and with very little equipment – goggles a snorkel and flippers – the underwater trails of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur are an invitation to discover the seabed respectfully Just a few minutes by train from Marseille the Côte Bleue’s ultra-protected coastline is a real paradise with its underwater treasures An exceptional biodiversity thrives on the shallow coastal seabed of the Côte Bleue Marine Park – a protected marine area: Brown grouper and Red coral… to discover it responsibly La Côte Bleue Marine Park organises underwater hikes from the Rousset beach in a rocky bay in Carry-le-Rouet A simple and magical experience which reminds us of the importance of taking care of the coast and marine environments A first discovery on the occasion of a family swim the Frioul archipelago which was once the quarantine area in the Calanques National Park But L’île de Ratonneau also has a sandy beach which is easily accessed from Saint-Estève a favourite for families as soon as the weather gets warmer invites swimmers to an introduction to the diversity of species in complete safety: the area The itinerary is marked by 5 buoys with information panels Put on your goggles between two sandcastles and you might get the chance to see brown groupers and long-snouted seahorses The pleasure of a snorkelling session right in the heart of the town and then jump in the water from the Plage des Catalans which is easily accessed on foot or by bus from the town centre Probably one of the most magical aspects of Marseille Les Catalans underwater trail offers a 200-metre guided tour of the underwater wildlife Its big semi-submerged buoys have handles so that you can really enjoy the show And right next to the trail at a depth of 5 metres there’s a surprise: the submerged sculptures of the Musée Subaquatique de Marseille Swimming round a museum – another of the Sud’s magical experiences Info: free access all year round from Plage des Catalans (but equipped with buoys in the summer season The seabed sometimes bears witness to the history of the people who lived on the banks of the Mediterranean which has always been an area of commercial exchange Near the marked La Tour Fondue underwater trail archaeologists have rebuilt a Roman wreck with a load of amphora 6 metres under Swim here and you’ll fully feel the emotion of an underwater archaeological discovery Learn about the wildlife in the unspoiled coastal area from the information panels dotted along the itinerary which runs along near the lush green Pointe du Bouvet opposite the little Plage de la Tour Fondue beach Info: free or supervised access (nearest diving structure: L’Espace Mer at La Tour Fondue de Giens Supervision ensured by an archaeologist and a freediving instructor) Possibility of a grouped ticket with the Fort du Pradeau Dreamed up in six stages – embodied by 6 buoys with submerged explanatory panels the underwater trail of La Palud-Port-Cros takes you on a discovery of marine environments The itinerary gets off to a gentle start at the edge of the beach submarine wealth is revealed: 2 metres down And where you can see many fish: damselfish you’ll meet species which like dark cracks – anemones and sponges And then those who live in the lighter rocky shallow water: rainbow wrasse A concentrate of the Mediterranean just a flipper-stroke from the beach Immersible leaflet on sale at the Maison du Parc You can get there from the side of the vast fine sandy beach of L’Argentière Numbered buoys with handrails and submerged panels guide swimmers through widely diverse underwater landscapes: Cymodocea meadows crustaceans and starfish… And the so precious Posidonia seagrass the « lung » of the Mediterranean has been protected since 1988 Its roots mix with the sediments and form a sort of barrier – the matte – which plays a crucial role in fixing the sandy seabed Watch it slowly dancing to the rhythm of the current in the silent and soothing atmosphere of these preserved depths Guided tours (private and groups) by request Aquaguide for identifying the species available at the Tourist Office See an unimagined world hidden in the rocks In the Estérel Théoule Departmental Maritime Park with its mosaic of habitats which lend themselves to a wide diversity the underwater discovery trail of La Pointe de l’Aiguille unfolds in 4 stages a chaos of blocks covered in multicoloured seaweed makes up a habitat full of hiding places You can see little crustaceans nestling there and gobies and wrasse waiting to pounce The vertical walls are inhabited by sponges and yellow anemones which capture the plankton with their tentacles Trail equipped with submerged buoys from mid-June to mid-September Immersible leaflets available at the Tourist Office Opposite the south bank of L’île Sainte-Marguerite a unique and unusual underwater experience awaits you you will discover 6 submerged 2-metre high stone statues The works of sculptor Jason Decaires Taylor have become surprising shelters for algae And an invitation to reflect on the essential question of protecting the Mediterranean Devoted to the discovery of the seabed and its protection offers a museum itinerary with virtual and digital immersion Go from theory to practice and admire the wealth of the waters of the Mediterranean with your own eyes – Posidonia organises flippers-and-snorkel subaquatic hikes in the shallow depths chosen for their rich wildlife being as discreet as possible in order not to frighten the fish L’Espace Mer & Littoral d’Antibes is open from Tuesday to Sunday April to October Other marine trails to be explored with a guide-facilitator with the necessary equipment supplied are proposed in summer: in the Port d’Alon Calanque in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer or at the Domaine du Rayol in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer The legend of the French Riviera was first born in Nice when British aristocrats, notably Queen Victoria, first began wintering there in the 19th century. Then the script flipped in the Roaring Twenties when wealthy Americans started the mode for summering on littoral the French call the Cote d’Azur and the popularity of this stunningly beautiful stretch of coastline from Saint Tropez to Menton on the Italian border has never dimmed since then If the new 88-room Hotel du Couvent—a gorgeous newcomer in an ancient convent—is the talk of town in Nice, there are many other new addresses in a city that’s undergoing a generational changing of the guard. The sunny just-opened 102-room Pam Hôtel has sort of a Venice Beach vibe by interior designer Michael Malapert who crafted the pastel-toned California-inspired décor to appeal to the young types who are checking-in for a week or a weekend of fun in the sun You’ll also spot these stylish types at Onice the restaurant not to miss in Nice right now It’s run by a charming young couple who met in the kitchen of Mauro Colagreco’s Michelin three-star Mirazur including dishes like San Remo shrimp with tomatoes and cherries and a ragout of locally caught squid with zucchini and poutargue the best way to cool off in Nice this summer is to head for Frisson the new ice cream shop cum coffee shop cum art gallery in Le Vieux Nice which is run by two men who previously worked at the famous concept-store boutique Colette in Paris where owner Emmanuel Buschiazzo roasts his own beans and even has oat milk on hand for those who prefer it One of the best ways to spend a day in Nice is to sign up for a cooking class with delightful Canadian chef Rosa Jackson at her culinary school Les Petits Farcis. Jackson has lived in Nice for more than 20 years and learned to cook her adopted city’s delicious cuisine from her neighbors in Le Vieux Nice. Her just published cookbook Nicoise is a perfect house present this summer In Mougins, the pretty perched village just north of Cannes, Le Mas Candille a long-running favorite with vacationing Parisians and celebrities who want to stay out of the constant spotlight in Cannes has just had an edgy makeover by Franco-Mexican interior designer Hugo Toro and it has a new low-key glamour that recalls the Fifties on the Riviera and in Los Angeles—think Mediterranean meets Mission Don’t miss a treatment at the new state-of-the-art Clarins spa here either Meanwhile, Cannes is abuzz over star chef Jean Imbert’s succulent new menu at La Palme d’Or restaurant at the Hotel Martinez so don’t miss the tuna belly with preserved lemon and mint-and-coriander tabouleh Marseille continues to come on strong as such a seriously good food town that it’s actually giving Paris a run for its money these days Catch lunch at the excellent new seafood restaurant Coquille near Le Vieux Port in the heart of the city—don’t miss the fish soup and the grilled squid and then discover one of the under-the-radar nearby port towns the Marseillais escape to on summer weekends Cassis is just a 20-minute train ride from the city and has a magnificent setting overlooking the sea in a half-moon shaped cove planted with vineyards which produce the delicious white wine that shares a name with the town. Check into the charming just renovated Hotel Liautaud overlooking the port and plan a day out exploring the Calanques along this gorgeous coastline on a private boat Otherwise, hop aboard the local train that hugs the coast for the scenic 40-minute ride to Carry-le-Rouet, and check in at the just opened L’Hôtel Bleu which has a sleek modern nautical décor of white and cobalt blue and overlooks the port It also has an excellent seafood restaurant and a seawater spa Both Cassis and Carry-le-Rouet are tres francais and so are perfect for escaping the madding crowds of summer © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy SPORTALSUB.NET Receive the news directly on your WhatsApp - Join our group 22nd CMAS Finswimming Open Water Seniors World Championship 2024 and 19th CMAS Finswimming Open Water Juniors World Championship in Carry Le Rouet VIDEO CMAS TV RESULTS (PDF) START LIST We were told to arrive early at Carry-le-Rouet for the annual Oursinade because we were able to nab a spot at one of the tables that line the port of this pretty town One wonders how anyone could have imagined that this prickly black ball found in the Mediterranean (and elsewhere) would be edible Once cut open—carefully— the green sludge is removed the creamy roe slithers down the throat and tastes of the briny sea And how does a sea urchin go down first thing in the morning Carry-le-Rouet is situated in a picturesque bay on the aptly-named Côte Bleue All manner of sailboats and fishing vessels bob in the marina that the fishermen of the town decided to give the mayor that would have amounted to rather a lot of sea urchins and it has now grown so popular that this year it is being held on all four Sundays of the month throngs of people descend on this tiny town where stand after stand offers heaving buckets of the delicacy This gives us the chance to meet a ton of people including a large family from Avignon with a newborn baby some lovebirds from further down the coast and even a couple who have driven 500 miles from La Rochelle We finally relinquish our coveted spot and stroll by the masses of people camped out on the rocks with their platters of sea urchins and bottles of white wine Then we take a leisurely stroll on the coastal walk to soak in the sunshine and all that blue there’s not a single oursin to be had Join our newsletter to get exclusives on where our correspondents travel Meet the French Hmong adapting ancient healing techniques for the modern world Why does the place with the world’s best café culture have no coffee culture These 10 bits of local wisdom will help get you started The WonderBag is a slow-cooker designed to reduce cooking time It also lightens the load for women in countries where open-fire cooking and hours of unpaid labor daily falls to them Head for the Côte Bleue where the new year is always filled with joy January announces sunny French Bank Holidays in Sausset-les-Pins and Carry le Rouet Keen foodies and tourists whose curiosity has been piqued arrive in droves to enjoy a lunch on the harbour Ready to sample fresh sea-urchins fished the same morning to the Cap Rousset calanque when a group of fishermen presented the mayor of the time This was followed by a day of festivities which was to mark the beginning of the great story of Carry-le-Rouet and the sea-urchin the municipality launched “ La Journée de l’Oursin” (sea-urchin day) but love knows no limits and the Oursinades became the perfect opportunity to create a new tradition regulars and newcomers mingle and clink glasses together in an atmosphere filled with fun and good humour not forgetting the unmistakable market where regional products artisan jewellery and souvenirs will find their way into your baskets Voir cette publication sur Instagram  Une publication partagée par Marédoc (@maredoc.since1989) Une publication partagée par @les_bergeries_corses_figari tradesmen and restaurateurs hurry to greet the famished who have come to eat their “sea chestnuts” sea-urchins and shellfish are prepared and white wine is chilled The town is ready to greet the epicureans from near and far who have come for a feast the Oursinade is often rhythmed by patience but no worry you’ll always find something as you stroll among the stalls: sea-urchins Opinions differ among the regulars: “And how do you like your sea-urchins?” Some will say: “In the shell with a squeeze of lemon juice and good bread” while others will whisper “in pasta there’s nothing better!” Whether you’re sitting down at a table everywhere is perfect to eat the orange urchin flesh There’s something to suit all tastes and this contagious simplicity makes these moments so unforgettable the Oursinades are a great popular festival to savour copiously our wine/sea urchin pairing for the best possible Oursinade Choose a wine from Provence it will go subtly with your shellfish with its iodized but well-balanced character The sea-urchin’s  success is so huge because the sea-urchin is rare and protected Careful fishing which takes into account the reproduction of this shellfish has helped to protect it Sea-urchin fishing is regulated in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and is based on different criteria: size professional and amateur fishermen can pull on their fishing gear and bring the famous sea hedgehog to the surface from November 1st to April 15th it has time to reproduce in preparation for the beginning-of-the-year Oursinades here’s a little vocabulary to help you mingle with the natives who are pretty proud of where they come from you can see what look like orange tongues: varying in size these orange fleshy parts are known as gonads and they are the sea-urchin’s reproductive glands make sure their spines are firm and straight you can show off on Carry-le-Rouet’s harbour Une publication partagée par Kim Boscolo (@lagirellealapeche) Une publication partagée par Office de Tourisme – Carry-le-Rouet (@carrylerouet_tourisme) Carry-le-Rouet can be enjoyed at any time of year the village has built up a solid reputation as a family resort whether you’re a fan of farniente or sporting challenges hike through rocky landscapes… It’s all possible here Yet Carry-le-Rouet has managed to preserve its fishing village character The construction of the Marseille-Miramas railway between 1911 and 1915 followed by the inauguration of the line in 1945 made a major contribution to its development A trip on the Côte Bleue train is a must for anyone who wants to capture the spirit of Carry-le-Rouet The first 3 Sundays in February in Carry-le-Rouet The last 3 Sundays in Junuary in Sausset-les-Pins from the Gare Saint Charles railway station the most ecological and there’s no need to worry about traffic jams Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Visitors to the countryside objecting to a variety of rural noises are such a problem that legislators feel compelled to act The French parliament is taking aim at noise complaints in the countryside Lawmakers say they are well acquainted with the problem of residents who have moved to the countryside from the big cities bemoaning the way livestock church bells and other rural sounds impinge on their newly claimed right to pastoral quiet a town that likes to think of itself as an extension of Paris Parisian tourists holidaying in nearby Carry-le-Rouet garnered national attention when they complained about the chant des cigales (cicadas) in summer it’s easy to trace a link between gentrification-inflated property prices in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region and these nonsense complaints Aix is not where I come back to during school holidays now my parents have lived in a tiny village on the edge of the Cévennes national park The truly rural sounds here reflect the hard lives being lived It’s just gone 4pm; the Catholic church’s bells have just rung eight times Despite there being as few as 300 year-round inhabitants just metres from our beds – even through the hours of complete darkness when the street lights are switched off It takes visiting friends a few nights to get used to it we heard the tinkling sounds of a different type of bell and everyone – kids grandparents – jumped up and ran outside to watch the herd of sheep and barking patou sheepdogs trot down the road and across the bridge to the other side of the village Often they walk down my parents’ actual street They poop everywhere and eat my mother’s pansies My parents’ neighbours talk to each other from their respective upstairs windows The butcher’s opens up on to the alley behind the house which means we hear every word when he’s in a raging mood Empathising with whatever existential despair might be built into the profession isn’t that hard when you think about the fact that his is one of the few upright businesses in a diminutive local economy Making a living in an emptying countryside is no joke too; the wind howls; the rivers swell and rush and burst their banks and flood the cellars During termtime the sound of children playing ebbs and flows as the village school fills up for lessons empties for lunch and then fills again until hometime passing bikers rev through on their way up the mountain The summer holidays are marked by seemingly interminable fêtes du village churros from a circus van and a live brass band they have transformed into a booming knees-up that can be heard throughout the village the beat bouncing off walls built long before even running water was a thing Summer nights can sometimes be punctuated by drunken parties of weekending teenagers the only noise I know of that has elicited an official police complaint The hostel-hotel across the street hosts the occasionally raucous two-night birthday party There’ll be neighbourly mumbling about noise past 10pm or parking on private land But mostly people speak to each other and sort it out on an early-morning walk up her favourite road out of the village my mother found a lady leaning on the gate at the end of her garden “We come here for peace and quiet,” she said “and here he is.” She gestured across the river to a man chopping wood with a machine: a kerclunk-kerclunk-thud kerclunk-kerclunk-thud ping-ponging between the stony wooded walls of the narrow valley I know living somewhere and visiting are two different things But I have lived here and loved every aural moment of it This is countryside clamour that is restorative simply because it’s still alive – and that’s what matters Dale Berning Sawa is a freelance writer based in London 5th CMAS Finswimming Open Water Masters World Championship 2024 in Carry Le Rouet OFFICIAL RESULTS (PDF) Starting List  LIVE RESULTS +info: CMAS Website – Sportdata Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelThe New Hotels To Check Into In France This SummerByLauren Jade Hill Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Lauren Jade Hill is a London-based editor and travel journalistFollow AuthorMay 10 12:11pm EDTShareSaveCommentMore travelers than ever will be heading to Paris this summer as the 2024 Olympics unfold These new hotels across France are worth taking a diversion for This April, the historic town long frequented by artists and writers, Hyères-les-Palmiers, welcomed Hotel Lilou the property revives the historic site of a former property The façade of this hotel has been restored to its original glory and the interiors combine the hotel’s heritage with a contemporary look and feel the art-filled retreat is now home to 37 rooms and suites with the ambience of a modern winter garden restaurant and bar also reinterprets the winter gardens of great 19th-century hotels while the private tasting room provides up to 12 guests with a culinary experience right by the kitchen which has opened up to a series of guest chefs The July-opening Hotel Bleu is designed as an ode to the sea in its prime setting on the waterfront of Carry-le-Rouet in the south of France Shades of blue referencing the sea and sky run throughout this contemporary retreat housing 45 guest rooms (referred to here as cabins) and suites imbued with the yachting spirit along with the Mediterranean restaurant l’Oursin which overlooks the port of Carry-le-Rouet and in its menus places the focus on local seafood The indoor jazz bar Le Nina is a tribute to the singer Nina Simone while the outdoor bar Le Fernand comes with a sea-view pool Spa Phytomer draws on the ingredients of the sea for its wellness therapies and comes complete with thermal facilities and a hammam Within this estate celebrated for its vineyards Auberge La Coste provides inviting accommodation with minimalist décor and Provencal touches along with an introduction to local flavours in the terraced restaurant Settle into a lounge area featuring bookshelves and an open fireplace take part in wine workshops and follow a tour through the scenic grounds that takes in the estate’s abundance of art installations Other restaurants found on the estate include the Tadao Ando Café Restaurant an Argentinian restaurant by Francis Mallmann and Hélène Darroze at Villa La Coste will host guests in a former 17th-century convent turned luxury hotel at the heart of Nice’s old town The newly transformed landmark set amid its own gardens is now home to 88 guest rooms and a Roman-inspired thermal spa which is a tribute to the remains of the Roman baths in Cimiez as well as an indoor pool and additional outdoor pool The hotel will serve farm-to-fork cuisine highlighting ingredients from the property’s own farm and it will also have a resident herbalist Inside the new Maison Albar - Le Victoria in Nice If you’re traveling to France late summer, make your way to this new hotel in Nice. September 2024 will see the launch of Maison Albar Hotels’ latest address, Le Victoria hotel which lies between the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna which is also a part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts brings French design and the essence of the Côte d’Azur lifestyle into its 102 guest rooms and 30 suites commanding views over the Baie des Anges Highlights of this luxury hotel conceived as a kind of ‘immobile cruise’ include a sprawling spa and a panoramic rooftop restaurant and bar A high-end shopping gallery is found at the foot of the hotel The sea-view pool of Maison Albar - Le Victoria in Nice Almost on the doorstep of Château de Versailles, Hotel Les Lumières will begin welcoming its first guests this summer with modern palatial interiors an impressive gastronomic offering and sensory spa experience on Rue Colbert This five-star boutique hotel takes over 17th-century site (originally occupied by two hotels) retaining heritage details like the grand staircase and period library just 31 rooms and suites blending inspiration taken from the Grand Siècle with a contemporary atmosphere are joined by common areas including the first-floor Pierre Hermé’s Café featuring 6-meter-high ceilings and commanding views over the Place d’Armes American singer-songwriter Nina Simone was born on Feb playing piano and mastering a classical repertory as well she became involved in activism addressing racial justice issues in the United States The National Museum of African American History and Culture shared a quote from Simone which reads Simone attended the Juilliard School in New York, and she had applied to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia but was denied She performed in the 1960s in New York's Greenwich Village where she got to know intellectuals of the time like James Baldwin and Langston Hughes. Simone became a cultural icon through her music and social justice work Simone published an autobiography titled "I Put a Spell on You," named after her famous 1965 hit song Simone died from complications with cancer at her home in Carry-le-Rouet In 2008, Rolling Stone named Simone in their list of "100 Greatest Singers of All Time," and she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 There are events throughout the entire year across the U.S that celebrate Black American history while teaching attendees about it LEARN MORE 2023 at 7:36 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Mount Vernon looks to its past for direction NY — A Hudson Valley hero was honored in a special way on Nina Simone Way this week the city of Mount Vernon commemorated the "life activism and impact" of former Mount Vernon resident Nina Simone by holding an official street naming and home tour for the legendary musician The official naming ceremony took place at the corner of Nuber Avenue and East 5th Street with the newly dedicated "Nina Simone Way" commemorating the legacy and contributions of the world-renowned and influential singer Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21 The house where Simone lived in with her second husband is still standing on Nuber Avenue in Mount Vernon "The Nina Simone Mount Vernon home in Vernon Heights was Ms Simone's last endeared home in the United States of America," according to a statement from Mount Vernon historian Larry Spruill "The African American cultural and intellectual luminaries who came to her wonderful home at Nuber and East 5th Street were unequaled in all of Westchester Her home must be given a new local status as a Mount Vernon cultural historical landmark." According to a proclamation read by Westchester County Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels June 21 will officially be known as Nina Simone Day in the county of Westchester with her name shown in lights on the jumbotron outside the county center "We are standing at the crossroads of history as it was stated in this neighborhood so many people of culture and class and dignity walked and lived in this neighborhood," Mayor Shawn Patterson-Howard said "Mount Vernon has a rich tradition and history and we're glad to be celebrating and uplifting it today.. [Simone] used her platform as an artist not to play a harp but to blow a trumpet for justice To lift up injustice and inequities that were happening not only locally but across the seas She was unapologetic in her stance but her music not only spoke to the pain and the passion and the pride the love and the celebration of who we are as a Black people." The mayor then unveiled a proclamation from the city of Mount Vernon Vice President Kamala Harris sent a letter that was read during the ceremony "I extend my warmest greeting and congratulations to the family Nina Simone as you convene for the commemorative street naming in her honor," Harris's message read "Nina was a trailblazer and a once-in-a-lifetime artist whose powerful music and courageous leadership in the civil rights movement made a profound impact on countless lives across our nation and around the world This street naming beautifully represents how Nina used her voice to motivate Nina's passion for and dedication to justice will live on throughout history I am certain that her life will continue to have a lasting impact on many young leaders and artists May this street serve as a permanent reminder to us all to continue Nina's legacy by fighting for justice Nina Simone captivated audiences with her powerful and soul-stirring voice infusing her music with raw emotion and profound depth," Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard wrote on social media after the ceremony "She fearlessly used her platform to address the injustices of her time becoming a prominent voice in the civil rights movement Nina Simone's legacy as a musical pioneer and activist remains an everlasting testament to her indomitable spirit and profound impact on the music industry and society." 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The globe is being rocked by extreme weather and the hottest temperature on record Although this isn't necessarily global warming this is what global warming might look like: Floods and storms that accelerate as the average temperature soars Let's hope at least some of this is "noise" and we're not stuck in the nightmare scenario Workers at a construction site look across towards rescue workers search amongst the debris after a mud slide swept away a large part of the town of Zhouqu Rescuers dug through mud and wreckage Monday searching for hundreds of people missing after flash floods and landslides struck northwestern China Raging wildfires broke out July 29 just south of Los Angeles forcing mandatory evacuations and major firefighting response People carry relief supplies and wade through floodwater in Charsadda says the number of people affected by flooding over the past two weeks is 13.8 million _ more than the combined total of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake although the death toll in each of those disasters was much higher than the 1,500 people killed in the floods Photo from Merco Press Women and a baby sit wrapped in blankets as they wait for a bus at the bus station in La Paz July is the dead of winter in the Southern Hemisphere and in Bolivia at least 18 people have died from the cold A woman walks along the waterfront in the rain in Sausalito Cold unseasonable weather has hit Northern California most of this May with some temperature drops more than 20 degrees from a year ago in San Francisco In the Sierras some ski resorts have reopened People play in a big puddle caused by flooding from last night's pounding rainfall at the Montrose beach in Chicago Children enjoy water jets as they play in a fountain to cool off in St A firefighting aircraft drops fire retardants over a blaze The blaze burned 900 hectares of pins and scrubland damaged after landslides due to heavy rains Villagers carry a victim of landslide at Utakini village in Timika Monday's rain-triggered landslide killed at least one traditional gold miner near a giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine in Papua A front end loader picks up snow and fills up dump trucks line up in the blowing snow on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington wind and slush hounded eastern commuters early Wednesday as blizzard warnings heralded the second major storm in a region already largely blanketed by weekend snowfall 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 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The TimesTheir song is as much a symbol of Mediterranean France as the lavender and olive trees the cicadas of Provence are proving too noisy for tourists who want the authorities to take steps to prevent the din Visitors have been complaining about the chanson of cicadas which has been especially strident this year after an exceptionally hot Tourists have even been putting water on trees to deter the male cigales which make their sound with drum-like membranes on their abdomen told Radio France Provence: “Tourists have challenged me about them because it makes their blood boil They have been asking if we have insecticides to put on the trees and how to get All the months of the year are ideal for getting together again in the South of France They are colourful and filled with flavours and scents For Epiphany following tradition in the South we don’t share almond pie but instead the King’s brioche to name the lucky person of the day the beginning of the year is synonymous with the mimosa harvest let’s head for Mimosalia in Bormes-les-Mimosas A weekend where keen gardeners who want to make their garden their nature bubble the Outdoor Mix Winter Festival is back and promises a vitamin-packed cocktail of differoutdoor sports and free concerts for fun in the snow A great opportunity to enjoy the sea-urchins fished in the calanques of the Côte Bleue It perfumes and gives colour to the landscapes of the Var floats covered in yellow flowers and fronds parade in the streets during the Corso Fleuri while in Menton another yellow treasure is in the limelight La Fête du Citron (lemon festival) This event which is the only one of its kind in the world uses tons of citrus fruit for monumental designs The carnival corsos continue for the two weeks of festivities in the Carnaval de Nice and the colourfully costumed town hums to the rhythm of the shows each first weekend in March announces the Fête des Violettes Which means the end of the season for the producers and the arrival of spring The village is clothed in gorgeous colours and flowers a photo exhibition reminds us of pretty local tradition not forgetting guided tours on the themes of violets and the emblematic village buildings A Provencal market and a traditional meal will provide our taste buds with some delicious sweets and indulgences you can also make the most of the last descents Hop on your skis and head for the sunny runs of the South the Grand Prix de France Historique is back again in Le Castellet Pilots congregate behind the wheels of Formula 1s from the 50s tearing at top speed around the Circuit Paul Ricard An event which still gives its spectators a thrill For those who prefer antiques to racing cars the Foire Internationale Art & You awaits you in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue where updated vintage rubs shoulders with contemporary art and design the official selection and the stars walking up its steps make the headlines The Festival de Cannes lights up the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and the whole town The prize distribution announces a plethora of artists who have come to pose on the red carpet And if you can’t wait for an autograph the Outdoor Spring Festival promises some great moments in Embrun Extreme sports and concerts in the Hautes-Alpes to set your hearts on fire the Valensole plateau is clothed in shades of violet-blue Lavender starts blooming in the middle of June and perfumes the roads with its woody Take a drive along the Routes de la Lavande to meet keen cultivators who grow and process the blue gold of Provence the myriad of fields of sunflowers takes on a lovely yellow-ochre colour These stretches of sun-kissed sunflowers in full bloom announce a rich vegetable oil the Festival d’Art Lyrique in Aix-en-Provence echoes on the walls of the town they offer lots of highly photogenic discoveries the Festival d’Avignon continues to give room to the performing arts with an even more surprising programme the biggest festival in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence It’s an outdoor festival to celebrate the delightfully scented plant which is part of the region’s economy fresh local products from the merchants dressed in period costume and who glide from one bank to the other on the traditional little “Nègo Chin” boats The harvest is starting in the South of France and the clusters of sun-packed red and green grapes are being picked the Vendanges Étoilées devote three days to gourmet food the art of the table and AOC wines in a good atmosphere the Voiles de Saint-Tropez are heading out to sea often hundred-year old boats to the ultra-modern ones which are among the most beautiful in the world here again it’s a passion shared in a good atmosphere on land and at sea the emblem of Collobrières is once again in the limelight for the Fête de la Châtaigne Producers and artisans introduce the chestnut in all its forms – grilled pureed or iced – thanks to their work all year round 300 creators compete and present their world during the Festival de la Mode The truffle is back on the market stalls and at truffle producers this is a great opportunity to indulge yourself and embellish your dishes There are many much sought-after regional truffle markets that are an invitation to enjoy it we meet the manadiers at the Festival Abrivado des Plages in Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer with lovely demonstrations of their magnificent bulls and Camargue horses Provencal Christmas markets have people of all ages dreaming We recommend the  foires aux santons in Marseille and Aubagne the town is lit up and promises a light-filled trip to the harbour where the yachts twinkle magically if you’re patient you might be able to watch their courtship ritual to find female companion C’est une tradition : chaque année, les tant attendues oursinades et autres fêtes de la mer attirent des milliers de visiteurs sur la Côte bleue les dimanches de janvier et de février Parmi la myriade de fruits de mer vendus sur les étals des ports de Carry-le-Rouet et de Sausset-les-Pins un produit fait l’objet de toutes les convoitises : l’oursin la plupart proviennent de côtes lointaines Face au déclin des populations le long du littoral méditerranéen la pêche du Paracentrotus lividus est strictement réglementée dans la région Damien Féraud est le seul pêcheur professionnel de la Côte Bleue autorisé à capturer cette espèce menacée de disparition Équipé de ses bouteilles d’oxygène il scrute les rochers à la recherche de ces échinodermes aux camaïeux allant du bleu au violet En exercice depuis une dizaine d’années il a pu constater le déclin des populations d’oursins au fil du temps le braconnage et la dégradation des écosystèmes leur densité est passée de 2,5 individus par mètre carré à 1,5 dans certaines zones selon des études scientifiques récentes en l’occurrence la jeune génération faisons en sorte qu’il y ait des oursins au fond donc on essaie de parsemer notre pêche on essaye de ne pas tout prélever au même endroit même si on ne nous en impose pas » la pêche aux oursins a été réduite de manière drastique dans les Bouches-du-Rhône Une décision prise par les autorités en concordance avec le comité régional des pêches afin de protéger l’espèce et préserver cette précieuse ressource La pêche a été plutôt bonne : en deux heures et demie de plongée, Damien a attrapé soixante douzaines d’oursins. Selon lui, les restrictions et des contrôles persistants contre le braconnage commencent à porter leurs fruits. « La densité commence à revenir et on fait un meilleur début de saison que les autres. Il y a des endroits avec énormément de petits oursins, ce qui est bon signe ». Toutefois, « on ne peut pas dire pour autant que la ressource est revenue aujourd’hui. Il ne faut pas s’arrêter là », concède-t-il, en appelant à une consommation responsable. La réduction de la saison de pêche, appliquée pour une période de trois ans, sera évaluée l’année prochaine. Aux oursinades de Carry, le stand de Damien devrait être l’unique où se procurer une poignée d’oursins pêchés localement. « Vous y trouverez principalement de l’oursin de Galice en Espagne, de l’étang de Thau à Sète, de Bretagne… Et cela nous va très bien. Parce que le but, ce n’est pas de vider la mer pour trois semaines de fête », tranche-t-il. Miss Simone?': 3 ways the singer influenced music and social justice today Simone's work served as a major influence on conversations surrounding the music industry and on social justice movements today Here are three ways the documentary revealed Simone's impact in these spaces Born in Tryon, North Carolina Simone became known as a prodigy at the age of three for her ability to play songs by ear on the piano She further groomed her talents by studying classical music which included a stint at Juilliard for a year and a half so she applied to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia she described realizing that she was rejected because she was black She was never able to get over how racism affected her opportunity to advance as a musician at the time BJ/APSimone used her platform to express her heartaches over witnessing racial injustices during the civil rights movement The documentary highlights how the singer became one of the few popular artists to speak out during this era But the singer also paid for her decision to become more outspoken As Nina became more political in her message and performances as well as appearances on prime-time television shows her daughter Lisa Celeste Stroud said in the film The documentary also illustrates the dark side of how Simone's music career and social justice work took a huge toll on her emotional health Simone complained of being overworked by her husband and manager Simone began to internalize the pain and became abusive herself when she became involved in social justice work Simone sacrificed much of what was left of her sanity for the cause Rene Perez/APThe details of Simone's emotional spiral is a lesson on self-preservation for musicians at the heights of their careers. This is also important for activists presently involved in various social justice movements who are now making self-care part of their routines Mic has ongoing music coverage. Please follow our music hub here Nina Simone's family and friends are gathering to celebrate the artists' life in a memorial service this weekend in her hometown of Tryon is organizing the event scheduled for 2 p.m The public is invited to attend the service to pay tribute to the internationally known recording artist and performer Simone died on April 21 at the age of 70 and a funeral was held on April 25 in Carry-le-Rouet her ashes will be scattered across several African countries A concert was held several weeks ago in the artist's hometown and memorial services are planned for both Tryon and New York The Tryon service features a variety of artists and musicians who will perform is best known for singing "My Baby Just Cares for Me" and "I Loves You Porgy." "This isn't going to be a funeral with people moaning and groaning," Fox said in a telephone interview from her home in Atlanta Fox said she wanted to give people in the area an opportunity to participate in a celebration of the performer's life She said the program is going to be a praise and worship service Simone's career spanned more than 50 years She began piano lessons by the age of 6 and her piano teacher and friends got the town of Tryon to establish a scholarship fund for the young talent A town supporting and establishing such a fund for a young black child was unheard of during that time in the early 1940s Her talents lead her to The Juilliard School in New York City her plans to become the first black concert pianist were sidetrack and she became a singer and pianist in a bar in Atlantic City Eunice Kathleen Waymon changed her name to Nina Simone more people came to the bar to hear her sing Her musical career led her to perform in upscale clubs in Philadelphia New York City and eventually throughout the world Simone became known for her passionate songs against segregation in America She later left the United States and lived abroad preferring to return to the country only to make appearances and visit with family and friends Flowers are acceptable or contributions may be made to St Linda Conley can be reached at 562-7215 or linda.conley@shj.com a singer whose distinctively emotional style blended elements of jazz She was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on Feb in Tryon and grew up singing in a church choir and studying piano An acquaintance of the family's said Simone sang at the black St director of Cannon and Sons Mortuary in Landrum but that he knew a relative of hers who had a mobile lunch stand that traveled to job sites Cannon said the family did not talk about Simone and he suspected it was because the worldiness of her music might have ruffled local religious sensibilities "Her music was somewhat different," Cannon said He remembered that she played a concert in Tryon but could not remember the year Various local sources say Simone's father was a successful businessman in the mostly white resort town and ran a barbershop dry cleaner business and trucking company until losing it all in the Depression Simone had only one Top 20 hit in her long career -- her very first single released in 1959 -- but her following was large and loyal and her impact deep and lasting Roberta Flack and Laura Nyro were among the singers who were influenced by her In recent years her songs resurfaced and won new fans on television commercials and in dance-club remixes Although she was most often characterized as a jazz singer who usually performed with a rhythm section and always accompanied herself on piano "If I had to be called something," she wrote in 1991 in her autobiography "it should have been a folk singer because there was more folk and blues than jazz in my playing." But her piano playing also revealed her classical training more clearly than most jazz pianists' at other times sweet and pure -- owed an unmistakable debt to black gospel music Her repertory was similarly eclectic: It ranged from blues to Broadway from Jacques Brel to Screamin' Jay Hawkins to the Bee Gees Simone was as famous for her social consciousness as she was for her music In the 1960s no musical performer was more closely identified with the civil rights movement Though she was best known as an interpreter of other people's music she eloquently expressed her feelings about racism and black pride in those years in a number of memorable songs she wrote herself Mississippi Goddam was an angry response to the killing of the civil rights advocate Medgar Evers written with keyboardist Weldon Irvine Jr. recorded by Aretha Franklin and many others Four Women painted a subtle but stinging picture of the suffering and the strength of African-American women Simone attended Allen High School for Girls in Asheville and graduated valedictorian Simone began playing the piano at age 4 and was classically trained attending the Juilliard School in New York for one year She received a scholarship to Juilliard in 1950 although she had to work as an accompanist for singers and as a piano teacher to help support herself left Juilliard and moved back in with her family She had hoped to attend the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia but was rejected -- one of many disappointments she would attribute to racism She turned to singing jazz and popular music as a way to make money performing in nightclubs in Philadelphia and Atlantic City including Plain Gold Ring and Don't Smoke in Bed But she gained fame in 1959 with her recording of I Loves You Porgy "That's what separated Nina from the other singers," friend and jazz concert promoter George Wein told the AP son Monday Simone blamed racism in the United States for her decision to live abroad she had "paid a heavy price for fighting the establishment." She left the United States in 1973 and lived in the Caribbean and Africa before settling in Europe She didn't return to the United States until 1985 for a series of concerts "She was a black woman who never could relate to the position of what it was to be black in America Simone enjoyed perhaps her greatest success in the 1960s and '70s with songs such as I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl and Four Women a song about four black woman with varying skin colors and lifestyles "My skin is brown-And my manner is tough-I'll kill the first mother I see Simone also recorded songs from artists as diverse as Leonard Cohen and the Bee Gees and made them her own Perhaps one of her more popular covers was her version of House of the Rising Sun a singer and actress known professionally as Simone who is currently appearing on Broadway in Aida although she continued to draw enthusiastic crowds wherever she appeared who played guitar in her backup group for four decades said she had recently canceled a tour of Britain but had been planning a United States tour for this spring This article includes information from The New York Times Associated Press and Times-News staff writer Joel Burgess.s les amoureux de produits de la mer se donnent rendez-vous à Carry-le-Rouet pour participer aux traditionnelles oursinades À partir de 10 heures et jusqu’à 17 heures des dégustations de produits de la mer et d’oursins en particulier sont organisées sur le quai Maleville Un marché d’artisans avec des produits du terroir sera également installé sur le port Des animations sont également prévues Du côté de l’office du tourisme des ventes de billets de tombola et de sérigraphies ont lieu ainsi qu’une exposition intitulée « 43ème salon des petits formats » Un stand de sensibilisation à l’action éco-responsable a également sa place avec l’association les Perles de la Côte Bleue une animation musicale et des animations de rue sont également prévues Les champs obligatoires sont indiqués avec * mon e-mail et mon site dans le navigateur pour mon prochain commentaire Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Marseille Marseille’s best boat trips are the way to make the most of the city’s Mediterranean setting Thanks to its prime perch on the Mediterranean, one of the best ways to see Marseille is by boat Hit the high seas and it won’t take long to see why Protis – the legendary sailor said to have founded Marseille in 600 BC – was so smitten with the location Whether you fancy an all-day jaunt to the turquoise coves of the Calanques National Park or a quick ride to one of the charming fishing villages that lie in the port city’s outskirts And thanks to Marseille’s temperate climes Just be sure to check the weather before you plan a trip: the famous mistral wind that speeds along this part of the coast can occasionally leave you landlocked 📍 The best things to do in Marseille😋 The best restaurants in Marseille Photograph: ShutterstockA boat ride in the Calanques National Park to take in the breathtaking beauty of its limestone fjords and turquoise waters The giant 150-to-250-person Compagnies Maritimes boats offer two different itineraries with the longer Intégrale route taking in the gorgeous Cassis coves If you’re looking to take a dip along the way Prefer to spend more time snorkelling, swimming, and sunning? You’ll love Bleu Evasion’s calanques tours and evening outings that are ideal for group boat trips Choose from an 8-to-12 person motorboat or a 24-person catamaran with prices starting at €89 (£79, $95). The company runs boats from both Marseilles and Cassis Want a private bateau? Click n’ Boat rents vessels for every budget from several Marseille ports The closest ones to the Calanques are Pointe-Rouge or Les Goudes Be sure your skipper has a green pass to access the park: a new system to protect the Parc National’s fragile ecosystem And if you’re looking to combine sailing with eating (who wouldn’t?), check out the Levantin catamarans for a calanques or Côte Bleue brunch and a sunset dinner to Château d’If with prices starting at €59 (£52 Photograph: ShutterstockThe Îles du Frioul archipelago boasts the closest calanques to Marseille’s city centre Rantonneau is known for its beautiful beaches Pomègues is ideal for rambles in the limestone rocks and If is home to Château d’If: the sixteenth-century prison made famous in the Alexandre Dumas novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ To explore Frioul, take the daily Le Bateau express shuttle from the Vieux-Port in Marseille be sure to arrive early to avoid two-hour wait times Essential stops include the Calanque de Méjean’s scenic port Calanque de l’Erevine’s crystal blue waters and the Calanque du Jonquier: a bay beneath the stone archways of an imposing viaduct where you can stop for fresh fish at La Pergola (open daily from mid-February to mid-November).  Make sure you confirm which Marseille port your boat will launch from – Vieux-Port and L’Estaque are the closest to the Côte Bleue Another option is to take the train to Carry le Rouet to embark on a boat tour with Croisières Cote Bleu Their boats can accommodate 50-to-100 people and the glass-bottomed Eaux Salées lets you spot sea life underwater without donning snorkelling gear Marseille’s public transportation boats are the cheapest way to get on the water – making them a great option for short boat trips La Navette runs from April to October and goes to three locations in the city You can embark for L’Estaque: Marseille’s northernmost neighbourhood known for its cute port and snack stands selling panisses (chickpea fritters) and chichis fregis (churro-esque doughnuts). Or there’s Pointe-Rouge’s sandy beach and seaside restaurants the picturesque fishing village and gateway to the Calanques at Marseille’s southern tip. The ferries are the best way to reach Les Goudes when summer traffic clogs the roads Boats run from April to October and cost €5-€8 (£4.40-£7 If you’re short on time, hop aboard the Ferry Boat to cross the Vieux-Port 283-yard route is rumoured to be the shortest ferry in the world and it runs daily all year long for a fare of just €0.50 Thanks for subscribing! 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About Us Contact us One of the advantages of living in the South of France is that you can enjoy amusement parks in the sunshine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPgejcqLVRA 📍 Freeway A55 – Fos/Martigues Exit Carry le Rouet 🫰 From €17.50 for children under 12 and €21.50 for children over 13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEr_zNpuy5c 📍 Route départementale 8, 13780 Cuges-les-Pins, France https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42KLK4BfjQ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqW8CuqNqz0 📍 2300 Rte du Château, 13330 La Barben, France https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQCT_CiUKG4 📍 ZAC des Pradeaux, 83270 Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, France Arguably one of the most prolific entertainers in recent history Nina Simone spent her career breaking barriers fought for many years but ultimately succumbed to; breast cancer.  Simone left a lasting impression on the world of music Her career began around 1958 and reached a fever pitch in the ’60s when Simone began singing out loud and clear about civil rights —well after her peers like Harry Belafonte and Sammy Davis but still at a relevant enough time when many Black entertainers felt constrained by two worlds: commercial success and social responsibility Sometimes inelegantly but always necessary.  Always one to point out racial disparities through music her songs often underscored the quiet rage that Black women held due to society’s blatant disregard for their well-being In an improvised live rendition of her song Four Women her lyrics spoke to the anguish: “My name is Sarah...my back is strong to take the pain inflicted again and again.”  Her words can still poignantly describe what’s happening to Black women today especially when it comes to their health.  is diagnosed at lower numbers in Black women but they have a significantly higher mortality rate than their white counterparts.  Per Cancer Connect:  Black women have the highest breast cancer death rates of all racial and ethnic groups and a 41 percent higher rate of breast cancer death than White women.1,2 That is not a typo—it’s a staggering statistic: Black women with breast cancer are 41 percent more likely to die from the disease than White women African-American women are less likely to survive for five years after diagnosis.3 But the disparity doesn’t stop there African-American women are more likely to develop breast cancer at a younger age (under 50) and often have a more aggressive form of the disease called triple-negative breast cancer which means the cancer does not express the gene for estrogen receptor or HER2 that can stimulate breast cancers to grow—and therefore is immune to many of the targeted treatments that can be used to block tumor growth Triple-negative breast cancer tends to grow and spread more quickly than other types of breast cancer Black women are three times more likely to develop triple-negative breast cancer than their White counterparts research indicates that 20 to 30 percent of breast cancers diagnosed in African-American women are triple-negative.  Breast cancer is treated in many ways as more research is done treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s condition and the state of the patient’s current health According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) here are some of the typical treatments:  An operation where doctors cut out cancer tissue Uses special medicines to shrink or kill the cancer cells The drugs can be pills you take or medicines given in your veins Blocks cancer cells from getting the hormones they need to grow Works with your body’s immune system to help it fight cancer cells or to control side effects from other cancer treatments Using high-energy rays (similar to X-rays) to kill the cancer cells Doctors from different specialties often work together to treat breast cancer Surgeons are doctors who perform operations Medical oncologists are doctors who treat cancer with medicine Radiation oncologists are doctors who treat cancer with radiation BDO’s Black History of Health series is designed to show the correlation between the health of historical black figures and Black Americans today Many of the health disparities we currently experience have been in our community for centuries This series is meant to bring these conditions to the forefront and provide blacks with preventative and management steps to reduce these disparities and improve the overall health of the Black American community