European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 13, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                T it e breach Riviera v i \ y s 1 Vic r continued from Page 3 cruise ship pass by \ wondered what the peasants were doing a. A a a a a. Give this Section of the Riviera a couple of air. Smacks. A a a. A a \ a a the cheapest attraction on the Riviera in fact is its nearly constant Opportunity for Panorama. Even in Urban spots such As Monaco my next Stop the Mountaintop sights can freeze you with their Beauty. A a this Square mile Sovereign state captured in 1297 by Francois Grimaldi and his men who sneaked in disguised As monks is where the wealthy come to squander their fortunes. This is efficiently accomplished at Europe s most famous gaming tables in the Casino at Monte Carlo. Lacking James rond s nerve at Baccarat i opted for a stroll through the Imp singly ornate Casino followed by a climb to the top of Monaco. Here Are town offices a Cathedral extensive gardens Prince Rainier s Palace and the oceanographic museum. A this heart thumping ascent is rewarded with a sweeping View of the port one of the few places on Earth where you can see a yacht traffic Jam. Most visitors seem to be drawn by the pomp of the Palace such As the changing of the White uniformed guards but the Darling recommendation is to Check out the oceanographic museum. A this Well designed building also a working scientific a research Institute contains one of Europe s finest. Aquariums. Inside visitors can get a Hose against the Glass look at 50 strange and Beautiful species of the sea. Give the entire package three air kisses. This part of your Darling tour completed jump in your car and head for the convenient toll Road above the Riviera hot spots in the. Direction of Antibes. Another lesson Learned on this trip is that each Cote town has its own personality. One. May appear aloof and urbane the next sleepy and provincial. Antibes known for its Flower Industry and Picasso museum combines a gracious Sandy Beach playfulness with a happily occupied Community. The atmosphere welcomes visitors without feeding on them. The promenade is less sweeping than Nice which can be seen across the Bay but Here you see a Friendly Parade of strollers families and groups of casual soccer players the Market area is vibrant and a. Constant Breeze sweeps away the City heat. A give the scene 2 i air kisses. Mention the City of Cannes and   annual swarms of Hollywood movie people who turn if into a Deal making Piranha Pool during its famous film a festival. A a not an inflated ego was in site during my stay although there was a Lions convention in town. Cannes a of Eastwood s Han prints Grace a Ball in Cannes where the film festival is held. In fact was one of the surprises of the trip. Instead of a visitor battered environment it is a quietly sophisticated Beach Community. A a. A a. V. R a a a. A a a a a a a. A a. A. The City its name came from the Reeds or Cannes that grew in surrounding marshes made the maps after 1834, when a former lord Chancellor of great Britain noticed it during a delayed trip to Italy later Guy Demaupassant wrote about it lovingly while anchored in the Bay. A Darling tip is the walk along the Boulevard de la Croisette. This Lovely curving promenade is flanked by those who can t emulate the lifestyle of James Bond can make do with the changing of the guard ceremony at Monaco Palace. \ a1 a my v t ii?-1i v i Quot 5fi. A a v. Wro in urn in Tom a my Mitin i my amp 1iisiih raft tolf stripes Magazine october 13, 1994