Fodor's Expert Review La Croisette

Head to this famous waterfront promenade—which runs for 1½ km (1 mile) from its western terminus by the Palais des Festivals—and stroll beside the palm trees and flowers and amid the crowds of poseurs (fur coats in tropical weather, mobile phones on Rollerblades, and sunglasses at night). Continue east past the broad expanse of private beaches, glamorous shops, and luxurious hotels—but make sure you are not walking in the bike path or a construction site. “La Croisette Reinvents its Legend” is the city’s slogan for a project to renovate this iconic seaside strip by 2025. The €160 million face-lift will include red pavement—an homage to the red carpet of the Palais des Festivals—as well as new facilities and amenities.