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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 Champollion is a post-punk rock band formed in 2012 in Antibes After various experiences in the late 1980s (notably with the Border Boys a duo signed to Les Disques du Crépuscule and produced by Andy Paley [Ramones Champollion toured bars in the 1990s with his all-rock and blues combo before finally stepping behind the microphone to sing his vision of the world and arriving in the 21st century with the current post-punk style with clear influences such as HF Thiéfaine and The Clash and The Undertones for English influences The band loves interacting with the audience Champollion also 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harmonious and high-quality development the establishment of housing including social housing and the construction of suitable infrastructure Uniquely conducted under the principle of the ZAC with participation the initial construction is set to begin in 2024 with the first deliveries expected in 2026 through a partnership protocol signed in March 2020 for the design of a harmonious urban project in the Hameau de La Baronne area The mission of the EPA Nice Ecovallée as a developer is notably to act as a coordinator to ensure a collaborative project and to address the following main challenges: extensive consultations involving the public and stakeholders of the future district information brochures; this two-year consultation allowed the residents of La Gaude to share their strong expectations for the future of the hamlet led the EPA Nice Ecovallée and its partners to prioritize the principle of partial land control also called “ZAC with participation,” a unique approach for the territory the area was already buildable but lacked facilities and the land registry provided a design compatible with the conception of a coherent urban project landowners who wish to do so will have the opportunity to sell directly to developers for the realization of real estate projects in accordance with the rules defined by the EPA the EPA maintains a regular relationship with landowners and titled developers in particular to assist them in realizing their project within the development operation The project management of the neighborhood was entrusted to the consortium Richez Associés (architect and urban planner) Franck Boutté Associés (environment and energy) The development of public spaces is one of the priority challenges of the project led by the EPA to ensure accessibility and smooth movement within the neighborhood The existing public facilities are enhanced with a new square in front of the school and a commercial square near the La Baronne road The development of these public spaces and facilities supported by a significant pedestrian network allows for a dynamic and commercial neighborhood life in a tree-lined and pleasant space faithful to its landscape and agricultural heritage with the aim of preserving its village spirit The transport routes will be strengthened to accommodate the residents of the approximately 570 new homes: the road connection of the La Baronne road (RM2209) is accompanied by the implementation of public transport and an overall improvement of the roads Soft modes of transportation will also be strongly favored (creation of pedestrian paths and bike lanes) the project places great emphasis on landscape integration at the intersection of the hills and the La Baronne road offers varied living spaces and landscapes Benefiting from strong identity elements to be enhanced each relief has adapted architecture that preserves the views and adapts to the site’s imperatives (conservation of terraced walls and terraced orchards As a 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out within Nice Écovallée Specifically created for the Plaine du Var territory it contains ambitious performance objectives in terms of landscape and biodiversity 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 Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The MICHELIN Guide announces top honors for French hotels in 2024 From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare One of the most prominent chefs serving Indian cuisine talks India and his New York Update your must-visit list with The MICHELIN Guide’s new London restaurants the best hotel rooftops are a go-to when you touch down These are the best lake vacations for a summer break from Lake Tahoe in the US to Lake Como in Switzerland and the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and bolt holes 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I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels the MICHELIN Guide revealed the brand new One and Three Key distinctions for the most outstanding hotels in France Built on a natural hot spring and operated by the famous Caudalie beauty brand it\u2019s a particularly fascinating Three Key property on the grounds of the Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut-Lafitte vineyard This gorgeous French region never ceases to fascinate art lovers And with good reason: not only is the landscape breathtaking but the whole area has a wealth of (very) good restaurants where you can enjoy locally sourced and authentic food here’s our tested and approved selection of excellent reliable restaurants across Provence; from fine dining there’s something to fit every mood and every budget In this storybook manor recently turned into a chic boutique hotel (and newly appointed Relais & Châteaux) Although each of the hotel’s four restaurants burst with creativity thanks to the Michelin-starred executive chef Matthieu Dupuis-Baumal it is the brasserie-style restaurant La Source that is the locals’ favourite (and ours too) the freshness and extra quality of its ingredients and its wonderful outdoor terrace make it the perfect spot for lunch the manor is conveniently located next to the buzzing city of Aix-en-Provence (approximatively 10 minutes by car) don’t forget to take a stroll in the Jardin à la Française with boxwood parterres featuring mainly biodynamic and organic viticulture wines This bistro is as authentic as it gets; expect a warm welcome upon arrival customers talk to each other from table to table in the typical conviviality of the South of France Located within the premises of Château La Coste – a large domain including a vineyard, a luxury hotel resort and an art centre – Hélène Darroze à Villa La Coste is a truly unforgettable experience. Prepare to be fully seduced by the famous French chef’s cuisine; her menu is delicate on the terrace overlooking rows of vines and the hotel’s stunning pool Our tip: the best table outside is the one right next to the olive trees In the picturesque small town of Menton, located right next to the Italian border, Argentinian-Italian chef Mauro Colagreco has a pizzeria, alongside the marina. Expect tasty pizza, divine tiramisu, well-sourced ingredients, and strong coffee at Pecora Negra with a terrace overlooking the charming marina Our tip: choose the pizza of the day. Also, if you want to try more of Colagreco’s desserts, visit his recently opened Mitron Bakery nearby The brioche and the lemon tart are both spectacular If you’re looking for a stunning, romantic venue where dinner is served by candlelight, look no further. This historic, Provençal-style manor turned into a Relais & Châteaux hotel is beyond gorgeous – perfect for a proposal newly appointed Executive Chef Marc Fontanne signs a hugely inventive menu at La Table de l’Orangerie Dishes are beautifully presented and served in sophisticated fine china stop by the peaceful St Christophe basin nearby This charming, authentic French auberge (guest house) was built many years ago, right next to the Roquefavour Aqueduct – a majestic bridge considered to be the world’s highest stone aqueduct. Overlooking the river Arc, the Maison Arquier’s terrace is the ideal place to cool off on hot summer evenings as the tables overlooking the river are quickly taken This stunning, authentic village close to the Lubéron has many a Café or brasserie, perfectly indicated for lunch or dinner. Try either L’Ormeau The latter is quite a pleasant option thanks to its lively atmosphere diligent service and great location in the village (right on the village’s square/ town plaza) what’s more typically French than dining right on a trottoir don’t forget to visit Lourmarin’s historic castle French chef Pierre Marty, classically trained by none other than Alain Ducasse, has recently taken over the kitchen of Coquillade Provence At Avelan (the resort’s fine-dining restaurant) the menu is impeccable and delivers perfectly executed French cuisine Don’t miss the cheese selection: although not included in the menu the sommelier has curated an extensive selection in his beautifully crafted ‘livre de cave.’ Our tip: if you want to find out more about wine Consider having dinner in Egualyères, another stunning, authentic Provençal village (notably loved by Hugh Grant, among others), where there are many superb restaurants. When in Marseille, aim for Alexandre Mazzia’s fine-dining restaurant AM and prepare to be blown away by the chef’s incredible cuisine characterised by strong flavours and unforgettable inventiveness art and wine are inseparable and absolute musts The leading producer of rosé wines in France Vins de Provence AOP supplies about 6% of world production The châteaux and wine estates go hand in hand with works of art and open-air galleries Provence offers landscapes with striking contrasts where vines and sculptures of all kinds go well together Easy to recognize with the enormous silver spider guarding its entrance Château La Coste is one of the wine-growing venues which is an absolute must in Provence With its legs planted in the water of the pool Louise Bourgeois’ spider is one of the 38 contemporary works of art on the estate You can see the works of many artists spread around the vines the contemporary art centre and the many buildings on the estate: Oscar Niemeyer Jean Nouvel and even Frank O.Gerhy provide an exceptional setting Château La Coste also has a wine-growing estate which produces certified Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence and IGP des Portes de Méditerranée organic wines which makes it a choice location for those who love to discover wines Château La Coste also offers visits of its winery designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel Voir cette publication sur Instagram  Une publication partagée par Château de la Gaude (@chateaudelagaude) At just 10 minutes from the centre of Aix-en-Provence Château de La Gaude is one of the most beautiful art and wine venues in the region Its typically Provencal bastide offers a superb view of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire and the many French-style formal gardens on the estate which are listed Monuments Historiques Château de La Gaude has some exceptional pictures and sculptures by the artist Philippe Pasqua which are exhibited directly in the gardens or in the rooms of the château the estate hosts many exhibitions by well-known contemporary artists As art is one of the site’s major assets Château de La Gaude is planning to open a new exhibition area in the near future came to live in Château Vignelaure at the foot of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire He started by developing the château’s wine-growing estate and gradually improved the quality of its vintages Château Vignelaure is currently one of the region’s references as its red and rosé wines (organic and labelled Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence) are particularly appreciated there Art also occupies an important place in Château de Vignelaure The estate also has an underground art gallery His exceptional art collection includes works by César and even Miro… The Château has changed hands several times since 1960 but Georges Brunet’s successors have all wished to preserve a château where art and wine could live in perfect harmony Une publication partagée par Château Vignelaure (@chateauvignelaure) The Commanderie de Peyrassol is an absolute must in the region and it stands out from the other estates in this ranking because it is located in Flassans-sur-Issole Founded in the 13th century by the Order of the Knight Templar the Commanderie de Peyrassol has almost 850 hectares of land The Commanderie served first as a resting place for the pilgrims going to the Holy Land Peyrassol produces AOP Côtes de Provence wines which are listed among the most prestigious in the designation In addition to being an exceptional wine-growing estate the Commanderie de Peyrassol is also an art venue contemporary works by artists such as Daniel Buren stand tall in this unique landscape dotted with vines The Commanderie de Peyrassol also offers many art-linked activities notably the Rendez-vous Art & Vin two days per year and also the “Alchimie accords mets-vins” Wine workshop the “l’Alchimie de la vue et du toucher” Art workshop and even “l’Alchimie chez Jeanette” which allows you to experiment with the menu of a two-starred chef and advisor to the Commanderie All the dates and arrangements for the events for this year can be consulted on the Commanderie de Peyrassol site Right in the middle of the Aix-en-Provence vineyard in Rognes the Domaine de Bonisson is home to an 18th-century bastide and its Italianate terrace which overlooks the vineyard the estate is a centre for creativity advocating open-mindedness The Château de Bonisson produces organic AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence wines meticulously made with the Le Dorze family’s savoir-faire The Château used to welcome many artists who wished to make the most of the tranquillity of the place to create their works and are currently exhibited in its “Bonisson Art Center” art gallery The centre allows artists to exhibit their talent and visitors who can freely enjoy a multitude of contemporary art exhibitions and even Conceptual Art… In addition to these art exhibitions the Château Bonisson offers its visitors original events such as concerts in the vineyards with tastings and discovery evenings with a starred chef around a gourmet meal… Une publication partagée par Bonisson Art Center (@bonisson.artcenter) This interview took place at Chewton Glen, which was the first UK property to join Relais and Châteaux back in 1971. Today, three of its Iconic Luxury Hotel sister properties are part of the association too – Cliveden House 11 Cadogan Gardens and the Chelsea Townhouse how is Relais and Châteaux evolving as a luxury hotel collection "Each of our 580 member hotels and standalone restaurants never stop evolving meeting the new expectations of customers and reacting to new trends "The way we evolve is in the way we accept properties We have about 500 applications to join Relais and Châteaux per year We have a quality control department with a lot of anonymous inspectors this is quite easy to check and to monitor but what is very difficult is to find the spirit the mindset of the property and to assess that you need to have inspectors who are fully aligned with what it is." What are you looking for in a member hotel "I would say the DNA of Relais and Châteaux is found in properties that are connected with their community Everything has to be aligned with where it is located which is totally different in a Japanese ryokan or a country house hotel in France." What does luxury mean to Relais and Châteaux "Luxury means doesn't mean gold and marble – no Luxury means connection at the highest level but where luxury is is in the level of service and the level of the experience "If you stay in an international high-end hotel chain what you're going to expect is to have is the same standard of service wherever you are in the world because you are just relying on one brand "With Relais and Châteaux it is absolutely the contrary It's a different way of considering luxury become less formal and a bit more personal If have a very formal service it means that you have people that are really well trained but have maybe a little difficulty to adapt." "We have about 1.5 million customers yearly and among them 50 per cent are American the UK and Ireland are our other key source markets Our top destination markets are the US and Canada France and Italy but we have properties in 65 countries "Our guests often want a connection with smaller property They want to discover nicely and peacefully the local culture of the country that they are visiting." How is Relais and Châteaux "creating a better world through cuisine and hospitality" "We tell our inspectors: 'Let's try to find the best of the local and to have our guests discover what is the reality of the world through what we are doing.' "We are not telling them that we are healing all the problems of the world our job is to promote properties that support local networks of suppliers and craftspeople to create a source of revenue for the economy "We also encourage our members to be more sustainable and conduct a report every two years asking about their sourcing What will the next 70 years of luxury hospitality look like for Relais and Châteaux "What I see is that in our network, we have just one property left that was there 70 years ago. Just one – Auberge des Templiers in France But when I see why this property still there But it still has good quality service and is family owned I think that the property that would have longevity would be one that is not too big and has been handed down to the next generation and the next generation It means that each of our hotels represents the wish or the will of individuals you put something of your soul or your personal biography in it maybe it will remind you of something from your childhood that you love so much So there is something that is coming from the heart New Jersey to Violet Averbach Goodfriend and Bertram Dale Goodfriend His happiest childhood memories were playing on the beach with his friends He started delivering papers at age 11 and cutting lawns at 13 Eventually he delivered 600 papers as well as phone books in southern New Jersey After graduating from Atlantic City High School he attended Cornell University’s ILR School where he participated in the ROTC program During Law School at Cornell he became a General’s Aide to General L He joined IBM’s legal department after law school and his first job was supporting marketing in the Midwest Region He married Martha Jane Van Wynen in 1965 and they moved to Los Angeles where he was actively involved in a case with the LA electric code Two years later he was transferred to Essex Junction and their two older children were born in Burlington In 1970 he began work in New York City where he joined the anti-trust litigation team reviewing documents and preparing witnesses for depositions in the Telex case Their two younger children were born in Mt In 1977 the family moved to King’s Somborne He loved the pub lunches and the lifelong friends he made there In 1978 he was instrumental in setting up the Somborne and District Society He continued to read their quarterly newsletter regularly Dale became the site attorney for IBM Rochester Minnesota where he was involved with a superfund site and was proud of his role on the team that won the Malcolm Baldrige award for IBM Rochester and Bernard Gregg (Karin) and grandchildren George William and Alexis Anastasia Goodfriend and Carolyn Jane and Charlie Dale Goodfriend There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date Memorials can be made to Friendship Place or Hiawatha Homes Rochester Cremation Services is honored to serve the family Memories and condolences of Dale may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com Source: Electric Motion | After a long period of frustration for all the riders the French Championship started this weekend at AURON (29 – 30 August 2020) This Championship was perfectly organised by the Moto-Club de La Gaude and the 2-day event suffered from variations in the mountain weather between rain and cold on Saturday and bright sun on Sunday This first contest was the opportunity for Electric Motion to implement for the first time this year their new structure as well as the team which supervised their pilot Gaël Chatagno Gaël aims for the title of Champion of France Well supported by his team-mate “follower” Guillaume and coached by Christophe Bruand he did a double trick and won these 2 days on a row Gaël Chatagno:“This weekend were the first two rounds of the French Championship in Auron Rather difficult weather conditions on Saturday made the route selective and demanding The team present did a superb job to allow me to ride in the best conditions and to go for the first place A big thank you to them for their investment.” Gaël puts himself in the best conditions to tackle the World Championship next weekend at Isola 2000 It should be noted that this victory is a never seen premiere: indeed enrolled in category Senior 1 between traditional gas motorcycles an electric motorcycle wins for the first time and demonstrated the enormous potential of the Epure range from Electric Motion Note the very beautiful 5th and 4th places of Martin Pochez with his Epure Comp perfectly supported by Electric Motion’s dealer Moto West : Dry eye (DE) disease is a multifactorial disease in which uncontrolled inflammation can lead to corneal epithelium lesions and symptoms of discomfort The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of two cyclosporine emulsions in a mouse model of DE with corneal epithelium lesions : Six- to 9-week-old female C57BL/6 N mice were housed in a controlled-environment room to induce DE mice were instilled with: QD 0.1%CsA cationic emulsion (CaEm) Aqueous tear production and corneal epithelium lesions were assessed throughout the experiment and lacrimal gland of right eyes were sampled for transcriptomic analysis : Corneal lesion scores were reduced by 10.4% Histology demonstrated that 7 out of 10 DE mice presented moderate to severe ocular lesions while only 2 and 5 out of 10 mice presented slight to moderate ocular lesions when treated with the CaEm (QD) and AEm (BID) The transcriptomic profile analysis suggests that a different set of inflammatory genes are modulated in the cornea the two emulsions distinctively modulate the gene expression profile : This study demonstrates that both emulsions were effective at reducing corneal lesions with the CaEm (QD) being slightly better than the AEm (BID) this study suggests that ocular tissues may not respond similarly to a dry environment and that a different set of genes is modulated by the two formulations in the ocular tissues About Physician’s Weekly Careers Memberships & Verifications Advertise With Us Our Partners Blog Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Editorial Policy Contact Us The content of this site is intended for healthcare professionals Any views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and/or participants and do not necessarily reflect the views A profile showcasing an individual's professional experience A profile for companies that LinkedIn users can follow THE PACK has received information from Electric Motion (France) stating that rider Gaël Chatagno is not authorized by FIM to participate in the Indoor World Championship with his EM Epure FACTOR-e bike Gaël was invited by FIM X-Trial World Championship promoter Mr Bernard Estripeau to participate in the Nice event on March 22nd This invitation was approved by Moto-club La Gaude and its president Mr But Gaël Chatagno didn’t receive any confirmation from the FIM so Electric Motion reached out to them directly “The Board of Directors decided in February not to allow electric motorcycles to take part in closed events (X-Trial SuperEnduro and SX) until the FIM has drawn up the necessary safety regulations the necessary tools and the Commissaires have been trained” Electric Motion has previously participated in championships specifically for electric motorcycles their request to participate in this championship was denied by FIM Philippe Aresten (Founder Electric Motion): “Our goal since 2014 has been to compete in the top categories against the strongest competitors and most renowned motorcycle brands We are solely interested in these types of competitions as they allow us to strive for excellence while staying true to our main mission: making off-road motorcycling accessible to as many people as possible our team and factory are extremely disappointed by this last-minute decision not to include us especially Gaël who was taken by surprise.” FIM strongly desires a quick resolution and is currently working with Electric Motion in good cooperation regulations have been put in place to enable electric trial motorcycles to compete in various championships Electric Motion maintains a positive attitude towards finding a productive solution Philippe Aresten: “We are grateful to Mr Viegas for his swift and accurate response to support the participation of manufacturers like Electric Motion in the various championships Our goal is to showcase the full potential of electric propulsion technologies on an equal level with all other types of motors Start the year off on a balanced note in a 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French pair Germain Grangier and Amandine Ginouvès shone in the Pyrenees with victories at Val d’Aran by UTMB The first of two UTMB World Series Majors this year the race saw more than 3,700 runners from over 70 countries take on some of the most spectacular trails in Europe Grangier was the only athlete to complete the course His time of 23:24:54 saw him finish more than an hour ahead of Spain’s Gaspar Bartra (24:27:36) and Alexandre Urbina (24:56:17) Y después de 23:24:54, ¡Germain Grangier es el vencedor de la VDA! ¡¡¡GRANDE!!! 🙌.🇬🇧And after 23:24:54, Germain Grangier is the winner of the VDA! GREAT!!!!! 🙌.🇫🇷Et après 23:24:54, Germain Grangier est le WINNER de la VDA. GREAT !!!!! 🙌 @utmbworldseries  #UTMB pic.twitter.com/27azfsme5n It was Grangier’s first-ever 100-mile race and he said afterwards: “I am quite surprised how difficult the race was I love running at night so that was good and I saw quite a few wild animals so the fact that this race is here for me was very attractive.” Ginouvès’ victory was even more emphatic in the women’s race where her 30:17:22 clocking brought her home eight hours ahead of her nearest rival Peru’s Martha Ccorahua Huallpa was second in 38:18:03 with Spain’s Ludes Palao Belda (38:45:08) third was taking on her second 100-miler and had been attracted to Val d’Aran by UTMB by the beauty of its setting “An absolutely beautiful course,” said Ginouvès after the finish “I had chosen this ultra for the Pyrenees and the landscapes and I was not disappointed It was an incredible finish with the crowd on fire – it was magic and my months of training paid off.” the Val D’Aran weekend featured three shorter races Spain’s Andreu Simón was the men’s champion in the Camins d’Hèr 105km race with a time of 11:48:45 so I need some time to process this victory,” Simón said “Now I’m enjoying the moment of having won my first UTMB World Series Major.” Italy’s Philip Ausserhofer (11:59:08) was second American Katie Schide took the women’s honours in 13:06:34 with Bolivia’s Elisabeth Rios Peredo (14:53:03) second and France’s Alix-Anne Farque (16:25:24) third China’s Yun Yanqiao pipped Romania’s Ionel Cristian Manole (5:38:48) for the men’s honours in the Peades d’Aigua 55km event Argentina’s Sergio Gustavo Pereyra 05:46:32 was third over a course that featured 3,300m of ascent and 3,700m of descent Yun is spending the summer in Europe before the UTMB Mont-Blanc in August and he said afterwards: “This race is very technical and the first time I ran in the Pyrenees “I only sped up in the last section of the race and I really enjoyed this I am from Beijing and the trail running is very different to home and from the Alps but it’s very beautiful.” Spain’s Maite Maiora Elizondo enjoyed a more comfortable win in the women’s race American runner Emily Schmitz was second in 7:03:53 with France’s Aurélie Paul (7:33:29) third The 15km SKY Baqueira Beret race saw wins for Spain’s Roger Comellas (1:18:03) and Gisela Carrión (1:26:41) Argentina’s Sergio Gustavo Peyreya (1:19:54) and Spain’s Andres Jimenez Rey (1:20:57) completed the men’s podium behind Comellas Spanish pair Andre Rico Gonzalez (1:29:19) and Claudia Tremps (1:31:09) were second behind Carrión in the women’s race IBM has furthered its commitment to research in the nuclear sector with a new facility in France Catherine Lafferty takes a look at how IT can improve safety and innovation in the industry Any mention of the Côte d’Azur in the South of France usually calls to mind vivid images of sun-drenched Provencal villages and glitzy seaside resorts But this most glamorous of destinations now also plays host to a facility that could not be more removed from stardust-sprinkled Cannes hotels IBM’s new nuclear power centre of excellence at La Gaude is just as trendsetting and probably more lucrative than any resort recreates real-life scenarios across a number of industries The Center of Excellence for Nuclear Power which resides within the IBM La Gaude facility reliable and efficient electricity generation by energy companies worldwide The Centre for Nuclear Power officially opened in July this year Environmental concerns about fossil fuels are gathering pace but the need for safe reliable energy is as great as ever and nuclear-generated electricity increasingly seems to provide an attractive solution to the dilemma The international IT specialists have clearly been convinced enough of the growth opportunities of nuclear-generated energy to expand their presence in the sector According to lead architect Frederic Bauchot IBM is convinced it has seized precisely the right moment to open the new centre Asia and the US are examining ways to constrain carbon emissions while at the same time diversify their respective energy portfolios,” he says Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis It is not only now that IBM can see the benefits of researching such an industry says the company has a strong belief in the long-term attractiveness of nuclear-generated energy “We see this industry of intelligent power generation developing around the world because of global warming and the world’s energy,” he says “Governments are committed to producing energy in a safe way and we have responded to our clients’ calls asking us to help them achieve this.” IBM says the centre caters for more than 30 countries worldwide operating nuclear reactors for electricity generation general manager at IBM Global Energy and Utilities Industry says the company is in a unique position to be able to help “This project is consistent with our long-term strategic vision that a diverse energy portfolio – including nuclear power and renewable energy – as well as more efficient fossil generation and a smart (technology) grid are the solutions to meeting growing global energy demand while protecting the environment,” he says is all about virtualisation and distributing computing resources to allow seamless access to IT capabilities This can not only make computing more stable but help to reduce emissions as a result of IT which is the latest addition to IBM’s portfolio of centres and research labs focused on the energy and utilities industry Other IBM Industry Solution Centers can be found in Dallas as well as the IBM Austin Research Lab in Austin the investment made in the centre has been quite significant Corrieu says that the size of the company’s investment here demonstrates the importance IBM currently attaches to the nuclear industry – a growth area where IT can be used to help promote safety and reliability In May 2007 an incident at the Tennessee Valley Authority nuclear plant in the US resulted in two of the reactors being closed down by hand underlining the importance of IT systems to the industry Corrieu says the important role IT now plays in delivering safer nuclear energy is paramount “The safety of nuclear plants relies on business processes “So what we are doing at La Gaude is linking the nuclear business with the IT industry.” IBM La Gaude provides a constellation of services to the nuclear-generated energy sector and supports improved design safety and the operation of power plants based on IBM software consulting and services industry offerings These include IT systems design and architecture consulting high-performance computing and advanced simulation/modelling capabilities IBM also offers Enterprise Asset Management and Plant Life Cycle Management solutions aimed at both extending existing nuclear power plant life as well as streamlining new plant construction A variety of IBM and independent software vendors’ applications are provided The centre supports the IBM Maximo Asset Management solution a core application used by nuclear power operators to help manage critical operational and IT assets during their life cycle carefully organised and efficient management of assets is fundamental for the success of the operation protection of the equipment and maintenance planning is integrated in IT solutions,” Corrieu says Corrieu says the centre also hopes to address a lot of key issues through its research that have previously held the nuclear industry back Challenges incurred through managing a nuclear power station range from fuel life cycle management the life extension of nuclear power plants and maintenance and work optimisation for the execution of reliable programmes nuclear power companies need to apply innovative thinking to develop appropriate solutions,” he says “IBM is uniquely qualified to meet this need.” IBM La Gaude comes equipped with new laboratory infrastructure for nuclear solutions new live solution prototypes for demonstrations and a hosting facility to run work sessions with clients A particular feature of La Gaude is its hosting of specialists applying service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles SOA allows companies of all sizes to reuse their existing investments in software and hardware so that their businesses are run more efficiently “This will track the work order for the technicians in the nuclear plants and is achieved with a lot of procedures,” says Corrieu “Our IT tools support these procedures reporting and planning the technicians’ activities in a safe manner.” A year ago IBM acquired two US companies which would complement its nuclear industry strategy; FileNet a provider of business process and content management solutions was acquired for $1.6bn and MRO software MRO produces asset management software for the nuclear industry and equips 25% of all nuclear plants in the US MRO products have been fully installed in La Gaude IBM La Gaude is also well situated to take advantage of deployment and modelling of nuclear equipment in nearby Cadarache site of the International Thermo Nuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) fusion project IBM has long been involved in consulting and design of IT systems for the nuclear industry which is more developed in France than many other countries Some 80% of energy in France is generated by nuclear power hence the accumulation of French experience in the sector “France possesses world-class expertise in the area of nuclear power,” he says “Establishment of the centre enables IBM to utilise not only local IBM talent and experience in nuclear systems design and implementation but also advanced skills of a leading nuclear power market.” local talent and experience in nuclear systems design and implementation as well as the advanced skills of a leading nuclear power market are critical for realising its goal of safe and reliable electricity generation “This initiative reinforces IBM’s globally integrated enterprise strategy; drawing on local specialist skills and knowledge to serve clients across the globe,” Corrieu says The IBM Nuclear Advisory Council will govern the nuclear centre at La Gaude IBM has said that it expects to forge strategic partnerships with other companies and nuclear industry regulators “IBM has client teams in all countries and the world’s large companies are our typical target market,” he says “The centre is an innovation tool and differentiator for all of our clients.” Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Marcel Breuer died only twenty days before the opening of his retrospective exhibition at the MoMA in New York his work was lambasted for its unrepentant modernity Neither as a student at the Bauhaus nor in collaboration with Gropius and neither during his time as a teacher at Harvard nor when running a global practice from New York did he ever give up the abstraction and heroism of the early Modern Movement But this book is not about that first period of his career famous for his exquisitely weightless tubular chairs What it does is help make a great figure resurface through ten essays that analyze the major institutional projects he carried out starting in the 1950s when he simultaneously received two commissions that would catapult him to fame: St Barry Bergdoll explains the use of concrete in both and Jonathan Massey analyzes the project for NYU’s Bronx campus John Harwood writes on the invention of the prefabricated facade of the IBM building in La Gaude And Timothy Rohan makes a near-postmodern reading of Breuer’s symbolic and sculptural elements Lucy Mulroney’s epilogue tells of Syracuse University’s role in the reinstatement of the last modern master This book stems from a Syracuse seminar on him in which the authors of the texts were the speakers there arent any match using your search terms life on a French vineyard appears to be la vie en rose: waking up to hillsides decorated in greenery heavy with bunches of grapes and spending evenings sipping our own wines That’s a fantasy — running a vineyard is really hard work because staying on or near a wine estate offers all the fun with none of the graft and there are the wines in the tasting room or on the table The winemakers or their neighbours are always happy to show an enthusiast around their cellars and their products ‒ and there are no wine regions in France that don’t also feature talented chefs working hard to provide suitable accompaniments to what’s in the bottle as far north as Champagne and as south as you can get without falling into the Mediterranean while places like Corsica and Provence drew tourists for the landscape and the beaches the great regions tended not to welcome visitors at all Now it’s possible to find a range of accommodation and wine-themed activities in Champagne There are plenty of places to delight wine enthusiasts who want a château with a luxurious pool and spa and even more for those who prefer a simple guest house ‒ perhaps with a table d’hôte a good meal served without fuss at a communal table often accompanied by the host’s own wines For those looking for something more unusual France has discovered the joys of quirkier accommodation: treehouses overlooking the vines can form the perfect base for exploring a wine region whether it’s a place that is familiar from bottles opened back home or a new discovery As for those who just like a nice glass or two a French vineyard stay is a way to guarantee that what ends up in that glass will indeed be nice And those bringing along undersized non-drinkers have nothing to worry about because these regions have plenty of other activities This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue This estate has luxurious villas and 300 acres of vinesRICHARD HAUGHTONBetween Aix en Provence and the Luberon dreamt up by the property magnate Patrick McKillen Château la Coste is a winery with 300 acres of vines they have casual and fine-dining restaurants (from pizzas to Argentinian cuisine to a one-star outlet for Hélène Darroze) and buildings designed by a host of star architects a winery conceived by Jean Nouvel (Jean-Michel Wilmotte has converted its predecessor to an exhibition space) and other spaces by Frank Gehry and Renzo Piano with the high-profile artworks to match: Alexander Calder Andy Goldsworthy and Louise Bourgeois are all represented there’s the estate’s biodynamic wine (two-hour wine tasting from £65pp).Details Room-only doubles from £155 (chateau-la-coste.com/en) Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Lalique is in BommesParts of this vast castle the 44 acres of vineyards produce the magical sweet wine called sauternes and the château’s two Michelin-starred restaurant takes its inspiration from that extraordinary liquid — although with 350,000 bottles nobody is limited to the local stuff (tour and wine tasting from £21pp) channels the great glass designer and jeweller René Lalique chandeliers and art that hark back to his 1920s heyday and the chef Jérôme Schilling’s fabulous dishes more than compensate.Details Room-only doubles from £210 (lafauriepeyragueylalique.com/en) MarneThis colourful stay is a great base for Champagne tastingCLAIRE ISRAELThe Giraud family are as dynamic as their superb wines bubbling with ideas and with enthusiasm for putting them into practice to an astonishing barrel-making programme — don’t leave without a tour and explanation (from £88.65pp) — they have converted a former family home into five rooms a table d’hôtes (ie a chef’s table with a set menu) and a terrific little spa in the basement that uses local chalk in its treatments Not only are they in the pretty village of Aÿ so famous for its champagnes that King Henry IV namechecked it in the 16th century but they are just a couple of miles from Épernay and the bars and tastings of the Avenue de Champagne Details B&B doubles from £415 (manoir-henri-giraud.com/en) Behind the French windows at this vineyard is a fabulous restaurantMARTIN MORRELLBurgundy has had to wait a long time for the kind of hotel its world-famous wines deserve upgraded to plush accommodation in jewel-bright colours in a series of white-stone buildings around the main square in Puligny-Montrachet There will be a pool in the grounds beyond the terrace from the end of this year but already behind the French windows is a fabulous restaurant superb dishes using local fish and meat and carefully designed to showcase the dazzling wine list (wine tasting from £38pp) And the vines that make those wines are just a scenic stroll away Details Room-only doubles from £285 (comohotels.com) This 13th-century castle has been immaculately restoredBeaujolais deserves more love: squeezed between the Rhône and Burgundy it is underestimated as a wine and as a beautiful wine region with the largest gothic fireplace in France the wife of the late publishing magnate Lord Hamlyn It is now a member of the Relais & Châteaux group and makes a great base for exploring Beaujolais — an adventure that can start with a hike through the vineyards just beyond its ramparts There’s a fine-dining restaurant and a café in the inner courtyard The staff can organise all sorts of local tours and the delicious delights of Lyons are 17 miles away.Details Room-only doubles from £284 (châteaudebagnols.com/en) which has one of the great royal châteaux of the Loire Valley sits a 16th-century iteration that is more like a village Rooms are beamed and others carved from the rock with a billiards room and a swimming pool that has also been dug out of that ever-present stone the choice is between the great châteaux — five of the most beautiful are an easy drive east — and the vineyards en route to Tours (wine tastings with nearby producers from £17pp) And there can’t be many places with a more appropriate address for wine-lovers: the château sits on rue Tue-la-Soif (Thirst-Killer Street) Details Room-only doubles from £125 (chateau-nazelles.com/en) One of the luxurious suitesDaniel and Florence Cathiard the owners of renowned Bordeaux estate Château Smith Haut Lafitte have two daughters: Alice runs their hotels and Mathilde came up with the idea for beauty products that use grapes and vines — Caudalie is now a global brand This gorgeous retreat is their original hotel It has rooms and suites luxuriously decorated in rich a two Michelin-starred restaurant with exceptional wine list as well as the more casual La Table du Lavoir and a wine bar — and of course a superb spa (tour and wine tasting from £20pp).Details Room-only doubles from £250 (sources-caudalie.com/en) This hotel has a dozen 17th and 18th-century buildings in golden stoneMORE CONTENT STUDIO – AURIANE SANCHEZ8 surrounded by the vineyards of the Rhône and the Vaucluse It’s a collection of a dozen 17th and 18th-century buildings in golden stone one an excellent restaurant with terrace and a pool beyond but most containing airy rooms and suites — 17 of each — with Provençal floor tiles and spectacular views of the mountain (wine tastings from £30pp) the spa in a former stables and those views to a nearby vineyard … just remember that wineries Details Room-only doubles from £250 (crillonlebrave.com) The wine list runs to 1,800 top-tier bottles at this vineyardANNEEMMANUELLE THIONDespite the appellation’s many prestigious classed growths (premier cru there weren’t many tourists showing up in Pauillac until Jean-Michel Cazes took over the family estate in the early 1970s he had renovated the entire village of Bages including his châteaux Lynch-Bages and Ormes de Pez and founded this beautiful 28-room Relais & Châteaux hotel but don’t let the word café fool you: the products are local the dishes delicious and the wine list runs to 1,800 top-tier bottles (wine tastings from £63.50pp).Details Room-only doubles from £210 (cordeillanbages.com/en) The wine cellar at Baumanières is extraordinary with more than 50,000 bottlesOpen since 1945 this is one of the most beautiful hotels in the Alpilles region — perhaps even in France a spa and a restaurant with three Michelin stars in others the stone walls are exposed; many have terraces and all are decorated with understated elegance with more than 50,000 bottles including the greatest wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy; for those who prefer their sugar unfermented The hotel can organise tastings at nearby wineries such as a 45-minute visit (in English) of Château Romanin (from £14.50pp) Details Room-only doubles from £235 (baumaniere.com/en) This 15-room hotel is fashioned from an 18th-century holiday homeIn the ancient village of Marseillan between broad Languedoc vineyards and the lovely Etang de Thau lagoon fashioned from an 18th-century holiday home and its adjoining wine storehouse Alongside the pool and spa with sauna and steam room These delicious molluscs are just the most local of the products offered in the two restaurants (and used for treatments in the spa) — unless you count the biodynamically farmed vegetables from the owners’ kitchen garden Walk or cycle (electric bikes are available) to their tasting room beside the sea or head in the other direction: the popular white wine Picpoul de Pinet is made just a few miles inland There are lots of nearby wineries including Domaine de Belle Mare where a tasting of three wines is free (belle-mare.com/en) Details B&B doubles from £160 (domaine-tarbouriech.fr/en) Château de Beaulieu is ideally placed for exploring this sparkling wine regionClassified as a monument historique this castle on the River Loire just beyond Saumur was built in the 18th century by a royal architect but one whose owners are happy to welcome paying guests — and it does have a heated pool a billiards room and a park with centuries-old trees including a protected sequoia it is ideally placed for exploring this red wine region: a loop of four appellations There are no wine tastings at the château but there are at the sparkling wine producer Maison Langlois less than four miles away along the Loire riverbank (£8.50 with a guided ride through the vineyards in a horse-drawn carriage on Thursdays in summer (from £24pp).Details B&B doubles from £115 (chateaudebeaulieu.fr) Château Réal in the Medoc has six individual bedrooms and a refurbished farmhouseThe Médoc is the most renowned wine region in the world: those flat vineyards stretching back from the Gironde estuary produce Bordeaux’s classed growths a symmetrical pale stone guesthouse built by an official who served under Napoleon has six individually rented rooms plus a refurbished farmhouse for eight friends; everyone shares the pool There is no formal restaurant but platters from local producers are available in the evenings; the farmhouse has its own kitchen and that estuary and its vines beyond the windows — and bikes to rent to get a little closer to the resulting wines The hotel can organise free tastings with local winemakers.Details B&B doubles from £135 (lechateaureal.com) There are champagne houses in every direction at this vineyardALEXANDRE COUVREUXIt is slightly incongruous to find an ultra-modern hotel with an excellent restaurant using local products tucked away among the trees beside the rolling vines of Champagne with lots of wood and marble; rooms look out over vines or woodland There are champagne houses in every direction and the staff are happy to organise tours or winery visits their bar has a suitably broad range of champagnes (wine tasting from £42.50pp).Details B&B doubles from £182 (loisium.com/en/champagne/) This 15-acre organic wine estate and 44-room Relais & Châteaux hotel is just outside the charming village of La Croix Valmer and only eight minutes’ walk from a private beach (where they have a second hotel) although the pool and well-appointed spa are even closer In addition to the comfortable accommodation in what used to be a bastide there are a couple of spectacular treehouses and a two-bedroom villa helped no doubt by access to a kitchen garden full of organic vegetables — and its rosé wine (wine tastings complimentary) There are complimentary wine tastings from Wednesday to Sunday (2pm-7pm) ‒ and while it’s hard to remember in this peaceful spot shaded by palm trees just down the road is the glamour of St Tropez.Details B&B doubles from £310 (chateauvalmer.com/en) This winemaker’s hotel has a Michelin-star restaurantSix miles from the medieval village of Cahors This is where seven centuries of bishops used to come to relax with a bottle of Cahors from their own vineyards Now it’s a 30-room hotel owned by the winemaker Georges Vigouroux one decorated with respect for both history and comfort: rich colours There’s a bistro and a fine dining restaurant with a Michelin star which include a visit to the château’s ancient underground cellars as well as the chance to learn about the region’s “black wine” — rich reds made from the malbec grape (wine tastings from £12.75pp) Details Room-only doubles from £215 (chateaudemercues.com) La Verrière has large grounds with opportunities for walking cycling and fishingIn this glorious part of the Rhône in addition to making superb Chêne Bleu wines Xavier and Nicole Rolet have turned a 9th-century building into a five-room eco-retreat it can be B&B for wine lovers looking for a little R&R — Rhône and relaxation as well as tastings plus dinners in the winery (wine tasting from £10pp) fishing or simply admiring the green artworks by the tree sculptor Marc Nucera And the stunning Roman ruins of Vaison la Romaine are six miles away Details B&B doubles from £156 (booking.laverriere.com) A barrel cabin is among the accommodation optionsThe Lafarge family have been making wine in this southern part of Burgundy since the 1720s although the region is better known for still whites They offer a broad range of vineyard accommodation from classic rooms and gîtes to barrels big enough for a family ‒ one that gets on well An extra advantage is that Anthony Lafarge saves half his wine production to sell to guests (wine tastings from £7.50pp) even if washing facilities are in a sanitary block with excellent local products — and this is Burgundy Details Room-only doubles from £75 (josephlafarge.com) This simple hotel has 29 rooms decorated in yellow peach and ochrePI- VALLAT MAELNo wine lover would pass up the chance to stay in Condrieu the village in the northern Rhône that is also a sought-after appellation making tiny quantities of perfumed white wines from the viognier grape This simple hotel has 29 rooms decorated in the yellow and a market produce-driven restaurant with an excellent wine list (wine tasting from £16.85pp) walking or even Segway-ing through the vineyards (on offer from their partners) and for lovers of Roman history the miraculously intact temple in Vienne and a museum at St Romain en Gal with fascinating detail on ancient winemaking techniques both less than eight miles along the river.Details Room-only doubles from £135 (hotel-beaurivage.com/en) Château de la Gaude is an elegantly converted 18th-century country houseThe great 19th-century artist Paul Cézanne painted Mont St Victoire many times and gazing at it from this Relais & Châteaux hotel in the beautiful Provençal countryside just outside Aix en Provence Château de la Gaude is an elegantly converted 18th-century bastide dotted with artworks and surrounded by vines — it’s still a working winery (wine tasting from £21pp) There are seven lovely bedrooms that have retained their period features and another seven in the former farmhouse across the courtyard plus a converted winemaker’s hut and a couple of well-designed standalone rooms The spa is very smart and the chef Matthieu Dupuis Baumal takes time out from preparing Michelin-starred dishes to make tapas that accompany wines by the glass in the cellar which on Mondays and Thursdays becomes a bar called L’Ivresse (which means drunkenness) Details Room-only doubles from £295 (chateaudelagaude.com) Bedrooms at this hotel have spectacular viewsThe Jura is the birthplace of natural wine and many of the original stars of this style can be found on the wine list at this charming nine-room hotel which has a restaurant name-checked by the Michelin Guide Products are local (some from the kitchen garden); plastic is banned except when they come from round the other corner: Burgundy is 50 miles west and an extra bedroom in the grounds surrounded by trees Details Room-only doubles from £180 (maison-zugno.com/en) This restored 17th-century castle has five resplendent bedroomsPerched on a steep Savoie hillside overlooking six hectares of its own vines the Château de la Mar is a very grand version of a guesthouse: a restored 17th-century castle that now has five resplendent bedrooms There isn’t a restaurant — but the surrounding area has several including a two-Michelin-starred establishment Jongieux itself is a named cru (an officially recognised vineyard area) and what with Seyssel just north and Apremont and Chignin just south of Lake Bourget nobody with an interest in Savoie wines needs to stay ignorant … or go thirsty Tastings are in the cellar on request (from £10pp).Details B&B doubles from £255 (chateaudelamar.fr) The island of Corsica is famous for beaches but it deserves to be known for its wines too and there can’t be many better bases for exploring those than a wine estate has four charming rooms — straw lampshades terraces with lovely views — and three two-bedroom bergeries former sheep shelters converted into peaceful accommodation There are also treehouses overlooking the vines and olive trees The poolside restaurant specialises in local dishes and while it too has lovely views of the vines drinking the estate’s wines within a grape’s throw of the fruit that made them (tour Details Room-only doubles from £130 (deperettidellarocca.com/fr) spa and several restaurantsProvence is the land of rosé and that is what this estate is famous for along with a 34-room hotel furnished in the kind of bright airy style that works so well with endless sunshine The château has a spa and several restaurants that has a Michelin star plus a green star for sustainability pampering and tasting rosés in the château’s distinctive square-cornered bottles (tour and wine tasting from £17pp) weren’t enough the huge (515 hectares) estate offers hiking paths and biking trails with the chance to spot all sorts of wildlife Details Room-only doubles from £264 (chateauberne.com/en/hotel-et-villa) This estate has almost 200 acres of its own vinesALAMYBeaujolais has ten named crus the areas that make the region’s most prestigious and delicious wines and this gracious hotel sits in the heart of Morgon in between exploring the gardens laid out by the great 17th-century landscape designer André Le Nôtre or playing tennis or billiards or lounging in the spa or heated pool there is the option to visit prestigious vineyards the estate has almost 200 acres of its own vines plus an oenothèque with things to sniff and read as well as taste and buy a restaurant with a good wine list and a bar A 45-minute tour of the “sensory experience” plus tasting from £17pp.Details Room-only doubles from £143 (chateau-pizay.com/en/) Become a subscriber and along with unlimited digital access to The Times and The Sunday Times you can enjoy a collection of travel offers and competitions curated by our trusted travel partners Sign up for our Times Travel newsletter and follow us on Instagram and X the Hippodrome Côte d’Azur offered the public a program of choice with the third Palio de l’Amitié as eighth race of the evening This flagship event put in the spotlight 12 cities represented during this 2015 summer events horses and jockeys wore the colors of the city they had to defend: Biot Nice-Matin and the Sharks from Antibes – a basketball club playing in Pro A – were also 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the parks of Marseille to the gardens of the Parisian suburbs anger is starting to simmer against the tiger mosquito It is impossible to enjoy the unseasonable warmth as October draws to a close the insects are stepping up their activity this year In order to feed the eggs they are about to lay the females draw from their favorite source: our blood This is not only annoying for autumnal apéritif lovers but also worries the health authorities for another reason The persistence of Aedes albopictus increases the risk of a second wave of indigenous dengue fever after an already unprecedented season in the history of vector-borne diseases in France But the authorities have recorded 65 so-called "indigenous" cases in other words infections in people who have not left the country That means they have been infected in France You have 79.23% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message 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