The French Riviera, like the city of Nice, is full of singles of all ages and from all walks of life. It didn’t take much for a myriad of services and activities to appear in the form of evening events, outings, or services catered to the lone heart in search of a soul mate to join in the journey of coupledom.
Indeed, a few years ago, matchmaking agencies started the singles’ ball rolling, but after a golden period that saw the opening of many agencies in Nice as well as throughout the department, only the most serious remain in the market. It is Fidélio that managed to emerge successful from this game, boasting over 100 agencies spread across France, making it one of the references in this sector. You will find the Nice agency run by Mrs. Marie Monneau at 39 rue Gioffredo.
With the advent of the widespread internet, the world of singles has found a new platform for communication and matchmaking that matches their needs. Numerous websites, varying in degrees of seriousness and cost, have begun to emerge, offering a variety of services from profile creation to organized evenings, as well as trips and hikes specially designed for single clientele.
From this phenomenon arose a new Anglo-Saxon concept in the form of a fast-food-style service model: Speed Dating. The well-known aim of this love game involves 7 men and 7 women meeting each other over a fixed period of 7 minutes during which they ask each other essential questions about various personal aspects and values. However, like its rapid rise, this concept will see a similar decline, although some bars and pubs in Nice still offer these types of evenings occasionally.
Other, older methods that continue to enjoy certain popularity include personal ads in daily newspapers, weekly publications, or specialized magazines, as well as clubs or associations which serve as an ideal meeting ground, just as the professional world, which is said to be responsible for over 30% of marriages nationally.
In short, opportunities are plentiful but, it must be noted that the number of singles is steadily increasing, and to their numbers are added the “new singles,” namely those who separate or divorce. The glory days of being single could indeed inspire some who see in this civil status a lucrative opportunity.
Last summer may have played its role as a matchmaker as another winter conducive to weekend outings approaches, likely to confine love seekers to restaurants, pubs, or nightclubs.
“There are days when Cupid just doesn’t care,” said Brassens…
Franck Viano
