Historians claim Nice was named after Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, following a military triumph over the local Ligurian tribes. But sitting on my seafront terrace, watching the evening sun sett

There was drama right up until the finish of the 28th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, held from 29 January-7 February. Olivier and Lydia Campana (Volkswagen Golf GTI) led after the six stages of leg on

8-15 March | France

Few cities, and no other capitals, can boast as rich an automotive history as Paris. The city of light counts Renault, Citroën, Facel Vega, Panhard et Levassor, Delage, Voisin, Talbot-Lago, DB and Dar

Rétromobile is Europe’s finest indoor classic car show, and as I nosed happily around this year’s three floors it seemed better than ever. Among the money-drenched dealers’ stands, favourites included

HIDDEN WITHIN FRANCE’S Auvergne volcano country is a school like no other: a racing school at which you drive only historic cars. It’s the brainchild of Julien Chaffard, a competitive skier who grew u