Cannes 2026: Fjord Conquers the Croisette as World Cinema Reclaims the Spotlight
For nearly eight decades, the Cannes Film Festival has represented something larger than cinema itself.
And in 2026, Cannes once again reminded the world why it still matters.
The 79th edition of the Festival unfolded beneath the Riviera sun from 12–23 May, transforming the Croisette into its familiar annual theatre of tuxedos, camera flashes, standing ovations and whispered predictions about the future of world cinema. Yet this year felt different in tone. Less dominated by Hollywood glamour alone, Cannes 2026 became a festival increasingly focused on moral tension, political unease and deeply human storytelling.
Monte Carlo Cricket Club Revived After Years Dormant
The Monte Carlo Cricket Club has officially been revived, marking an exciting new chapter for cricket in the Principality and the wider Riviera community.
Originally incorporated in 1992, the club had lain dormant for several years. However, with a growing international community in Monaco and an influx of new players eager to return to the sport, the Monte Carlo Cricket Club (MCCC) has now returned with renewed ambition and momentum.
Robuchon Monaco earns its first Michelin Star: A new chapter in the Principality of Monaco’s Culinary Excellence
In one of the most anticipated evenings in the gastronomic world, the Michelin Star Ceremony, held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, a new star was born.
Robuchon Monaco has been awarded its first Michelin star, joining the constellation of the world’s finest dining establishments and further cementing Monaco’s standing as one of Europe’s most celebrated culinary destinations.
This distinction is not just a triumph for Robuchon Monaco, it is a testament to the extraordinary gastronomic ambition of the Principality of Monaco itself. Monaco now boasts a remarkable 14 Michelin stars, a staggering achievement for one of the world’s smallest nations, and a resounding testament to its place among the world’s greatest culinary destinations.
Muse Monte Carlo: the House of Summer at le Méridien Beach Plaza Monaco
Nestled beneath the pine trees of Le Méridien Beach Plaza and overlooking the Mediterranean, Muse Monte-Carlo continues its summer season in an atmosphere infused with the softness of the South and the timeless spirit of the Riviera.
Set between sea and pine grove, the restaurant captures the essence of sun-drenched summer days: tables laid beneath the trees, golden light shimmering across the water, animated conversations, and the gentle rustle of pines in the sea breeze. The atmosphere is at once serene and vibrant, an effortlessly elegant escape where every moment is savoured with unmistakable Riviera flair.
