Every May, the world's entertainment industry descends on Cannes for a film festival. The city's famous Palais des Festivals et des Congrès hosts film premieres, filmmaker meetings and a star-studded showcase. Cannes has some of the finest beaches on the French Riviera. The Promenade de la Croisette runs along the coast, lined with luxury hotels, boutiques and palm trees. To the west of the harbour is the original hillside settlement of Cannes. Here you can climb the steps past ochre walls and flowering bougainvillea to the Place de la Castre. There's a spectacular view of the harbour, the Palais des Festivals and the arch of La Croisette. The Musee de la Castre is housed in a medieval castle and displays an eclectic collection of art and artefacts from around the world. Cannes is a shopper's paradise. Designer boutiques along the Rue d'Antibes attract fashionistas, while the Marché Forville offers a glimpse of local life with its bustling stalls.