Cannes
Cannes, a glamorous town on the French Riviera, is renowned for its prestigious international film festival. The famous Boulevard de la Croisette runs along the coast, lined with sandy beaches, luxury boutiques, and elegant hotels. The town also boasts the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, a modern venue featuring red-carpet events and the Allée des Étoiles, Cannes’ own walk of fame.
Nice
Nice, the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department, stretches along the pebbled shores of the Baie des Anges. Originally founded by the Greeks, the city became a favorite retreat for 19th-century European elites and has long been a haven for artists. Musée Matisse celebrates the works of former resident Henri Matisse, while Musée Marc Chagall showcases some of the painter’s most important religious masterpieces, reflecting his spiritual and artistic legacy.