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  Day 3371 (Tuesday) 1st September 2026   This is Peillon and this is the flower market in Nice - Cours Saleya   It was another beautiful day and the passengers on this cruise had a prefect day to visit our town, there was hardly any humidity at all.   The 5 big challenges that France faces in September   France is facing a massive clean-up operation after a summer of devastating wildfires.  With France preparing to go back to work, politicians are now turning their attention to the challenges ahead - and there are some big ones looming in la rentrée.   (This was written last week.) The kids have one more week off school, but on Monday president Emmanuel Macron will chair the first Council of Ministers meetings since the summer break, acting as a signal that France is going back to work. Predictions of heavy traffic on the roads this weekend suggest that most French people will be returning from their holidays, parents will likely be doing some last-mi...
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    Day 3372 (Wednesday) 2nd September 2026   This is Menton and this is Saint Agnes above Menton. It was another beautiful day, it’s still hot and sunny but there is no humidity. This is the forecast for September… Hot and dry September forecast across the Côte d’Azur September is expected to remain warmer and drier than usual across the Côte d’Azur and the wider Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, extending the hot conditions experienced throughout the summer. Temperatures are forecast to remain several degrees above seasonal averages, particularly during the first half of the month, with highs potentially exceeding 35°C in parts of the region. High pressure is expected to dominate southern Europe during the beginning of September, bringing prolonged periods of sunshine and relatively little rainfall.   Forecasters say local temperature records for September could even be approached or broken.   The Alpes-Maritimes should see temperatures regularly reaching aro...
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  Day 3370 (Monday) 31st August 2026   This is Peille above Menton   and this was part of Menton's flying display yesterday. What is La Renrtee and how is it different from back to school? In France, the end of summer marks not just the return to classrooms, but the cultural phenomenon known as "La Rentrée." This period, eagerly anticipated and meticulously prepared for, signifies much more than the start of the academic year. It encompasses a broader return to routine for students, parents, professionals, and even cultural institutions. Understanding La Rentrée provides insight into the French way of life and how it contrasts with the more straightforward "back to school" period in other parts of the world. Understanding La Rentrée Courtesy of Memedroid 1. A National Event: La Rentrée, literally translating to "the return," is a nationwide event that takes place at the beginning of September. It marks the end of the long summer holidays and the beginn...
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