Beyond Cannes' Croisette: The Ultimate Côte d'Azur Playground The Cannes Film Festival transforms the Côte d’Azur coastline into a vibrant playground of luxury, culture, and entertainment, offering visitors a chance to experience the Riviera beyond the iconic Croisette promenade. From scenic drives to high-end yachting, helicopter tours, and exclusive beach clubs, the region becomes a hub of activity during the festival. Here’s a guide to the most memorable ways to explore the area. By Land: Cruising the Corniches The trio of winding coastal roads known as the Corniches—connecting Nice to Menton above the Mediterranean—offers a quintessential Côte d’Azur experience. Driving these scenic routes in a vintage convertible, with the top down, captures the romantic essence of the region. The journey passes through picturesque towns like Èze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, where cliffside villas and azure waters create a backdrop reminiscent of classic Hollywood films. Sunlight glints off the coastline, and the drive feels like a scene from a bygone era. By Air: Helicopter Tours to Riviera Highlights A 20-minute helicopter ride provides a swift and luxurious way to access the Riviera’s most glamorous destinations. From Cannes, visitors can fly to Airelles Saint-Tropez, where they can enjoy beachside afternoons at Jardin Tropezina or dine at Matsuhisa Saint-Tropez overlooking Pampelonne Beach. The flight also allows access to Château de la Messardière, a filming location for The White Lotus season 4, and Monaco, where the legendary Café de Paris Monte-Carlo offers Champagne and people-watching opportunities. This historic brasserie, overlooking Casino Square, has been a favorite among celebrities and royalty for over 150 years.#monaco #st_tropez #cannes_film_festival #cote_d_azur #corniches
Pamela Anderson's Outdoor Living Philosophy and Collaboration with Olive Ateliers Pamela Anderson’s approach to outdoor living is deeply rooted in her personal history and aesthetic sensibilities. The actress, known for her iconic roles in television and film, has spent recent years restoring her grandmother’s waterfront property on Vancouver Island, a project she began in the late 1990s. “She had a bit of a wild taste,” Anderson recalls, referring to her late grandmother’s eclectic garden, which featured vibrant coral geraniums and quince roses. These elements, she explains, have shaped her own design philosophy, blending natural textures and colors with a sense of effortless charm. Anderson’s collaboration with Olive Ateliers, a French design brand, reflects this lived-in aesthetic. The collection, inspired by her years of travel and time spent in the South of France, emphasizes refinement over reinvention. She describes the line as a distillation of her lifelong approach to living, shaped by her grandmother’s garden and the vibrant markets of Provence, where she sourced wicker, ironstone, and oil paintings. The collection is designed for alfresco living, offering pieces that seamlessly transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. When it comes to entertaining outdoors, Anderson advocates for simplicity and abundance. She often sets tables with edible centerpieces, such as whole cauliflowers and bunches of carrots, drawing inspiration from the casual, slightly undone tables of the South of France. “It’s about creating a space that feels lived-in,” she explains, emphasizing that a slightly wrinkled linen tablecloth or loosely gathered flowers can create a more inviting atmosphere than overly polished arrangements. Wicker is another key element in Anderson’s design repertoire.#pamela_anderson #olive_ateliers #vancouver_island #south_of_france #st_tropez
