The Festival de Cannes, one of the world’s most iconic celebrations of international cinema, wraps up its 78th edition on May 24. Before you pack your bags and say au revoir to the French Riviera, give your trip a blockbuster ending. Head to dreamy coastal towns nearby or travel further afield and take in Paris and other memorable European places.
The second largest city on the French Riviera and known as its Queen, it has great Mediterranean charm -- sunny, beaches, palms, waterside cafes. The adventurous might want to explore Castle Hill or the old town on cycle. But strolling Promenade des Anglais is the best Nice activity.
It's utter foolishness to leave France and not see Paris. Paris for its museums and Mademoiselle Mona Lisa. Paris for strolls along the Seine. Paris for window shopping on Champs-Élysées. Paris for a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower. Paris where every corner whispers history, art, romance.
Adventure meets altitude at this joyful town in the French Alps, beneath the sacred Mont Blanc.
Known as the glittering playground of the rich. Yachts. Fast cars. Casinos. Boutiques. Glamour. Check out how the wealthy live.
A fairytale Alsace town of timbered houses, canals, flowers, cathedrals, its location on the border, ensures it has German influences. It is the home of Europe’s oldest Christmas market.
Come to Geneva, right across the border from France, to enjoy the beauty of the Jet d' Eau (fountain), paddling on Lake Geneva, the wide boulevards, a meal of fondue. It is a city of diplomacy, watches, and breathtaking Alpine views.
The craggy isle in the middle of the Mediterranean sea is not so easy to access, but definitely worth the effort it takes to reach this wildly beautiful place. Napoleon was born on the L'Île de Beauté, as the locals call the island.
A wee nation of 468 sq km, sandwiched between France and Spain, Andorra is a hidden gem of the snowy Pyrenees. The country sees 8 million tourists in a year who head to Andorra to ski, cyle, cross-country running and hiking. And tax-free shopping.