Cannes is a city you probably recognize because of the famous Festival de Cannes, with its red carpet and star-studded festival attendees. A former fishing village, Cannes has grown over the past 200 years into a city with 75,000 inhabitants and 3 million visitors annually. It has many facets, from local markets, authentic spots, and artisan bakeries to harbours with luxury yachts and events full of glitz and glamour. Discover the allure of Cannes and enjoy this video by Christine van de Linden and Haas Zeegers. Here are some tips for surviving the Film Festival’s red carpet.

Just an hour north of Cannes, nestled in the rolling hills, lies the enchanting La Réserve des Monts d’Azur. This natural reserve offers a perfect getaway for families, couples, and friends looking to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the Provencal wilderness. Accessible via a picturesque route, this park is a sanctuary where wild animals have been reintroduced to their natural habitat, promising a day or weekend filled with wonder and discovery. The Réserve is a chance to immerse oneself in Provence’s remarkable natural environment. Please enjoy this video by Christine van de Linden and Haas Zeegers.

Escaping from the vibrant Côte d’Azur to the serene countryside is always a refreshing experience. Less than an hour’s drive from Cannes, you’ll find the charming medieval village of Tourrettes, nestled in the Var department. This village is one of the nine (9) ‘villages perchés’ of the Pays de Fayence, along with Mons, Fayence, Seillans, Callian, Montauroux, Tanneron, and Saint-Paul-en-Foret. Their elevated locations historically protected them from enemy attacks. In the video below, featuring Christine van de Linden and Haas Zeegers, discover more about Tourrettes, a charming village in the Var.

Meet the Founder: I had the pleasure of interviewing Martine Bertin-Peterson, the founder of the boutique travel company Goût et Voyage. She founded the company in 2014 by creating small-group tours tailored to her travel preferences. Her vision was to develop slow-travel experiences that feel like a journey with friends.

Witness 1000 animals, 200 men and women on horseback, as they head to Saintes Maries de la Mer on November 11 each year. This abrivado (or more precisely, 11 of them in a row) is the season finale, and it takes place along six (6) kilometres of beach in the Camargue.

This video of a Course Camarguaise in Noves is one example of the bull events in Provence. If you see a flyer for a course camarguaise, head to the local arena to witness this combination of animal strength and male agility. It’s great fun for the whole family. Enjoy the video!

We were lucky to see this group dancing one summer night in Salon-de-Provence. Grab a partner and sway to this video.