and the new signing in  Cagnes-sur-Mer further cement the company's presence in continental Europe across multiple brand collections including; Essentials The new signing is expected to open from October 2021 the first of the set scheduled to welcome guests Showcasing Hotel Indigo's stylish yet approachable aesthetic the new property takes inspiration from the local neighbourhood Comprising 87 sumptuously designed bedrooms this distinctly individual hotel brings an inviting lively character to the seaside town of Cagnes-sur-Mer Guests can explore the gentle shores of the Mediterranean historic town centre and many delights of the Riviera's elegant cuisine while enjoying the design-led comfort of Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer Hotel website Brand OwnerIHG Hotels & Resorts The sleepy coastal town of Cagnes-sur-Mer was rocked this week after a neighbourhood dispute ended in the death of a 40-year-old man The incident took place in the Les Jardins de Cocagne residence in the early hours of Monday afternoon The unfortunate event occurred after a family lunch apparently spilled over into a domestic squabble prompting a neighbour to come over and complain about the excessive noise the homeowners took the umbrella at the man’s interjection and the argument soon escalated into insults and threats before coming back to the house in question and threatening violence if his wishes were not obeyed it is believed that someone in the house responded by retrieving their own weapon – a rifle – and in the ensuing confusion the man was shot and sustained serious injuries paramedics arrived on the scene but were unable to revive the stricken party who died later that afternoon from his wounds An elderly lady is also thought to be mildly injured while two young women were visibly shaken by the events of the afternoon Although they were taken into custody for questioning no details about the identity of the victim or the public very little concrete information is known about the incident other than its location in the hilltop residence of Cagnes-sur-Mer The investigation has been entrusted to the security forces of the Alpes-Maritimes department and several witnesses to the exact sequence of events since a young man has already made it happen to the authorities it does not appear to be a complicated case More information is expected to be forthcoming in the next few days and weeks WHAT is the compartment of your brain marked ‘racing’ concentrating on in late January you are probably already starting to fast forward to Cheltenham in eight weeks’ time and trying to work out which Mullins superstar will run where or the identity of the ‘plot horse’ for one of the handicaps flat racing fans should perhaps instead be keeping their eyes on far-flung Cagnes-sur-Mer In 2023 that horse was the subsequent Arc hero Ace Impact; this year the Mediterranean coastal venue witnessed the initial racecourse appearance of an unheralded Territories gelding named Lazzat The Jerome Reynier trainee has since gone on to five further triumphs culminating last Sunday in a dominant victory in Prix Maurice de Gheest Lazzat breezed past the front-running Irish challenger with just under a quarter mile of this six and a half furlong event remaining before storming clear to lift the Group 1 prize by three lengths and three-quarters of a length from Exxtra and Beauvatier in a clean sweep for the home side The next three places all went to British raiders with Matilda Picotte dropping away to finish seventh Owned by the Kazakhstan-born Nurlan Bizakov and bred at his Normandy base of Sumbe (formerly the Haras de Montfort et Preaux and the Haras de Mezeray) Lazzat might normally be expected to now concentrate on clinching the title of Europe’s top sprinter which a revised rating of 118 suggests he is currently in pole position to achieve there is no pressure to stay at home and solidify his stallion credentials with the French public currently infatuated by their athletes’ quest for gold both Reynier and Bizakov were quick to inform that Lazzat’s unconventional end-of-season target would be his own tilt at that precious metal in the shape of a race called the Golden Eagle run on the first weekend in November over seven and a half furlongs at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney and worth no less than 10 million aussie dollars Exxtra and Beuvatier may take up the mantle as the top local contenders for the seven-furlong Prix de la Foret on Arc Day in early October while Flora Of Bermuda and Mill Stream are also set for a rematch in the Haydock Sprint Cup the Christopher Head-trained Le Havre colt Ramadan put two lesser efforts when stepped up to Group 1 company behind him when dropping back to a mile to land his second Group 3 of the campaign The Prix du Moulin could now be on his agenda though he too could be off on his travels in the autumn Another possible contender for sprint championship honours emerged from the five-furlong Listed Prix du Cercle as Bradsell trained in Britain by Archie Watson and racing for the first time in almost 11 months registered a comfortable length and three-quarters victory so I’m sure that he’ll improve for the run” and Bradsell may be pointed at the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes a race in which he finished third last year there was a second British success when No Half Measures landed the six-furlong Listed Prix Moonlight Cloud About us Contact us Advertise with us Company information Careers Privacy statement Terms of service Commenting policy Change cookies settings American-born trainer Gina Rarick (writing as Backside) and racing journalist Alan Shuback (Frontside) are bringing a unique behind the scenes look each week from France's Hippodrome de la Cote d’Azur a multi-purpose track that offers Thoroughbred racing during a six-week winter meet in the city of Cagnes-sur-Mer along the French Riviera Last week's first installment of the Cagnes-sur-Mer diary included an introduction about the track and its location along with the composition of Rarick's stable 18 GETTING DOWN TO WORK

Backside: Now that we've been here a few days and the first race meeting is over Our horses do pretty much the same thing every day: walk up the main track cross over the minefield of other tracks to get to the middle and then do one round of trotting at 1,000 meters (five furlongs) and two rounds of what the French would call either galop de chasse (literally a hunting canter) or petit canter The two rounds total about 2,400 meters (a mile and a half) Then we join other horses walking in the center circle for a couple of tours before we walk home Sometimes these don't come in the same package Bleu Astral is a nice big horse who can easily carry my weight of 72 kilos (just under 160 pounds) but typical of a lot of horses coming from England He's also not the most sensible horse in the world particularly when we're in proximity to the trotters or the tractors harrowing the track He was galloping along relatively nicely this morning when unfortunately the tractor driver chose that moment to start harrowing our galloping track Bleu chose to lug out and cross into the hurdle track before finishing on the inside trotting track bolting along with no idea of where he was going I managed to get him back on the gallop track in front of the tractor and I got him settled enough to finish his work albeit missing a few back teeth from how hard I had to haul on his mouth to get him back under control He doesn't seem to be a particularly unhappy horse here calls for lunch and the manger is always cleaned But our challenge is to get him to settle down a bit on the track He's set to race on Saturday and will have one fast work before then Bleu Astral's claimer drops down to 15 horses from 36 entered which is often the case for an amateur race but we have no better races for him at the moment Mouhjim and King Driver are entered in the two-division handicap but there aren't many forfeits so while King is sure to pass because of his higher rating King Driver and Mouhjim make up the first set with Fred Spanu working King because he will ride him on Saturday they start out on the back turn of the 2,200-meter track and gradually accelerate though the backstretch picking up speed in the far turn and then coming together to work as a pair up the straight It usually turns out to be about seven furlongs (1,400 meters) of speed and we work according to each horse's abilities Workouts are not timed and we never push a horse - the speed comes from within and when they get upsides they will naturally get on the bridle and work Mouhjim accelerates a little too quickly in the stretch and King Driver has a bit of a challenge to catch him but they both look very good passing the post both horses striding out like they're enjoying themselves Bleu seems comfortable out front but unpleasantly surprised when Ray moves upsides He throws his head up a bit but then gets back on the bridle and they finish nicely and he swaps leads impressively just before the post telling his jockey he could keep going if he wanted and have us looking forward to Saturday (video of Ray of Hope and Bleu Astral breezing) A DAY AT THE RACESFrontside: Today is Day 2 of the 19-day Cagnes-sur-Mer flat meeting The first race goes off at 12:30 but unless you pay close attention to Paris-Turf you might not wander onto the course until after the second or third race The 19 days of racing include seven different post times A late night before a day of racing and you would be forgiven for mistaking the first race 10,000-euro claimer for the third race 29,000-euro conditions race The reason for the varied post times is to allow the Pari-Mutuel Urbaine (PMU the off-track betting system) to stagger the start times of three or four national betting meetings Sometimes Cagnes is designated the premier meeting The result: a different post time almost every day All of this is done in the interest of the bettor yet a day at a French racecourse can be somewhat frustrating from a bettor’s point of view and not necessarily from a winning or losing perspective The most frequently expressed complaint from Americans visiting French racetracks is the lack of betting information available on-track nor any large screens inside the grandstand One must make do with small flat screen TV’s stationed here and there And don’t expect to find anything but the win prices on display The best you can do is to gauge what an exacta price might be by the advertised win prices Just as frustrating is the 15-minute wait bettors must endure after a race to receive their winnings The PMU doesn’t seem to understand that the sooner you put winnings into a bettor’s hands the sooner he will plow it back into the system And if there is a stewards’ inquiry thrown in for good measure expect a 20 to 25-minute wait for your hard-earned cash and take a long look at the sun glinting off the Mediterranean beyond the backstretch The sublime view helps make up for any number of bizarre foreign customs By Ramsey’s foundation stallion Kitten’s Joy she rallied to finish a neck second to the 3-1 favorite At least one American won some money at Cagnes-sur-Mer today Tomorrow racegoers get to sleep late: first post isn’t until 1:50 THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF BLEU ASTRALFrontside:  Bleu Astral may be one of the most difficult horses in the world to place in a race. The reason is the classification system France Galop employs in writing races French races below group and listed level fall into six categories based on their prize money Class A races include the very best conditions races; B races are the better handicaps and very good conditions races; D races are good conditions races and good handicaps; E Maiden races may also be classed anywhere from B to G Bleu Astral won a pair of Class 6 handicaps going a mile in Britain seemingly the equivalent to an F race in France deems even the cheapest races from any foreign country as the equivalent to D races in France That means Bleu Astral is eliminated from any conditions race written to exclude D race winners even though he has never won anything better than an F race Bleu must either run in D races against any number of minor stakes winners or minor stakes-placed horses He can’t even run in a handicap because a horse must have three runs in France before he is given a handicap rating In his first start for High Street Racing at Deauville in December he finished 10th of 13 in a D conditions race he improved slightly but only finished ninth. On Saturday he will again run in a E claimer as he returns to a mile for the first time since his two wins at Ffos Las in August Only then will he receive a rating enabling him to be entered in a handicap But Gina has mastered the mysteries of the French condition book and always seems to find a spot where her entry can give a good account of himself THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF BLEU ASTRAL (continued)Frontside: Tomorrow Bleu Astral goes in the Prix General Saint Didier an unpretentious race with a high-minded name which means that Bleu has a good chance of earning the High Street Racing Syndicate its first check But as he’s entered for 20,000 euros ($22,000) a finish in the first three would put him at risk in the claiming box In France claims are put in for horses after the race the French claiming process is akin to a silent auction The price for which a horse is entered is the minimum price which a claimant may enter If a claimant really wants a good chance of getting the horse he must bid at least a few thousand euros higher But the trainer and owner of a horse can try to protect their charge by entering a claim of their own The difference between their horse’s claiming price and the amount of the owner’s bid goes to the French racing authority Gina and her owners at High Street Racing would then have to decide whether he is worth protecting may have yet unveiled another rising star today in Lukas Delozier The seven-pound apprentice combined with trainer Henri-Alex Pantall for three winners on today’s card a 7 1/2-furlong maiden on turf and a pair of one-mile claimers on Fibresand Currently third in the French jockey standings three-time listed winner Royal Dolois wired them in a 1 1/2-mile turf allowance in preparation for the listed Grand Prix de la Riviera later in the meeting the 4-year-old Silver Frost colt was plucked out of a 26,000-euro ($30,000) claimer as a 2-year-old by owner Michel Ghys His early season objective is the Group 3 Prix Exbury at Saint-Cloud in March proved a handful in the morning and afternoon Bleu is calm enough until we saddle him up and he has a wrestling match on his hands getting Bleu to the gate but then does what he wants to do in the morning - bolt off and he gets his nose in front at one stage on the backstretch but has no turn of foot to finish and ends up last in the field of eight he confirms our impressions - the horse is impossible to control and basically in a panic the entire race but unless we can get his head on straight Gina Rarick is an American trainer based in Maisons-Laffitte and the former racing correspondent at the International Herald Tribune Alan Shuback is a former columnist and foreign correspondent at Daily Racing Form and The Sporting Life.  and the debates surrounding trainer Bob Baffert Sunday at Cagnes sur Mer is the next big race for top class Gr I trotterus with the Granc Criterium de Vitesse se la Cote d’Azur (Gr There were 38 horses initially engaged with the final draw being on Thursday Vernissage Grif and Vivid Wise As are the likely favorites Vivid Wise As has won this classic three timesm the fastest 1.09.1kr in 2023 The race record is 1.08.9kr set by Readly Express and Bold Eagle The horses with the most victories in the GCV are Une de Mai with five wins Horses with two wins include Meaulnes du Corta North American bred winners have been Spice Island The last winners from 2013 to 2023 follow: by Thomas H. Hicks Harnesslink.com is the only harness racing website dedicated to covering news and events in the Standardbred Industry world-wide © 2024 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV © 2024 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Hotel Indigo operates a network of 129 hotels globally a boutique and lifestyle brand under IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its first hotel on the French Riviera Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer has 87 guest rooms including seven suites all of which are inspired by local neighbourhood Guest amenities include rooftop pool with views of the Grimaldi Castle catering locally sourced seafood with dishes such as Fritto Misto and creamy prawn risotto The per-friendly hotel features an on-site health and fitness centre as well as two meeting rooms equipped with daylight and flexible on the 1st floor Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer general manager Laurence Lovera said: “We are extremely happy to have opened the doors to our wonderful hotel “Cagnes-sur-Mer is a truly unique retreat and has so much to offer those looking to explore an undiscovered neighbourhood of the French Riviera Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis “Hotel Indigo was the perfect brand to open here and we are looking forward to creating an experience for guests that is truly unique to the local neighbourhood.” is located between the Mediterranean Sea shores and hills filled with olive and cypress trees It is a 15-minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport Guests at Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer can take home a selection of amenities such as a locally crafted natural cosmetics brand In July, IHG entered a management agreement with real-estate firm Mountain View to introduce Hotel Indigo Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Measures to provide impetus to Flat turf racing at Cagnes-sur-Mer have been unveiled and one wished for by Cagnes-sur-Mer racecourse is the even split between races on turf and races on the all-weather during the meeting from January 15 40 per cent of races were run on the turf and 60 per cent on the all-weather the two meetings previously held in February at Marseille Vivaux (all-weather) will now be run in February 2024 at Marseille-Borély (turf) These two adjustments to the fixture list and in the programme will allow for an additional 30 races on turf in the south-east of France during the meeting while offering fewer races on the all-weather president of the Association des Courses de la Côte d’Azur detailed the changes in a press conference on Tuesday when it was underlined that racing in the south-east of France in January and February will now offer a distinctive feature in terms of races at that time of the year in France which otherwise offers races only on the all-weather Specific changes include to the Grand Prix de la Riviera Côte d’Azur this Listed race is now scheduled on Saturday It remains on the same distance and surface (mile and a quarter all-weather) and may serve as a prep race for contests in the Middle East The distance of the Grand Prix du Département has been reduced to just under 11 furlongs from 12 and a half furlongs in a bid to attract a greater number of runners while also serving as a possible prep for the Group 3 Prix Exbury run three weeks later goes back to grass and the distance of seven and a half furlongs The race will take place on the last Sunday of the meeting This date brings it closer to the first important races of the season for three-year-olds at Group 3 level The Prix Policeman also undergoes a change and will be run on Saturday The race could therefore be a springboard to the first Listed races for three-year-olds at Saint-Cloud There is also a bonus series for a sprint/mile division and intermediate/classic division with €40 000 to the owners of the two horses who win most points – €30 000 to the winner and €10 000 to the runner-up Six Listed races run over the winter on the all-weather are part of this challenge taking place across Deauville and Cagnes-sur-Mer between November and February Tattersalls December Foal catalogue released Published on 10 October 2023inInternational Copyright © 2025 Spotlight Sports Group Limited or its licensors €25.00Add to cart The Côte d’Azur racecourse is collaborating with the Palace of Monaco by launching a horse race on the 25th of February for the benefit of animals and children protection associations The winter meeting of the Côte d’Azur racecourse will be a Princely one: on the 25th of February the same day as the first stage of the Gallop Challenge the first French “Charity Mile” horse race will be launched with Princess Charlene of Monaco The idea originally came from Princess Charlene’s father who organizes the“Charity Mile” horse race in South Africa each horse will run for a different charity and prizes will be paid to the charities that finish the race first The total amount raised could be $300,000 for animal charities Princess Charlene’s father is a horse owner and the Charity Mile already exists in South Africa,” said François Forcioli-Conti president of the Racecourse Society of Azur Princess Charlene and her foundation were among the main sponsors of the Charity Mile horse race at the end of October in South Africa the Princess also took part in a charity swimming mile a few years ago in this country The Cagnes-sur-Mer charity run on the 25th of February will be called “Prix de la Princesse de Monaco – Charity Mile” “It will be a media event with prominent personalities who will help give the event all the relief it deserves,” specified François Forcioli-Conti The total racing fund will be 50 000 euros which will be shared between the organizations in different proportions according to the final position of each horse There are organizations that will benefit from the race: Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco the winter meeting proposed about sixty events until the 17th of March IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in one of its primary markets of France with four new hotel signings and an opening Situated on France’s charismatic coastline the collection of new properties bring three of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brands to the region for the first time Arachon-La Teste and Marseilles further cement the company’s presence in continental Europe across multiple brand collections including; Essentials The first of the new additions recently opened on the shores of Arcachon Bay a charming inlet on France’s South West coast Bringing the reliable comfort of Holiday Inn Express to the region Holiday Inn Express Arcachon- La Teste provides the perfect base from which to uncover the many delights of this revered region Many of the area’s beloved sites are located within 15-minutes of the hotel sunsoaked resort of Pyla-sur-Mer and a bounty of beaches The new signings are expected to open from October 2021 onwards Showcasing Hotel Indigo’s stylish yet approachable aesthetic historic town centre and many delights of the Riviera’s elegant cuisine while enjoying the design-led comfort of Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer Holiday Inn Express Ajaccio introduces the brand to the French island of Corsica the new hotel is designed with the modern business traveller in mind but will also appeal to leisure guests complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast as standard Holiday Inn Express Ajaccio meets the needs of those travelling for work while seeking to enjoy Corsica’s sparkling coastline The hotel is located within easy reach of the seafront and the island’s glamourous harbour is just 2.6km from the hotel providing links to the south of France and Sardinia Those seeking a longer stay can enjoy an enhanced home-away-from-home experience when Staybridge Suites Cannes Centre opens in mid-2022 With amenities including a fully equipped kitchen in every suite complimentary hot breakfast daily with signature offerings Staybridge Suites combine the convenience of a hotel with the ambience of a private apartment The hotel’s many features include a fitness centre The opening will be the brand’s debut in France and is located a short five-minute walk from Cannes iconic palais des festivals and the croisette IHG Hotels & Resorts will also expand Crowne Plaza’s presence in Southern France with the opening of Crowne Plaza Marseille Le Dôme the hotel will provide a premium offering in one of Europe’s most picturesque port cities Synonymous with elegance and timeless appeal Marseille is the ideal setting for Crowne Plaza’s newest opening on France’s sparkling coastline the new hotel is sure to become one of the most sought-after addresses on the continent The hotel will join the dual-branded Crowne Plaza Nice-Grand Arenas and Holiday Inn Express Nice - Grand Arenas Vice President Development Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts commented: “The recent wave of new signings and openings in France reflects the cautious optimism we at IHG Hotels & Resorts have for Europe’s recovery France is a crucial market for us and the focus on its beautiful coastal region is an intentional step to grow our brands out of the cities and hubs to regional settings where we can provide best-in-class properties for our guests Click here to join your colleagues and stay up to date on the latest hotel news and trends Copyright © Hotel News Resource & Nevistas | All rights reserved Cagnes-sur-Mer provides picture-perfect winter backdrops of the Mediterranean and a six-week meeting that features plenty of noteworthy names among the jockey and trainer ranks The left-handed oval course plays host to a mixed economy of Polytrack and turf racing with the all-weather layout sited outside of the grass Both boast broad fair turns and long straights – runners over seven and a half furlongs on turf and a mile on the all-weather need navigate only one turn – so this is not a course where too many hard-luck stories can be recounted With the major Grand Prix de la Riviera meeting taking place on Sunday all races bar the Prix de Vichy (12.45) on Saturday are on the Polytrack Fewer of the major Chantilly trainers take a team down to Cagnes than was the case in the past and in terms of the sport's biggest names Jean-Claude Rouget and his Pau neighbour Francois Rohaut are the ones that will stand out to British and Irish punters Rouget has an annual intake of well over 100 yearlings and will often take some of the more backward types that fail to make the course at two to Cagnes for their early three-year-old maidens and conditions races Punters rarely let them go unbacked first up – especially if Christophe Soumillon is riding – but there can often be some value in taking a view on such horses when they step out of maiden company who cost €160,000 as a yearling and created a really good impression when winning here on debut last month faces some talented rivals in the Prix de Vichy with Good Complicity and Kanuka both having earned black-type at two It will be fascinating to see how the market judges Etoile but it would not be a big surprise to see her progress well beyond this level in the future Frederick Rossi is the local most feared by visiting trainers and he and nephew Charley have adapted well to the loss of Jean-Claude Seroul's horses to Jerome Reynier and Jean-Pierre Gauvin – two more names to note Most of the leading riders bar Soumillon will be present over the weekend and it is Maxime Guyon who has made the fastest start Guyon's successes at Cagnes have come in bundles and after registering a double at three meetings since the middle of January the 29-year-old knocked in another three winners on Wednesday while Pierre-Charles Boudot rides four and Cristian Demuro – who has also got off to a good start after a fruitful spell in Japan before Christmas – has three chances to advance his score for the season This time last year Mickaelle Michel was making hay with her double allowance and the leading woman at the meeting this season so far has been Coralie Pacaut The Prix du Vieux Bourg (1.17) brings together a number of horses who have competed at a much higher level who won the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and Prix Foy in 2016 and has contested two Arcs he failed to make an impact in three starts Stateside for Chad Brown and is perhaps best watched on his first start back in France for Fabrice Vermeulen Fellow seven-year-old Zafiro has a Group 3 victory in the back catalogue but it might be that the veteran of the entire field still has the legs on all of them at the age of eight Get exclusive insight from Cagnes-Sur-Mer and live tipping with Raceday Live - our up-to-the-minute service on racingpost.com and the Racing Post mobile app Published on 8 February 2019inInternational Home » Features » Meet the Owners: Frida Ivarsson Swedish-born Frida Ivarsson is the third owner of Château Le Cagnard since it was first converted into a hotel in 1928 Located in the medieval village of Haut-de-Cagnes it is ten minutes away from Nice Airport and is historically famous for its strong appeal with renowned and emerging artists Ivarsson’s family had always kept a holiday home in Haute-de-Cagnes with Frida made responsible for the day-to-day running of the property Having studied business and events management in the UK Ivarsson was keen to enter the hotel industry regardless of her limited sector experience Château Le Cagnard reopened its doors for business and through her strong vision and determination has already begin to see the results of her hard work winning the Classical Elegance Award at the 2013 World Boutique Hotel Awards www.lecagnard.com Nathalie Salas is a writer for Perfect Boutique Hotel a website dedicated to readers who have a passion for boutique and lifestyle hotels She is a also a freelance consultant specialising in hospitality and tourism helping small businesses improve their marketing and branding on an international level Follow her on Twitter: @perfectboutique Serviced Apartment Awards Urban Living Festival Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The Beaumont Mayfair has appointed Lisa Goodwin-Allen as culinary director as the hotel prepares to launch its new restaurant Rosi Horse racing magazine for the training and development of the thoroughbred racehorse COMPLETE THE EUROPEAN TRAINERS' DAILY RATES 2017 SURVEY HERE We use cookies and similar technologies to run this website and help us understand how you use it. View our cookie policy here Trainer Magazine - the horse racing magazine for the training and development of the thoroughbred racehorse Articles from the European Trainer Magazine archive - available to read online The European ‘all-weather’ racing scene has come a long way since racing on an artificial (non-turf) surface was first introduced in the UK at Lingfield Park in 1989 ‘all-weather’ racing accounts for 23% of the French racing programme; and in the UK racing has recently benefited from a major ‘all-weather’ prize money boost ‘All-weather’ racing is enhancing the opportunities for those connections wishing to keep horses in training across Europe over the winter months But what are opportunities like on a country by country basis Which countries are investing in ‘all-weather’ racing While trotting is still the main racing sphere by some way in France – and all their racing is on dirt tracks – all-weather in France has been gathering momentum for over a decade now Of roughly 5,000 races run in France in 2021 1,149 were staged on an all-weather surface thus comprising some 23% of the race program.  Prestigious tracks such as Deauville and Chantilly have all-weather circuits; in total there are seven all-weather tracks in the country: Deauville where usually the whole raceday will take place on one surface French tracks have mixed cards and use the all-weather (all with a Polytrack surface) in summer also it also takes pressure off the grass tracks with rising temperatures in southern Europe providing new challenges in turf maintenance French racing has eight Listed races run on its all-weather surfaces A review to enhance the Black-type programme is on the way French tracks are part of the All-Weather Championships programme to qualify for the finals on Good Friday in the UK – something French raiders did to good effect in 2022.  French racing receives the majority of its income – read prize money – from its betting turnover as the PMU (the French Tote) has a monopoly on betting The rise in all-weather racing has naturally seen a rise in betting turnover in this sphere – roughly 18% of all PMU-flat races are run on the all-weather circuit Recent results suggest that the betting public is gradually switching from traditional jump-races to all-weather racing.  all-weather racing also caters well for a new type of owner With syndicates still very scarce in France a new type of ‘middle class’ owner has been emerging over the last couple of years – much needed new blood but a type of owner that relies on a more regular income through prize money.  It's Year 10 since the creation of Arena Racing Company (ARC) backed All-Weather Championships and racing on this surface does continue to increase in volume. Six racecourses in Britain stage all-weather racing Wolverhampton); roughly one fifth of all flat races are now on a synthetic surface.   Huge investments have been made by the operator ARC across their four all-weather racecourses to improve the surface With Southwell being the latest course to convert to a Tapeta surface (from Fibresand) managing director of ARC’s Racing Division says that “changing the surface was the right thing to do and the feedback from trainers and owners has been very positive so far.”  The creation of the All-Weather Championships 10 years ago can only be viewed as a major success story; the series now incorporates races from Ireland as well as the enhanced Fast-Track-Qualifying system.  The switch of Finals day from Lingfield to Newcastle two years ago was followed by the creation of “All-Weather Vase Day” at Lingfield Park last year A day that traditionally saw no racing at all now has two high-profile all-weather meetings taking place – a definite illustration of the rise of racing on this surface Along with geographically diverse racing in the north and the south All-Weather Vase Day naturally comes with added prize money the whole raceday is worth around £390,000.  but at least three runs are needed akin to Finals Day thus creating additional incentive to run on the all-weather. Even the quickest of glances at any given fixture list on the all-weather does reveal the extent to which these races are contested now; with even the choicest-bred horses from big yards coming under starters orders.  While headline names to race synthetic surface will forever include the mighty Enable and Stradivarius Godolphin recently raced a half-brother to Guineas hero Coroebus to name just one Tracks learn about the adaptability of the surface all the time with the recent extreme temperatures providing a new challenge there wouldn’t have been any racing in the recent cold snap,” remarks Mark Spincer 2022 saw two ARC initiatives to increase the quality of racing their tracks one of those aimed specifically for (winter) all-weather racing Southwell and Wolverhampton announced a further bonus of over £1,000,000 not just added to prize money but to reward connections of the most consistent performers during the winter months.  some eagle-eyed trainers have already seen the chance to bag a bonus of course we would love to attract more horses and their connections to our four all-weather tracks but all-weather racing during this period has a wide fan base both domestically and abroad,” concludes Spincer Coinciding with the exact timeframe of the All-Weather Championships the bonus aims to reward consistency in given periods Points scored go towards a “Horse of the Month” prize with rising extra money paid out from February onwards as well as £700,000 in bonuses for the horses with the most points at the end of the season The scheme clearly aims to enhance field sizes jockeys as well as stable staff monetary reasons to race on at ARC tracks.  Germany's all-weather racing scene was quite vibrant at the end of the last century but it has been in steady decline for some time now.  Neuss racecourse closed its doors for the last time and along with 144 years of turf racing went the second of the all-weather tracks.  Winter racing is now taking place at Dortmund racecourse only Dortmund has a grass and an all-weather track thus providing racing literally all year round.  Germany does not have any tracks with an artificial surface The surface has not been renewed for some time now and has a huge kickback.  Racing takes place on roughly 14-day intervals at time of writing eight meetings are planned this winter Races are part of the French PMU funding and receive other subsidiaries the quality being no better than class 3 handicaps – Germany's second lowest class with some sellers thrown in for good measure.  Prize money is at basic level for these types of races meaning total purses per race do not exceed €5.500 all-weather racing in Germany caters for the very base level of the sport with major trainers and owners very rarely venturing into this sphere Racing on the sand does count towards the Trainer and Jockey Championships in Germany and this might lure the odd runner from the bigger stables Plans for a second track with a synthetic surface have been mulled over by Deutscher Galopp for some time but along with the general dire financial situation of racing in Germany it remains only a very distant possibility at the moment.  All-weather racing finally reached Ireland in 2007 with the remodelling and re-opening of Dundalk Stadium It’s the only track in Europe to combine horses and dog-racing and judging by online reviews This has been a huge success with fun-loving Dubliners.  with at least once a week racing – mainly on a Friday night with floodlight and dog-racing following Racing on the Polytrack continues sporadically throughout the year.  While the quality of handicaps is clearly not premium class the track does stage a fair share of quite decent 2yo and 3yo maiden races and these are contested by even the biggest yards in the country Dundalk stages two Gp.3 and three Listed races Plans for the second Irish all-weather track have been developing for a number of years now with planning permission for a new track at Tipperary expected to go ahead in early 2023.  This clearly points to an ever-increasing demand to stage flat racing all year round largely independent from weather influences many races on Dundalk's cards continue to be oversubscribed and operate with reserves – a further pointer to huge demand.  Smaller yards definitely target horses for Dundalk races and have owners who buy horses for this sphere While larger yards may pick and choose their races at Dundalk smaller trainers rely on the extra income to keep the yard going through the long winter months.  As jump-racing starts losing its tag of catering for the ‘small man,’ the domination of just a few trainers and owners is becoming more and more blatant by the year All-weather racing gives a different type of trainer and owner a new lease of racing life.  With added entertainment around the product Dundalk has created a largely vibrant scene; being in a prime spot no doubt helps but all-weather racing with regular consistency is clearly a success story in Irish racing.  Storms and cold temperatures combined yesterday (April 22) in the south of France bringing rare hail to the French Riviera - turning several towns and beaches white.  Picturesque towns and cities along the coastline such as Nice and Saint-Laurent-du-Var – hotspots for tourists in the summer – were all affected by the storms temperatures in Nice and the surrounding area were 4.4C the lowest in all of France at that time.  Below are some photos and videos of the storms shared on social media.  Nice looked dramatically different yesterday evening as streets in the western half of the city lined with a white coating after hailstorms ⛈️ Un orage de grêle concerne Nice sur la côte d'Azur ce lundi. Les rues de l'ouest de la ville sont blanchies ! (© Martine Padovani) pic.twitter.com/Un85npfKwI Exemple de la #grêle au sol suite à l'#orage à l'Ouest de la ville de #Nice. Photographie : Stéphanie Perso via Facebook pic.twitter.com/00OEQrwHWn ❄️ La #CotedAzur a encore connu hier une tempête de grêle largement documentée en vidéo et en photo sur les réseaux sociaux. Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence et Villeneuve-Loubet ont été particulièrement touchées. pic.twitter.com/awRhTkY34B ⛈️ Grêle à Cagnes-sur-Mer.📸 Ces superbes photos sont de @sylvain.reybaut#nicematin #cotedazur #cagnessurmer pic.twitter.com/1jO8xhjknn Cet après-midi, la grêle est tombée à Cagnes-sur-Mer, près de #Nice06. Les rues et les jardins sont parfois recouvertes d’un manteau blanc, avec des grêlons de la taille de billes, voire plus.📹 Document remis à @nice_actu pic.twitter.com/FcObcAAMse Rush-hour drivers were also caught in the hailstorm and in this video you can hear how hard the hailstones was falling in the video below Tout va bien à Cagnes-sur-Mer #Nice #A8 #grele #meteo pic.twitter.com/QphPBR7Cvu Read more: Why are temperatures yo-yoing in France? Damage from the storm was relatively minor although a few buildings suffered minor damage Vineyards and larger-scale agricultural farms in more rural areas saw some crops destroyed said that some school buildings in the town were damaged but the pupils were already evacuated.  He was asked by local media Nice Matin whether the commune was planning to request a catastrophe naturelle (natural disaster) listing after the damage.  “I've heard that this doesn't exist for them,” he said so I imagine their union will do what's necessary.”  The Alpes-Maritimes department is still on a tier-two yellow warning for storms.  Read more: What action is advised with different Météo France weather warnings Family members argue the money was actually a gift. The courts were not convinced This small department on the German border is home to the historic city of Strasbourg Renoir bought the house in 1896, six years after marrying his mistress and model Aline Charigot, who was born in the village nestled among champagne vineyards on a tributary of the Seine. Chronic rheumatism forced his move a decade later to Cagnes-sur-Mer on the Riviera coast where he built a villa (now also a Renoir museum). But he continued to spend his summers in Essoyes until his death in 1919 and he is buried in the local cemetery along with Aline and their three children. As well as the house, the museum includes the studio that Renoir built at the bottom of the garden. The studio opened to the public 20 years ago under the aegis of the non-profit organisation the Association Renoir; it was bought separately by the village a decade ago and houses a slideshow, sculptures made towards the end Renoir’s life and memorabilia. It currently receives around 10,000 visitors a year—a figure Talbot expects to increase with the opening of the house and garden. Three French institutions are loaning works by Renoir for the museum’s opening: a sculpture is coming from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer; the portrait Jeune femme au miroir (1919) is travelling from the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen; and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux is lending a landscape—Le Pont d’Essoyes. The Musée d’Art Moderne in nearby Troyes is marking the opening of the house with an exhibition of around 40 of Renoir’s works and a dozen by friends and fellow Impressionists. Opening on 17 June, the show will also include six paintings from the private collection of Pablo Picasso, illustrating Renoir’s influence on the Spanish artist. “The idea is to put forward a new reading of Renoir,” says Daphné Castano, the show’s curator. news18 October 2023Is a Renoir landscape of the Mediterranean in fact a painting of Guernsey?Curators of an exhibition at the island’s Candie Museum believe the subject has been misattributed and may actually be the Bay of St Peter Port The 10th urban park in the heart of the city was inaugurated on Saturday 21 September 2024 Completely transformed to provide more space for playing and also to bring more nature into the city: to create a space for well-being a biodiversity refuge and a vast island of coolness At a time when biodiversity is under threat this park is a refuge for flora and fauna along the Cagne ecological corridor The park is a key component of the ‘Coulée bleue’ project in the Schéma directeur de la Cagne 2020-2040 At a time when summer heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent the presence of this 30,000 m² ‘green lung’ right in the centre of town is a chance for the people of Cagne to get some fresh air and reconnect with nature Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up now to get a sneak preview of exclusive offers new experiences and all the news about Nice Home / Parc des Canebiers make the most of free access to over 60 sites and attractions for 24 BUY YOUR FRENCH RIVIERA PASS Make your life easier and save money during your holidays in Nice Côte d’Azur don’t hesitate to get the French Riviera Pass Explore the wonders of Nice Côte d’Azur with the French Riviera Pass Since its launch the French Riviera Pass has become an invaluable ally for exploring all the gems of the Nice.. your new exploration game between the sea and the mountains This XXL Exploration Game offers 21 adventures spread across our territory Discover the Nice Côte d’Azur while having fun Book on-line or in our information offices Book my adventure online ! your new exploration gamebetween the sea and the mountains This XXL exploration game offers 21 adventures spread across our territory go up to the highest mountains and stop off in the towns and villages around Nice In Nice on the ground floor of the Palais du Sénat a historic landmark that is also home to the Nice Heritage Centre the “Atelier Cuisine Niçoise” offers cookery classes Book your cookery class Nice is renowned as much for its tourist appeal as for its art of living and its cuisine Traditional Mediterranean cuisine with lots of vegetables If you’re looking for a souvenir or gift idea don’t hesitate to visit our online shop Visit our on-line shop Discover our wide selection of shops and boutiques Make the most of your holiday in Nice Côte d’Azur.. 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There’s so much to see and experience in Nice Côte d’Azur Book your visit or activity on line Nice Côte d’Azur has a thousand and one surprises in store… Its monuments there are so many things to see and experiences to live by Segway or by taxi bike: discover the area… Make the most of our booking platform to check availability and compare rates of the different types of accommodation in Nice Côte d’Azur Ubitransport, the French pioneer in providing intelligent mobility solutions for public transportation, has unveiled its new identity, Matawan during the 64th edition of the UITP (International Association of Public Transport). to embody its convictions and accelerate the deployment of new networks in France and internationally aiming to become the digital mobility platform that connects public transportation with other modes of mobility Originally from Mâcon, Matawan (formerly Ubitransport) established itself in Cagnes-sur-Mer within the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis in 2019, with the assistance of Invest in Côte d’Azur. deriving its name from “Mobility Any Time Any Node,” advocates for the vision of accessible mobility at all times regardless of the mode of transportation used Multimodality is at the heart of the company’s impact-driven strategy As an expert in intelligent transportation systems Matawan offers cloud-based solutions for public transportation management thereby becoming the digital mobility platform that connects public transportation with other modes of mobility Matawan has established itself as a leader in solutions for the management and optimization of public transportation The company has 250 employees and aims for a turnover of 50 million euros By leveraging the cloud and connected ticketing Matawan has successfully helped decongest low-density areas promoting inclusive and sustainable mobility Matawan aims to support the ongoing transformations in mobility by providing solutions that address economic The four pillars of its offering are WanFare (ticketing solution) improve the quality of service of networks and contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of journeys With its structured CSR approach and participation in the United Nations Global Compact Matawan positions itself as a key player in responsible mobility Building upon its €45 million fundraising in 2019 Matawan continues to invest in research and development to support increasingly efficient mobility With its expertise and innovative solutions Matawan aspires to become a French champion in mobility on an international scale Immeuble NICE PLAZA455, Promenade des Anglais,BP 3185, 06200 Nice France+33(0)4 92 17 51 51info@tnca.fr Copyright 2023 – Team Nice Côte d’Azur Leave us your contact details to schedule a meeting with one of our experts Samantha Murray-Sharan paired up with Julia Wachaczyk for the ITF event In the first round the pair were drawn against the third seeds Ankita Raina & Rosalie Van Der Hoek The Indian/Dutch pair pushed the Brit/German in the first set Murray-Sharan & Wachaczyk managed the vital break of serve to take the lead The seeds fought back in the second set and dominated to level up In the ensuing match tiebreak it was the Brit/German that edged through into the next round 7-5 The quarter-final saw the Brit/German up against Aubane Droguet & Selena Janicijevic The French pair tried to stay with Murray-Sharan & Wachaczyk but were unable to stop the Brit/German pair from breaking in both sets to move into the semi-final in straight sets 6-4 In the semi-final the Brit/German were against the second seeds Greet Minnen & Alison Van Uytvanck The Belgians could not stop Murray-Sharan & Wachaczyk from breaking almost at will and were clearly out of sorts The Belgians retired from the match handing their unseeded opponents a spot in the final 4-1 (RET) The final saw the Brit/German against the Polish pair of Paula Kanla & Katarzyna Piter In the first set Murray-Sharan & Wachaczyk were pushed hard by the 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besting the 1.08.9kr mark previously owned by Readly Express in 2019 and Bold Eagle in 2018 Vivid Wise As was the 1.09.1kr winner last year Finishing second was 6.2/1 Emeraude de Bais (10f Repeat Love–Haute Tension) reined by Franck Nivard for conditioner Benjamin Goetz and owner Herve Carlis timed in 1.08.3kr Third was 1.8/1 odds favorite Go On Boy (8m Password-Balginette) handled by trainer Romain Deriuex for Ecurie Nixxon and clocked in 1.08.4kr Inmarosa (6f Admiral Sacha-Varkava) landed fourth timed in 1.08.4kr with Leo Abrivard driving for L.C Abrivard and Jacques Cottel off at 8.4/1 odds The 3.2/1 Vivid Wise As (10m Yankee Glide) was fifth racing evenly with cover for Matthieu Abrivard Hooker Berry (7m Booster Winner) was sixth at 9/1 and 40/1 Eric The Eel (8m Muscle Hill) ended seventh Quite a performance before a huge crown on a sunny Mediterranean afternoon To watch the race replay, click here Trotterur Francais files/photos-harness trots the medieval village of Haut-de-Cagnes and its 14th century castle artists and their easels have flocked to these quaint little streets blown away by their picturesque charm and inspired by the dreamy Mediterranean landscape before them “It’s the brightness here in Cagnes Impressionists in particular would come here from Western France,” explains Jean-Marc Nicolai who believes the streets in Haut-de-Cagnes and the artistic soul of this medieval village no longer hold any secrets Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted here during the final twelve years of his life “despite suffering from the painful disease rheumatoid arthritis.” Sitting overlooking the deep blue Mediterranean waters or under the shade of pines and olive trees breathing in the sweet scent of orange blossom Painting in the idyllic setting of the Collettes neighbourhood the artist was able to “soon reconnect with his first love: impressionism.” Onto the canvas before him he was able to capture the peaceful moment two swimmers took to the water as well as convey the calming atmosphere of the hills here in the Alpes-Maritimes department “The famous French painter made a clumsy remark and Amedeo Modigliani quickly lost his temper!” this medieval market town has been attracting artists from all over the world such as Russia-born Chaïm Soutine and Japanese painter Tsugouharu Fujita “Even today it’s not uncommon to find schools in the area teaching people how to use water colours or paint with palette knives Some painters can even be found sitting outside on the grass with their teacher.” At the heart of the village is an old building dating back to the 13th century one that has been a landmark for artists here since the beginning of the 20th century What is now a four star hotel encompasses the former guard’s room of the Grimaldi Castle built during the Middle Ages at the request of Rainer I: Monaco’s first Sovereign and the Lord of Cagnes Château Le Cagnard is bursting with character Even the fresco murals painted in 1928 by Émile Wéry with a vaulted fireplace as its centre piece A stunning wooden ceiling boasts paintings of different coats of arms and viking longboats “This architectural work actually dates back to the 1980s,” explains Isabelle Fremont Director of Sales and Marketing at the Phoenix Hotel Group the roof can be opened up allowing guests to dine under the stars.” >> READ ALSO: Côte d’Azur, where flower growers’ dreams are still coming up roses The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Please log in here to leave a comment The leading boutique\nand lifestyle brand has just opened Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer the brand\u2019s\nfirst hotel on the French Riviera Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer has\n87 guest rooms all designed to mimic the neighbourhood in which it is situated,\nwith a blue and white theme to help create a truly relaxing seaside retreat for\nguests. As guests enter Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer they\nwill be met with an array of light turquoise hues that contrast with rich\ndarker blues to reflect the unique shades of the sea and the endless skies\nwhich the Riviera is known for The soft furnishings throughout the hotel\u2019s\npublic areas continue to evoke a nautical feel with decorative rugs that\nfeature waved patterns and light fittings which\nmimic the waves that lap up against the coastline.  Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer has a spectacular rooftop pool\nwith panoramic views of the Grimaldi Castle a great place to sit back and\nenjoy the view with a drink in hand The hotel\u2019s Italian restaurant Cucina Victoria specialising in locally sourced seafood with dishes like\nFritto Misto and creamy prawn risotto The restaurant is the perfect place to\nrelax after a day of exploring and welcomes guests and locals alike to enjoy\nviews of the open kitchen and Italian-inspired cuisine commented: \u201cWe are extremely\nhappy to have opened the doors to our wonderful hotel Cagnes-sur-Mer is a\ntruly unique retreat and has so much to offer those looking to explore an\nundiscovered neighbourhood of the French Riviera Contact us: info@rli.uk.com Prince Albert II greeted the winners of the 9th Riviera Electric Challenge as they raced towards the finish line The Sovereign presented trophies to the winning crews after the epic two-day race thirty co-pilots and thirty cars drove 405 km in 48 hours across France All participants promoted sustainable travel from behind the wheels of 100% electric vehicles Mission for Energy Transition (Monaco’s crew) was the big winner of the 2023 Riviera Electric Challenge with their Peugeot e-208 The epic challenge began on 13 September from the Hotel Indigo in Cagnes-sur-Mer The first stage took competitors to the heights of the hinterland through Gréolière and Saint Auban before descending towards Saint-Vallier-de Thiey and stopping at Grasse for lunch crews made a beautiful stopover in the town of Dolceacqua competitors passed through the villages of Pigna before attacking the 21 km descent which leads to San Remo Saint-Agnès and Peille before the final race to the Principality Congratulations to Valérie Forest-Dodeline and Emmanuelle Delorme (Mairie de Cagnes-sur-Mer) who came in 2nd place overall and won the Ladies Cup at the wheel of a Renault Zoé Other winners were presented trophies for various categories including: “Consumption Test in France” and “Regularity Test in Italy” (won by Yann Spano and Alexandre Prunier driving a Tesla Model 3 in SMEG colours) A special solidarity prize was given to Maxime Calka and Luana Zaccaron who helped competitors from crew number 27 * All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widget while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change this Sunday’s card at Cagnes-sur-Mer promises some high-class action with multiple listed and group races as the Hippodrome de Cote d’Azur hosts its final jumps meeting of the winter I have been following the winter season at the southern track with extreme interest in recent weeks and although the ground conditions look extremely testing I am sure I have found a few solid lines of form where we can invest some euro’s this weekend I am particularly looking forward to my ‘Dark Horse’ he’s not quite the finished article and could be one that keeps improving here at Cagnes The Group 3 Grand Prix de la Ville de Nice is the one that everybody wants to win at Cagnes and last year’s winner BERJOU looks well positioned for an attempt to retain his crown The David Windrif trained seven-year-old was well on his way to a bloodless success in a preparation race for this event two weeks ago when a miscommunication between both Berjou and his regular partner Nicolas Gauffenic resulted in an unfortunate unseating at the second last with the race in safe keeping With Gauffenic subsequently injured in that incident it is now Nathalie Desoutter who takes over the reins on Berjou He has been in solid form throughout the season and shows a particular fondness for the track at Cagnes-Sur-Mer He is the class horse of the race and if he runs up to his official mark here then a second success in this race is likely provided the new partnership remains intact A horse that should be in everyone’s tracker! GOLD TWEET has always shown plenty of ability since his win on his hurdles debut last May The Gabriel Leender’s trained four-year-old was possibly too immature in the immediate aftermath of that debut success and was well held in some black-type events around Auteuil Looking a more furnished gelding this winter and having always been a very efficient jumper Leender’s decided to make the switch to the larger obstacles with Gold Tweet on Christmas Day Gold Tweet looked like a seasoned pro and went on to win on the bridle on his chase debut Training sensation Leender’s (who for the first time trained over 100 winners in 2020) has always held the gelding in high regard and he could make it three form three at the track in this Listed novice’s chase The winter season at Cagnes-Sur-Mer has been quite fruitful one for BRIC who has consistently been in the frame since his easy win in a handicap on December 4th The gelding’s new pilot Maxime Lefebvre rides this track at Cagnes better than most and I would be very surprised if Bric doesn’t score again here Bric goes unpenalised for two second-placed defeats in premier handicaps on his previous two starts and connections can exploit his unchanged mark here he hasn’t finished progressing yet and Bric could easily string a series of victories together at this level and may well be better over a fence in time I will certainly be having a few €’s on Bric this weekend and a small stakes treble on BERJOU GOLD TWEET and BRIC may just round off an excellent winter meeting at Cagnes-Sur-Mer PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority. For customers in the UK, PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed It’s France’s poster region for l’art de vivre - but where do you start Here’s our insider pick of the best places to stay eat and visit in its cities and picturesque towns and villages• Have we missed your favourite or do you have a tip you’d like to share Join in the discussion in the comments below eat and visit in its cities and picturesque towns and villages Have we missed your favourite or do you have a tip you’d like to share Treehouse for two from €400 (£330) for two nights (21 March from €1,000 for four nights (July and August) B&B four-person suites from €119 and single (cabin) rooms from €78 Don't missLes Calanques de Cassis are perfect for swimming (along the coves) or walking across the cliff tops Jockey Johnny Charron was banned for 15 days by stewards at Cagnes-sur-Mer on Friday after producing an extraordinary ride in which he asked for next to no effort in the closing stages and was beaten in the final strides Charron's performance on 11-2 shot Mansionsa left trainer Gabriel Leenders furious with him telling stewards his horse would have won if the rider had made an effort and that he "deeply regretted this attitude towards punters and the entourage of the horse" Mansionsa looked set for victory after jumping the final hurdle at the track on the French Riveria an experienced rider with a string of notable successes to his name After looking across three times to check on his rivals Charron still appeared not to view his gaining opponents as a danger with the rider resorting to only nudging out Mansionsa even as Bric passed him mere metres from the finish to win telling them he felt the mare had a breathing problem after the final flight and "feeling that he had no more resources he had applied himself to the extent he could until he passed the finish pole" Watch: Cagnes-sur-Mer jockey slammed after producing 'worst ride of all time' Leenders was deeply sceptical of the explanation and said to the stewards that "very clearly the mare should have won this race if the jockey had been more energetic" The trainer on Twitter apologised for the ride and when contacted by the Racing Post said: "I don't know why my jockey did that win and today I thought we were going to have an easy win I'm very sorry for the bettors and the owners." Asked if Charron had thought there was another circuit to go in the race This mare has had a lot of problems and she was right for today and she could have won today I don't know how she will be and if she can win as she has had problems Dead-heat? Punters complain about judge's dark decision on Cheltenham photo Fontwell fiasco as seventh-home is awarded race after mass disqualifications Leenders added that Charron had not apologised to him for the ride and that he is not a regular rider for the stable Stewards ordered Mansionsa to be checked by a vet not being satisfied by the explanations of the jockey [the stewards] sanctioned him with a ban on riding for a period of 15 days." Nicky Henderson on the Tingle Creek chances of superstar chaser Altior Tipping Postcast: David Jennings, Keith Melrose and Frank Hickey provide tips How do you get a horse to win? Scientists think they have discovered the answer One trainer, one jockey, one horse and one race to watch on Saturday Did you know you can bet with your online bookmaker without leaving the Racing Post app Simply sign in to your existing bookmaker account via the accounts button and tap the odds buttons on a racecard to place bets Published on 4 December 2020inNews The GPA Jump Festival offers from March 24 to April 10 over 100 jumping events of international level with € 380,000 prizes on the Hippodrome Nice Côte d’Azur in Cagnes-sur-Mer Nestled between the Mediterranean and the Alpine mountains whose snowy peaks at this season stand out against the azure blue the Hippodrome offers throughout the year a summer sweetness that enables to practice in all seasons many equestrian activities This 5th edition welcomes one thousand horses 500 riders from 25 different countries and 3,000 visitors In a setting concieved for comfort and safety of riders the GPA Jump Festival also aims at this competition to be the antechamber of the big competitions The sports competition is organized by the association Cagnes Equi Events and Jean-Michel Costamagna accompanied on this adventure by two partners: Michel Finquel a company that this year celebrates 50 years of existence including 20 in the field of equestrian equipment and L’Etrier de Barbossi a stud farm managed by Philippe Rollin on a large estate of 1,350 hectares an upscale tourist resort located in Mandelieu-the-Napoule Jean-Michel Costamagna was elected 6th Person of the Year by the Nice Matin newspaper His next “dada” in gestation: “Your Age is an Advantage” cagnes-equi-events.com Click on pictures to enlarge – ©YesICannes.com – All rights reserved and website in this browser for the next time I comment This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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