Robert Chiapello was 7 years old in 1939 and lived in the Croix-Rouge neighborhood. His father joined the Resistance alongside Pierre Bertone. He participated in operations to recover supplies parachuted onto the Dina plateau. The family was arrested and interrogated by the Gestapo and the Milice. Robert Chiapello’s father was arrested along with Pierre Bertone […]
Recently, our branch’s chairman, Elaine, participated in a pilgrimage to Ypres as part of St Paul’s Anglican Church Monte Carlo’s centenary year. The main aim of the trip was to honour those whose made the ultimate sacrifice for the UK, Ireland and the Commonwealth; but equally valuable were the strengthened ties between RBL Provence-Monaco and […]
For the price of postage and a donation, we offer a package of traditional poppies, metal pin poppy badges and wooden crosses, anywhere in France – whilst stocks last. Poppy wreaths are already out of stock for 2025. You can reserve for 2026. If you would like to be a Poppy Appeal distribution site or […]
The following message has been distributed to us by the British Consul in Marseille. Please take the time to read the information contained and contact the relevant organisations if you require further information. Subject: Important Update – New EU Entry / Exit System (EES) I’m writing to inform you about the upcoming launch of the […]
It is now official! Your Royal British Legion Branch (#3473) was registered as an Association at the Préfecture in Nice in 1928 as Nice-Monaco. To reflect our growing membership your committee agreed a change of name to be appropriate, and this has been approved by HQ. The branch name is now PROVENCE-MONACO Coming up in […]