Cannes

Cannes needs 2 days: La Croisette (the luxury seafront promenade) and the Le Suquet old town on one, and private beaches on the other. May-June coincides with the Cannes Film Festival, when the city fills with celebrities and international press. It's among the priciest cities on the French Riviera, with hotel rates multiplying during the festival. It's home to the world's most prestigious film festival since 1946, and its red carpet on the steps of the Palais des Festivals is one of the most recognized images in the global film industry.