The Croisette has put on its parade clothes: advertising tunics on the balconies. The beaches are called Nespresso or Vilebrequin, like the Toshiba players in the Unknowns sketch.

Giant cars are exposed or carry VIPs like seven-league boots, BMW in a matte black color that suits them perfectly. The sky is blue like Peter O'Toole's eyes, at Da Laura's, an essential table where you can find...This article is for subscribers only. You still have 76% to discover.