My expert guide to all things Cannes and the film industry.

Well-known actors are immortalised artistically throughout Cannes.

Of course, we all remember ‘The Man in an Iron Mask’ particularly with Jeremy Irons.

However, at the Carlton InterContinental Hotel Cannes, you can book yourself into the Grace Kelly Suite, if available that is …

The Carlton is famous for hosting movie stars from around the world during the annual Film Festival

Stairway to heaven.

If you’re seeking a quieter area of the Cote d’Azur then Juan Les Pins should be considered. This area has a serene and unhurried feel about it.

Great little cafes and reasonable prices.

Driving along the French Riviera is easy, additionally there’s a train service connecting all the smaller locations along the way if need heading onto Monaco.

Quirky and fun – Mademoiselle Hotel Juan Les Pins, Cote d’Azur.

Breakfast at the Mademoiselle Hotel is more like a High Tea.

Symbolic for Cote d’Azur – relax and have a good time in the sun along the coast

Even this motor bike is tuned into the swing of life along the coast. Thought I might ditch the Vespa but couldn’t find the owner for a photo.

Fantastic bird’s-eye view over Nice and surrounds.

Fabulous and colourful buildings all throughout Nice.

Heritage-listed and artistically magnificent.

I wasn’t expecting to see an Aboriginal Exhibition in Nice but was great to see we’re on the World stage.

Sculpture of a different style and feel.

Lunch with friend Ria at the centrally-located restaurant filled with a collection of portraits of a bygone era. Le Grand Balcon at 10 rue Saint Francios de Paul, Nice

Something healthy for lunch this time … umm yes I know what you’re thinking, with all that yummy shaved fromage!

Coat of another kind …

Nice is also famous for glazed fruits seen at the Markets.

Heading in the direction of one of my favourite stores … Galeries Lafayette

Sunset along the Promenade and happy to keep walking.

Room with a view no doubt, Westminster Hotel is in a prime location with a balcony overlooking the Promenade.

Next door to the Westminster Hotel is Restaurant Koudoo at 28 Promenade des Anglais, these oysters must’ve been on steroids as my eyes bulged at the sight of them.