Things to Do in French Riviera

Film Festival

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May 18–26, 2013 Palais des Festivals et des Congrès There are film festivals, and then there is the Cannes Film Festival, the single largest international showcase of cinematic art in the entire world. Held in mid-May since it debuted in the 1940s, the vast majority of the Cannes Film ... more

Beach / Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review For a bit of relaxation or to enjoy some relatively inexpensive water sports, it’s hard to beat the sandy beaches just south of Antibes. Completely free to the public, Plage du Ponteil offers a serene location from which to admire the natural beauty of the French Riviera, including the ancient fortress that ... more

Arts Festival / Fashion Event

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May 18–26, 2013 Villa Noailles From the end of April through the end of May, fashion hounds and photography lovers unite at the annual Hyeres International Festival of Fashion & Photography. Held at the Art Center of Villa Noailles in the French Riviera, the Hyeres ... more

Beach / Beach Bar

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Party Earth Review Patrons will have to walk down the stairway to heaven at Le Rêve Plage, a truly dreamy private beach and bar decked out in strikingly white tables, chairs, floors, and furnishings. By day, a pampered and bronzed crowd fills the luxurious white beach chairs to enjoy a meal right on the sand or to sip cocktails and peer ... more

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May 18–19, 2013 In many cities across the globe, the month of May brings an abundance of beer festivals that serve as a buzzed welcome mat for the summer months. In the French Riviera, locals trade brew for beautiful, natural scenery and artwork at La F ... more

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Party Earth Review From sunrise to sunset, this private beach and restaurant draws an affluent and attractive clientele ready to spend a few pampered hours in the sun or enjoy an upscale dining experience. Afternoons at the beach usually find young jet-setters competing at table tennis or ensconced in their comfy deck chairs sipping ... more

Art Exhibit

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May 18, 2013 Larry Daley, Ben Stiller’s character in Night at the Museum, shouldn’t be the only person who gets to enjoy the equally mysterious and alluring museum after hours. Sure, maybe the displays and exhibits don’t come to life ... more

Casino

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Party Earth Review Anyone in the mood for a little gambling should spend some time at Le Casino Croisette, a small but elegant venue offering slot machines, table games, and plenty of opportunity to try one’s luck at stud poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps. Patrons should just keep in mind that odds for certain games are slightly different ... more

Awards Show Event

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May 18, 2013 9:00 pm Grand Chapiteau de Monte Carlo (Monaco, France) Every year, men from every European country strut their stuff for the annual Mister Europe – Euronations. Held on a day in May, the 2013 Mister Europe – Euronations takes place at the Grand Chapiteau de Monte Carlo in Monaco ... more

Beach / Outdoor Activity

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Party Earth Review Located directly in front of the most luxurious hotels in town, some of the best shopping in the French Riviera, and the busiest nightlife in Cannes, the Plage de la Croisette has miles of beautiful sandy beaches filled with sunbathers and swimmers enjoying the clear, warm water. A fair portion of the beach is taken up ... more

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May 18–Jun 30, 2013 Musée Océanographique de Monaco

Outdoor Activity / Square

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Party Earth Review Surrounded by Italian-style architecture of red and yellow townhouses and situated in the center of Nice’s old town, Place Rossetti is a charming square featuring a small stone fountain and the lovely baroque Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate. Easily accessed by the streets Mascoïnat, Rossetti, and the Pont-vieux, the square and ... more