Riviera Radio

Rare drone footage of three blue sharks feeding on a dead sperm whale off the Var coast has gone viral, with marine experts describing the scene as a natural and important part of the Mediterranean ecosystem.

A new study has ranked Menton and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin among the French municipalities experiencing the greatest tourism pressure.

Monaco has reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against HIV/AIDS at a high-level United Nations meeting in New York.

Rihanna made her first public performance in more than two years with a surprise appearance alongside Jay-Z at his final New York concert, delighting fans with performances of Run This Town and Bitch Better Have My Money.

Modern Family star Sofía Vergara has been enjoying a summer break in Saint-Tropez, where she was spotted strolling around the harbour and sharing highlights of her French Riviera getaway on social media.

Visitors to Pampelonne Beach can reduce parking costs by timing their arrival and departure outside the busiest paid hours.

Emergency departments in the Var are experiencing a surge in patients as the heatwave and summer tourist season increase demand.

Forecasters are warning of severe thunderstorms across parts of France as the heatwave begins to ease.

The Var remains under an orange heatwave alert, with temperatures expected to reach up to 39°C and thunderstorms possible later in the day.

Bernard-Louis Jaunet, a leading figure in French gastronomy and honorary secretary-general of the Disciples Escoffier International, has died at the age of 84.