Just spent two nights here during our tour of the Riviera. Positives: located beach front,…read morebreakfast was decent with outdoor tables with beautiful views. Located in the center of town so you can walk all around. Lots of nightlife, shopping, dining. Cons: staff was generally unpleasant and unhelpful and came across as very snobbish. Also even though you are staying in the hotel be prepared to pay to use the beach. You have to rent beach towels as well as your lounge chair/space on the beach and this ranged from 20-35Euro a chair. Overall it is a great location to get a sense of what beach life is like here but be prepared to spend some $$$$ during your stay.

I came to the beach for the day. I got the tuna and the chicken Cesar salad. Both myself and my…read moregirlfriend got food poisoning and threw up all night. DO NOT COME HERE EVER.

The Cannes Film Festival is more than a celebration of cinema, it is a global stage where art,…read moreglamour, and cultural influence intersect. The festival is held each May on the French Riviera. The Cannes Film Festival transforms the city into a focal point of international film, attracting directors, actors, critics, and industry professionals from around the world. At its core, Cannes is deeply serious about film. The official selection showcases bold, challenging, and often cutting edge cinema, rewarding artistic vision. Winning the Palme d'Or remains one of the highest honors in filmmaking, signaling lasting cultural significance. In addition to the cinema is the fashion showcase. I love the fashion!!! Red carpets, couture fashion, luxury yachts, and exclusive events give Cannes its legendary appeal. Every year I eagerly await the Cannes Film Festival. It is interesting to note that there are 2 red carpets entrances - front (closed to the public) and side entrance (open to the public). I got to take a picture on the side red carpet courtesy of the hubs. So surreal...

If you are 18-28, you have to apply for the 3 Days in Cannes accreditation. It was about 25€ for…read morethe experience of a lifetime. Writing about my time at the festival is going to make me emotional because this has to be one of the best moments of my life. I'm a huge cinephile. I went to school for film and worked in the industry for a little. I adore film festivals. When I learned that I didn't need to be an industry professional or millionaire to attend, I immediately applied. The application for me opened in February 2024. I wrote a cover letter and filled out a form online. I got news I was accepted in March 2024. 3 Days in Cannes is divided into three sessions. The first is better for networking and the third is better for access to more screenings. I learned this after the fact and had already applied to the first. I still really loved my first session because we got to see some incredible films. They had a WhatsApp group that connected us to the other people in our session. I loved this because I was able to use this as a tool to not only make friends from all over the world, but get tickets people didn't want. When I arrived they had us pick up our accreditation badges at the marina next to the palais. It was an easy process. We were able to RSVP for screenings and get tickets through a portal with a special login. Screenings opened three days before their date at 9am France time for us. We weren't able to get everything we wanted, but through refreshing the portal during evenings or an hour before a screening there were enough cancellations to see certain films. You can get penalized for not attending a film you RSVP for. During my three days I was able to see 10 films and a rendez-vous with Meryl Streep. I did try out the grueling six hour premiere line for Oh, Canada! and was able to get in. I saw some celebs like Uma Thurman, Richard Gere, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nick Cage, and more. I got some free wine from the Microsoft Cafe, free coffee from Nespresso Cafe, and a vintage Cannes poster from a 3 Days in Cannes Happy Hour. I loved being able to visit so many cinemas. They have one that is 25 minutes away called Cineum that was easier to see more desirable films like Megalopolis. But watching films in the Grand Lumiere was so magical. It's the biggest cinema I've ever been in my life. And the seats were pretty comfy too. I spent most of my day watching movies. If you don't have an accreditation, you are able to dress up and make a sign asking for an invitation (a ticket) to a film. I saw a good amount of people get lucky this way. I loved the way this space was set up. Everything you needed was within walking distance. The only annoying part was when you needed to get into the festival section and it was barricaded for red carpet moments. Note: you do not want to be driving near here LOL Attending the festival was one of the most magical experiences of my life. I left feeling inspired by all the incredible films I was blessed enough to view. I'm so grateful to have found a program like 3 Days in Cannes.

Sound was great! Super long lines for drinks due to not being enough locations to buy. Very warm…read moreinside venue.

My staple in town...a very decent fish restaurant. Tonight I had crab cakes with ginger sauce,…read moreshrimp with ratatatouille and cafe gourmand. Excellent as always. Why not 5 stars? Service is somewhat lackadaisical and, annoyingly, they can't handle credit cards that don't have a smart chip. Yes, most cards do now, but not all US cards do yet...so be careful...make sure you have cash with you.

"Life is a beach, I'm just playing in the sand" are the words of Lil Weezy. And at La Reserve de…read moreLa Mala, life is a beach. One of the coolest beaches/restaurants in the world. Not just for the warm water and beautiful scenery but the people that come to La Mala beach, the music played by the DJ, and the delicious food all combined create an all around perfect beach. Forget St. Tropez, Ipanema, Playa del Carmen, Belize, Florida, and Hawaii. While I do love all those beaches for different reasons, and really if you're hanging at the beach, life is still pretty good no matter which one you choose to chill at, La Mala is a cut above the rest. Definitely geared towards a younger high society crowd, the vibe is still amazing. However one downfall is that there isn't sand. It's rocks. So plan on bringing your water shoes. On to all yelpers most important subject, food. Here's what my table ordered: Mixed Fruit plate: a combination of every fruit I could think of plus some fruits I didn't recognize. The presentation was nice and the fruit was refreshing under the hot sun. Actually this is the only dish I got a pic of. Pizza Magherita: any Yelper from San Francisco is probably an expert in Magherita pizzas by now. The Magherita pizza at La Reserve was the best I've had yet. Chicken Caesar Salad: I didn't try the salad but a couple of my friends did. They said it was really good. There was a lot of food (such as seafood, etc) being served to people around me that all looked Food or Travel Channel worthy. I wish life was as Lil Wayne said, but for me I'd say: "Life is La Mala beach, I'm just playing at La Reserve".

I was looking for a beach club wjth a view outside of monaco for a day trip and stumbled upon…read morepictures of this place. I saw that you may want to make reservations so I called and I was blanking on the word "loungers" when I called and the gentlemen asked me if I knew how to speak english while laughing so I was like okay a little sassy but was still open to trying. If youre coming from the train station its a nice little walk through a neighborhood. When you see steep steps to your left with a small la reserve de la mela business sign that looks like you might be trespassing then youve found one of the entrances! We were sat down at the loungers on the beach. Our server came up and asked if we wanted to start with a bottle of Dom Perignon which we laughed and declined. We ordered the local lager & a Chablis which were both good. We also ordered one of the pizzas which was really good. We continued drinking and enjoying the beach but there wasnt much of an atmosphere, no music :/ we wanted to get a couples massage but they only had one masseuse but I would like to note that she was the nicest person working at that establishment and so she deserves a mention. We ended up spending around $250 and wouldve spent much more if the service and atmosphere were good. At the end of our visit the server said oh theres no pin to your card I can just charge it to $500 yeah and I just laughed nervously because I was uncomfortable. Like we get it your a private beach club but ive been to private beach clubs around the world and this is one of the less desirable ones ive been to. Its tacky to bring up money so much. If there was a good product there then you wouldnt have to awkwardly push a bottle of dom perignon. Next time im in South France I will skip this place :/

Quite good restaurant in nice country inn set up in a gorgeous Gorges du Loup area. We had lunch…read morethere before enjoying hiking and river/waterfall walk and swim. We opted for prix fixe lunch menu, with escargots and flavorful beef dish. Service was cheerful and friendly, just a bit slow. Prices were on expensive side, but dining in a garden with the awesome views of the valley was certainly worth it.