A Walk through Cannes' Movie-Inspired Murals

It's hard to think of Cannes without conjuring up images of the Festival de Cannes, the glamorous film festival held every year right by the beach. If you're looking for fun ways to tap into the French Rivera city's cinematic culture, why not take a self-guided walking tour of the Murs Peints — murals that celebrate Cannes' film history?

Creating My Own Fragrance in the Perfume Capital of the World

Ever strolled past the fragrance counters at your local department store, smelled the perfumes and thought you could do better? Well, in Grasse — the French town dubbed the perfume capital of the world — you take a workshop and do just that. I don't think I'll be troubling the big fragrance houses any time soon but I was very happy with the perfume I created and I had a lot of fun!

48 Hours in the Gorges du Verdon: Europe's 'Grand Canyon'

During our recent stay in Cannes, my parents and I took a side trip to the Gorges du Verdon. With its towering cliffs and meandering turquoise river, this gorge-ous region is known as the 'Grand Canyon of Europe'. We spent two action-packed days hiking, white-water rafting, boating and enjoying the views. Read on to discover the best things to do in the Gorges du Verdon and how to make the most of your stay.