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By Alexandra Steigrad Published June 22, 2026, 7:06 a.m. ETSee more of our coverage in your search results.
Add Page Six on GoogleCannes Lions is a whirlwind of rose-fueled client meetings, talks at le Palais and late-night parties between La Croissette and Hôtel du Cap — but a busy schedule isn’t an excuse to not pencil in some leisure time, according to travel expert Brendan Monaghan.
Monaghan, a former publisher of Condé Nast Traveler, who founded Coolidge & Co., a luxury travel consultancy in 2024, offered up some tips to squeeze in some fun for any schedule.
DAY TRIP OUT OF CANNES
Monaco and Èze
If you have a few hours to explore outside of the festival, Monaghan suggests checking out Monaco and spending some time at the iconic Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo at Casino Square.
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The historic Belle Époque-style hotel, which boasts 99 rooms, and the world-famous 3 Michelin Star restaurant Le Louis XV and wood-paneled Le Bar Américain, is a must-visit — or stay if you have the time.
“Hôtel de Paris is the classic for a reason — the grandeur is genuinely jaw-dropping, and Le Louis XV (Alain Ducasse) is one of the most iconic restaurant experiences anywhere,” Monaghan said. “Sunset drinks at the Bar Américain are timeless.”
Be sure to also check out Gustave, the new cocktail lounge at the Hôtel Hermitage. The Belle Époque-inspired bar sits beneath a Gustave Eiffel-designed cupola.
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Belle Époque-inspired watering hole. Courtesy of SBM
For a moment of rejuvenation, he recommended a trip to the Thermes Marins spa, just steps from the hotel. “The Thermes Marins spa is among the best in Europe,” he said, noting that the 71,000 square-foot facility overlooking the Mediterranean includes a salt water pool, a sauna and a fitness center.
For lunch, Page Six recommends going to La Vigi Zanoni Monte-Carlo, a seaside Italian restaurant tucked away on the very tip of the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel’s peninsula. The new concept by chef Simone Zanoni is rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients. To complete the afternoon, reserve a chair at the hotel’s beach club afterwards.
“A day trip worth mentioning is going to Èze village, which is a stunning detour — perched dramatically above the sea between Nice and Monaco, relatively untouched, and breathtaking,” Monaghan said. “Pair it with a stop at Château Eza for a drink or lunch and the views are unforgettable.”
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Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Théoule-sur-Mer
If you need to stick closer to Cannes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns in the French Riviera, is just a 40-minute Uber ride and it’s a must-see. It is known for its modern contemporary art museums and an enclave for famous artists like Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall and American writer James Baldwin, as well as a Provençal flair.
While hotels La Colombe d’Or and Château Saint-Martin are popular among tourists, Page Six recommends dining or staying at Toile Blanche, a charming boutique hotel set below Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The 22-suite hotel, which houses two restaurants, is the brainchild of contemporary artists and brothers, Gilles, Gregory and Nicolas Leroy, who have created a unique rustic enclave that blends art, farm-to-table cooking and family-style hospitality.
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When explaining the concept of their hotel, the brothers said, “Guests will forget what you said, forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel. When we create, we don’t just want to build something beautiful — we want to make something that makes people feel.”
Another hidden gem just 15 minutes outside of Cannes is the seaside town of Théoule-sur-Mer.
The town not only boasts hiking trails and jaw-dropping cliffside views overlooking the Bay of Cannes, but it is also home to Château de Théoule, a luxury property that opened in the spring of 2024.
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Originally operating as a soap factory when it opened in 1630, Château de Théoule changed hands a few times and owes its Tudor-style turrets to Scottish Lord M. Harry Crowford, who owned it in 1913. That structure has become part of the latest incarnation — a 44-room boutique hotel, which weaves neo-Art Deco-style interiors that nod to the color palette of the surrounding landscape and vegetation.
The Château boasts its own private sandy beach — a rarity for the area (ask for a day pass) — a relaxing spa, and Mareluna, the hotel’s Mediterranean-inspired restaurant overlooking the sea.
A WEEKEND JAUNT: PARIS
Paris is always a good idea. If you weren’t able to snag a direct flight to Nice for the festival and have a stop in the French capital, Monaghan suggested taking some time to soak in the city.
The travel guru recommends Dorchester properties Le Meurice and Plaza Athénée for an ultimate luxurious hotel experience.
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“Le Meurice and Plaza Athénée are both extraordinary in completely different ways. Plaza Athénée is drama and romance on the Avenue Montaigne — the kind of address that feels like Paris distilled into a single building,” he said.
During the summer, the Athénée opens its courtyard for romantic nighttime dining or snag a reservation at the hotel’s buzzy Relais Plaza, where Chef Jean Imbert serves up classic French fare.
Le Meurice, which some call a modern-day Versailles in the heart of Paris, is a more “quietly elegant experience,” Monaghan said. For an opulent dining experience, reserve a table at Restaurant Le Dali, which pays tribute to frequent guest surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.
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Inside this luxurious dining room, guests can marvel at the 145-square-meter floating artwork, created by French artist Ara Starck, daughter of the restaurant’s designer, Philippe Starck.
Monaghan recommends grabbing a late-night drink at Bar 228, the hotel’s chic, live jazz watering hole. Or for a fine-dining experience, try Le Meurice’s opulent Alain Ducasse restaurant.
For a boutique hotel experience, Page Six recommends Le Grand Mazarin, a new five-star hotel in the heart of the Marais.
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The highly Instagrammable hotel feels like you’re stepping into a Wes Anderson movie with its whimsical, colorful decor. The hotel’s restaurant, La Boubalé, is a lively, must-try spot where the food blends Mediterranean flavors with the vibrant colors of the Orient.
For a more classic dining experience, Monaghan suggested Le Voltaire on the Left Bank. “It’s an enduring institution — wonderful food, beautiful crowd, and the kind of room that never goes out of style,” he said, before listing off a few other favorites.
“Cherry is the sort of intimate, buzzy discovery our clients come home raving about. And for lunch, Le Cherche Midi in Saint-Germain is simply wonderful — unfussy, beautiful Italian-inflected cooking in a room that feels entirely Parisian,” he said.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
