NEWS REBIRTH OF CANNES CASINO
BENEFITS CHANGE: WORK FOR IT France has implemented a new requirement for recipients of the ‘revenu de solidarité active’ (RSA) benefi t, a French social protection mechanism designed to provide fi nancial support and employment assistance to individuals with low or no income. Benefi ciaries must
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he iconic Casino Royal Palm at Palm Beach Cannes has been brought back to life
in a complete refurbishment, blending Belle Époque elegance
with modern sophistication. The newly reimagined casino will reintroduce classics like blackjack, baccarat, and craps in an opulent setting crafted by architects Caprini & Pellerin.
Guests can relive the allure of a bygone era - whether sipping champagne at the marble bar, enjoying the grand piano’s melodies, or feeling the excitement at the poker tables.
HOW MUCH MONEY DO RETIREES NEED?
o live with dignity at home, retirees in France need at least €14,596 per year, or
€1,216 per month, according to the fourth edition of the Combien ça coûte d’être vieux en France ? barometer from Silver Alliance in partnership with
Retraite.com. The barometer took into account three age groups – 65-75, 75-85 and 85 and over – and considered how their needs evolved over time. The study reported that the
costs of goods and services commonly used by retirees have increased by 20% in the
past fi ve years. This includes health products and insurance, transport, adapting the home, home help, meal delivery, and clubs and associations. By 2030, one in three French
people will be over 60, and more than 92% of them want to age at home.
WHAT’S ON IN MARCH/APRIL 2025
now enter a ‘contrat d’engagement’, committing to carrying out 15 to 20 hours of weekly activities aimed at improving their employability. These activities could include job training, CV writing, and work immersion programmes. The reform, which has
been gradually rolled out across 29 departments since 2023, is designed to provide more intensive support tailored to the personal and professional situation of the job seeker. While some critics have
labeled this as ‘forced’ labour, the government said that it is a means to help individuals return to work and is not intended to be punitive.
21 MARCH - 18 MAY PARIS AUBUSSON WEAVES TOLKIEN To celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings, the Collège des Bernardins in Paris will host the exhibition ‘Aubusson Weaves Tolkien’ – 15 tapestries based on JRR Tolkien’s original graphic work – presented by the Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson, Creuse.
collegedesbernardins.fr
12-16 MARCH LONDON COLISEUM THE LITTLE PRINCE Following performances in Paris, Sydney, Dubai and Broadway, The Little Prince comes to London for its UK premiere, marking the 80th anniversary of one of the best-selling books ever written. Expect theatrical spectacle, aerial acrobatics, dance, and ground-breaking video mapping technology.
londoncoliseum.org
11 APRIL - 31 AUGUST MUSÉE DU DOMAINE ROYAL DE MARLY MAISONS DE PLAISANCE From the Renaissance, the elite of Paris escaped the city to country homes, such as the Royal Estate of Marly. Built by Louis XIV, it became his royal rural retreat from 1686. This exhibition explores the phenomenon of elite ‘holiday homes’ around the capital, from Louis XIV to Napoleon III.
musee-domaine-marly.fr
26-27 APRIL SAINT-QUAY-PORTRIEUX FETE DE LA COQUILLE SAINT-JACQUES Scallops from the bay of Saint- Brieuc are the star of the show at the 31st edition of this Côtes- d’Armor (Brittany) festival. Cookery demonstrations, boat trips and an arts and crafts village will all form part of the festivities. Sample scallops straight from the grill, fried in a pan, or as a fresh carpaccio.
saintquayportrieux.com
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